Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar Blue’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.
She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.
You can read more of Tara's published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.
Posted by March 3rd 2025
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Posted by March 3rd 2025
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Posted by March 3rd 2025
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Posted by March 3rd 2025
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Posted by March 3rd 2025
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Posted by March 3rd 2025
Looking at energy plans in Victoria? Canstar Blue compares electricity plans and prices to find the best value.
Posted by March 3rd 2025
AGL versus Alinta Energy. Canstar Blue compares these two energy retailers across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. See which retailer is cheapest.
Posted by February 28th 2025
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Posted by February 27th 2025
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Posted by February 28th 2025
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