Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.
Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara 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.
Posted by November 5th 2024
In a contest between two up and coming power companies, we check out Alinta Energy and Engie to see which has the cheapest prices and best overall value. Aside from chipping away at the market share …
Posted by November 5th 2024
Every month our team of energy geeks will update this page with the best offers on our database from QLD electricity providers. This way you’ll always be ahead of the game. The South East Queensland electricity …
Posted by November 5th 2024
This page aims to help you scan through a range of the best electricity plans currently on our database from energy providers in SA. Each month, our dedicated energy experts will update this information to …
Posted by November 5th 2024
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Posted by November 5th 2024
This page contains some of the best electricity plans from energy providers in Victoria on Canstar Blue’s database. Every month, our dedicated team of energy experts will update this page to show you a range …
Posted by November 5th 2024
Since its founding in 2000, Origin has established itself as part of Australia’s energy fabric and is now Australia’s largest power provider. Yet, along the journey many other electricity retailers have set up shop, challenging …
Posted by November 5th 2024
This Canstar Blue guide will help you compare the best deals from AGL and Alinta Energy currently on our database to see which provider offers the cheapest deals. AGL is one of Australia’s oldest and largest …
Posted by November 5th 2024
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Posted by November 14th 2024
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Posted by November 5th 2024
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