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 April 12th 2023
It may have been a little delayed this year, but Apple's 2020 iPhone reveal just might be worth the wait. The California company has officially unveiled four brand-new smartphones, each with upgraded features and 5G …
Posted by August 15th 2022
Update 14/5/2020: Woolworths is currently allowing customers to claim their 10% discount on any day of the month, not just during the designated savings weekend. This makes the offer more accessible to all customers, but …
Posted by May 29th 2024
With Telstra and Optus now offering 5G mobile in major metro areas across the country - and Vodafone slowly rolling out its own 5G network - the next-generation technology is fast becoming accessible to more …
Posted by June 1st 2022
Compare iiNet NBN plans across three speed tiers to providers such as Telstra, Optus and TPG in this Canstar Blue review.
Posted by August 28th 2024
Not content with just offering NBN 100 and 5G mobile internet, Telstra has finally flipped the switch on both ultra-fast NBN and 5G home broadband. The telco has announced that it is now offering eligible customers …
Posted by May 27th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has (finally!) dropped its latest report on the state of NBN speeds across Australia, offering a valuable insight into how plans and providers have performed over the last quarter. …
Posted by April 12th 2023
Running a small business and looking for a way to cut down on communication costs for your team? Optus' newest mobile plan is tailored for small business owners, offering an all-in-one package for employers and …
Posted by January 24th 2023
Update September 2021: Vodafone has since launched a new, truly unlimited data plan with no speed caps. Update January 2023: Vodafone no longer offers a fast-speed unlimited data phone plan and has changed its plan lineup. Vodafone …
Posted by July 7th 2022
Attention Amaysim customers (and anyone looking for a great deal on a prepaid plan!). The popular SIM-only provider is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2020 with a limited-time referral offer that could score customers up to …
Posted by June 21st 2022
Four of Australia's biggest telcos have been called out for breaching industry rules, after more than 1,500 customers were stuck without internet and home phone when moving to the NBN. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …