Katrina Hasdell

Katrina Hasdell is an Energy Content Producer at Canstar Blue, where she covers Australia’s retail energy market. Having written more than 100 energy-related articles for Canstar Blue, Katrina is dedicated to providing consumers with easy-to-read information on their energy options so they can get better deals on electricity, solar power and more. She previously wrote content for Australia’s leading home services company, Pulse Home Services, while completing her BA in professional writing and publishing at Curtin University. You can follow Katrina on LinkedIn.


Household gas burner. Types of gas

Types of gas

Posted by July 31st 2025

What are the different types of gas available to Australian households? Canstar Blue explains reticulated natural gas and liquified petroleum gas.


Switching gas providers

What is the average gas bill in Australia?

Posted by July 24th 2025

How much do Australians pay for average gas? We show average gas bills across the states and territories, by household size and age group.


Toowoomba Hall building. Regional QLD electricity

Guide to electricity in regional Queensland

Posted by July 24th 2025

Regional QLD has long been thought of as a non-competitive electricity retail market, but is that truly the case? Find out at Canstar Blue.


Wind farm

Large scale wind farms in Australia

Posted by July 23rd 2025

This Canstar Blue guide discusses wind farms in Australia and explores where they’re located and how they work.


Electricity poles and wires. Demand tariff

Electricity demand tariffs explained

Posted by July 21st 2025

What is an electricity demand tariff? Canstar Blue explains how demand tariffs work and if they can save money on your energy bill.


Who is my electricity supplier

Who is my electricity supplier?

Posted by July 31st 2025

When you move house or take over an electricity account, you might wonder who your electricity supplier is. Canstar Blue is here to help.


is gas cheaper than electricity

Is gas cheaper than electricity?

Posted by July 31st 2025

Is gas cheaper than electricity? Canstar Blue looks at the cost of electricity and gas connections and appliances in Australia.