Smart meters are taking over the Australian electricity market, but what are they and how can they save you money? Find out with Canstar Blue’s review.
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Posted by August 22nd 2025
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.
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Posted by August 22nd 2025
Smart meters are taking over the Australian electricity market, but what are they and how can they save you money? Find out with Canstar Blue’s review.
Posted by August 21st 2025
Google's 2025 phone range is official, with four shiny new devices joining the Pixel family. The Google Pixel 10, Google Pixel 10 Pro, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold each …
Posted by August 22nd 2025
ALDI Mobile has confirmed it will adjust prices across its prepaid plan ranges from late September, with customers set to pay up to $4 more per month. The popular SIM-only telco is the latest mobile provider …
Posted by August 18th 2025
Looking to switch NBN providers? Find out how to switch providers and what to expect when changing NBN providers at Canstar Blue.
Posted by August 21st 2025
Looking at energy plans in Victoria? Canstar Blue compares electricity plans and prices to find the best value.
Posted by August 13th 2025
iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …
Posted by August 12th 2025
Energy retailers are moving away from discounts and towards electricity bill credits. Learn about energy bill credits with Canstar Blue.
Posted by August 5th 2025
NBN Co is bringing better, faster broadband to regional Australia thanks to a newly-announced and world-first partnership with Amazon. Starting mid-2026, NBN Co will begin offering country customers access to high-speed internet via Amazon's Project Kuiper, …
Posted by August 4th 2025
Choosing the best mobile plan is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …
Posted by August 4th 2025
If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …