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 July 28th 2025
Attention football fans: if you can't bear to miss a second of Premier League action, you now have just days to make the jump from Optus Sport to Stan. Optus' go-to platform for soccer streaming is …
Posted by July 28th 2025
How much does it cost to do a load of washing? Canstar Blue looks at what your washing machine adds to your energy bills.
Posted by July 28th 2025
What’s a solar farm and how does it power your home? Learn more and see a list of solar farms in Australia at Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 22nd 2025
KEY POINTS Typical evening speeds indicate the expected speeds your NBN plan can achieve during the busy evening peak of 7pm to 11pm. These evening speeds can differ from the maximum possible speed listed for …
Posted by July 18th 2025
Canstar Blue reveals the average bill for households with solar in Australia. See costs and solar billing tips inside.
Posted by July 18th 2025
What are the winter heating costs of running a heater in winter? Canstar Blue looks at winter heating costs, including electric, gas and oil heaters.
Posted by July 10th 2025
KEY POINTS Samsung has released three new foldable phones for 2025: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Prices begin at …
Posted by July 25th 2025
This page includes links to the Basic Plan Information Documents (BPID) for electricity plans listed in Canstar Blue articles.
Posted by July 4th 2025
This page includes links to energy pricing information for Victorian electricity plans listed on Canstar Blue’s database.
Posted by July 3rd 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, …