Tara Donnelly

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.


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Basic Plan Information Documents

Posted by July 4th 2025

This page includes links to the Basic Plan Information Documents (BPID) for electricity plans listed in Canstar Blue articles.


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Energy Price Fact Sheets Victoria

Posted by July 4th 2025

This page includes links to energy pricing information for Victorian electricity plans listed on Canstar Blue’s database.


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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (July 2025)

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, …


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Expert Picks: Best SIM-Only Mobile Plans (July 2025)

Posted by July 3rd 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 …


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Expert Picks: Best Prepaid Mobile Plans (July 2025)

Posted by July 3rd 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 …



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Internet plans with free Netflix and other streaming deals

Posted by July 8th 2025

Key points Telcos occasionally offer free or discounted streaming services, including Netflix, as a internet plan perk for new customers.  NBN and internet customers can also get discounted Netflix streaming through Optus’ SubHub subscription platform. …



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Telstra tops list of Australia’s fastest NBN providers

Posted by June 27th 2025

Australia's consumer watchdog has named Telstra as the current best-performing fixed-line NBN provider. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its quarterly Measuring Broadband Australia update, which analyses the average busy hour performance of …