Tara Donnelly

Tara Donnelly Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources. Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal. Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald. Tara 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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Compare the best NBN 1000 plans

Posted by March 11th 2024

For high intensity users, large households or anyone who just wants the fastest internet speeds the NBN has to offer, NBN 1000 — or Gigabit NBN — offers a super fast performance, but often with …


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Solar power Sydney: Solar panel installers and costs

Posted by March 14th 2024

With such a big upfront cost, installing the best solar system for your needs can be a tricky proposition, especially as there are so many companies claiming to offer a similar range of products and …


Compare the best NBN 100 plans

Posted by March 11th 2024

The Premium NBN 100 speed tier is the fastest of what’s available on the NBN and is suitable for larger households and intensive users.


Compare the best NBN 50 plans

Posted by March 8th 2024

The Standard Plus speed tier is the second-fastest on the fixed line NBN, yielding speeds up to 50Mbps download and 20Mbps upload.


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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans VIC (March 2024)

Posted by March 7th 2024

When it comes to the ‘best’ energy plans in Victoria, we try to be as objective as possible. Each of the best value plans are based on our expert methodology which assess many factors of …


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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans NSW (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

When we talk about the ‘best’ energy plans, we don’t just make this stuff up. We determine which are the best value plans based on our expert methodology which assesses numerous factors relating to the …


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Expert Picks: Best Value Energy Plans QLD (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

The south-east Queensland electricity market has undergone a swathe of regulatory changes, most notably with the introduction of ‘fairer’ default energy pricing. These changes may have set a new reference point for pricing; however, the …


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NBN Co’s new plan to boost your internet speed for FREE

Posted by March 5th 2024

NBN Co has unveiled plans to offer even more value to customers jumping on its free fibre upgrade program. The company is proposing to boost download speeds by up to five times faster on selected …


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Expert Picks: Best iPhone Plans (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

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 Value Energy Plans SA (March 2024)

Posted by March 6th 2024

If you’re wondering about how we quantify the ‘best’ deals in market, we’re happy to share our insights. We determine our best value plans by applying our expert methodology, which analyses various components of a …