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 May 29th 2025
When SpaceX brought its Starlink satellite internet service to Australia last year, the Elon-Musk founded company had a bold vision. Starlink's network of low-orbit satellites were designed both to help close the broadband gap experienced …
Posted by June 22nd 2022
Telstra is throwing in an extra incentive for customers to switch to the telco's NBN, mobile phone or mobile broadband deals. For a limited time, new and upgrading Telstra customers can score a full free …
Posted by March 18th 2022
In a move that's arguably long overdue, NBN Co is going greener — today announcing plans to source 100% renewable energy by the end of 2025. The broadband network provider has unveiled its Towards-Zero Carbon Ambition, …
Posted by December 8th 2021
Customer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is back with another Measuring Broadband Australia report, pitting the country's eleven best-known NBN providers against one another in a battle to be crowned the fastest …
Posted by September 23rd 2022
Award-winning Aussie telco Moose Mobile has made the move into NBN, launching a small suite of plans that cater to a range of needs and budgets. Available now, the SIM-only provider's new broadband plans include unlimited …
Posted by November 16th 2021
TPG Telecom has announced that TPG and Vodafone 5G network coverage will triple from today onwards, thanks to the launch of its new 5G standalone core. The company has confirmed that its 5G network now covers …
Posted by November 5th 2021
After quietly offering 5G broadband to selected customers on an invite-only basis, Telstra is finally opening up its ultra-fast internet service to all takers. From this week, both home and business customers in eligible areas can …
Posted by June 21st 2022
Hot on the heels of its sister telco Vodafone, TPG has officially launched 5G home internet plans for all eligible new and existing customers. Previously available on a quiet, invite-only basis, TPG's 5G broadband range is …
Posted by July 11th 2025
Optus is issuing close to $800,000 in refunds, after a billing error left almost one thousand small businesses out of pocket. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found Optus was in breach of the …
Posted by September 16th 2021
Monthly broadband bills have become less of a burden in most Australian homes, according to new research commissioned by NBN Co. Prepared by insights firm Accenture, the Consumer Affordability of NBN Services report looks at how …