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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Switching gas providers

Posted by November 29th 2024

Whether it’s natural gas or LPG, find out how switching gas suppliers may help you find a better deal. Learn more with Canstar Blue.


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Expert Guide: Fronius Review and Ratings

Posted by November 12th 2024

Canstar Blue reviews the Austrian brand Fronius so you can feel confident about choosing the right solar storage system for your home.


sonnenBatterie review and ratings

Posted by November 12th 2024

Solar storage company sonnen recently joined other solar battery retailers in Australia in introducing the sonnenBatterie. The German-headquartered business' solar storage system has attracted much interest from Australians who wish to maximise their solar panels, and …


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Enphase Energy: Review and Ratings

Posted by November 12th 2024

Enphase Energy is a US-based solar power company, specialising in batteries and inverters, as well as other energy storage solutions.


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What apps use the most data?

Posted by October 1st 2024

We can often get a shock when we receive a text from our provider saying we’ve blown our monthly data. But there are two options if this happens often – switch to an unlimited data …


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The best internet providers for Netflix

Posted by September 6th 2024

Downloading high-quality Netflix content requires a good internet connection. Find out which Australian internet providers are up to the job at Canstar Blue.


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Which providers offer energy and telco bundles in Australia?

Posted by October 30th 2024

Using the same provider for your electricity and internet or phone plans may seem like a no brainer, but until recently, it wasn’t actually a thing. Lately, however, a few providers have climbed aboard the …


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HMD’s Barbie Flip Phone is a digital detox dream

Posted by August 30th 2024

If you're a diva in dire need of a digital detox, look no further. Just in time for summer, phone maker HMD has partnered with Mattel to drop a dream device: the first-ever Barbie Flip …


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Origin Energy plans in NSW

Posted by August 29th 2024

Origin Energy is one of the largest electricity companies in Australia, powering millions of homes and small businesses across the country. On this page, you’ll find an updated list of Origin’s electricity plans that are on …


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3G network shutdown in Australia: What you need to know

Posted by October 1st 2024

You may have heard that the big three telcos are preparing to shut off their respective 3G mobile networks. Vodafone was the first telco to switch off 3G services in December 2023, however both Telstra …