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 November 12th 2024
Challenging economic conditions often force electricity companies to make difficult decisions about lifting prices, slashing costs or exiting their business. Rising energy costs can significantly affect the bottom line of retailers, especially emerging brands with …
Posted by July 7th 2025
EnergyAustralia provides end-to-end solar solutions for households and businesses right across Australia. But is it the best fit for you?
Posted by July 3rd 2025
Many electricity providers would like to be seen as 'green', despite using non-renewable energy. We review Australia's greenest energy providers.
Posted by July 2nd 2025
What exactly is 4G mobile data, and why is it better than 3G? Find out about the future of mobile data and how it works with Canstar Blue.
Posted by November 1st 2024
5G technology is being rolled out worldwide, and virtually every phone brand has jumped on the bandwagon. In this Canstar Blue guide, we will run through what 5G is and whether it’s worth buying a …
Posted by July 3rd 2025
5G has undergone a huge period of change in the past few years, with Telstra, Vodafone and Optus officially switching on their respective networks in selected areas. In this article, Canstar Blue explores Telstra’s 5G …
Posted by June 12th 2025
In this article, Canstar Blue answers the question: can you switch energy providers when in debt?
Posted by October 18th 2024
If you're shopping around for anything home internet related, you've probably seen the acronym ISP floating around. But you may be wondering what those three letters actually mean. Essentially, an ISP is your go-to retailer for …
Posted by October 15th 2024
What is the LBN? It sounds very similar to the NBN, but the fact is LBN is its own network, servicing a range of homes and businesses. In this article, Canstar Blue explores what LBN …
Posted by October 15th 2024
Casting your screen onto a larger screen, such as a TV, can be useful in professional and casual settings alike. But what is screencasting and how does it work? Canstar Blue explains how to cast …