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.
Posted by July 7th 2023
Energy bills, the weekly shop, and mortgages are on the rise — with phone plans prices the next utility set to spike in cost this financial year. But budget-friendly, SIM-only telco Circles.Life is bucking the …
Posted by July 3rd 2023
In a case of if you can't beat em', join em', Telstra has announced it is has entered into a world-first partnership with SpaceX's Starlink satellite service. The newly-signed agreement will make Telstra the first and …
Posted by July 1st 2023
With energy prices skyrocketing in recent years, changes have been introduced to make electricity ‘fairer’ for all Victorians. In July 2019, customers in Victoria on standing offers – a basic energy plan usually with higher …
Posted by July 1st 2023
As any energy-bill payer will tell you, electricity prices have been climbing for some years now. Only recently have changes to the retail market given customers a glimmer of hope for lowering power prices. Following …
Posted by July 1st 2023
If you’ve heard or read about a new ‘reference price’ for energy but don’t understand what it’s all about, Canstar Blue has your back.
Posted by June 30th 2023
CovaU is once again in hot water with energy market watchdogs, paying a $67,800 penalty after failing to comply with energy industry rules. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) issued CovaU with an infringement notice after determining …
Posted by June 28th 2023
More mobile price hikes are on the horizon, with even low-cost and challenger brands revamping plans and increasing monthly costs for new and existing customers. Popular prepaid telco Boost Mobile has confirmed it will tweak pricing …
Posted by February 2nd 2024
Telstra and TPG's network-sharing partnership is dead in the water, after Australia's competition tribunal sided with regulators to shut down the proposed deal. The Australian Competition Tribunal has upheld a decision by the Australian Competition and …
Posted by October 6th 2023
Home internet provider Swoop is running a refer-a-friend discount that gives new and old customers the chance to score FREE broadband for a full six months. The telco is rewarding customers with a $15 per month …
Posted by June 13th 2023
With the current cost of living squeezing household budgets to the max, it appears many Aussies are cutting costs by downgrading their NBN plan. According to data released by Australia's biggest consumer watchdog, thousands of …