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 August 16th 2024
Google's 2024 Pixel phone range is here — and in big news, the company's long-awaited folding device is finally hitting Aussie shores. The Pixel Pro Fold joins the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel …
Posted by August 9th 2024
Engie has teamed up with auto clubs in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA to give customers even greater value. But is there a catch?
Posted by November 12th 2024
Go green on a new OVO Energy plan and you could drive away in a free Tesla. OVO will give one lucky new electric vehicle plan customer the keys to a brand-new Tesla Model 3 worth …
Posted by October 18th 2024
Six years after shutting down its first foray into NBN, Amaysim is finally getting back on the home internet horse. The popular prepaid telco has confirmed pricing for its upcoming NBN plan range, which will …
Posted by July 31st 2024
Award-winning NBN provider Aussie Broadband has launched a new, digital-focused challenger telco with an emphasis on lower prices. Buddy Telco offers a range of NBN plans at various speed tiers, including an ultra-fast NBN 1000 …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Get ready to 'flip' over Samsung's latest foldable smartphones, the stylish and feature-packed Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 series. The premium new devices each offer a slimmed-down design, boosted internals and powerful AI …
Posted by March 27th 2025
Smart meters are taking over the Australian electricity market, but what are they and how can they save you money? Find out with Canstar Blue’s review.
Posted by January 30th 2025
What are fossil fuels, how are they formed and what are they used for in Australia? Find out at Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 11th 2024
Dodo has currently switched off market offer plans to new customers in South Australia. We will do our best to keep the details on this page up to date as new information becomes available. Please …
Posted by October 1st 2024
So you've got a new smartphone, or you're thinking about upgrading to a newer, shiner piece of tech. Splashing out on a cutting-edge device is a big purchase and one that often means your old …