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 June 9th 2023
A major incentive for Victorians to purchase electric vehicles is about to be scrapped, with the state’s $3,000 subsidy now ending a year earlier than originally promised. The Victorian Government is scrapping its Zero Emissions Vehicle …
Posted by June 27th 2023
The mid-year sales season is a great time to bag serious bargains on not just appliances, fashion and homewares, but also smartphones. Telcos and manufacturers alike are slashing prices on devices and plans this end …
Posted by June 2nd 2023
It may be the start of winter, but Optus is coming in hot with a bevy of end-of-financial year deals across new phones, internet plans, tablets and more. Bargain-hunting buyers can save hundreds on premium …
Posted by June 1st 2023
Aussie Broadband is ringing in the new financial year with a full 12 months of savings on its lightning-fast internet plans – as well as up to two months' free across its SIM-only mobile plans. New …
Posted by June 2nd 2023
Everything old is new again — and thanks to trend-chasing TikTokers and nostalgic millennials, the Y2K aesthetic is back in style. If you're among the many yearning for a simpler time — and perhaps looking …
Posted by May 24th 2023
Optus customers looking for a cheap deal on streaming can now grab a sweet, limited-time Netflix discount – as long as you're happy to roll your subscription on to your phone or internet bill. Sign up …
Posted by March 27th 2024
Optus is one of the biggest phone providers in Australia and while it's more known for postpaid plans and plans bundled with handsets, it does offer a range of prepaid recharges that could be what …
Posted by May 19th 2023
Nokia's newest affordable smartphone brings upgraded photography and massive multi-day battery life to the under-$250 price range. Announced this week, the Nokia C32 is the first device in the iconic brand's C-series phone lineup to …
Posted by May 16th 2023
Tough news for Telstra phone customers: Australia's biggest telco has confirmed that its postpaid mobile plan prices are about to increase by as much as $6 per month. Customers on Telstra's SIM-only postpaid, phone-on-a-plan, and mobile …
Posted by May 12th 2023
The telco industry has been cracking down hard on insidious SMS scams over the last 12 months — but not every provider is pulling their weight. Australia's communications and media regulator has busted three companies …