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
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
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Posted by October 1st 2024
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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 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 …
Posted by April 2nd 2025
What is renewable energy and how does it work in Australia? Find the answers in this Canstar Blue guide.
Posted by June 19th 2024
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 17th 2024
Australian households on standing offers could see as much as $190 shaved off their annual electricity bills from July 1, with the country's energy regulators locking in default energy prices for 2024-25. The Australian Energy Regulator …
Posted by October 1st 2024
We’ve all heard of excess data charges, but how much do they really cost you? Find out which service providers are charging the most.