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 May 11th 2023
The Google smarthome universe continues to expand, with the overnight announcement of the new and first-ever Pixel Tablet. If you’re a Google fanatic wanting a powerful, premium companion to the Pixel phone, Pixel Watch or …
Posted by May 11th 2023
Six months on from the release of the flagship Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, Google has dropped a smaller but no less powerful spin-off aimed at the more mid-range market. The Google Pixel 7a …
Posted by May 10th 2023
Households struggling with sky-high power bills could soon be getting a helping hand, thanks to the cost-of-living relief outlined in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The government has allocated $14.6 billion to help Aussies manage rising household …
Posted by May 3rd 2023
Families juggling the ongoing cost of living crisis have been given a temporary reprieve from potential NBN bill hikes, thanks to Australia's biggest consumer watchdog – but it's still up in the air as to …
Posted by May 1st 2023
Australia's three mobile networks have been put to test to determine which telco is first in 5G — with mixed results. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have all taken top spots in various 5G categories, making …
Posted by April 27th 2023
Queenslanders now have an even bigger incentive to go electric, with the Palaszczuk Government announcing it will double the current EV rebate on offer to eligible households. Originally launched in July last year, the Zero Emission …
Posted by April 21st 2023
Low-cost telco Flip is throwing its hat into the bundled utilities ring, launching a range of electricity and gas plans that come with serious discounts for NBN customers. Flip's energy range is powered by fellow bundled …
Posted by April 20th 2023
Telstra has been slapped with formal warning by Australia's communications regulator, after the telco was caught restricting the services of over five thousand customers without notice. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found that …
Posted by June 22nd 2023
Value-focused telco Tangerine has launched a fresh and juicy new 5G mobile broadband plan that offers speed, flexibility and a competitive price — giving customers more options for fast connections away from home. Tangerine's 5G plan …
Posted by April 6th 2023
Popular SIM-only provider Amaysim is taking the stress out of jet-setting, this week launching a range of flexible international roaming add-ons that start at just $20. Previously, Amaysim users needed to seek out travel SIMs when …