Tara Donnelly

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.


HFC NBN: Everything you need to know

Posted by May 2nd 2024

When it comes to the NBN, not every NBN connection type is equal. With different connection types available to different households, it can be confusing to not only work out what connection you have, but …




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Compare the best NBN 12 plans

Posted by April 24th 2024

When choosing an NBN plan, one of the biggest decisions is which speed tier you should choose. There are several different speed tiers available and it can be tricky to decide which speed tier is …



Direct Debit Energy Discounts Explained

Direct debit energy discounts explained

Posted by April 16th 2025

You’d be hard pressed to come across someone who doesn’t love a discount, so when an opportunity pops up where you can save a few bucks on your energy bill, taking it may seem like …


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Telstra launches Starlink satellite plans: Should you ditch the NBN?

Posted by January 17th 2025

Telstra's new Satellite Home Internet plans are finally available to residential customers, giving Aussies in regional areas a new option for faster and more reliable internet. Originally announced in July 2023, Telstra's satellite plans include broadband …


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Boost Mobile takes on ‘less trusted’ telcos with NBN launch

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Popular prepaid provider Boost Mobile is finally making the move into broadband, announcing plans to begin offering high-speed NBN plans to Aussie customers. The challenger telco — which offers SIM-only mobile service on Telstra’s nationwide network …


Going wireless with the NBN

Fixed Wireless NBN plans and providers

Posted by August 21st 2024

Fixed wireless and satellite will bring the NBN to rural and remote communities. So what are your options? Compare wireless plans today with Canstar Blue.


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Power bill relief could be on the way for millions of Aussies

Posted by March 22nd 2024

Power price relief could be on the way for Australian households, with the country's energy regulators proposing lower default electricity costs from July 1. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and the Essential Services Commission (ESC) have …