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 January 11th 2024
Prepaid phone plans aren't what they used to be. Most telcos that offer prepaid phone plans know that customers want the same generous inclusions that are commonly available on postpaid plans, but with the flexibility …
Posted by January 9th 2024
Telstra is arguably Australia's most all-inclusive telco, especially if you’re looking for an entertainment bundle for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you're after a home internet plan or a mobile phone plan, there are …
Posted by January 28th 2025
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Posted by January 30th 2025
What is an off-grid solar system and how does it work to power your home or business? Canstar Blue investigates.
Posted by December 21st 2023
If you’re one of the lucky souls to be on a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) NBN connection, your NBN installation might also include a battery pack to weather any power outages. However, as with …
Posted by December 20th 2023
FTTP stands for fibre to the premises and is one of the rarer types of NBN connection. Review speeds, plans & prices on FTTP connections with Canstar Blue.
Posted by January 28th 2025
Compare NBN bundles from service providers including Telstra, TPG and Optus in this Canstar Blue review. How to find the best bundle!
Posted by December 13th 2023
NBN Co has announced a further 400,000 homes and businesses will be eligible for its free fibre upgrade program, bringing the total number of addresses earmarked for super-fast NBN to more than three million. The expanded …
Posted by January 31st 2024
Apple has finally achieved a fairly streamlined iPhone 15 line-up, with its 2023 range allowing customers to mix and match their choice of screen size and features. The iPhone 15 Plus is the super-sized version …
Posted by August 27th 2024
If you're happy using 5G networks, you may be wondering just how 4G is different. Fortunately, we've answered some of your most-asked questions about 5G and 4G, covering everything from speeds, to prices, to network …