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 August 22nd 2025
ALDI Mobile has confirmed it will adjust prices across its prepaid plan ranges from late September, with customers set to pay up to $4 more per month. The popular SIM-only telco is the latest mobile provider …
Posted by August 18th 2025
Looking to switch NBN providers? Find out how to switch providers and what to expect when changing NBN providers at Canstar Blue.
Posted by August 5th 2025
NBN Co is bringing better, faster broadband to regional Australia thanks to a newly-announced and world-first partnership with Amazon. Starting mid-2026, NBN Co will begin offering country customers access to high-speed internet via Amazon's Project Kuiper, …
Posted by October 1st 2025
Everybody has different needs from their internet connection. Some people only need the internet for emails and Facebook, whereas other people need internet to run their businesses from home or enjoy some high-definition video streaming. …
Posted by July 22nd 2025
KEY POINTS Typical evening speeds indicate the expected speeds your NBN plan can achieve during the busy evening peak of 7pm to 11pm. These evening speeds can differ from the maximum possible speed listed for …
Posted by July 10th 2025
KEY POINTS Samsung has released three new foldable phones for 2025: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Prices begin at …
Posted by September 17th 2025
Do you want to get free Netflix? Of course you do. From bingeing the latest shows to settling in for a movie, Netflix has it all. And while competitors are popping up in increasing numbers …
Posted by June 30th 2025
Another household bill spike is on the horizon, with NBN Co set to change its wholesale pricing from July 1. The network operator confirmed in early May that it plans to raise average prices on its …
Posted by June 27th 2025
Australia's consumer watchdog has named Telstra as the current best-performing fixed-line NBN provider. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its quarterly Measuring Broadband Australia update, which analyses the average busy hour performance of …
Posted by June 26th 2025
Internet provider Dodo is cutting prices on its most popular NBN plans for new and returning customers.