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 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.
Posted by June 25th 2025
Looking into an NBN 12 plan but aren't sure if it's the right speed for you? Compare NBN 12 plans at Canstar Blue.
Posted by July 22nd 2025
NBN 1000 plans are widely available, but do you need ultra-fast NBN? Find out more about NBN 1000 plans, providers and more at Canstar Blue.
Posted by May 5th 2025
KEY POINTS Often the slowest (and cheapest) NBN speed tier offered from a wide range of NBN providers. Suitable for small households with lighter internet usage needs but can handle HD video streaming (on one …
Posted by May 5th 2025
The Premium NBN 100 speed tier is the fastest of what’s available on the NBN and is suitable for larger households and intensive users.
Posted by April 22nd 2025
The Standard Plus speed tier is the second-fastest on the fixed line NBN, yielding speeds up to 50Mbps download and 20Mbps upload.
Posted by April 14th 2025
NBN 250 is widely available from NBN providers offering plenty of speed for your needs. Compare NBN 250 plans at Canstar Blue.
Posted by April 9th 2025
Finding the best mesh WiFi system for your home can easily improve your internet performance. Learn about mesh networking with Canstar Blue.
Posted by March 26th 2025
TPG, Vodafone and iiNet NBN customers may soon be hit with a bigger broadband bill, thanks to new price increases from parent company TPG Telecom. From March 26, monthly prices on selected plans will jump as …