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 October 11th 2023
New data about telco complaints shows Aussie providers have plenty of room for improvement — with mobile customers in particular raising concerns about poor customer service and unfair fees. Both the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) and …
Posted by October 11th 2023
There are three major NBN connection types that account for most connections: Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) and Fibre to the Node (FTTN), in order of the (generally) fastest to …
Posted by October 5th 2023
Google’s latest announcement was all about the brand’s 2023 smartphones — but the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro aren’t the only new products in the Pixel portfolio. Accompanying the phones are an all-new Pixel Watch …
Posted by October 5th 2023
It's the tail end of 2023, but the big-time tech announcements keep on coming. The Google Pixel 8 series is now official, with the brand unveiling two new phones featuring updated specs and software, improved …
Posted by November 13th 2023
If your home is lucky enough to receive NBN, there are a few things to know about speed tiers. Find out which speed best suits you with Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 3rd 2023
Telstra has confirmed plans to increase pricing across its home NBN range, with its most popular unlimited plan set to rise to $100 per month from November. Australia's biggest telco has quietly announced the changes via …
Posted by September 26th 2023
Planet-first provider Felix Mobile is the latest Aussie telco to tweak plans and pricing — launching all-new SIM plans packed with data. The prepaid telco has unveiled two new SIM-only plans; however, it's also raised the …
Posted by January 23rd 2024
Vodafone covers all different types of mobile phone plans, including the latest Samsung or iPhone deals. And when it comes to SIM only plans, Vodafone has a competitive suite of products on offer, providing big chunks …
Posted by January 23rd 2024
Between airfares, hotels, and splurging on a new holiday wardrobe, travel is already expensive. So if you're heading overseas, the last thing you need is to come home to surprise global roaming charges on your …
Posted by September 20th 2023
Australia's media regulator has issued Starlink with a very public slap on the wrist, calling out the satellite internet service for failing to comply with Aussie telco industry guidelines. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …