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.



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CovaU cops another fine for breaching energy law

Posted by June 30th 2023

CovaU is once again in hot water with energy market watchdogs, paying a $67,800 penalty after failing to comply with energy industry rules. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) issued CovaU with an infringement notice after determining …


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Boost Mobile the latest telco to increase plan prices

Posted by June 28th 2023

More mobile price hikes are on the horizon, with even low-cost and challenger brands revamping plans and increasing monthly costs for new and existing customers. Popular prepaid telco Boost Mobile has confirmed it will tweak pricing …


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Optus ‘delighted’ as Telstra/TPG network sharing deal rejected

Posted by February 2nd 2024

Telstra and TPG's network-sharing partnership is dead in the water, after Australia's competition tribunal sided with regulators to shut down the proposed deal. The Australian Competition Tribunal has upheld a decision by the Australian Competition and …


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How to score FREE NBN with Swoop’s Perks

Posted by October 6th 2023

Home internet provider Swoop is running a refer-a-friend discount that gives new and old customers the chance to score FREE broadband for a full six months. The telco is rewarding customers with a $15 per month …


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Aussies jump to cheaper NBN plans as cost of living bites

Posted by June 13th 2023

With the current cost of living squeezing household budgets to the max, it appears many Aussies are cutting costs by downgrading their NBN plan. According to data released by Australia's biggest consumer watchdog, thousands of …


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Victoria to kill off $3,000 electric vehicle subsidy

Posted by June 9th 2023

A major incentive for Victorians to purchase electric vehicles is about to be scrapped, with the state’s $3,000 subsidy now ending a year earlier than originally promised. The Victorian Government is scrapping its Zero Emissions Vehicle …