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 July 25th 2023
Prepaid telco Kogan Mobile is making the move to iPhone more accessible to Aussies in the ongoing cost of living crisis. The SIM-only provider has launched all-new payment plans for refurbished Apple devices, giving customers …
Posted by July 13th 2023
Just a week after Telstra announced its world-first partnership with SpaceX's Starlink, rival telco Optus has signed its own groundbreaking deal with the satellite service. Optus is set to collaborate with Starlink to deliver increased …
Posted by July 7th 2023
Energy bills, the weekly shop, and mortgages are on the rise — with phone plans prices the next utility set to spike in cost this financial year. But budget-friendly, SIM-only telco Circles.Life is bucking the …
Posted by July 3rd 2023
In a case of if you can't beat em', join em', Telstra has announced it is has entered into a world-first partnership with SpaceX's Starlink satellite service. The newly-signed agreement will make Telstra the first and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …