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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Coles brings back door-busting cheap iPhone sale

Posted by March 31st 2023

Run, don't walk! For a limited time, Coles is bringing back its in-store iPhone sale – meaning savvy shoppers can once again get their hands on refurbished iPhones from as little as $199. The supermarket giant …


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Another telco fined over $250K for safety rule breaches

Posted by March 17th 2023

Regulators have slapped another telco with a six-figure fee for failing to supply crucial customer information to Australia's public number database. SIM-only mobile provider Circles.Life has paid a $253,080 infringement notice to Australian Communications and Media …


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Save $150 on Apple’s all-new yellow iPhone 14

Posted by March 10th 2023

Apple is out to entice a new round of iPhone buyers with a bee-witching new honey-hued variant. This week the Cupertino company unveiled the next versions of its current iPhone 14 lineup, launching the standard …


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NBN fights off Starlink with new, faster satellite plans

Posted by February 2nd 2024

While Aussies living in metro areas are comparatively spoilt for choice when it comes to internet options, rural and regional communities aren't so lucky. Country customers relying on satellite broadband have been faced with a …


Phone plans with no credit check

Posted by October 3rd 2024

If you're concerned about your credit score and you’re looking for a new phone plan without a credit check, here’s what you can do. What do phone providers look for in credit checks? Telcos will likely send …




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30,000 families to receive free NBN for 12 months

Posted by February 2nd 2024

The Australian Government is partnering with NBN Co to offer thousands of low-income Aussie families a free NBN plan for a full 12 months. Labor's School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) will be open to up to …



Telstra SIM Only Plans

Telstra SIM Only Phone Plans

Posted by July 4th 2023

Compare Telstra SIM Only postpaid plans with providers like Optus and Vodafone in this Canstar Blue review. All Telstra postpaid SIM Only plans listed.