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 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 …
Posted by April 13th 2023
Samsung's 2023 flagship phone series has been revealed: say hello to the Samsung Galaxy S23. As expected, the range includes the standard Galaxy S23, the larger Samsung Galaxy S23+, and the luxe Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. …
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.
Posted by January 24th 2023
Vodafone has made sweeping changes to its postpaid mobile plans, streamlining its range down to three selections and scrapping its premium unlimited data offer completely. The telco’s new SIM-only postpaid range is live from today, and …
Posted by March 20th 2024
As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra offers some of the most popular and feature-packed NBN plans in the market. Telstra was one of the first big service providers to be more upfront about realistic NBN speed expectations, and …
Posted by August 20th 2024
Posted by January 17th 2023
Bored with basic black and beige smartphones? Looking for a handset that will turn heads, but one that doesn't skimp on the specs? Motorola's opulently-hued new phone just might be the device for you. The pioneering …
Posted by January 16th 2023
Recently-launched telco Konec Mobile is ringing in 2023 with a back-to-school kids' bundle that can save parents more than $100. Available now, the Konec Mobile Back to School offer includes an imoo Z1 child-sized Watch Phone, …
Posted by December 22nd 2022
Telstra and TPG are rolling up their sleeves to take on Australia’s biggest consumer watchdog, after the telcos’ proposed network-sharing deal was rejected by regulators. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it …
Posted by December 16th 2022
With overseas travel back in full swing, prepaid telco Boost Mobile has announced the return of international roaming options for its customers – a feature that hasn't been available on Boost plans since 2020. The popular …