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.


Tasmanian energy market Compared

Electricity providers in Tasmania

Posted by July 16th 2025

Everything you need to know about electricity and gas in Tasmania. From retailers to tariffs and prices, Canstar Blue has it covered.


How to detect a gas leak

How to check for a gas leak in your house

Posted by June 11th 2025

Gas leaks can be extremely dangerous, causing sickness, fires or even explosions. Canstar Blue explains how to detect a leak in your home.






Disappointed young woman using phone. Telstra price change concept

Telstra increasing NBN and mobile plan prices from July

Posted by May 20th 2025

More cost of living pain is on the way for potentially millions of households, with Australia's biggest telco announcing sweeping price changes across both phone and internet plans. Telstra will adjust its suite of residential postpaid …


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Switching energy providers

Posted by June 30th 2025

Interested in switching your electricity provider? Find out how to switch energy providers easily with Canstar Blue.