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 September 6th 2022
Ready to take on-the-go music to the next level? Huawei's newest premium wireless earbuds have arrived in Australia, pairing stylish and comfortable design with high-fidelity audio and industry-leading noise cancellation. The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 offer …
Posted by March 15th 2023
If you're a Telstra customer on the hunt for your next binge-watch, the telco is now offering a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+ with selected plans and products. Home to critically-acclaimed originals such as Ted …
Posted by August 18th 2022
More Australians are switching to smaller NBN providers in 2022 — and upgrading to faster speeds as the 'big four' broadband sellers see a slightly declining market share. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
A new challenger has entered Australia's already-competitive mobile space, offering a small suite of online-only prepaid plans as well as phone-and-plan bundles. Konec Mobile is a new SIM-only service that claims to tick three key …
Posted by August 11th 2022
Samsung's newest folding devices are now available to pre-order in Australia, with bonuses and extra available to customers who get in early. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 can …
Posted by February 16th 2023
Samsung has unveiled its 2022 foldable phone series, showcasing two new devices with upgraded features and powerful specifications. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 are the successors to last …
Posted by August 10th 2022
SIM-only telco Circles.Life will pay out more than $300,000 in fines and compensation, after breaking industry rules designed to protect customers against identity theft scammers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hit Circles.Life with almost …
Posted by August 8th 2022
One month after giving its postpaid SIM plans a makeover (and price rise!), Telstra has unveiled a new suite of Bundle plans designed for families or multi-device users. The telco's range includes both mobile and …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
With Telstra, Optus and Vodafone rolling out their 5G networks across Australia - and more 5G phones hitting the market - you may be considering a switch to a 5G phone plan. 5G mobile plans are …
Posted by September 14th 2022
Telstra Day is back for August — and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the telco's 24-hour sales event, Telstra is offering perhaps its biggest deal to date. In addition to slashing hundreds of dollars off …