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 April 26th 2022
Apple's newest 'budget' edition smartphone, the 2022 iPhone SE, is now available to buy from retailers and telcos. Coming in at a little over $700, it's easily the cheapest new iPhone on offer, but it's …
Posted by March 23rd 2022
Regional Australia is set to get a broadband boost, with the Australian Government and NBN Co together allocating a hefty $750 million in funding to improve NBN's fixed wireless services. In addition to a $480 million …
Posted by March 18th 2022
Love the look of Samsung's premium Galaxy S22 devices, but hate the hefty price tag? In great news for more budget-conscious consumers, Samsung has unveiled three new, stylish, and feature-packed mid-range smartphones: the Galaxy A53 …
Posted by November 4th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped its latest quarterly report on NBN speeds, and once again an underdog provider has slid into the top spot. The 16th Measuring Broadband Australia report ranks …
Posted by August 4th 2022
Apple has introduced its latest 'budget' iPhone, offering a more affordable alternative to its flagship iPhone 13 series. The 2022 iPhone SE boasts a fast processor, better battery life and upgraded cameras, all packaged in …
Posted by March 12th 2022
Those finding last year's iPhone 13 range just a little too high-priced now have a cheaper alternative, with Apple confirming a new, 2022 iPhone SE is on the way. The Cupertino company unveiled the newest edition …
Posted by March 27th 2025
In response to the ongoing severe weather impacting New South Wales and Queensland, Australia's biggest telcos are extending extra support to affected customers. Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Belong and Boost Mobile have each announced initiatives to assist …
Posted by May 6th 2022
Energy-giant-turned telco Origin has launched a flash seven-day deal for internet customers, that can save you up to $288 on your broadband bills. Sign up for Origin NBN before March 8, 2022, and you'll get your …
Posted by April 4th 2022
OPPO has unveiled its 2022 flagship range, the OPPO Find X5 series — a collection of high-end smartphones that the popular tech brand has designed to 'empower every moment'. The series includes the standard OPPO Find …
Posted by February 23rd 2022
Yet more Aussies are making the jump to faster NBN, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirming this week that 58% of residential services are now on high-speed connections. The ACCC's latest NBN Wholesale …