Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.
Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara 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.
Posted by September 5th 2023
Sustainable and online-only telco Felix Mobile is officially live in Australia, marking TPG and Vodafone's first combined move into the competitive low-cost SIM-only market. With a focus on green-friendly values and a single, simple plan, Felix …
Posted by January 19th 2024
TPG now owns iiNet, but both offer competitive ADSL and NBN plans starting from just $30. Find out which one reigns supreme in Canstar Blue’s review.
Posted by June 20th 2022
Aussies have long-known AGL as one of the country's biggest providers of gas and electricity, but the energy giant has now made the jump into the telco world with a range of flexible and competitive …
Posted by October 17th 2022
In news that's set to stir up the Aussie mobile market, Optus has not only announced plans to acquire leading smaller telco Amaysim, but will also launch another all-new digital-only mobile brand. Optus is clearly focused …
Posted by January 19th 2024
The NBN is quickly rolling out across the country, but not without controversy: telcos not being able to meet the speeds they advertise, poor service, expensive installation costs, and so on. Some providers have even …
Posted by October 17th 2022
The next big thing in 5G phones is finally here, and it’s now available from Telstra. Telstra is set to stock the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro (as well as the upcoming iPhone 12 Mini …
Posted by November 29th 2023
Want to get premium ‘pay TV’ channels but don’t want to pay premium prices? Fetch may be your answer. Fetch grants you access to channels including MTV, ESPN, Nat Geo, Discovery Channel, Universal, BBC, Disney, …
Posted by April 12th 2023
It may have been a little delayed this year, but Apple's 2020 iPhone reveal just might be worth the wait. The California company has officially unveiled four brand-new smartphones, each with upgraded features and 5G …
Posted by August 15th 2022
Update 14/5/2020: Woolworths is currently allowing customers to claim their 10% discount on any day of the month, not just during the designated savings weekend. This makes the offer more accessible to all customers, but …
Posted by October 14th 2022
With Telstra and Optus now offering 5G mobile in major metro areas across the country - and Vodafone slowly rolling out its own 5G network - the next-generation technology is fast becoming accessible to more …