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 June 22nd 2022
Telstra is throwing in an extra incentive for customers to switch to the telco's NBN, mobile phone or mobile broadband deals. For a limited time, new and upgrading Telstra customers can score a full free …
Posted by January 6th 2022
If you're looking for a feature-packed premium phone with a cheaper price tag, Samsung has this week unveiled its latest Galaxy S flagship device: the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Following on from 2020's Galaxy …
Posted by December 23rd 2021
Just in time for Christmas, Vodafone is bringing good tidings to you and your kin with some major discounts on the year's most-wanted smartphones and plans. The telco's Epic Summer Sale is kicking off December 23, …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Do your 2022 resolutions involve being a little more frugal — and perhaps getting a friend to join you in sticking to a budget? If the answer is yes, Kogan Mobile has launched a range …
Posted by December 22nd 2021
Woolworths Mobile is kicking-starting Christmas with another massive sale on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, dropping the prices of this year's biggest devices by up to $500. Whether you're new to Woolworths Mobile, or want to upgrade your …
Posted by December 20th 2021
It's been a banner year for smartphones, and Google's flagship Pixel 6 Pro is no exception: a step up from last year's Pixel 5, the 6 Pro is, at first glance, a premium device that …
Posted by March 18th 2022
In a move that's arguably long overdue, NBN Co is going greener — today announcing plans to source 100% renewable energy by the end of 2025. The broadband network provider has unveiled its Towards-Zero Carbon Ambition, …
Posted by December 23rd 2021
Looking to score the iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S21, or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, but put off by the $1,200+ price tag? Vodafone's newest SIM plans can nab you a new iPhone or Samsung …
Posted by December 8th 2021
Customer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is back with another Measuring Broadband Australia report, pitting the country's eleven best-known NBN providers against one another in a battle to be crowned the fastest …
Posted by December 3rd 2021
Consumer watchdog The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an all-new paper that finally gives customers a clearer picture of how the big three telcos compare on mobile network coverage. The ACCC's Mobile …