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 February 8th 2022
If you missed out on last month's Telstra Day phone and accessory sale, never fear: the telco's February event is here, and it's packed with device discounts across Apple, Google, Samsung and OPPO. The one-day-only Telstra …
Posted by February 4th 2022
Looking for the cheapest-of-the-cheap in phone plans, but still want unlimited calls, endless texts, and a little data (as a treat)? Now's the time to switch telcos and start saving, as two popular providers are …
Posted by January 19th 2022
Just in time for the back-to-school season, Telstra's monthly one-day-only sale returns with a range of discounts on Samsung smartphones and tablets, plus fitness trackers and smartwatches including the Apple Watch Series 6. The first Telstra …
Posted by May 29th 2025
When SpaceX brought its Starlink satellite internet service to Australia last year, the Elon-Musk founded company had a bold vision. Starlink's network of low-orbit satellites were designed both to help close the broadband gap experienced …
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 …