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 November 5th 2021
After quietly offering 5G broadband to selected customers on an invite-only basis, Telstra is finally opening up its ultra-fast internet service to all takers. From this week, both home and business customers in eligible areas can …
Posted by November 4th 2021
Telstra's massive once-a-month flash sale is back, giving customers 24 hours to score massive discounts on a range of big-name devices. This month's Telstra Day is pencilled in for Friday, November 5, and is an opportunity …
Posted by November 3rd 2022
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Optus has expanded access to its ever-growing 5G mobile network, and will now offer connectivity to eligible prepaid customers. Subscribers on Optus' Flex prepaid plans can now access fast 5G speeds in selected areas, provided they've …
Posted by October 29th 2021
Apple touts every yearly iPhone release as its best-ever, and on specs alone the company rarely takes a step backward. However, with upstart brands such as OPPO now offering the same level of style, performance …
Posted by July 7th 2022
Google's 2021 phones, the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, are now available to pre-order from Australia's biggest telcos – and Telstra, Optus and Vodafone are all throwing in bonuses and price cuts to …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The long-awaited Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro are finally here, showcasing a revamped design and a truckload of updates and features. Google has spent months hyping up its 2021 flagship smartphones, which …
Posted by June 21st 2022
Hot on the heels of its sister telco Vodafone, TPG has officially launched 5G home internet plans for all eligible new and existing customers. Previously available on a quiet, invite-only basis, TPG's 5G broadband range is …
Posted by October 6th 2021
Apple's newest iPhone 13 series is now available to buy from all three major telcos, but the premium series doesn't come cheap. While you can spread the cost of your device over 12, 24, or …
Posted by July 11th 2025
Optus is issuing close to $800,000 in refunds, after a billing error left almost one thousand small businesses out of pocket. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found Optus was in breach of the …