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 2nd 2025
KEY POINTS Providers like Aussie Broadband and Flip offer affordable plans tailored for seniors, often including home phone services. Seniors should choose internet speeds based on their internet usage needs. Seniors can check availability at …
Posted by May 8th 2025
AGL versus Alinta Energy. Canstar Blue compares these two energy retailers across QLD, NSW, VIC and SA. See which retailer is cheapest.
Posted by May 19th 2025
Compare phone plans on the Telstra network. Canstar Blue reviews 7 service providers and 60+ plans to help you find a better deal on the Telstra network.
Posted by April 1st 2025
In this Canstar Blue guide, we run through what an embedded electricity network is, how it works and what your options are.
Posted by March 27th 2025
Compare Vodafone iPhone plans at Canstar Blue. See the latest prices and deals for the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and all older iPhone models.
Posted by March 27th 2025
Compare all Optus iPhone plans in Australia with Canstar Blue, including the latest deals on the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.
Posted by March 27th 2025
As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra unsurprisingly offers a comprehensive range of iPhone plans, stocking all the newest and hottest Apple devices. Of course, you'll also get unlimited talk and text in Australia, plus no excess data …
Posted by March 26th 2025
If you're planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series — or just want a good deal on an iPhone — you're going to need the right data plan. The iPhone 16 range offers more …
Posted by March 26th 2025
TPG, Vodafone and iiNet NBN customers may soon be hit with a bigger broadband bill, thanks to new price increases from parent company TPG Telecom. From March 26, monthly prices on selected plans will jump as …
Posted by March 27th 2025
5G is being rolled out worldwide and Australia has jumped on the bandwagon, with 5G now available across most major cities and metro areas. If you’re lucky enough to live or work in a 5G-enabled …