Tara Donnelly

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.


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Apple reveals the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro range

Posted by August 16th 2024

If it's time to update your mobile, good news: Apple's lucky 13 smartphone series is now official. The iPhone 13 range has finally been unveiled, offering an all-new processor, upgraded cameras, and longer battery life, …



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ACCC report: Exetel upsets big telcos with fastest NBN speeds

Posted by September 6th 2021

Wondering how your NBN plan ranks when it comes to broadband speeds? The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report into NBN speeds across the country — and in a shocking …



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Motorola launches new Edge 20 phone range

Posted by August 30th 2021

Motorola has revealed the latest devices in its popular Edge line-up, as well as a new member of the brand's Moto G smartphone family. The Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 Fusion and …


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Aussies move to faster NBN plans as network demands increase

Posted by June 21st 2022

Australia's need for broadband speed continues, with a new market report revealing that over two thirds of NBN customers are now on fast connections of 50Mbps or faster. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …




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ACCC says Telstra, Optus and TPG misled customers over NBN speeds

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is initiating Federal Court proceedings against Australia's three biggest internet providers, after alleging each company misled customers over NBN speeds. According to the ACCC, Telstra, Optus and TPG each …