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 27th 2023
Customer-focused NBN provider Aussie Broadband has launched a series of initiatives aimed to support households doing it tough during the latest round of lockdowns across NSW, VIC and the ACT. If you're currently on an Aussie …
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 …
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 …
Posted by March 31st 2025
Aussies love their streaming and subscription services – but with most of us currently using three or more subscription platforms at a time, it can be hard to keep track of our plans and bills. …
Posted by January 9th 2023
Samsung has made its two newest folding smartphones official. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G have been unveiled, and each device looks set to offer a premium …
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 …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
A week after its 5G network was named the fastest in Australia, Optus has unveiled its first in-building mmWave 5G coverage at its Brisbane retail store on Queen Street. Thanks to its partnership with Nokia, …
Posted by July 29th 2021
Popular Aussie telco Boost Mobile has inked a new 10-year network deal with Telstra, cementing its existing coverage and opening the door for more products and services to be available to its customers. As a Mobile …
Posted by March 25th 2022
With many energy providers now offering mobile and internet — and telcos likewise moving into the energy space — Australians have more options for bundling utilities than ever before. Now, a new strategic move from …
Posted by October 14th 2022
Telstra has been hit with a massive $25 million remedial direction by Australia's communications regulator, after breaching NBN rules and leaving almost 50,000 customers with under-performing broadband plans. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued …