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 October 14th 2022
Note: Some of the below mentioned devices may no longer be available on a plan from some of the telcos. The much-anticipated Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are finally official. And not only do …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is continuing its investigation into NBN affordability, announcing today it has launched an inquiry into wholesale NBN prices. The inquiry will look at issues first publicly raised by the …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Customers aren't the only ones frustrated with the NBN rollout - it seems Australia's consumer watchdog is also ready to put its foot down. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed new regulated wholesale …
Posted by October 14th 2022
It’s that time of year again! Apple has announced its 2019 iPhone lineup, with three new high-end devices available to pre-order from Friday, September 13. The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and super-sized iPhone 11 …
Posted by January 23rd 2023
While the iPhone XR is no longer available from Vodafone, the telco stocks a wide range of iPhone plans. You can pick up any of these phones on a 12, 24, or 36-month device payment …
Posted by July 24th 2025
Update: As of September 2020, the iPhone XR is no longer available on Optus handset plans. However, the telco stocks a variety of other iPhones. The iPhone XR is available to buy, and as you would expect, …
Posted by October 17th 2022
One of 2019's most eagerly-awaited smartphones is finally here! After months of rumours, leaks, and much anticipation, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has been officially unveiled, and is now available to pick up on phone …
Posted by July 5th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its sixth quarterly NBN speed report - and once again, TPG has claimed the number-one spot for download speeds. The ACCC's Measuring Broadband Australia report - compiled from …
Posted by June 22nd 2023
After a solid month of spec and feature leaks, Huawei's much-anticipated P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are available on plans from a range of telcos. Unveiled in Paris early 2019, these Android devices don't pack too many …
Posted by May 6th 2022
Internet provider Dodo has agreed to refund around 16,000 customers over claims it made about its entry-level NBN plans being ‘perfect for streaming’. The refunds, thought to total as much as $360,000, are part of a …