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 22nd 2023
Although it's still early days for 5G networks in Australia, the next-generation mobile technology is becoming increasingly available in major metro and suburban areas across the country. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone are each in the …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
You may not have heard of Vivo, but the new-ish name in phones is ready to crack the Australian mobile market. Owned by the company behind award-winning smartphone brand Oppo, Vivo has enjoyed rapid success …
Posted by March 27th 2025
Samsung's latest premium smartphone — and the first major device release of 2021 — is the Galaxy S21, a high-end upgrade to last year's much-loved S20 series. Touted as a handset that puts the 'epic' …
Posted by March 7th 2022
Today’s internet is more than just about data. Providers such as Optus offer entertainment bundles on some plans, so you can not only browse the web but enjoy streaming and premium TV as well. Read …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Telstra is making moves to scrap traditional postpaid phone bills, launching a new set of 'upfront' mobile plans that require customers to pay in advance - just don't call them prepaid. The telco has quietly unveiled …
Posted by May 20th 2025
Several months after launching a small suite of NBN plans, leading energy provider AGL is continuing its move into the Australian telco market. The company has officially announced AGL Mobile, a new range of SIM-only …
Posted by May 29th 2024
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone range is finally here, offering three brand-new Android phones with 5G capability. And if you're looking to pick up any of the new phones on a telco plan, Optus …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
Samsung has announced the first major smartphones of 2021, the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 range. These much-anticipated devices include the standard S21, the S21+, and premium S21 Ultra, and each phone is now available …
Posted by February 22nd 2023
The first hot smartphones of 2021 are finally official, with Samsung confirming its Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra devices are coming to Australian shores ASAP. Featuring an eye-catching new design, professional grade …
Posted by August 22nd 2022
Review the best phone plans with data free music streaming from providers such as Telstra, Boost, Optus & Virgin Mobile with Canstar Blue.