Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology, across news, reviews and how-tos. Tara has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, which means she’s written about countless product launches and industry changes, including the rise of 5G, Australia’s ongoing NBN rollout, the recent years of energy price volatility and the rise of renewable energy sources.
Tara also has long experience in writing within the comparison industry, giving her great insights into the information consumers want when determining which plan or device will best meet their needs, while time spent in the financial sector before turning her talent to content lets her crunch the numbers on price with ease. Tara leads the coverage of Canstar Blue’s ratings and awards for the internet and phone sectors and is an expert at advising consumers on how to use comparison tools to find the best power, internet or phone deal.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara 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.
Posted by July 5th 2022
Australia’s consumer watchdog has expressed concerns about the proposed merger between telco giants TPG and Vodafone, citing a detrimental impact on price competition. The two companies confirmed their intentions to merge into a single telecommunications firm …
Posted by January 29th 2024
Ever wished there was a Netflix, but for sports? If you’re tired of forking out for Foxtel, or unsatisfied with the sports action now available from free-to-air networks, new streaming service Kayo Sports could be …
Posted by July 27th 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has today released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report, giving Aussies a useful insight into which NBN plans offer the best real-world speeds - and TPG has claimed the …
Posted by October 14th 2022
Factory resetting your iPhone means you start from scratch, making it easier to sell your phone, or hand it down to a loved one. Find out how to with Canstar Blue.
Posted by October 14th 2022
Google's long-awaited Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have finally been announced - and although months of leaks have rendered the launch a little underwhelming, there's still some surprises in store for Australian buyers. The biggest …
Posted by April 12th 2023
Apple's iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and XR have been unveiled - here's all the info on prices, pre-orders, and specifications.
Posted by July 7th 2022
If you thought Telstra was a giant, get a load of the two telcos trying to slay it. Following speculation, Vodafone Australia and TPG Telecom have announced their plans to merge into a single telecommunications firm …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Australia’s consumer watchdog has released its latest report into broadband speeds across the country and there’s a surprise name at the top of the charts – Aussie Broadband. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) found …
Posted by February 10th 2021
Cheaper internet, stronger Wi-Fi, and a new way to make home phone calls are coming your way if you are a Vodafone customer. Vodafone has announced it is introducing discounts on its National Broadband Network (NBN) …
Posted by July 5th 2022
Optus has been slugged with a $1.5 million penalty for misleading some consumers about the transition process from their old internet connection to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The Federal Court has ordered Optus to pay …