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.





NBN plans for seniors

Cheapest NBN plans for seniors and pensioners in Australia

Posted by June 25th 2025

KEY POINTS Providers like Aussie Broadband and Flip offer affordable plans tailored for seniors, often including home phone services. Seniors should choose internet speeds based on their internet usage needs. Seniors can check availability at …





From left to right: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone SE 2nd Generation

Vodafone iPhone Plans & Prices

Posted by March 27th 2025

Compare Vodafone iPhone plans at Canstar Blue. See the latest prices and deals for the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and all older iPhone models.


Two iPhone 12 Pro Max phones in Gold and Blue

Optus iPhone plans and prices

Posted by March 27th 2025

Compare all Optus iPhone plans in Australia with Canstar Blue, including the latest deals on the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.


An iPhone 12 being held in front of a blue background

Telstra iPhone plans and prices

Posted by July 2nd 2025

As Australia’s largest telco, Telstra unsurprisingly offers a comprehensive range of iPhone plans, stocking all the newest and hottest Apple devices. Of course, you'll also get unlimited talk and text in Australia, plus no excess data …