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 1st 2024
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Posted by October 1st 2025
Downloading high-quality Netflix content requires a good internet connection. Find out which Australian internet providers are up to the job at Canstar Blue.
Posted by August 30th 2024
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Posted by September 25th 2025
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Posted by October 1st 2024
You may have heard that the big three telcos are preparing to shut off their respective 3G mobile networks. Vodafone was the first telco to switch off 3G services in December 2023, however both Telstra …
Posted by August 16th 2024
Google's 2024 Pixel phone range is here — and in big news, the company's long-awaited folding device is finally hitting Aussie shores. The Pixel Pro Fold joins the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel …
Posted by October 18th 2024
Six years after shutting down its first foray into NBN, Amaysim is finally getting back on the home internet horse. The popular prepaid telco has confirmed pricing for its upcoming NBN plan range, which will …
Posted by July 31st 2024
Award-winning NBN provider Aussie Broadband has launched a new, digital-focused challenger telco with an emphasis on lower prices. Buddy Telco offers a range of NBN plans at various speed tiers, including an ultra-fast NBN 1000 …
Posted by October 1st 2024
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Posted by October 1st 2024
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