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Mariam Gabaji

Mariam Gabaji

Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert

Mariam Gabaji is a seasoned journalist and tech expert with 13 years of experience writing about consumer-focused topics. Her work is regularly featured in top media outlets including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. A finalist for the 2024 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist, Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.

A passionate advocate for helping Aussies save on household bills, Mariam specialises in demystifying the complex world of mobile services, electricity bills and internet costs. Her in-depth coverage includes Australia’s energy crisis, helping families navigate cost-of-living challenges, and tracking mobile and internet pricing trends to ensure consumers stay informed.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Mariam, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Energy
  • Mobile
  • Broadband
  • Consumer tech

Experience

  • Finalist in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards for Best Telecommunications Journalist
  • Contributor at Yahoo Finance
  • Co-creator of Finder's Financial Fitness Challenge
  • School Entrepreneur of the Year mentor in collaboration with Generation Entrepreneur 2022 & 2023
  • Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for telco, solar and energy innovation categories
  • Invited contributor and thought-leader with London-based consumer and behavioural insights agency, Canvas8
  • Completed a Telecoms Technology course led by Dr Tony Eyers

Education

  • BA (Hons) Broadcasting & Journalism from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia

Featured publications

Latest articles by Mariam Gabaji

328 articles written by this author

$150 energy bill rebate promised in federal budget – who’s eligible?

Energy bill relief will extend until the end of 2025.

Mariam Gabaji 24 March 2025
$150 energy bill rebate promised in federal budget – who’s eligible?

Google Pixel 9a Australia: Price, release date, and a bold new look

Yay or nay on the fresh new design?

Mariam Gabaji 20 March 2025
Google Pixel 9a Australia: Price, release date, and a bold new look

Energy bills are set to go up again from July, but you can soften the blow

Early electricity price updates are in for households and small businesses and it's not looking good.

Mariam Gabaji 13 March 2025
Energy bills are set to go up again from July, but you can soften the blow

NBN’s $7 million cyclone relief funding – Are you eligible?

Find out if your internet provider is offering payment.

Mariam Gabaji 12 March 2025
NBN’s $7 million cyclone relief funding – Are you eligible?

New Samsung A series starts at $499 – Are these the budget phones to beat?

Samsung's 2025 A series brings budget-friendly phones with sleek designs, long battery life and extended software support.

Mariam Gabaji 3 March 2025
New Samsung A series starts at $499 – Are these the budget phones to beat?

Telstra’s getting bigger – and so are the complaints. It’s not alone

Is Telstra's network still worth it in 2025?

Mariam Gabaji 20 February 2025
Telstra’s getting bigger – and so are the complaints. It’s not alone

Apple’s new iPhone 16E: Why it’s not the cheap iPhone you wanted

Apple's newest iPhone 16 member is here!

Mariam Gabaji 20 February 2025
Apple’s new iPhone 16E: Why it’s not the cheap iPhone you wanted

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review – Still an Android powerhouse

The S25 Ultra is still an Android powerhouse - blazing fast, seriously powerful, and packing an upgraded camera that’s easy to show off.

Mariam Gabaji 19 February 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review – Still an Android powerhouse
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