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.
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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
Affordable mobile plans still exist so don’t pay the loyalty tax — 5 tips to slash your bill
Don't miss out on all the great deals!

$150 energy bill rebate promised in federal budget – who’s eligible?
Energy bill relief will extend until the end of 2025.

Google Pixel 9a Australia: Price, release date, and a bold new look
Yay or nay on the fresh new design?

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.

NBN’s $7 million cyclone relief funding – Are you eligible?
Find out if your internet provider is offering payment.

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.


Telstra’s getting bigger – and so are the complaints. It’s not alone
Is Telstra's network still worth it in 2025?

Apple’s new iPhone 16E: Why it’s not the cheap iPhone you wanted
Apple's newest iPhone 16 member is here!

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.
