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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

339 articles written by this author

Compare internet plans in Perth

Hunting for a better broadband deal in Perth? You can snag discounted internet plans starting from $40 a month.

Mariam Gabaji 24 April 2025
Compare internet plans in Perth

Optus hikes prices again – twice in under a year. Here’s how to save

We’ve found six alternatives to help you save.

Mariam Gabaji 23 April 2025
Optus hikes prices again – twice in under a year. Here’s how to save

Best Google Pixel 9a plans and deals in Australia

Score a $250 discount on the Pixel 9a when you sign up to a phone repayment plan with Optus, Telstra or Vodafone.

Mariam Gabaji 17 April 2025
Best Google Pixel 9a plans and deals in Australia

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

Yay or nay on the fresh new design?

Mariam Gabaji 31 March 2025
Google Pixel 9a Australia: Price, release date, and a bold new look

Vodafone, TPG and iiNet raise NBN prices – still worth it?

Is this just the beginning of NBN price hikes in 2025?

Mariam Gabaji 26 March 2025
Vodafone, TPG and iiNet raise NBN prices – still worth it?

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

Energy bill relief will extend until the end of 2025.

Mariam Gabaji 25 March 2025
$150 energy bill rebate promised in federal budget – who’s eligible?

Optus, Vodafone and others are hiking mobile plan prices – how can you save?

Is this just the start of this year’s mobile plan price hikes?

Mariam Gabaji 25 March 2025
Optus, Vodafone and others are hiking mobile plan prices – how can you save?
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