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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 and 2025 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

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Latest articles by Mariam Gabaji

368 articles written by this author

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7: Australian price, specs and availability

Find out if Samsung's new foldables have nailed the brief this year.

Mariam Gabaji 10 July 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7: Australian price, specs and availability

Exetel scraps all NBN plans for a single $80 deal – is it worth it?

Get perks such as the ability to hibernate your internet plan while you're away.

Mariam Gabaji 1 July 2025
Exetel scraps all NBN plans for a single $80 deal – is it worth it?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7: Australian release date + rumours

Here's to another wave of phone launches!

Mariam Gabaji 26 June 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7: Australian release date + rumours

Best EOFY internet deals from Superloop, Dodo, Optus & more

Save up to $288 on your internet plan.

Mariam Gabaji 25 June 2025
Best EOFY internet deals from Superloop,  Dodo, Optus & more

NBN prices increase 1 July: we track plan hikes from 15+ providers

Find out how expensive NBN plans are getting in 2025.

Mariam Gabaji 19 June 2025
NBN prices increase 1 July: we track plan hikes from 15+ providers
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