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
569 articles written by this author
Energy
Electricity prices are supposed to drop on 1 July – so why is your provider raising rates?
The best thing you can do is compare and see if you can get a better deal.
Mobile Phone Plans
Best EOFY mobile plan deals 2026: 50% off, gift cards and bonus data
The clock's ticking on these EOFY mobile plan offers.
Mobile phone reviews
Apple just raised MacBook and iPad prices – are iPhones next?
This is unprecedented.
Internet Plans
Find out which providers are raising NBN prices and how you can save.
Internet Plans
Last call on EOFY NBN deals: Up to $290 in savings right now
These offers end on 30 June.
Streaming
Australia vs Paraguay: How to watch live and free, kick-off time and what’s at stake
The game kicks off on Friday, 26 June at 12pm AEST.
Internet Plans
Get up to $300 over 12 months and more!
Mobile Phone Plans
amaysim launches Apple Watch plans with free number sharing: What’s the best deal?
Yay or nay?