Mariam Gabaji is a tech and utilities expert at Finder with 12+ years of experience as a journalist. She's committed to helping households cut through the industry jargon and save money on their bills. Mariam’s widely reported on news that includes covering Australia's energy crisis and how households can navigate during these tougher times. She also closely monitors mobile and internet price changes and covers the 'why' so households can follow the trends and understand why they're being impacted and by how much. She was a finalist in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards for Best Telecommunications Journalist for her work. You'll also find her reporting on the launches of flagship phones from the likes of Apple and Samsung and then reviewing the handsets after to see if they're worth the money.
Her expertise is often featured in media including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS and Money Magazine.
To contact Mariam for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.
Expertise
- Energy
- Mobile
- Broadband
- Consumer tech
Experience
- Contributor at Yahoo Finance
- School Entrepreneur of the Year mentor in collaboration with Generation Entrepreneur
- 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
258 articles written by this author
Google Pixel 9 release date in Australia + all the juicy rumours
The big launch is just around the corner.
Save $480 by switching internet plans | Dollar Saver tip #92
Save almost $500 a year by switching broadband providers.
amaysim finally drops new NBN plans: Are they a hit or a miss?
Did someone say bundling discounts?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: Great phone held back by price
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is definitely up there among the best if you’re into foldable tech. But the improvements from last year's model are too modest to justify an even higher price tag.
Google Pixel 8a review
Verdict: The Pixel 8a is everything you’d want in a mid-range phone and more.
Wholesale energy prices surge – more power pain for households?
It's too soon to tell but things aren't looking good.
Optus drops free mobile plan trial: What’s the catch?
Some people with older handsets may miss out.
Gas bills are going up, up, up from 1 August in these states. Sigh.
Because life isn't expensive enough already.
Aussie Broadband launches self-service, affordable NBN plans. Good or just okay?
It's getting steamy in the NBN space.
The best Aussie Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 pre-order deals worth $1,300+
Will you fold or flip?