Jessica Rowe

Jessica Rowe is an Australian journalist with more than a decade of experience across newsrooms in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She began as a cadet reporter and quickly moved into watchdog and public-interest coverage, building a reputation for clear reporting on complex topics without losing sight of the people affected. Over the years, Jessica has produced investigations and explanatory packages on local government accountability, housing policy, and the policy impacts of energy and cost-of-living changes. Her work has featured on major digital platforms and has helped drive sustained attention to frontline services, particularly in aged care and community health. Colleagues know her for rigorous verification, careful sourcing, and concise writing that stands up to scrutiny. In her current role, she covers breaking developments, contributes data-led stories, and mentors junior reporters on field reporting and ethics. She continues to grow her focus on transparency, data journalism, and cross-platform storytelling for everyday audiences.