Rebekah Lowe
Rebekah Lowe has been a broadcaster for 20 years. She began her career as a radio journalist in Adelaide.
She has a long history in community radio in regional South Australia working as a manager, presenter, producer, and copywriter to name a few a few of her roles.
She has won a number of state and national community radio wards. She was also a member of SACBA.
After a stint in commercial radio, Rebekah decided the ABC was where she needed to be. After working for ABC South East SA, ABC Mildura Swan Hill, and ABC Broken Hill, she became the Breakfast presenter at ABC Wimmera.
Latest by Rebekah Lowe
Why this small town in country Victoria has dyed its lake blue
Since it was first carved into the soil in 1960, Nhill Lake in the state's west has been a soothing sight for residents of its namesake town. But this year it looks even more attractive than usual.
TikTok star raking in millions of views by focussing on country football history and defunct ovals
Andy Munro has garnered a social media following of millions off the back of his reels documenting abandoned country footy grounds in Victoria and South Australia.
'Vicious' kangaroo attack leaves 74yo man half-clothed and bleeding
Brian O'Donnell, 74, is resting at home after being left with his "slipper full of blood and pants half torn off" when attacked by a large, male kangaroo on his St Arnaud property on Saturday.
Nine-year-old Connor couldn't find a 'calm place' at the show, so he made one
Lights, music, rides and sugar — agricultural shows are a lot of fun. But they can cause sensory overload for kids like 9-year-old Connor Dempster who has ADHD and autism.
Miniature goat yoga brings stress release and 'so much joy' to small country town
In an offbeat way to relax and find inner calm, these yogis are enjoying baby goat cuddles, "lots of laughing" and even a few "nibbles" in between their poses.
Fancy running up a mountain with 60kg of wheat on your back? This legendary race is back after a 35-year hiatus
For years, the small Victorian town of Wycheproof held a running race quite unlike any other, in a nod to the thing it was built on — wheat. Now the event is being revived to bring people back to the town.
These rest rooms were not just a toilet but a social hub for women. Now they may get a heritage listing
This space opened 95 years ago to provide a clean and hygienic place for women to nurse their babies and relax while their husbands were at the pub. Now open to all, this is still a favourite hangout of many.
As the only cop in town, Annie has 'no escape' from heartbreak. But she also finds joy
At single-officer stations, cops have to strike a balance between police work and "being a friend" — and some like Annie Coobs wouldn't have it any other way.
St Arnaud locals furious after town meeting over powerline plan
Farm groups and locals from St Arnaud say they are "appalled" by the lack of transparency over plans to build powerlines from the Northern Grampians, over broadacre cropping areas, to Echuca.
Chance meeting at small town library leads to life-changing carer bond
The parents of a woman living with Down syndrome say they have seen major changes in attitudes towards the condition during their daughter's lifetime.
After five years, a much-loved off-road race is returning to Victoria. Sort of
In 2019, the state government decided not to issue a permit for the Mallee Rally over concerns the route could be damaging Indigenous cultural heritage at the lake, known as Direl to traditional owners.
Goanna stuck atop Mildura radio tower offers poor reception to its rescuers
After ascending 20 metres in a crane bucket to retrieve the unimpressed goanna, a local animal rescuer said it was one of the most unusual, if not highest, call-outs he has responded to.
Bucks party tragedy as man's body recovered from river
The worst has been confirmed for those searching for a 34-year-old man who did not resurface after falling from a boat near Mildura in the early hours of Sunday.
Unlocked properties in summer heat leading to increase in break and enters
As temperatures surge in north-western Victoria so too is the rate of break-ins, with police saying there is a link as some victims reportedly leave doors and windows unlocked to try a beat its 40-degree days.
How a family cat has survived being bitten by snakes three times
Jaffa the Bengal cat's recovery times are slowing but he keeps pulling through after coming off second best with snakes at his western Victorian home.
MacKenzie River welcomes platypuses after fruitful reproductive season
Scientific surveys conducted last week at MacKenzie River in the Grampians have captured three more of the native monotreme.
Councillor faces backlash for 'abhorrent' response to alleged Dustin Martin groping video
The comment made from Garner Smith's private Facebook account is described as "degrading" to women and unacceptable under the council's code of conduct.
This small town football club became the face of regional decline last month. But it had one last legacy
Quambatook football club is praised for establishing "blueprint" for other clubs shutting up shop.
Ongoing funding gives neighbourhood houses certainty after fears many would close
With their jobs secure, neighbourhood house leaders say they can plan for their communities' futures with four-year plans instead of three-month programs.
People power brings EZY-Sauce back to supermarket shelves in good news for picklers and sauce makers
After thousands of customer complaints, Wild's EZY-Sauce, popular among home cooks and sauce makers, will return to supermarket shelves.
Tree planting begins on fire-affected properties near Edenhope
BlazeAid volunteers have come from as far away as Beechworth and the Adelaide Hills and will be working alongside the local Landcare group.
Meet Emma Kealy, the western Victorian politician who's next in line to lead the Nationals
The former regional hospital chief has spent eight years as the member for the western Victorian seat of Lowan.
Abby Weir loves football, but she's not allowed to play it anymore. Here's why
Abby Weir's love of football began when she was six. But playing with the local team came to an end when she turned 15 thanks to an AFL rule.
Small-town RSL denounces Mayor's comments, supports LGBTQI community in Anzac Day speech
Edenhope RSL has used its Anzac Day service to distance itself from West Wimmera Mayor's "offensive" comments and support the LGBTQI community.
The demise of Ezy-Sauce means country cooks face future without 'safety blanket'
News that food manufacturer Kraft Heinz has discontinued a popular condiment has sent ripples through regional Victoria's cooking community.