Michael Thomson is launching a new chapter in his 38-year news and television career as the key presenter for Nine News at 6.00pm week nights.

Thomson is Nine Perth’s most recognised face and highly respected across the media industry as a presenter and reporter.

The appointment takes Thomson back to his roots as a newsman. He started his career as a crime reporter on the Daily News in 1980.

The father of three has always lived in Perth and he grew up with the city. He joined Nine News in 1987 as a news reporter and covered some of WA’s biggest stories, including Kimberley serial killer Joseph Schwab, the arrest of John Friedrich, Australia’s most wanted man, and the Fremantle prison riot.

He made the move to sport in 1990, but has always played a key role in driving the news agenda at Nine.

Nine News Director, Shaun Menegola, said: “Perth knows him as Thommo – we know him as a leader and the ultimate team player.

“Thommo is passionate about news, and in particular about telling people’s stories. He’s a true professional with decades of experience in news and television, and another reason for people to switch on to Nine News, which has been the innovator over the past few years, with the introduction of Today Perth News morning bulletins and Nine Live Perth, featuring news and live chats, in the afternoons.”

For further information:
Nikki Brown – Publicist
Channel Nine Perth
0438 926 086

Sunday, January 14, 2018