You may know Michael Thomson from seeing his face on your televisions on Nine's 6 o'clock news, but what do we know about the stories that got him to where he is today.

He joined Gary Adshead in the 6PR Mornings studio to tell-all about his upbringing, involvement in sports and career path that shaped who he is today. 

"My childhood was very enjoyable, one of six kids growing up in Como - absolutely loved it. I felt very lucky, our parents were very good people, very switched on," Michael told Gary.