Matt Thompson

Supervising Producer @7NewsMelbourne | @MelbPressClub Board Member | Formerly SEN, AFL Media, Macquarie Radio

[Melbourne Press Club @MelbPressClub]

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[Mitch Cleary @cleary_mitch]

Breaking - Cam Bruce is the new coach of Brisbane
@7NewsBrisbane @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL @triplemfooty https://t.co/L7BanygR6J

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In an important pre-election event, One Nation Victoria leader Warren Pickering will present his party's policies and take questions from the state's media.

Details on how to book and our panel of journalists can be found here: https://t.co/8qDgcFHKxD

[Andrew McCormack @_AMcCormack7]

Bumping this back to the top of the timeline 👀 @7NewsMelbourne @7NewsAustralia @7Cricket

[7Sport @7Sport]

Alan Jones remains the most recent Australian to win a Formula 1 world championship, and one of only two alongside Sir Jack Brabham

[7NEWS Melbourne @7NewsMelbourne]

Channel 7 marks 70 years since its first broadcast on November 4th, 1956, when Melbourne's television era began with only audio recorded from presenter Eric Pearce. Just 18 days later, the station broadcast the Melbourne Olympic Games live with only three cameras.

[Melbourne Press Club @MelbPressClub]

It is vital in a strong democracy that the media hold politicians to account. This is especially important in the lead-up to an election, when voters require facts and rigorous debate to make informed decisions.

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[Omar Jimenez @OmarJimenez]

BREAKING: Democrat Gina Hinojosa will become the first Latina governor of Texas, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, ending the more than three-decade Republican hold on the seat.

[Andrew McCormack @_AMcCormack7]

Ethan Brown reacts to the viral clip of Bruce cheering him home on Point Of Law in the Melbourne Cup @7horseracing @7NewsMelbourne #MelbourneCup2026

[Ben Asgari @BenAsgariRacing]

Fair play to the VRC, not sure I’ve seen better pre Melbourne Cup entertainment. Robbie Williams smashing it out of the park. Sun’s out and the joint is absolutely packed. You love to see it.

[Patrick McClelland @PatrickPNMelb]

Hi @FlemingtonVRC the line to the nursery car parks are simply not moving. Can you do something? We've gone 80m in 25mins

[Triple M Footy @triplemfooty]

If anyone wants a retro copy of the 2027 AFL fixture x

[Matt Thompson @MattThompson]

Love being able to try things a bit different on Melbourne’s 4pm news. Thanks to @KateMassey_7 @mikeamor7 @LukeSchneider_7 plus the control room and graphics teams for helping make it happen. @7NewsMelbourne

[7NEWS Melbourne @7NewsMelbourne]

The AFL has released its 2027 fixture featuring significant changes including the removal of opening round, with Sydney and Geelong now starting the season on a Wednesday night at the SCG.

[Matt Thompson @MattThompson]

https://t.co/v7GyYbaeKV

[Xander McGuire @XanderMcGuire7]

Jake Stringer and St Kilda have escalated talks in the last 72 hours… with a move to Moorabbin now imminent. More @7AFL 👇

https://t.co/QCaYqonToU

[Mitch Cleary @cleary_mitch]

Carlton defender Wade Derksen is set to be suspended for multiple matches after he was caught drink-driving in the Northern Territory.
It comes after teammate Lachie Cowan was suspended for two matches
@7NewsMelbourne @7AFL @triplemfooty https://t.co/p8DXivtNFZ

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

CNN chair Mark Thompson: "This topic is one we're never going to back down from. And no matter how many court cases, investigations, court appearances and all the expense that that entails, we will fight this one to the end."

[Matt Thompson @MattThompson]

RT @7NewsMelbourne: BREAKING: A Melbourne based AFL team has been plunged into an off-season crisis with players forced to report to hospit…

[Matt Thompson @MattThompson]

@BlakeJohnson Couldn’t agree more @BlakeJohnson and @liamtapper. Just watched it too. Since when has local media not supported local sporting teams? And what exactly is wrong with that?

We connect people to the stories that matter to them. That’s our aim. Every single day.

[Blake Johnson @BlakeJohnson]

Freo fans are making themselves at home