Steve has been with APN Newspapers for more than 30 years, including stints in Mackay, Rockhampton and Toowoomba. He was previously editor at Rockhampton before moving to Toowoomba in 2006. He has also worked in other newspapers such as the Canberra Times, Hobart Mercury and the Townsville Bulletin. Studied at Mackay State High School and at Canberra University.