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3 weeks ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
By TOM HAYESFOLLOWING an extensive reviewing and reporting phase lasting about 12 months, the Sentencing Advisory Council has published 12 recommendations for sentencing regarding occupational health and safety (OHS) offences. From the 12 recommendations, three related to the victims and affected people, a further three related to fine payment, and six were in relation to sentencing practices.
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3 weeks ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
FOOTBALLAFL EXPORTSBy TOM HAYESMANY Gippsland footballers made their mark during Round 3 action of the 2025 AFL season, while Latrobe Valley exports were also in the thick of it. Melbourne 8.14 (62) def by Gold Coast 18.12 (120)THE early afternoon fixture on Saturday, March 29, between Melbourne and Gold Coast at the MCG saw the Suns break a 12-game losing streak to the Demons.
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3 weeks ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
SOCCERLVSLBy TOM HAYESRESULTS from Round 3 of the Latrobe Valley Soccer League changed the order at the top of the table, as a new leader emerged. Some teams in the senior competition got their season underway with their first win at the weekend, while others continue to find their feet in 2025. Senior Men’sOlympians 3 def Sale 1OLYMPIANS made the move to the top of the LVSL, following a 3-1 away win over Sale United on Saturday night.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
FOOTBALLAFL EXPORTSBy TOM HAYESALL 18 clubs were in action during Round 1 of the 2025 AFL premiership season, which saw many more locals take the field. Round 1 became the highest-attended round of football of all time, with 431,505 fans attending matches, with it being just the fifth time in history that more than 400,000 fans attended a single round. Three of those five rounds over 400,000 are Round 1 rounds.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
By TOM HAYESAN alleged attack of a 49-year-old Traralgon woman travelling on V/Line’s Gippsland Line has intensified calls from The Nationals, for the state government to act on passenger safety. Speaking in state Parliament, The Nationals’ Member for Eastern Victorian, Melina Bath said the state government must significantly boost the number of Protected Services Officers (PSOs) at Gippsland train services.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
By TOM HAYESVICTORIA is set to have the “toughest bail laws” in the country, after the Premier Jacinta Allan, Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny, and Minster for Police Anthony Carbines announced the new ‘Tough Bail Bill’. The state government introduced the Tough Bail Bill into Parliament yesterday (Tuesday, March 18), while also making machetes prohibited weapons, with exemptions available for legitimate use, in an attempt to crack down on knife crime.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
NETBALLGIPPSLAND STARSBy TOM HAYESGIPPSLAND Stars had themselves a mixed bag of results on the opening night of the Victorian Netball League. The 23 and Under side began their second season in the league, while the Stars also debuted a Championship side, as the two teams matched up against the North East Blaze. To start their seasons, both sides took to the courts of the State Netball Centre in Parkville on Wednesday, March 12.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
By TOM HAYESTHE recent crime spike across Victoria has raised alarming concerns, as repeat offenders are granted bail and youth crime becomes more common. In late February, following a stabbing on Morwell’s Commercial Road, the offender, facing four charges, was released on bail until their next court hearing in May.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
SOCCERLVSLBy TOM HAYESTHE 2025 Latrobe Valley Soccer League season kicks off this weekend from March 15 to 16 in both the men’s and women’s competitions. The Express has spoken to most of the clubs taking part this year, to get some insight into what may lie ahead in 2025. In the LVSL Senior Men’s competition, nine sides will compete, after Fortuna 60 left the league to pursue the state league, while Tyers Soccer Club will not field seniors and reserves after a vote from the LVSL clubs.
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1 month ago | 
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au | Tom Hayes |Daniel Pedersen
SALOON RACINGBy TOM HAYESTRARALGON saloon racer Tom Braz took out the Victorian Junior Speedway Title last month, putting an exclamation mark on his final junior season. During the Christmas/New Year break, Tom, his dad Robert, and his brother Jack all worked together to build a brand new car for the second half of the season.
