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Gippsland will share in a $100m federal budget package to rebuild regional areas ravaged by drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 recession.

Gippslanders will have access to ultra-fast broadband as part of a $4.5 billion spend on upgrading the National Broadband Network.

The Latrobe police area has recorded a 2.7 per cent increase in criminal incidents for the year, according to the latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency.

A Melbourne Cup-style field of 24 candidates are lining up for a seat on Latrobe City Council at next month's local council election after nominations closed last week.

A clear, assured and innovative path to help lead recovery, revitalisation and regional growth for business and industry in Gippsland is a recognised priority, thanks to the development of the Gippsland Future Directions action plan.

A unique wetlands project is seeing native wildlife return to Gunaikurnai Country on the Gippsland Lakes region of eastern Victoria.

The remarkable story of the 1915 Melbourne Cup, the 116-page book goes beyond the on-track deeds of a special racehorse. Owned by Edith Widdis, Patrobas overcame a moderate start to his career, including being beaten in a two-horse race at Rosedale,

Latrobe Council has announced Bridge Pro Engineering as the successful tenderer to design Australia's longest pedestrian suspension bridge across the Mersey River at Warrawee Conservation Area. The aim is to enhance the network's mountain bike experience and create an iconic tourist feature in Latrobe.

At the 'Trump House' in the Pennsylvania town of Latrobe, a mother of eight has painted her crumbling farm house in America's national colours. Think of it as the Big Pineapple of politics.

The power of working together has never been more evident than in South Gippsland, where producers are banding together to fight the economic fallout of COVID-19.