Gippsland local news briefing: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Here's what's making news in Gippsland today. A major search continues for 17-year-old William, who went missing in bushland while camping in Walhalla East on Friday. Up to 80…

A major search continues for 17-year-old William, who went missing in bushland while camping in Walhalla East on Friday.

Up to 80 emergency services personnel were involved in the search yesterday, with crews camping in tents at the staging area at the Cowwarr Football Netball Club.

Police acting inspector Jason Benbow said the search would ramp up again today and authorities were optimistic about finding him.

"William's 17, he's fit and healthy, he's quite a tall, strong lad," Mr Benbow said.

"So we're really hanging onto hope that his health will get him through for these days until we can find him."

Victoria's peak non-government environmental group has released a report that warns a shift away from renewable energy would lead to higher power bills and blackouts.

The Environment Victoria report examined the major parties' energy policies ahead of the upcoming election.

It found insufficient gas supplies were leading to higher costs for consumers, and delaying coal-fired power station closures would increase electricity bills by 12 per cent over the next four years.

Environment Victoria chief executive Jono La Nauze said gas was an expensive alternative.

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