Legendary Channel 10 reporter dies

Legendary Channel 10 reporter Paul Mullins has died at the age of 79. 

Known to his friends and colleagues as Mullos, the journalist had a decades-long career as a formidable political reporter and prominent member of the NSW press gallery, respected by coworkers and politicians alike. 

Mullins began his career in newspapers before moving to television where he became Channel 10's NSW state government reporter for decades until his retirement.

10 News First presenter Sandra Sully paid tribute to the iconic journalist after having worked closely with him.

"Paul was beloved in the 10 newsroom. He was the ultimate political roundsman – completely across his brief. Always thorough and always decent," she said.

"I was very fortunate to have worked closely with him for a couple of years. He took me under his wing when I first came to Sydney and could not have been more generous with his time and guidance."

"He was a lovely man. Vale Paul."

Mullins' middle son, Scott, told Mediaweek that he wanted his father to be remembered :as a great bloke and a good friend".

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He is survived by his four sons, their four grandchildren and his second wife Lisa. Mullins was also father to a fifth son who passed away.

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