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Robin Letts, the legendary editor of The Buloke Times for 39 years and a pillar of regional journalism for nearly eight decades, has died at 96. Starting at 17 in 1947, he carried on his family’s 150-year-old newspaper legacy after his father’s death, earning Australia’s highest civilian honor for his service. Known for integrity, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to truth, he covered every corner of his community with heart and precision — even working six days a week until his health failed. His passing closes a chapter for regional media, leaving behind a towering legacy that shaped not just a paper, but a town.

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