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BIG DOLLIE: Rob Josifovski caught this 22.5kg mahi mahi, or dolphinfish as it is also known, on a live slimy mackerel bait fishing 2km out of Moruya Heads. 

Rob Josifovski a keen golfer from Tuross Head, who recently won the C grade Open Championship, is also a keen fisherman and took great delight in recently landing this&nbsp;magnificent table fish.&nbsp;

Rob&nbsp;caught&nbsp;the&nbsp;22.5kg&nbsp;mahi&nbsp;mahi,&nbsp;or&nbsp;dolphinfish&nbsp;as&nbsp;it&nbsp;is&nbsp;also&nbsp;known,&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;live&nbsp;slimy&nbsp;mackerel&nbsp;bait&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;2km&nbsp;out of Moruya Heads on the boat ‘Old Salty’&nbsp;skippered by&nbsp;Jason Bussa and Brendon Rolfe.

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Connor Pearce

Guilty verdict in Libby Ruge crash trial, driver taken into custody

Jaskaran Singh was found guilty on all charges.

Guilty verdict in Libby Ruge crash trial

Shannon Tonkin

From left: Valmai 'Jane' Birch, officers at the scene of the crime in 2011 and police arrest David Bagster in October 2019.

Jurors found David Bagster guilty of manslaughter.

Jury reaches verdict in Woonona body-in-bin manslaughter trial

Glen Humphries

Voters: Gilmore Liberal candidate Andrew Constance (right, with Whitlam candidate Mike Cains) polled strongly in South Coast booths affected by bushfires. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Some of the biggest swings to Liberal candidate Andrew Constance were in the South Coast areas hit by the Black Summer bushfires.

Voters in bushfire-affected areas swung to Constance in Gilmore vote

UOW School of Physics head Dr Michael Lerch. Picture: SUPPLIED.

The team is investigating ways to spare healthy brain tissue while selectively targeting cancer cells, and reduce the number of radiation treatments.

Anonymous $100k gift to boost UOW brain research in race against time

Detours will be in place on Sunday night as Picton Road will be closed for maintenance work. Picture: Robert Peet

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Picton Road will close for maintenance work on Sunday night.

Detours in place as Picton Road set to close this Sunday

Desiree Savage

Crowded House have added more shows to their 2022 Australian tour, including Wollongong. Picture: Supplied

Seven new dates have been added to their Australian tour for this October and November, part of their "Dreamers Are Waiting" tour - their first Aussie run in 12 years.

Crowded House to bring their hits to Wollongong this November

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Catch of the Week (Feb. 11): Rob Josifovski caught this 22.5kg dolphinfish on a live slimy mackerel bait...

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Tom Cruise is back as Maverick. Picture: Paramount

In various ways, the film makes subtle, effective connections with the original movie.

'Top Gun: Maverick' is better than original

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

The indie-rock duo are always looking towards the horizon

Holy Holy on tour and playing in Wollongong this June

One of the best ways for households to shave money off their electricity bill is to contact their retailer and ask for the best deal available.

It pays to shop around when it comes to energy prices

Incoming energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Chris Bowen says coming price rises are the legacy of the Coalition government, but claimed Labor's vision to invest in renewables would bring down prices in the long term.

'Nine years of neglect': Labor blames Coalition for energy price rises

The new Shell Cove marina, a local surf break, and an artist's impression of the Crowne Plaza,

Shellharbour is primed for a tourism boom with the marina's completion, adventure cruises and plans for a new waterfront hotel as the catalysts to show off the city's natural beauty.

Wollongong's little sister set to step into tourism limelight

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT this winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's Winter 2022 Climate Outlook, which was released on Thursday.

Unusually wet weather is forecast for NSW, South Australia, Queensland and the NT.

Above average rainfall, temperatures forecast this winter

Family: Aunty Lindy Lawler said it was "the greatest gift" being surrounded by mob at the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service's National Sorry Day ceremony. Picture: Anna Warr.

It's taken years for Stolen Generation Survivor Aunty Lindy Lawler to speak about her past, but she now shares her story to heal and move forward.

All the photos from National Sorry Day in the Illawarra 2022

Aussie Joel Edgerton gets a call-back as Uncle Owen. Picture: Disney+

It's a no-brainer Disney continues to mine that galaxy far, far away for guaranteed streaming spice.

Disney's Obi-Wan Kenobi comes with two telling decisions

If you are unclear on exactly what the Uluru Statement from the Heart is and what it calls for, we have your questions answered.

What is the Uluru Statement and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has sat down for his first interview since Saturday's comprehensive election loss.

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

PAST WINNER: The 2018 winner, trailblazing biodynamic farmer and grazier Charlie Arnott, Boorowa, NSW, used his prize money to launch his highly successful podcast The Regenerative Journey.

Time is running out to nominate for the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award.

$50,000 in store for Landcare champion

COST OF LIVING: Inflation is a normal part of a functioning economy, but problems begin when the cost of living is rising faster than wages can grow.

The cost of living has been a huge talking point over the past few months.

Inflation, interest rates, wage growth, cost of living: How does it all work?

It's hard to imagine the campaigning style of Barnaby Joyce helped Liberal moderates battling teal independents in their inner-city heartland. Picture: Getty Images

There is no doubt being in the Coalition made the Liberal brand much less attractive in the party's inner-city heartland.

It's time for the Liberals to rethink their coalition with the Nationals

Anthony Albanese is yet to confirm if his partner Jodie Haydon (left) will move with him into the prime minister's official residence. Picture AAP

Making Canberra the PM's full-time home would send a "powerful signal" about how Mr Albanese intended to govern, the rugby great said.

PM Albanese should live in The Lodge: Pocock

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

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NEW PARKS: An expert committee considers the combination of existing state forests, parks and reserves into new national parks. Picture: Victorian government.

Victoria presses ahead with three new national parks despite wave of public criticism.

Thousands oppose creation of three big national parks

Benjamin Hoffmann has refused to leave his prison cell to attend his sentence hearing.

NT triple murderer was on rescue mission

An inquiry has found then-Skills minister Geoff Lee "lacked decency" for not explaining the sacking.

Top mandarin's exit remains a mystery

Australian giant cuttlefish go to the Spencer Gulf each year to breed.

SA protects cuttlefish breeding ground

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds will be farewelled in Townsville.

Cricket greats gather to farewell Symonds

Sandra Mullaly is cheerful in her police photo but her time in the force was anything but.

Former cop says she was driven to breaking point by the organisation she once loved.

An addict broke her jaw. The force broke her spirit

All the action from the Federal Election. Pictures: Anna Warr

All the results, analysis and colour from the federal election in the Illawarra

All the Illawarra results from the federal election 2022

Barrack Heights bike fatality: Woman sentenced over death of teen

Clockwise: Shaye Tallis; Dimity Quinlan leaves Wollongong courthouse in March; flower tributes were left at the scene of the crash.

Quinlan told the court she was 'deeply remorseful' for her actions.

Barrack Heights bike fatality: Woman sentenced over death of teen boy

The vehicle will be slow and will leave Port Kembla about 11pm.

Motorists are advised to delay their journeys if possible or use alternative southbound routes as the operation will be slow moving.

Warning to avoid the M1, other roads late on Thursday night

A man was injured in a stabbing in Oldfield Street, Warilla. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The stabbing happened early on Thursday morning.

'Help, help': Man stabbed in early morning attack outside Warilla school

Clockwise: Stephen Staff; forensic police at Matthew Davis' home last year; and the deceased, Matthew Davis. Pictures: Facebook, NSW Police

Details of Mr Davis' fight for life were revealed as his alleged killer applied for bail in court on Friday.

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