Issue 20, 2024

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This Week In… New Idea
I am firmly of the opinion that it’s not a barbecue unless someone brings potato bake. Every family seems to have a slightly different way of making it, and mine is no exception. I may be biased, but I’m convinced my mum’s recipe is almost certainly
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House Hunting …Alone?
After an extensive, months-long search, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finally put down an eye-watering $91 million on a Beverly Hills mansion last year. So Hollywood insiders were left scratching their heads when a solo J.Lo, 54, was spotted house-h
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A Daughter’s Sweet Tribute
Lisa Marie Presley’s 15-year-old daughter Finley Lockwood has spoken out for the first time since the star’s sudden passing last January. Taking to her private Instagram account, Finley posted a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute to her late mum, who die
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Gets Bowled Over By Love!
The couple who shop together, stay together! Weekend Today presenter Sophie Walsh and her Aussie cricketer boyfriend Moises Henriques visited a Sydney IKEA store last week. And if their post-shop cuddle is anything to go by, the trip proved to be a s
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$50K Nightmare
Scott Cam banked a cool $10,000 when he took a tequila shot for a bet during a night out with The Block’s serial bidder, Adrian Portelli. But Adrian later said he would have paid Scotty $50,000 if he’d held out, as the host claims he doesn’t “do shot
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Attacked In Nyc
Actor Steve Buscemi was left bruised and bleeding from the eye following an unprovoked attack in New York City. He was reportedly punched by a stranger in broad daylight. Steve’s publicist confirmed the 66-yearold was doing “OK and appreciates every
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It’s Baby Time!
Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey are expecting their first baby! The singer revealed the news on Instagram, posting photos and videos of his wife’s growing bump. Although Justin, 30, didn’t explicitly mention the pregnancy, it’s reported that Hailey
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Regrets Not Suing Lilo!
Bette Midler has opened the floodgates on her secret tension with Lindsay Lohan. Speaking on David Duchovny’s podcast recently, the 78-year-old recalled how a then-teenage Lindsay was signed to co-star on her failed 2000 sitcom, Bette. “Lindsay Loha
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‘We Want To Leave Snowtown In The Past’
Some 150 kilometres north of Adelaide there is a town that, at first glance when driving through, seems to be the quintessential Aussie country hamlet. But in reality, Snowtown is marred with a dark past – one that has its residents fighting for a fr
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Harry & Meghan’s Embarrassing Secret Revealed!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had very little time to bask in the success of their recent tour of Nigeria. Before the pair had even arrived back in Montecito, their charity endeavour, The Archewell Foundation, was branded “delinquent” by the USA’s R
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Tour Timing Raises Eyebrows
It’s been dubbed the ‘quasiroyal’ tour the world needed. Although Harry and Meghan’s Nigeria visit was not officially sanctioned by Buckingham Palace, many Windsor watchers have claimed it was almost indistinguishable from a “real” royal tour. “Harry
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Harry Won’t Break Us!
The warmth between the Prince of Wales and his ‘dear Pa’, King Charles, was plain to see as father and son carried out a rare royal engagement together on May 13. Unable to wipe the smile off his face, the King proudly presented Prince William with t
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Debuts New Love
Peter Phillips has publicly debuted a new romance. Just weeks after he split from Lindsay Wallace, his girlfriend of three years, the Princess Royal’s son was seen at the Badminton Horse Trials last week with paediatric nurse Harriet Sperling. “They
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Portrait Of A King
A giant new portrait of King Charles was unveiled at Buckingham Palace last week. However, the artwork, by renowned British portraitist Jonathan Yeo, has elicited a mixed response. “It looks as if he’s in hell” one unimpressed person commented online
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Princess Beatrice’s Dream Comes True!
With both the King and the Princess of Wales still dealing with their respective cancer diagnoses, other family members are being called on to help out with royal duties. The remainder of their year is heavily scheduled with events, so all hands are
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Karl & Sarah Fight For Their Jobs!
Karl Stefanovic knows all too well that morning television can be a fickle beast. He’s infamously been hired, fired, and hired again by Nine’s Today show over the years, and has navigated rocky relationships with several of his female co-presenters.
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‘There’s Still A Lot Of Love’
SHE’S GOT EX APPEAL! Thirty years have passed since Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley – and a bunch of safety pins! – made a global splash at the London premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral. At the time, Hugh and Liz were a smitten couple who’d bee
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Guilt Over Finale Pick
Farmer Wants A Wife’s lovable larrikin Dustin is counting down the days until he can finally reveal the lucky lady who has lassoed his heart. Yet, amid the excitement, the 26-year-old is reportedly still grappling with the fact that getting his dream
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The Families Who Wait
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story contains images and names of deceased persons. It’s been 34 long years but Muriel Craig continues to wait. Sat in her home in Sawtell, northern NSW, Muriel hopes for news of
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Jess Rowe Laughs Off Front Row Snub
For many celebrities and influencers, being seated anywhere but in the front row during Fashion Week is one of the most embarrassing things that could happen. But getting relegated to the ‘cheap seats’ didn’t faze Jessica Rowe in the slightest, when
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Real-life Bridgerton Romances!
Queen Charlotte would certainly approve of her first season ‘Diamond’s’ shiny new sparkler! After her character, Daphne Bridgerton, fell in love and married the Duke of Hastings, life is now imitating art for actress Phoebe Dynevor, who just got enga
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Why They Can’t Stand Each Other
Don’t expect to see John Travolta and Tom Selleck going out for a friendly bite to eat any time soon. Despite being two of the most swoon-worthy stars of their generation, the pair have never been close thanks to a longstanding ‘feud’ that stems back
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Aussie Bigfoot… found?!
Sensing a presence in the bush 15 metres ahead, Wayne Lewin says he looked up to see a hulking silhouette with massive shoulders, a huge chest and no neck. “It was immensely powerful. It took my breath away and I dropped my camera,” he tells New Idea
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Olympic Proposal Plan!
Cody Simpson is hoping to be going for gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics – but not just in the pool. New Idea can exclusively reveal the singer turned swimmer is planning on proposing to his champion girlfriend, Emma McKeon, in the City of Love! “W
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Pass The Spotlight To Robert!
Fresh off his resounding success as cohost of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, Robert Irwin is looking comfortable in the spotlight. The presenter was the man of the moment at this year’s Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas, with his mum Terri and big
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He’s Become A Recluse!
Hide nor hair has been seen of Warren Beatty in almost two years. And after the veteran star was a no-show at two very important, high-profile events for his family, Hollywood is now asking serious questions over his whereabouts and possible declinin
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Making magic Here At Home
AUSTRALIAN MADE WEEK May 20-26 When it comes to the bond between mother and daughter, it doesn’t get closer than Ellen Bennett and Jess Dyne. Along with their husbands, the pair manage the farm they call home just outside the rural village of Gunnin
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Chicken? Yes, please!
SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 8 chicken cutlets, skin-on (1.6kg), excess skin removed, skin scored ■ 200g chilli chorizo, coarsely chopped ■ ⅓ cup chicken stock ■ 400g can diced tomato ■ 320g punnet Mix-A-Mato Tomatoes ■ 6 sprigs fresh thyme
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3 Great Ways With Rice Bubbles
SERVES 10 PREP & COOK 30 MINS ■ 100g Caramilk chocolate, chopped ■ 60g butter, chopped ■ ½ cup icing sugar mixture ■ 1½ cups Rice Bubbles (55g) ■ ½ cup desiccated coconut ■ 1 tblsp caramel spread ■ Fresh raspberries, to decorate ■ 3 tsps pow
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Impressipe
SERVES 12-14 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 35 MINS ■ ⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder ■ 375g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ■ 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar ■ ¼ cup golden syrup ■ 6 eggs ■ 3 cups self-raising flour ■ 1 ¼ cups butter
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Make The Most Of Pumpkin
SERVES 12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 650g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces ■ ½ cup basil pesto ■ 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed ■ 3 eggs ■ ¾ cup sour cream ■ 60g bag baby spinach 1 Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan (⅓-cup capa
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Kitchen Hacks
SERVES 8-10 AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 45 MINS ■ 2kg washed Desiree or Pontiac potatoes, unpeeled ■ 600ml thickened cream ■ 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped ■ 1 tblsp fresh thyme leaves 1 Preheat the oven to 180C. Slice the potatoes v
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Child’s Play
Who are you when you are your truest self and living to those values? Without pretence, or airs and graces? Without the cool labels and the status-symbol bag or car? Who are you deep within, when stripped back and bare? The average adult makes a huge
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Better Late Than Never
The search for love may feel like an elusive journey, however it’s never too late to find companionship, connection and romance at any stage in life! While the landscape of dating and relationships may have evolved over the years, the essence of find
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Button Up
Experiment with wearing your collar standing to attention this season. Why not let it peep over a blazer lapel for some added drama? We found crisp cotton styles work best. After dark, make undone your new done up. Best with silk or satin styles, lea
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Bright And Beautiful
Chances are you’ve already heard of lactic acid and the endless skincare benefits it can provide. This popular ingredient is a gentle, yet effective alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which helps to exfoliate dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, more youthfu
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Ask An Expert
DESIREE STORDAHL, PAULA’S CHOICE DIRECTOR OF APPLIED RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, SHARES HER THREE TOP TIPS 1 Ease into it. “Start with a couple of applications the first week to gauge your skin’s response before dialling up the frequency. Starting gradu
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Tidy Like A Pro
Compiled by Stephanie De Nobile. Imagery courtesy of Big W. Our homes are our haven. But, between balancing work and our busy schedules it’s all too easy for our space to quickly turn into a disorganised mess. To help clean your way to a happier home
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The Scoop On Poop
It’s time to talk about the not-so-glamorous topic that affects many of us as we age – constipation. Yep, that’s right, those sluggish bowels can become more of a nuisance as the years go by. But fear not, understanding how ageing impacts our bowel h
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Grow Your Own
For more tips and how-to guides, head to blog.stihl.com.au Perfect for growing your own fruit and vegies! • Boards and posts • Edging stones • Garden pruner e.g. STIHL GTA 26 • Spade • Staple gun • Utility knife • Cordless screwdriver • Tape
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Island Odyssey
As the weather cools and the days get shorter, it’s tempting to escape to someplace warm, where you can spend long, leisurely days basking in the sunshine and splashing in the sea. Enter the Greek islands, where the sun shines brightly on the whitewa
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Horoscopes
Hope you like surprises, for this week will be full of them. As Venus boosts your charm, an unexpected gift could get you thinking; a secret admirer might even emerge. If you’ve been searching for more, let your mind wander. Dreams that pop up now co
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See Into Your Future
Q Will I get a nice little house for me and my fur baby, Marley? Also, is my late partner Terry still around us, and does he know how much I love and miss him? – MILLIE A Terry wants you to know that he is still very much a part of your life, and yo
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Masthead
EDITORIAL Editorial Director Erin Holohan, Editor Karleigh Smith, Deputy Editor Leigh Credlin, Art Director Sarah Hadnam, Picture Editor Matthew Mackay, Lifestyle Director Claire Isaac ARE MEDIA Chief Executive Officer Jane Huxley, Director of Sales
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Mailbox
‘HOT DOG’ Bindi, age one, cooling down in the summer heat! TANYA GALWEY, BOWRAL, NSW. Wendy, Heather, myself and Pam enjoying the beautiful sunset on Norfolk Island recently. JUDY RIDLEY, WARREN, NSW. Here are my girls (Mackenzie, Morgan and Melin
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Unleash The Fury
ROLE TAKEOVER In cinemas Thu. Action movie fans rejoyce! A new instalment in the Mad Max franchise hits cinemas this week. Strap yourself in for another ride through the post-apocalyptic wasteland! Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the highly anticipated p
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Most personal Trip Yet!
The Fren family don’t need to dust off their passports for at least one episode of the new season of Travel Guides – because they are set to explore their home city of Newcastle! Kathy and Mark tell New Idea that they and their kids Victoria and Jono
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Treat Your Shelf
by Kevin Kwan Heir to a now-depleted fortune, Rufus is on a mission to marry rich. But his plan is foiled at a high society wedding when a secret tryst is exposed. OUT TUE. by B.M. Carroll The Sullivan family is forever changed when one of them di
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Big Quiz
1 Olivia Newton-John topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981 with which song? A) ‘Physical’ B) ‘Xanadu’ C) ‘I Love You, I Honestly Love You’ D) ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’ 2 Why did Tom Cruise infamously jump on a couch on The Oprah Winfrey S
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Star Shots
SJP had a ‘Marilyn moment’ as she got to work to on Season 3 of And Just Like That… in New York City. What do you get when the first two AustralianIdolchampions bump into each other? Winning smiles! Casey was stoked to catch up with Guy Sebastian at

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