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As the resident sports fanatic at New Idea HQ, this week doesn’t get much more exciting for me. Between the Matildas’ friendlies against China and State of Origin Game I, there’s a lot going on, not least for soccer hero Mary Fowler and her boyfriend

It appears Richard Wilkins and his new girlfriend Mia Hawkswell are moving in! New Idea’s exclusive pictures captured the moment the entertainment reporter and his new girlfriend unloaded bags from their car outside his Sydney home. Although Dickie,

Billy Zane is not only portraying Marlon Brando in a new movie, but he’s managed to morph into the spitting image of the late Hollywood legend! Recently, Billy, 58, shared some behind-thescenes photos of himself on the set of Waltzing with Brando, wh

Amid rumours of marital issues with her husband Ben Affleck, reports have also emerged claiming Jennifer Lopez’s music career has hit a slump. Page Six alleges that J.Lo’s upcoming Las Vegas residency deal with MGM Grand is in jeopardy following slow

Millie Bobby Brown has secretly married beau Jake Bongiovi! The Stranger Things actress married the model, who is the son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi, in an intimate ceremony with just their parents in attendance. The surprise nuptials caught fans off gua

Renée Zellweger recently met up with ex-partner Doyle Bramhall in London – but the musician’s current girlfriend, Elle Macpherson, was nowhere to be soon during the cosy reunion! The Bridget Jones star is in the UK filming the fourth instalment of th

Demi Moore became the definitive cougar in the mid-2000s when she wed Ashton Kutcher, who was 15 years her junior. Now she might have her sights set on another younger gentleman! The actress was spotted enjoying a laughter-filled outing with Joe Jon

Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett is back ‘chasing love’ after the quiz show star abruptly split from his girlfriend, mere days after the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary. The Chase Australia star had been dating UK personality Hayley Palmer. On M

Tasmania’s favourite seal has been sent into witness protection following intense public interest in his hilarious onshore antics. The three-year-old elephant seal, lovingly dubbed ‘Neil’, was relocated to an unknown location in May as local conserva

For years, Sarah, Duchess of York, has worked hard to get back into the good graces of her royal in-laws. And for a second there, it seemed she’d done exactly that. During the recent Cannes Film Festival, Fergie, 64, attended the annual amfAR fundrai

When it comes to sizzling on-screen chemistry, original MasterChef Australia judges Matt Preston, George Calombaris and Gary Mehigan had it in spades. They helmed the hit Network Ten show from its inception in 2009 before all leaving in 2019. Now, Ne

Channel Nine’s The Block may be a top-rating TV show, but some locals on Victoria’s Phillip Island, where the upcoming 20th season is currently filming, are not fans! “It’s been chaos around here for months,” one disgruntled resident of Cowes, the lo

Elvis Presley mimic Jack Gatto is used to being hailed as the King of Rock. But he has since been declared the ‘King of Croc’ after fans discovered his daring day job involves wrangling crocodiles and venomous snakes at Ballarat Wildlife Park. “Peopl

The circle of life in the limelight is continuing with Kim Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North West. But the youngster’s foray into showbusiness has been met with cries of unfair nepotism. Ten-year old North played young Simba in a live concert of Th

Nathan Cleary may be out of rugby league’s State of Origin series due to injury, but it’s freed him up to play cheerleader to his Matildas girlfriend Mary Fowler! Australia’s sporting ‘it couple’ were seen holding hands as they strolled through Sydne

Sally Boyden died for 15 seconds as an ambulance rushed her to hospital following a car smash. The accident that came so close to killing the Young Talent Time star unfolded almost in slow motion when a London cab mowed her down on a pedestrian cross

Since it was confirmed that a new McLeod’s Daughters project had been green-lit four years ago, very few updates have been given. With fans growing restless, it now seems Channel Seven is offering up the next big thing – a McLeod’s reunion on the bea

Even though she abdicated the Danish throne more than four months ago, Queen Margrethe is showing little sign of actually stepping aside. The 84-year-old took centre stage when her family appeared on the balcony of Amalienborg Palace last week to cel

Lily Parmenter believes she knows who is responsible for the unsolved disappearance of her mother, Katie O’Shea, almost two decades ago. But understanding the reason why her mum was taken continues to haunt the criminology student. “When I started st

June 11, 1964. It’s a date etched in the memories of music fans around the country, as it marked the day The Beatles touched down at Sydney Airport for their first – and ultimately only – Australian tour. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Celine Dion has vowed to make a triumphant return to the stage while sharing new details about her rare and debilitating neurological condition. In a candid conversation with US journalist Hoda Kotb, the emotional singer confessed she “almost died” i

It’s been said that if you choose a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life. And this couldn’t ring truer for Simon Cohen. The Luxe Listings Sydney reality star is sharing his passion for property once again on Dr Chris Brown’s n

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 1 onion, halved, thinly sliced ■ ¼ cup Panang curry paste ■ 3 tsps cornflour ■ 400ml can coconut milk ■ 1 tblsp fish sauce ■ 2 tsps brown sugar ■ 200g green beans, trimmed, chopped ■ ½ cup coarsely chopped fres

MAKES 12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 1 cup frozen raspberries ■ 440g packet golden butter cake mix ■ 2 eggs ■ ²⁄³ cup milk ■ 75g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ■ 1 tsp ground cinnamon ■ 300ml tub thickened cream ■ 2 tblsps raspberry

SERVES 8 TO 10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINS ■ 150g unsalted butter, chopped ■ 125g cream cheese, chopped ■ 1²⁄³ cups plain flour ■ ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ 1 tblsp ground ginger ■ 2 tsps ground cinnamon ■ Vanilla custard, to serve ■ 7

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced ■ ½ cup Massaman curry paste ■ 1kg sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces ■ 400ml can coconut milk ■ 1 beef stock cube, crumbled ■ 1 cinnamon stick ■ 1 tblsp fish sauce

Passata is a tomato purée made by part boiling ripe tomatoes just until the skins split. The tomatoes are then peeled and passed through a mouli press to remove any seeds or leftover skin, and to remove all the liquid from the tomatoes. This purée is

Whether you’re constantly pulling out expired food from your fridge, or your kids are binning their school lunches, it seems food waste is inevitable. In fact, in Australia alone, we’re wasting a whopping 7.6 million tonnes of food. “That’s a crazy a

Recognising whether you have a drinking problem can be really challenging, as it involves acknowledging some truths that can be uncomfortable to confront. However, understanding the signs and symptoms can be crucial in seeking help and making positiv

A 10-step skincare routine is a thing of the past thanks to this all-in-one cleanser which removes makeup and boosts moisture with its hydrating combo of hyaluronic acid and aloe. Bonus: its gentle formula removes dirt and oil without drying out your

Feeling like you’re stuck in a home rut? Just like dopamine dressing, adding pops of colour into a space can boost your mood and give your home the freshen up it needs. Lucky for us (and our wallets), it doesn’t necessarily mean overhauling your enti

Being a single parent comes with financial challenges, as your money has double the importance: caring for both yourself and your children. Here are five tips to help manage your money more effectively… Understanding your spending habits is step one,

Rain chains can usually be found at gardening centres or even at plant nurseries. There are also a huge range of options online. Rain chains will usually come with the chain itself, a gutter insert and often a rain chain installation kit that include

As we peer down from our chairlift, I hear my ski buddy Brittany shout excitedly – and somewhat nervously – “Are those bear prints?” I’ve landed in Furano on Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido – famed for its legendary powder and, as it turns out,

Wishes really can come true, so start by writing them down. With lucky Jupiter lighting up your sign, shake off any doubts and show the world what you’re made of. Catchups may prove to be fated, while on the dating scene, your magnetism could set com

Q Are there any significant changes or opportunities coming my way? And do you have any messages from my loved one, Andrew? – KYCEE A Andrew is a very cheeky man – he is so full of life, and his energy feels as if he is still alive. He is showing me

How cute is this photo of my adorable granddaughter Willow? She just adores her tactile squashy ball. I get to be with her every two weeks for two days. DEBRA FRANKLIN, DURACK, QLD. What a view from the Mount Fløyen Lookout in Norway on a perfect wi

Glen Powell has quietly been making a name for himself in Hollywood with some stellar performances. But his star is now being launched into the stratosphere, thanks to a new movie that solidifies his romantic leading-man status. In Hit Man, Glen play

Premieres Thu. at 8.40pm on SBS & SBS On Demand Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis has put down his tools to ‘scrub in’ for SBS’ new three-part series, The Hospital: In the Deep End. Costa, 60, tells New Idea that spending a week at St Vincent’s Hospit

by Michael Crichton and James Patterson When a volcano erupts in Hawaii, military secrets threaten to come to light at the same time. With the world under threat, can a group of bold individuals save the planet before it’s to late? OUT NOW by Alana

1 How many litres are there in a standard barrel of oil? A) 159 B) 59 C) 29 D) 189 2 A lepidopterist is someone who studies which type of creature? A) Birds B) Fish C) Butterflies D) Ants 3 In 1931, the Sydney suburb of Dumbleton decided to

The pop princess was popping corks as her wine label celebrated its fourth anniversary at London’s members club Annabel’s. SJP brought some Aussie flavour to the New York City set of And Just Like That… via her little blue Alex Perry dress. Much fun