Indholdsfortegnelse for 21 May 2018 i New Idea

The dress will be finished, the guest list confirmed and the father-of-the-bride will be practising his speech – at last the royal wedding is on Saturday! The New Idea team is ready to bring you all the romance and the drama of this historic event this coming week on our website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram and of course, in the magazine too! Our special wedding issue and our commemorative collector’s edition will be on sale and hitting stores next week. To make sure you’re ready to be a part of the celebration, have a look at our viewing guide (see page 26), make your bunting (see page 69) and sit back and enjoy what is to come. Happy royal wedding!…

‘READING THESE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ERIC HAS SENT A SHIVER DOWN PATTI AND BERT’S SPINES’ Matthew’s parents Patti and Bert are said to be distressed that their son has been linked to yet another scandal, as New Idea can exclusively reveal the father of Matt’s fiancee Catherine Schneiderman is facing allegations he has been sexually violent to women. ‘This is obviously Patti and Bert’s worst nightmare come true – that Matthew’s become embroiled in another scandal,’ says a family source. According to recent reports, Matthew’s future father-in-law Eric Schneiderman violently assaulted four women he was in relationships with. The news sees Matthew’s name dragged through the mud and has left his parents anxious. Two of the women, Michelle Manning Barish and Tanya Selvaratnam, told The New Yorker that Eric ‘repeatedly hit…

Grant Denyer has made the shock announcement that Ten’s popular game show Family Feud is over. The 40-year-old host put the rumours the show was on its last legs to bed, when he appeared on 2DayFM’s Breakfast Show with Em, Grant and Ed last week. ‘It’s obviously been a huge success for myself and for Ten for four years,’ Grant said. ‘We only thought we’d get two years out of it, so it was really lovely to stretch it to four.’ The father-of-two will have hosted 1200 episodes when the last show airs. Grant hinted that the show was axed due to poor ratings. ‘We’re probably guilty, if anything,’ he explained, ‘of driving it into the ground a little bit too early. ‘Six days a week,…

It was Anzac Day, 1998, when Queensland schoolgirl Rachel Antonio asked her mother Cheryl to drive her to the cinema. ‘I still remember standing in the garden, watching her wave as they drove off,’ says her father Ian, 65, from the family home in Bowen. ‘She said, “Mum, I’ll get a taxi home,” Cheryl, 63, recalls. But the loving parents never saw their daughter again – and her body has never been found. Rachel, a bubbly 16-year-old whose favourite band was the Spice Girls, never went to the film, Good Will Hunting, at 7pm. Instead, according to a coroner, she went to a local beach to meet her secret boyfriend, Robert Paul Hytch. Findings handed down by the Queensland Coroner David O’Connell at an inquest in July 2016 found that…

Q My mum passed away nearly four years ago. When I found out she was gone, my heart felt so empty with a huge hole. I miss her terribly. I know she is now happy and free from pain. Lin, via email. A Lin, losing a parent leaves us feeling like a small child again, One thing that helped me when my dad died was to remember that every day I wake up is a good day because it’s a day closer to seeing my dad again. It’s also, a new opportunity to make wonderful memories with my children so that when I’m gone, they will remember how happy we were. Reflect on all the special moments you had with your mother throughout your life and know that she loves…

INNOCENCE OF YOUTH My friend was showing his five-year-old grandson some very old photos taken when he was a little boy. ‘Wow,’ said his wide-eyed grandson, ‘you really were young once. So when did you decide to get old Granddad?’ JUDITH CAINE, DONVALE, VIC. LITTLE HELPER While out shopping with my 15-year-old grandson, we ran into a teacher he had in Year 6, who remembered him vividly. I have never felt so proud of him as I did when she told me what he did on her first day in his classroom. She recounted to me how the class was really unruly and noisy, so my grandson told the class to be quiet and behave for this teacher and the class immediately sat down and were quiet. MARIE SIEGMUND, CHIFLEY,…

IT’S A BOY! What exciting news for the world! At last, Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, were happy to let the world know that they have a new baby boy, fifth in line to the British throne. Congratulations to William and Kate on the arrival of their new bundle of joy, a sibling to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who both must be excited to have a new baby brother. This new member of the royal family is Queen Elizabeth’s sixth great-grandchild. What a glorious event for Prince William and Kate and the rest of the British royal family. MARIA AURORA WEAVER, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ. MODEL PARENTS To be loving caring role models, parents don’t need to stay together if their relationship isn’t working. Marriages and relationships…

Home And Away actress Cathy Godbold tragically lost her life to brain cancer on Friday May 4, at the young age of 43. The star was diagnosed with cancer over 10 years ago and fought two brain tumours over the decade. Sadly, the disease came back and was untreatable. ‘The cancer reappeared in the same place and was impossible to treat it and certainly impossible to operate,’ said her stepfather Ross Mitchell, who describes Cathy as ‘fun loving’ with a ‘devilish sense of humour’. Home And Away star, Laura Vazquez, 42, looks back fondly. ‘I met Cathy after she left Home And Away, as we weren’t on at the same time. She was working on another show on Channel Seven while I was on Home And Away, so…

It has been rumoured for quite some time that Karl Stefanovic’s fiancee Jasmine Yarbrough is pregnant, but recently fans went into overdrive when they saw the couple pictured together at a friend’s wedding. Jasmine, 34, wore a peplum dress that appeared to reveal a small bump as she stood next to Today host Karl, 44. 'Is that a baby bump?' questioned several fans as the couple posted the picture to their social media accounts. In the picture, Jasmine was also holding a glass of what appeared to be champagne, leaving others to question the validity of the ex-model’s rumoured pregnancy.…

‘KATE AND MEGHAN WERE TAKEN ABACK AT HOW RUDE THEY WERE, AND IT WAS KATE WHO SPOKE UP’ From the moment they laid eyes on each other, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s love story has been full of controversy and their nuptials fraught with drama. And now at the wedding rehearsal, certain royals have continued to make Meghan’s life a nightmare, as New Idea can exclusively reveal. Palace insiders have spilled that the wedding rehearsal was upset by the meddling Duchess of Cornwall and Princesses Beatrice, 29, and Eugenie, 28. ‘The wedding rehearsal was incredibly tense, and it was no surprise when all that tension bubbled over and there was an enormous row,’ says a source. Eugenie, who is due to marry this October, was at the centre of the…

Jen Aniston is said to be furious that her estranged husband Justin Theroux has already fallen into the arms of another A-list star – her good friend Emma Stone. Tongues are wagging as he was recently seen strolling hand-in-hand with Emma Stone, leaving Jen seething. The loved-up duo were pictured laughing and giggling as they strolled through the streets of New York for late-night sushi at swanky restaurant Blue Ribbon – and Jen is shocked. ‘Jennifer couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Justin and Emma out on a date,’ a source tells New Idea. ‘She doesn’t care that Justin has moved on – she has moved on as well. But with Emma Stone?’ they add. On the date, Justin, 46, appeared to be keeping a low-key profile with his…

Things go from bad to worse this week on House Rules for Kim and Michelle. The New South Wales mother and daughter team tell New Idea they were ready to pull the pin after things became all too much on the second renovation. ‘We struggled, we just wanted to go home,’ Michelle, 27, says. ‘We were so out of our comfort zone. We’d never travelled anywhere, we’d never been away from home. Being away from the kids was hard, we really felt it. In my opinion the first week was harder than having kids for the first time!’ According to 56-year-old Kim, grandmother to Michelle’s two daughters Bella and Aaliyah, competing was ‘scary’. ‘We were just mother and daughter and pretty much everyone else had their…

It’s the world’s most anticipated wedding. Royalists will tune in globally to watch Harry wed his Hollywood star. Indeed, Meghan and Harry’s relationship has been anything but traditional, and their wedding will follow suit. From the vows to the wedding gifts and cake, the couple are proving themselves to be the most modern royal couple yet. The venue is also different from where Kate and William married, and there will be fewer guests attending. That said, they have invited 1200 ‘commoners’. The wedding starts at noon and will be over by 1pm, but the crowds will gather beforehand. Members of the royal family are expected to arrive at 11.20am. The crowd granted exclusive access to the grounds includes 1200 members of the public, 1140 palace staff, 200 people from favoured…

Apple and Strawberry Shortcake Serves 6, Prep 30 mins, Cook 45 mins Cooking oil spray 125g unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 egg, at room temperature ¾ cup plain flour ¾ cup self-raising flour Extra 3 tsps caster sugar Custard, to serve FILLING 3 small Granny Smith apples 2 tblsps caster sugar 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind 100g small strawberries, hulled, quartered 1 Spray base and side of a 20cm round springform pan with oil. Line base with baking paper. Place on an oven tray. 2 To make pastry, beat butter and sugar in the small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add vanilla essence and egg. Beat until combined. Add the combined flours. Beat until mixture just…

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‘(BEING A MUM) CHANGES YOUR WORLD COMPLETELY... WHENEVER I’M CHOOSING A PROJECT, I ALWAYS THINK: “HOW’S IT’S GOING TO AFFECT THE LIVES OF MY DAUGHTERS?” YOU LEARN THAT YOU’RE ACTUALLY MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER.’ Emily Blunt, actress and mother of two. There is nothing I loathe more about modern parenting than gender-reveal parties. Don’t get me wrong, I love babies but I don’t need to put on make-up and splash out on a gift simply to find out whether your future child is a girl or a boy (it’s not that exciting when there’s only two options). But two events have recently given me cause to cheer these ridiculously contrived celebrations. Firstly, the little kid who popped his pregnant mum’s ‘gender-reveal’ balloon before her big announcement party. And secondly,…

Dear Lauren, Your hands have an overall conical aspect, with strong air elements. This usually results in an emotionally-balanced personality. These hands often have a good degree of optimism. Doom, gloom and purveyors of bad news, are not well received by people such as yourself. The upside to this is that you will look for the beauty in every situation. An eye for quality work and creative endeavours is a blessing. Don’t try to make art too practical, if you have to make a living from it. Trust your first instincts, yours are intuitive hands. If you have a ‘gut feeling’ about something or someone, don’t ignore it, as it will never steer you wrong. There is one good strong marriage/relationship line marked on the hand that will remain with…

FAILURE OF POWER We had a power failure at school and some classrooms had electricity and some didn’t. The MM principal made an announcement over the PA system: ‘If you cannot hear this message in your classroom please send a child up to my office to inform me.’ DEBORAH BOWDEN, ROSEBUD, VIC. FAMILY PRIORITIES My cousin approached his girlfriend’s father saying he wanted to marry her. The father gave my poor cousin a lecture on the responsibilities of marriage ending by asking ‘Can you support a family?’ My MM cousin replied: ‘Well actually, I was just planning on supporting your daughter. The rest of you will have to fend for yourselves.’ VICKIE MAVROS, SALE, VIC. SCORPION’S REVENGE I was telling my adult son that I’d been bitten by a scorpion…

JULES AND GUY SEBASTIAN  Jules showed off her slimmed down frame in an eye-catching sequined dress by Lillian Khallouf and accessorised with hubby, Guy. JESINTA FRANKLIN  The Aussie model stood out from the crowd in a Marilyn Monroe Andy Warhol print Versace dress and slicked back hair. DELTA GOODREM  ‘Honoured to receive InStyleMag @ AudiAustralia #WomenOfStyle Award!’ posted Delta, who sang a medley of Olivia Newton-John’s hits on the night. SAMANTHA ARMYTAGE  The Sunrise presenter enjoyed a rare late night out and looked stunning in a silver Toni Maticevski mid-length dress and matching clutch. MELISSA DOYLE  The Sunday Night host gets our vote for the most elegant of the night in this Audrey Hepburn-style, strapless floral gown.…

Keith Urban, 50, has penned a ‘sexy’ song about his wife Nicole Kidman, 50, describing her as a ‘maniac in bed’. The Nashville crooner has admitted his new single is all about what goes on between the bedsheets with him and Nicole. The lyrics include, ‘She’s a maniac in the bed but a brainiac in the head’ along with: ‘she’ll wake you to make love in the middle of the night.’ Keith admitted to the Daily Telegraph the song is ‘just a simple, fun, sexy-a**e song about my wife.’ ‘If I feel that way about her, what’s the problem?’ he told the publication.…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released two adorable images of their newborn son, Prince Louis, spending his first few days at home. In the photos, taken by the duchess, one is a touching image of the prince with his three-year-old sister Charlotte lovingly kissing his forehead. Another photograph is of just Louis and shows he is incredibly similar in looks to his two siblings when they were newborns. In both images, the prince is dressed in the hand-me-downs Charlotte and elder brother George, four, wore when they were first photographed. George was not in the pictures, as he was thought to be attending school at the time.…

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walk down the aisle this Saturday in front of billions of fans worldwide, there’s one Australian who won’t be watching the historic royal wedding on TV – Simon Dorante-Day. Queenslander Simon has long fought to prove that he’s Prince Charles and Camilla’s secret son, with a mountain of convincing facts to back up his claims. But when it comes to watching Harry and Meghan’s wedding, Simon – who has nine children with wife Elvianna – says it’s simply too painful to watch the wedding with his own eyes, knowing that he and his family should be with his royal parents and half-siblings in London on this very special day. Now as his fight for answers reaches unprecedented levels, Simon has written an open letter…

‘MARK AND I CAN ACTUALLY GO AND START LOOKING AT A DATE... IT BETTER BE SOON WHILE I’M SKINNY’ It was the moment she’d been dreaming of – after nearly a decade of waiting, Lisa Curry is gliding down the aisle and into the arms of the love of her life and Elvis impersonator, Mark Tabone. The former Olympic swimmer took to Instagram ahead of the big day to share several pictures of the festivities in the lead up to the wedding. In one picture Lisa could be seen posing with three friends in ‘Team Bride’ sunglasses, while in another she smiled for the camera while donning pink pyjamas. Describing the occasion as a ‘raging hens night’, she wrote in the caption: ‘A few more sleeps and I’ll be a…

She is the charming girl-next-door, and with her beaming smile and humble attitude, Morgan Griffin is tipped to be the next big thing. And her latest role in the mini-series Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted To You has really got people talking. Morgan plays Olivia Newton-John from ages 16 to 22 in the series, alongside Delta Goodrem, who plays her from age 22. But the young actress has in fact met Delta before! They first crossed paths back in 2003 when Morgan scored her first break at only 11 years of age, after being handpicked by Delta to play the younger version of the singer in her Innocent Eyes film clip. Now, they are sharing the screen again as the same person, and while they didn’t get to work together, Delta…

1 Limit coffee, soft drink and alcohol intake, and drink at least two litres of water daily – preferably alkaline. 2 Use rosehip oil on the face to achieve a healthy and glowing complexion, and put coconut oil on the body to keep the skin soft and supple. 3 Eat natural foods, and fill up on organic fruits and vegetables, while staying away from packaged and processed food. 4 Avoid chemicals in daily life by using natural deodorant, toothpaste and skincare, and limit the use of plastic containers and drink bottles. 5 If possible, cut down on the use of heavy medications and find natural alternatives.…

Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado Salad Serves 4, Prep 20 mins, Cook 1 hour 8x185g large chicken drumsticks (1.5 kg) ½ cup plain flour Salt and pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs ½ cup finely grated parmesan Olive oil cooking spray Bottled Ranch salad dressing, to serve AVOCADO SALAD 1 cob corn, husks removed ½ large iceberg lettuce, shredded (400g) 1 large avocado, chopped 1 red capsicum, chopped 1 Dust chicken in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. 2 Place eggs in a shallow dish. Combine the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan in a separate, shallow dish. 3 One at a time, dip chicken in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat. Place on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Spray with cooking oil. 4 Cook…

Roasted Salmon with Spiced Cauliflower Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 20 mins 4 x 200g skinless, boneless salmon fillets Hummus and lemon wedges, to serve SPICED CAULIFLOWER 2 tblsps olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsps ground cumin 800 g cauliflower, trimmed, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 60g bag baby spinach leaves ¼ cup currants 1 To make spiced cauliflower, combine oil, garlic and cumin in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and transfer to an oven tray lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a very hot oven (220C) for about 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the spinach and currants. Toss to combine. 3 Meanwhile, season the salmon fillets with…

Rose-infused beauty is enjoying a resurgence, with good reason. ‘It’s been used for centuries to remedy multiple skin concerns and provide intense hydration,’ says Natio skincare expert Christina Schroder. ‘And the romantic rose aroma is known to uplift and help reduce stress.’ 1 The Body Shop British Rose Body Yogurt, $16. This moisturiser is 100 per cent vegan and fast-absorbing, featuring community trade English rose essence. 2 Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense, $79. One is sold every two minutes globally. 3 Natio Rosewater Hydration Antioxidant Serum, $22.95. Layer under your moisturiser for glowing skin all winter long. 4 Trilogy Rose Hand Cream, $26.95 Instantly soothes over-worked hands thanks to lush Moroccan rose oil. 5 Estee Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge, $98 (30ml). A rich and super-glamorous, mood-shifting scent. 6 T2…

THE MITCHELTON HOTEL AND SPA, VIC Set in the Victorian countryside near Nagambie, the Mitchelton Hotel and Spa is setting a new standard in laid-back luxury. Part of the Mitchelton winery estate, it is set on the banks of the Goulburn River. You can sit back with a glass of vino and enjoy the view of the rolling hills that surround the estate. The luxury boutique hotel also has a 20-metre infinity pool. The architecture is magnificent, the spa experiences sublime and the restaurant on-site, Muse, is well worth booking for a memorable dinner. mitchelton.com.au. THE SEBEL, EAST PERTH, WA It’s right near the city but seems a million miles away. Looking out to the waters of Claisebrook Clove, the Sebel is a peaceful haven. Watch black swans paddle by,…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Your financial goals, priorities and practices will change, as a major new seven-year Uranus cycle gathers momentum. You will make unusual investments, there will be unexpected gains, large one-off outlays, a sideline or new source of income. You could also splurge on expensive technology. This week an unexpected gift or purchase will be a joy. A sentimental family get-together will touch chords. LUCKY NUMBERS: 37, 43, 45 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 The planet Uranus, moving into Taurus, will launch a major new seven-year cycle. A ‘new you’ will emerge as strong new personal values and goals take shape and you will break free from a situation that’s been holding you back. There may be a move or changes to your environment too.…

QI’ve been married for three years and really want to have a baby, but my husband seems to have gone off the idea. He says we’re still young – I’m 32 and he’s 35 – but I feel ready for kids and want to go ahead. Now he does everything to avoid discussing the subject. How can I make him realise how important this is to me? VICKY, VIA EMAIL. A The problem is too important to be ignored. A pity you didn’t discuss the matter of when to have children before you got married. To avoid talking about the subject is not good for your relationship. You need to tell your husband how important it is to start a family. Your age is perfect for childbirth. Perhaps you need…

LISTEN ONE FAT LADY & ONE THIN LADY OUT NOW Aussie icons and best friends Denise Drysdale and Jessica Rowe have teamed up in this laugh-out-loud podcast about work, family, relationships and everything in between. Recorded at Jessica’s dining table, the two women compare their candid tales in an unfiltered conversation that will have you nodding in agreement and laughing along the way. READ THE YELLOW VILLA OUT NOW This novel by Amanda Hampson is for anyone who has ever dreamed of packing up and moving to Europe. Mia and Ben have decided to sell their Sydney flat and move across the world, purchasing an old yellow villa in the picturesque town of Cordes-sur-Ciel in France. They soon meet their neighbours and are swept up in…

TOM & KATIE $2M The pair walked down the aisle at Italy’s Odescalchi Castle, with Katie wearing a stunning, custom-made $50,000 Giorgio Armani gown. A further $900,000 was spent flying A-list guests such as Will Smith, David Beckham and J.Lo in for the big day, where they were treated to a fireworks display and 300 bottles of vintage wine. However, it looks like money doesn’t buy happiness – as five and a half years later, Katie blindsided Tom by filing for divorce. PAUL & HEATHER $3.2M The former Beatles star spared no expense for his second wedding. The British musician and former model Heather Mills went for an Indian-themed wedding, spending $40,000 to rent out Saint Salvatore’s church in the remote Castle Leslie estate in County Monaghan, Ireland. The pair…

You’d be forgiven for thinking the above picture is the latest artwork for a trendy, hipster album cover... but you’d be wrong. The dark-haired hottie with the smouldering stare is none other than a young Dr Karl! The now 68-year-old scientist – best known for his wacky shirts and appearances on ABC television and Triple J radio – admitted to news.com.au that the picture was taken some 45 years ago. ‘The photo is from when I was in my early twenties, sitting on top of Mount Keira having a cup of coffee with my parents on Boxing Day,’ he said.…