Indholdsfortegnelse for 17 June 2019 i New Idea

Hollywood actress Julia Roberts is usually all smiles, but last week the star was spotted having what looked like a meltdown. After stepping off the plane, the Pretty Woman actress was seen to be exchanging heated words with a group of people, as they seemed to be getting into the waiting car. While Julia has appeared in a string of successful movies and told InStyle magazine that she welcomed turning 50 with “open arms and gratitude”, it seems the stress of landing her next gig – at the age of 51 – may be getting to the famous mum-of-three. BABY JOY FOR EDWINA! Sunrise newsreader Edwina Bartholomew confirmed live on-air that she was expecting her first child with husband Neil Varcoe. “I have a bit of an announcement myself, the…

Despite being divorced for 23 years, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have always given the impression that – behind closed doors, at least – they’re still very much together. Ever since Sarah took her first tentative step back into royal life when she attended Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding last year, her presence at family events has increased. Now a source tells New Idea the couple are pulling out all the stops to make things official. “Andrew is doing everything he can to bring Fergie back into the royal fold,” says a palace source. “She was at the preview of Trooping the Colour and Gabriella Windsor’s wedding, but he’s just not allowed to bring her to official events until they are officially married again.” “HE’S JUST NOT ALLOWED TO BRING…

Lachlan and his girlfriend Miranda first met just over five years ago at a party, but the pair didn’t start dating until a few years later. Fast forward to the present and Lachlan is ready to pop the question to Miranda and get married. “In my head, that’s what I want,” he tells New Idea. “I can see myself marrying Miranda.” However, Miranda isn’t sure that she can get past Lachlan’s over-protective nature. “It’s nothing to do with not trusting her,” he claims. “At the end of the day, I don’t want her to get hurt.” Of course, if Lachlan wants to get the girl, he knows that he will have to change his ways. “I knew there was an issue and I want to fix it, so if there’s…

Chatting to Home and Away’s newest star Emily Weir during a break in a busy day on set, it quickly becomes clear to New Idea that the gorgeous actress is about to make her mark on our screens in the best possible way. Bursting with excitement, Emily couldn’t be more thrilled to have landed the career break of a lifetime – the pivotal role of mysterious Summer Bay newcomer Mackenzie. And Emily, who has been making a name for herself in the world of stage and film, has every intention of making the most of her first major TV gig. Born and raised in Brisbane, Emily studied her craft at Queensland’s University of Technology before moving to Sydney three and a half years ago. And through it all, Emily’s family…

Double Choc Cake Mix Biscuits Makes 14, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 530g packet rich chocolate cake mix ½ cup vegetable oil 1 egg 100g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped 100g milk cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 Grease two large oven trays. Line with baking paper. 2 Place cake mix in a large bowl, reserve frosting sachet for another use. Add oil and egg. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. 3 Roll heaped tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place about 6cm apart on prepared trays. Using your fingertips, flatten and shape balls into 6cm rounds. Gently press chocolate pieces into the tops. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C), swapping trays halfway, for about 10 minutes, or until chocolate pieces are lightly browned. Remove. Stand biscuits on trays…

5-Ingredient Cheesy Popcorn Chicken Tenders Serves 4 Prep and Cook: 45 mins 4 cups cheddar cheese popcorn (75g) 4 slices wholegrain bread, torn ½ cup buttermilk 500g chicken tenderloins, trimmed Cooking oil spray Sweet chilli sauce, to serve (optional) 1 Process popcorn and bread in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Place in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Add chicken to buttermilk. Mix well. One at a time, toss chicken in popcorn crumbs, pressing on to coat. 3 Place chicken on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Spray both sides with oil. 4 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to moderate (180C). Remove from oven. Turn chicken over. Return to oven. Cook…

HUNTING WE WILL GO Suggest a scavenger hunt to get the kids moving. Make a simple list of things they have to find – for instance, something orange, something squishy – and see how amenable they become! “I MADE A MISTAKE WHEN I GAVE MY OLDER CHILDREN PHONES WHEN THEY WERE 13 … IT BECAME A VERY, VERY BIG PART OF THEIR LIVES. THEY BECAME TOO INUNDATED WITH IMAGERY AND STARTED TO COMPARE THEMSELVES TO OTHER PEOPLE … THAT’S REALLY BAD FOR SELF-GROWTH.” Madonna, performer and mother of six LATE EXPECTATIONS Men may have a ticking biological clock, too, according to a new study from Rutgers University, which found men over 45 are less fertile possibly due to a drop in testosterone levels after the age of 35.…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 High hopes for a bold personal undertaking will fan your imagination. Legal documents will take patient follow through and dotting every ‘i’ will serve you. Travel or changes of scene will be experiential learning at its best. Special plans with a distant relative or friend will gather momentum – your relationship may also grow. A stroke of good fortune will bring a pleasing financial boost or good news. LUCKY NUMBERS: 19, 35, 45 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 Setting lofty targets with a health, diet or fitness pursuit will inspire you; gathering information and consulting people in the know will help you achieve your goals. An unresolved family issue or slow-moving domestic project will need patience. A family gathering will turn back time.…

BABY LOVE Congratulations to Ian Stenlake and his wife Amber (NI, May 20). Having four children between them, their little boy or girl will be a bundle of joy. Ian and Amber are a nice couple, having met them both in Adelaide last year, while Ian was in the Mamma Mia! musical. All the very best to them and their family. L. BELCHER, INGLEFARM, SA. ROYAL TREASURE What a joy to see the beautiful photos of Prince Harry and Meghan (NI, May 20) with their precious baby boy Archie. There’s no doubt that this little royal has already brought so much joy into so many lives, but seeing the photo of the Queen looking adoringly at her new great-grandson, it’s clear that baby Archie has already melted her heart. JUDITH…

Reality TV star Jackie Gillies has revealed she and her husband, Ben, could announce they are expecting their first child any day now. “Right now, we’re in the middle of trying,” the 39-year-old Real Housewives Of Melbourne star tells New Idea. “I do not want to miss out on the experience of being a mother.” The popular psychic – who is currently travelling the nation on her Shine It Up Live tour – reveals she came to the conclusion after her time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! last year. “I wanted to be able to give my child everything they deserve. I thought, ‘Am I going to be good enough?’ But no mother is perfect.” Speaking candidly about  her time on the show, Jackie – who…

Last week, it was announced that former Today newsreader, Sylvia Jeffreys, had signed on for another four years with Channel Nine. But New Idea can reveal that her behaviour, since landing the new gig on A Current Affair, has apparently not been received well by some people. The source said: “In one week we saw Sylvia grace the front of a magazine and then she’s in at KIIS FM dressed to the nines after being done up by hair and makeup for what was a radio appearance.” Executive Producer Fiona Dear told Stellar magazine: “She’s keen and caring and she’s bombarded me with story ideas,” however, our source claims this comment has ruffled feathers. “Where are the stories we all wonder? She seems to be spending more time raising her…

Still on maternity leave, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is said to be fed up with her husband’s busy schedule, which has seen him leave her at home alone with their new son numerous times over the past month. “With the Invictus Games set for the Netherlands, Harry has been spending time flying back and forth, which will only increase as the Games draw nearer,” a royal insider tells New Idea exclusively. “He has also attended a number of royal engagements since Archie was born and it’s something she’s struggling with.” Making matters worse, our insider says Harry’s close friendship with Queen Maxima of  the Netherlands has been a point of contention for the Sussexes. “Harry’s relationship with Queen Maxima, 48, has obviously developed in recent weeks, especially since he attended…

She’s recently been linked to executive producer Leigh Aramberri and fellow coach Guy Sebastian. And now, Delta Goodrem is said to be doing all she can to save her relationship with long-time boyfriend, musician Matthew Copley. New Idea understands The Voice coach has reassured her beau that her on-set relationships are purely professional and that he has absolutely nothing to worry about. “Delta has been linked to different men and she actually warned Matt this would happen,” reveals an insider, adding the couple are stronger than ever. “She loves Matt and sees a long future with him and they’re not going to let any of this nonsense ruin what they have.” This isn’t the first time Delta has had to shut down rumours of inappropriate behaviour with her male contestants.…

With the much anticipated Big Little Lies back on screen for its second season, Nicole Kidman’s co-star has revealed how shockingly affected the veteran actress was by reprising her role. Having already admitted that the harrowing scenes depicting domestic violence left her “bruised” and “in pain”, Nicole was apparently so deeply in character that she had an epic on-camera meltdown, which had her co-star fearing production might be halted. Last week at the New York premiere of the hit show based on Liane Moriarty’s book, Robin Weigert – who plays Nicole’s character Celeste’s therapist – explained she was concerned she might drive the fragile actress “from the room” while they were filming scenes together. “I would really have these thoughts,” she told News Corp. “Because it remained a possibility that…

Canadian native Olga met her fiancé Tyler during a night out six years ago and they instantly fell head over heels for one another. But only a couple of years into their relationship, Olga, 27, left all her family behind and the couple moved Down Under for Tyler’s job running a digital marketing business. While, it has been four years since they made the move, Olga still struggles to live in Oz. “It’s really hard for me living in Australia,” she tells New Idea. “I am really homesick, and I don’t have any family here.” But, for Tyler, 28, moving was much easier. “Tyler used to live here when he was a kid and his mum still lives in Cairns,” she reveals. “When we got here, his brother and dad…

From husbands who’ve brainwashed their wives to ordinary teenagers prepared to do the unthinkable for designer clothes, Julia Hartley Moore says she has seen the best and worst of humanity in her job as a private investigator. Even her own life story is worthy of a Hollywood movie, with the now 65-year-old mum of three falling into the murky world of detective work by accident. “I was 39 and working in the perfumery at Harrods in London,” she tells New Idea. “There was a big staff theft scandal going on and when I got friendly with security they asked me to go undercover for them.” She helped them unlock the secrets of a massive operation and when she left her job, a police officer told her she had the makings…

SLEEPING In those early days your baby is likely to sleep approximately 16 in every 24 hours, and they’ll split that time over a series of different snoozes throughout the day and night. Many babies may just want to sleep snuggled in next to you during the day which can make getting things done tricky but it’s simply because the newborn is still getting used to being out of the warm and cosy confines of the womb. ‘Play time’ with the baby is minimal as the baby spends most of her time feeding and sleeping. FEEDING Whether you’re breast or bottle feeding, your baby will usually want to be fed every two to three hours potentially with a longer four-hour stretch overnight. It’s not uncommon however for babies to be…

Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, in this day and age all children are at risk from being exposed to online dangers. Just recently the Momo Challenge hit Australia and many children saw the scary image of the bird-like doll and became very scared, thinking that Momo was going to attack them. Here’s our guide to helping educate your child and keep them safe when they are using apps or devices. 1 , TELL THEM IT S NOT REAL Much like any other monster, it’s important your child understands that characters like Momo are not real and cannot harm them. Also, tell your child not to go openly searching for this content online as it is only going to upset them and cause them distress. 2 BE PRESENT It’s not…

SHOE SHUFFLE Master 8 overheard me talking about my friend who’d recently split from her partner due to lots of issues they couldn’t agree on. Later, Master 8 remarked innocently, “That’s a silly reason to split up, isn’t it? Just because of his shoes.” DAVID NICHOLSON, YANCHEP, WA. HOME ALONE After a tour of our retirement village, our 7-year-old granddaughter giggled, saying, “I thought this was an orphanage for grandparents.” DANUTIA O’CONNOR, WANTIRNA, VIC. PHOTO OF THE WEEK WINS $100 DRIVING SEAT Just before my nephew Jerome, 8, was about to blow out the candles of his birthday cake, he looked at his dad and said, “Do remember, Dad, that it’s just eight more years until I can get the keys of the car.” JEROME’S UNCLE, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ. READER OF…

Q I think my flatmate is stealing from me! I keep finding that things are going missing, but I can’t prove that she took them. It will be an odd thing, like a dress or book that’s not where I found it. What should I do? What if I am just being forgetful? SAMANTHA, VIA EMAIL. A You might just be forgetful. Put the dress or a book in a place where you remember you put them. If they have been moved, then your flatmate is being sneaky. Leave yourself a note where you put the items and if they have been moved, ask your flatmate what she is doing with your possessions. Have you seen her wearing your dress or reading one of your books? It can’t be much…

BOOK THE NANCYS BY R.W.R. MCDONALD When her teacher is found dead, 11-year-old Nancy Drew fan Tippy Chan jumps at the chance to become a detective. But as events turn dark and Nancy’s mum intervenes, Tippy decides to take matters into her own hands. Funny, original and a heart-warming read. OUT NOW MOVIE MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL Aussie hunk Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson are teaming up as Agent H and Agent M to battle aliens on Earth. This action-packed reboot of the hit films that starred Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones is not to be missed. OUT THURSDAY ALBUM MADONNA MADAME X Madonna gave fans a sneak peek of what they could expect on her 14th studio album at the Met Gala. But, now you will be able…

When astrophysicist Matt Agnew was first announced as the new Bachelor, back in March, people said the handsome and brainy 31-year-old was quite the catch! Recently, he was spotted filming a promo for the new season of The Bachelor Australia alongside lots of ladies dressed in red, and he certainly looked like he was ready to meet the eligible bachelorettes and finally find love. Speaking earlier this year, space-loving Matt said: “It may be an unorthodox way to meet someone, but I think it’ll be a sensational experience and make for a cracking ‘how we met’ story!”…

Two months after their reported feud first went public, the Duchess of Cambridge and her so-called “rural rival” Rose Hanbury’s paths have once again crossed. The former friends were both in attendance at the State Banquet held by the Queen to honour President Donald Trump’s UK visit. But after barely acknowledging each other, they did little to dispel rumours of a falling out. Now, New Idea has learnt exclusively that Kate was so rattled by Rose’s presence at the glittering event that she nearly fled in tears. “Kate demanded she speak to the Queen’s top aide and said that she wanted to be assured she was sat on the opposite side of the room to Rose, which the Queen approved at the last minute knowing how catastrophic it would be…

It’s hard to imagine bubbly sisters Mikaela and Eliza as anything other than the down-to-earth gorgeous young women they are today. “I’VE GOT A THICK SKIN.IF YOU CAN’T JOIN THEM, BEAT THEM!” – MIKAELA Beloved by all their competing teams, the Western Australian pro surfers are renowned for their laid-back, easygoing attitudes. So, it may come as a huge shock to House Rules fans to learn that Mikaela was the victim of bullying during school. “I was bullied all through high school – incessantly bullied,” the 24-year-old tells New Idea. “I was very sporty. There were a lot of guys who were intimidated by that. “I do remember one group of boys ranked the girls from hottest to the least hot and I was definitely in the bottom third.” Mikaela…

The judges were blown away by Henry Olonga’s rendition of Anthony Warlow’s This is the Moment, with all four coaches turning for the dad-of-two during The Voice’s blind auditions. But while the 42-year-old tells New Idea he has been singing since he was a child, it was actually his bold – and brave – move on the pitch that saw the former cricketer first hit the news headlines. Growing up in Zimbabwe, Henry attended a boarding school and it was in high school that he managed to land his first singing gig – playing a female part. “I auditioned and I was surprised to find I was picked for a play called Oklahoma – it’s a famous unisex play, so they had to find the girls from somewhere,” Henry says.…

Chicken Enchilada Pull-Apart Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 10 mins 3½ cups shredded roast chicken meat (450g) 35g sachet taco seasoning 3 cups grated pizza cheese 5 x 22cm round flour tortillas Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish TOMATO CHILLI SAUCE 3 large tomatoes (500g), chopped 2 green spring onions, chopped 2 long green chillies, trimmed, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh coriander 1 Grease base and side of a 21cm round springform pan (base measuring 20cm). Line base with baking paper. Place pan on an oven tray. 2 To make sauce, place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth (makes 2½ cups). 3 Place half the sauce in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, seasoning and 2 cups of the cheese. 4 Spoon mixture evenly down centre of…

MONDAY Curried Tuna Pasta Bake Serves 4 to 6, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 300g penne 50g butter, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 70g sachet Dutch Curry Rice Simmer Soup 1 litre (4 cups) full cream milk 1 large green capsicum, cut into 1cm pieces 425g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed 2 cups grated pizza cheese 425g can tuna in oil, drained, flaked Mixed salad leaves, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Return to pan. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a stockpot over a medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add simmer soup. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds. 3 Gradually add milk to pot, stirring until…

Mavala Switzerland’s national trainer Tracey Winder shares her expertise on knowing the signs of poor nail health, as well as healthy habits to improve some common nail and cuticle problems. During winter, it’s expected skin will become a little drier and need extra hydration and it’s no different for your hands and nails. Increased dehydration can mean that the nail condition is weakened, dry, brittle, soft or they might even start peeling. “Winter is the time to super-charge your treatments for the nails and hands by integrating enriching products into your care routine that are going to condition the nails and skin,” says Tracey. Invest in a top quality, moisturising base coat for your nails, which you can use daily on its own or under any colour, she adds. Unruly,…

Much has been made of our national decline in reading, but new research shows it may be even more important to children than previously thought. With the rise in mental health issues among teens, the UK’s National Literacy Trust has conducted research showing that children who enjoy reading are three times more likely to have high levels of mental wellbeing than those who turn their nose up at books. With computer games and social media competing for our children’s attention, the trust found that reading not only gave kids a sense of escapism but provided them with the emotional literacy skills to help cope with their own feelings. The study found that as well as being a source of calm, reading broadened kids’ vocabulary and, in turn, improved their mental…

PAY DAY Hubby just paid for a purchase with his EFTPOS card. The server asked him if he wanted a copy. He said,”No thanks, I’ll get one when I get home.” The girl looked a bit confused. I piped up and said yes we would like a copy of the receipt. My red-faced hubby said, “Sorry, I thought you asked if I wanted a coffee.” K. JAMES, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW. A BUM STEER A MM friend was going through the self-serve checkout in the city and started to get stomach pains from having too many treats. He let a few farts go and was relieved no noise was heard … only to realise he was wearing headphones and looked around to see others in shock. MM exited extremely quickly, leaving…

THE ABC RADIO STAR AND HIS WIFE ON THEIR MEMORABLE LOVE JOURNEY ROBBIE BUCK & ANNIE CHESTERMAN They first locked eyes across an office partition, but will forever be indebted to the passing remark of a stranger. For popular ABC Radio personality Robbie Buck and his wife Annie Chesterman, it was meant to be. “We met at work about 19 years ago, when I was a presenter at Triple J and Annie started as a web producer there,” says Robbie, now 47. “They sat her at the table next to mine and I leant my chair back, looked around the corner and there was this stunning young woman.” “And I remember him popping his head around the partition and welcoming me so warmly to the Triple J family,” says Annie,…

Just weeks after announcing the upcoming release of her memoir, which promises to reveal all about her past drug and body image issues, Demi Moore has been spotted looking downcast and very slim in Los Angeles. In 2012, Demi entered rehab after collapsing from a seizure amid reports that she was being treated for anorexia. Last year she admitted that her past issues were caused by low self-esteem, saying, “I had absolutely no value for myself.” In March, Demi opened up about her continuing battle with self-esteem at the recent In Goop health summit, hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow. She admitted to struggling with the ageing process. “Gravity is going in some directions I’m not fond of,” the 56-year-old revealed. “I can look in the mirror occasionally and say, ‘You’re lying,…

Priscilla Presley has sold her Los Angeles mansion in a bid to help her daughter, Lisa Marie, 51, who is seriously in debt, despite being heir to the Elvis Presley fortune. The 1940s house, bought by Priscilla in the 1970s, was sold for a reported $5.3 million, with Radar Online reporting that the profits would go to help Lisa Marie who is fighting a lengthy divorce from fourth husband Michael Lockwood. Last year, court documents showed Elvis’ only daughter had debts of $24 million due to poor investments. “Priscilla would never have done this if she didn’t believe it was her daughter’s last chance,” a source told the US website.…

Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe was caught in a steamy embrace with a mystery man on a beach. The 19-year-old was snapped last week enjoying a picnic with her new beau, before they snuggled up on the beach and shared a passionate kiss. Ava was rugged-up in a pale pink jumper and denim jeans, while her man sported a navy jumper and tan chinos. The date comes just days after Ava attended the premiere of Big Little Lies Season 2 with her lookalike mother Reese.…