Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 11, 2021 i New Idea

Knowing how to manage your budget and finding ways to save money is a skill that’s learnt with time – and everyone has their own approach. For instance, my golden spending rule is I will never buy any item of clothing that costs more than $50. It’s not for everyone, but hey, it works for me! Yet, beyond my one shopping mantra, being sensible with money isn’t something that comes naturally – so you can guarantee I’ll be poring over our How to Crunch Your Budget article on page 58. It’s filled with practical advice and strategic tips you can use right now to balance your budget and save. Yes, please!…

Australia, meet your new Bachelor! In a breath of fresh air, Network Ten have announced everyday bloke Jimmy Nicholson as this year’s suitor. A self-confessed romantic, 31-year-old Jimmy is an airline pilot whose job was put on hold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s said to be an intelligent and passionate go-getter, who is ready to find his happily ever after against the magical, enchanting and captivating backdrop of the brand-new mansion.…

Childhood friends say she always wanted to be “Princess Diana 2.0”, and Meghan’s affinity for her late mother-in-law was very apparent in the Oprah interview. For the tell-all, the former Suits actress strategically wore a stunning Cartier diamond tennis bracelet that once belonged to Diana. Body language expert Judi James noted that there were also some marked physical similarities between the pair. “She has that slightly enigmatic smile that Diana had in the [Panorama] interview,” James told The Mirror.…

Almost a decade after Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ 2012 divorce, New Idea has learnt the actress is being courted by book publishers to dish the dirt on her  tumultuous marriage to the Scientology figurehead. Insiders close to Katie, 42, maintain it’s “go time” for the star, who is said to be at the tail end of a rumoured 10-year marriage contract, believed to have been in place as part of her divorce settlement to Tom, 58. “Publishers are circling,” insists the source. “They are across the rumblings of Katie’s expiring ‘gag order’, and she’s already fielding letters and pitches from literary agents and editors alike”. The contract is said to have barred Katie from speaking publicly about her relationship with the staunch Scientologist, or her custody arrangement with their…

JAKE’S FIANCÉE FIRES BACK! Former AFL star Jake Edwards has admitted cheating on his ex-fiancée, Paige, is “probably one of the biggest regrets of my life”. But that hasn’t stopped her from hitting back. According to reports, Paige shared on Instagram: “The lies have started … Get ready for all the bulls--t.” BRYCE’S HOOK-UP GOES ROGUE! His relationship with Melissa Rawson is looking to be one of the show’s most promising matches, but Bryce Ruthven found himself in hot water recently. He was forced to deny he cheated on his ex-girlfriend after he was ambushed on live radio by a former one-night stand. ALANA’S SCHOOL MATES TELL ALL! It’s not just ex-flames speaking out! Viewers may be surprised to learn that the “hot teacher” wasn’t born as Alana Lister! According…

Since her shock departure from Nine, Sonia Kruger has fast become Seven’s biggest star. From Holey Moley to Big Brother, The Voice and Dancing with the Stars, there’s nothing she can’t do … except film interstate! Speaking to New Idea, a network insider says that the Sydney-based presenter, 55, was recently forced to put her foot down when Big Brother’s 2022 season was about to jump ship from NSW. “Sonia wasn’t having a bar of it and basically told execs that the next season has to be in Sydney or she could walk,” says the spy. “Her family is here in Sydney and she has commitments. There’s no way she’ll uproot all that.” The insider also notes: “The last thing she wants to do is leave her recently renovated Mosman…

With dinner on the stove and the kids busy with homework, Anne-Marie’s home is the perfect picture of suburban domesticity. Until her phone rings. Then, the 39-year-old mum-of-two, who keeps her full name confidential, drops everything. Because Anne-Marie is not only a mum, she’s one of Australia’s few pet detectives. She runs a nationwide investigating business named after her highly trained scent dog, Arthur. “Suddenly it’s dinner tools down and Arthur & Co. tools up,” Anne-Marie says. Since the Arthur & Co. Pet Concierge launch in 2017, Anne-Marie and her team have reunited hundreds of pets with their owners after they’ve gone missing or been stolen. Cats, dogs, horses, goats and even a therapy pig are among her list of clients! Her job is similar to that of popular Jim…

Portuguese Chicken with Roma Tomato Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 8 chicken thigh fillets (1kg), trimmed 1½ tblsps Portuguese chicken seasoning 2 cups roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves and stems 275g pkt baby Roma truss tomatoes, quartered 130g tub roasted capsicum strips ¹/ ³ cup slivered almonds, toasted Charred Turkish bread slices and lemon wedges, to serve DRESSING 2 tblsps extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tsps honey 1 Toss chicken and seasoning in a large bowl. 2 Heat a lightly oiled, large grill plate over a medium heat. Add chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. 3 Meanwhile, to make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small jug. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Combine chopped parsley, tomatoes,…

Plum Cobbler Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 50 mins 1kg ripe medium plums ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar Vanilla ice-cream, to serve TOPPING 1¼ cups self-raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¹/ ³ cup firmly packed brown sugar 100g cold unsalted butter, finely chopped ¹/ ³ cup milk 1 Cut plums into six wedges. Remove and discard stones. Place plums in an 8-cup capacity ovenproof dish with sugar and 1 tblsp water. Toss to combine. Cover dish tightly with foil. 2 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 15 minutes, or until plums start to soften. Remove dish from oven, then discard foil. 3 Meanwhile, to make topping, sift flour, cinnamon and sugar into a large bowl. Add butter. Using your fingertips, rub butter into flour until mixture resembles…

While it may seem impossible, certain skincare habits can actually age you – and it’s not just the obvious stuff like sun-tanning and stretching your skin. Here are five things that may be doing you more harm than good – and how to break those habits. 1 POOR EYE MAKEUP REMOVAL A quick cleanse in the shower to remove makeup, including eye makeup, isn’t the best way to go. It’s not the cleanser that’s the culprit – it’s how you use it. The area around the eyes is super sensitive, so the daily rubbing to remove that last morsel of mascara risks pulling it into premature wrinkles, as well as puffiness and even broken blood vessels. Instead, soak two reusable makeup pads in micellar water and hold them over closed…

TREND 1: BROKEN STONE Slabs of stone like terrazzo, terracotta, marble or slate are broken in random pieces and laid in a haphazard way, creating a natural-looking pattern. It’s an earthy look that was popular in the ’80s, and it is used in modern boho-style homes, hotels and retail spaces. Consider a small area, such as a balcony, outdoor patio or fireplace hearth rather than redoing floors in the entire home. TREND 2: AU NATUREL Natural elements like rattan, cane and woven materials will dominate, especially in furniture and lighting design. These raw-looking natural designs will be paired with crisp white interiors. Simply incorporate inexpensive items like rattan-based lamps or cane baskets to give you the look. They can often be found at goodwill shops. TREND 3:…

Last year will forever be remembered as the year that didn’t go to plan. For most of us, it tested our mental health with economic crisis, homeschooling and isolation becoming part of daily life. The good news? There’s a fresh year ahead. We’ve all heard of the standard mental health tools (exercise, clean foods, meditation and sleep) but Emily Chadbourne, a Melbourne-based life coach, author and international speaker, shares some lesser-known techniques that can also help build your mental fitness in 2021. 1 TAKE A COLD SHOWER When a spiritual mentor of mine first suggested I have a cold shower every morning, my immediate response was “absolutely not”. But she suggested it to me in such a way that I felt like I was missing out. So one day, at…

Before she made it big in Hollywood, Margot Robbie was best known for playing Donna Freedman on Neighbours. Now, her younger brother Cameron is following in her footsteps and moving into Ramsay Street! The 26-year-old is joining the iconic Aussie soap as lifeguard Jess Porter. And while Cameron tells New Idea he’s elated to be joining the long-running series, he isn’t ruling out a career in Tinseltown either! What interested you about joining Neighbours? When I found out I got the job,  I was just so excited to have the opportunity to be involved with such an iconic and longstanding part of the Australian television industry. Funnily enough, this wasn’t even the first time  I auditioned – you know it happens that not every role fits perfectly, but the timing…

MELISSA “I was very shy and quiet at school, not too dissimilar to who I am now. Thankfully, I had two besties.” RUSSELL “I’ll never forget the day we weren’t able to attend class because a certain student ‘accidentally’ flooded the entire bathroom.” JOANNE “Let’s be honest, high school were the days of bad brows! I didn’t really enjoy it – I’m glad I don’t ever have to go back!” JASON “I went to an all-boys school that was a rugby league-mad school. Pretty much me and all my friends played footy.” JAMES “When I was in Year 8, all the Year 7’s were taller than me! I was also a little chubby, therefore I was bullied a lot.” COCO “I was a larrikin at school. I was a boarder…

Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively’s friendship could be turning into a profitable venture, as insiders reveal the two mums want to design a maternity line together. “Blake loves Victoria. She’s loved [Posh] ever since she was a Spice Girl and has been a huge supporter of her fashion line over the years,” says one source. “Blake’s been looking for a way to follow up on her failed lifestyle website, and with the number of babies she and Victoria have had over the years, a maternity line is a natural choice. For Posh, this is something of a life raft, as her business has been running in the red for years and she can’t keep relying in her husband’s company bailing her out.”…

While Lady Gaga was in Italy filming a new movie, her dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot four times in the chest in Hollywood by two assailants who made off with two of three of her beloved French bulldogs. A devastated Gaga offered a massive $640,000 reward, and luckily, Koji and Gustav were recovered two days later. Meanwhile, Ryan is in a stable condition. “I continue to love you, Ryan,” Gaga said. “You risked your life to fight for our family. You’re forever a hero.” There are rumblings this was part of a $2 million ransom and murder plot, and that Gaga was the real target. But a source says, “She doesn’t seem to be afraid, although I’m sure security will be ramped up!”…

Simon Baker appears to be moving on from his ex-wife, Rebecca Rigg, following the end of their 22-year marriage, with the Aussie heart-throb spotted cosying up to a bikini-clad beauty! During a recent trip to Byron Bay, the pair showed off their impressive beach bodies as they splashed about in the surf. Onlookers tell New Idea Simon, 51, and his mystery flame seemed to be “seriously smitten” and “loved-up” during their day at the beach. The Mentalist actor owns a farm just outside the famous celebrity enclave on the NSW coast, and could be moving back to Australia for good as he and Rebecca have put their Santa Monica home on the market for $8.1 million. While little is known about Simon’s new friend, she appears to be closer in…

Just six months after they welcomed their fifth child Eduardo, Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have announced the birth of their sixth child – a baby girl, named Lucia. At the time of press, insiders insisted the pair had welcomed Lucia via surrogacy. The newborn instantly sparked heat from trolls, who criticised Alec, 62, and Hilaria, 37 for being addicted to having children! Speaking to New Idea, perinatal psychologist Julianne Boutaleb says that this kind of addiction is “definitely” a possibility for some couples. “There are real-life hormonal changes in a woman’s mind during pregnancy,” UK-based Julianne explains. “Looking after a baby, you can have really strong, powerful, positive hormonal shifts in the brain that yes, I guess could possibly be addictive. They can definitely make the mother feel good and…

A royal expert has slammed Oprah Winfrey’s attempts to make the Queen out like she’s a “Mafia boss” figure ripped straight from The Godfather! During their sit down, the veteran interviewer dramatically asked Meghan if she was “silent or silenced” by the royal family – a statement that was quickly slammed by royal watchers. Robert Jobson, a biographer of Prince Charles and the Duke of Edinburgh, said the line of questioning was “over the top, melodramatic nonsense”. “The Queen and the royal family are not the Corleone family of Windsor,” said UKbased Jobson. “There are no hitmen or heavies going around silencing people. Meghan, while a working royal, was always protected by a team of Scotland Yard officers. “Thankfully, she was never in danger physically, and Harry knows that. Talk…

He’s been one of our hunkiest TV stars for over two decades, but Jamie Durie is officially off the market, after proposing to his gorgeous singer/songwriter girlfriend, Ameka Jane. The 50-year-old House Rules host shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a series of photos from the proposal, which included the words “Marry me” spelt out in an arrangement of roses and native flowers. “She said yes,” Jamie gushed. “Thrilled to announce our engagement. Thank you to my beautiful Ameka for turning my life upside down. I couldn’t be happier.” News that Jamie and Ameka were an item first emerged last year. It’s believed they met in LA. Jamie is often based in the US as it’s the hometown of his adult daughter, Taylor, who he shares with ex-girlfriend Michelle…

She may hail from Scotland, but no-one can argue Dr Xanthé Mallett is a true-blue champion of the Aussie people. An internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and criminologist, Xanthé has seen so many miscarriages of justice in the legal system, she’s now made it her mission to ensure those who commit the crime, serve the time. “I’ve come across so many cases where vulnerable people are wrongfully convicted and sent to prison, but they have no resources to fight their cause,” Xanthé, who released her third book last July, tells New Idea. “I’m all about championing these people so we can ensure the right people are in behind bars.” Being at the forefront of criminology is a far cry from Xanthé’s childhood dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Growing up with…

Baileys Crème Brûlée Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 55 mins 2 x 300ml cartons pure cream ¼ cup milk ¹/³ cup Baileys Irish Cream 2 tsps vanilla bean paste 6 egg yolks ²/³ cup caster sugar 1 Place six 1-cup capacity (10cm diameter) ovenproof dishes in a large roasting pan. 2 Combine cream, milk, liqueur and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until hot. Do not boil. 3 Whisk yolks and half the sugar in a large, heatproof bowl until combined. Gradually whisk in the hot cream mixture until combined. Strain into a large jug. 4 Divide mixture evenly among dishes. Pour enough boiling water into roasting pan to come halfway up the side of dishes. 5 Cook in a slow oven (150C) for about 35…

Fish and Potato Parcel with Tomato Olive Sauce Serves 1, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 1 chat potato (50g) 1 tblsp lemon juice 1 tblsp olive oil 150g white fish fillet ½ small tomato, chopped 20g kalamata olives, pitted, halved 1 tsp baby capers, drained Chopped parsley, to serve 1 Very thinly slice potato. Place slices in a single layer in the centre of a sheet of baking paper (about 30cm in length). 2 Combine lemon juice and oil in a small jug. Pour half over potato slices. 3 Top with fish fillet, chopped tomato, olives and capers. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Pour remaining lemon juice mixture over top. Fold one side of baking paper over the other, then fold in short sides to form a parcel. 5…

Yes, there’s a great deal of uncertainty that has arisen since COVID-19. But don’t be fooled into thinking you have zero control over your money. We’re grappling with a global pandemic, unemployment, and uncertainty about when and if things will return to normal. As such, it’s more important than ever to adapt to our changed reality and make our money do some of the heavy lifting. Here’s how... TRACK YOUR SPENDING You can’t do a budget without knowing where your money actually goes. Try looking at your finances as you would a diet or eating plan – you want to see how much you’re consuming (eating) and what you’re burning off (exercise). Then you can identify where to cut the fat and by how much. Pay attention to these common…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 You’re famous for racing through life at full speed. But right now, the heavens want you to think about where in your life you need to heal. Maybe you need to heal emotionally, spiritually, sexually or perhaps physically. Think about what healing would look like for you and keep that vision in your head. You have powerful healing energies around you this week. YOUR POWER DAY: MARCH 11 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 You’re under a lot of pressure at the moment. If you work, it’s probably work demands. If you don’t, it probably just feels like everyone is being too demanding. This year will feel like this a lot, and your best bet is to throw yourself into your friendships. They might…

AN OZ TV ICON How lovely to see actress Colette Mann’s My Life In 10 Pictures. As Sheila Canning on Neighbours, she’s been a firm fixture on my TV – and in my household – for many years now. To gain an insight into her life, both personal and professional, past to present, through pictures and words, is a delight. Thank you for letting your readers share in and reflect on her journey. C. ANDERSON, GEOGRAPHE, WA. WORK FROM HOME WOES Before we all started to work from home during the pandemic, I asked our teenage daughter about the anti-virus protection on our home computer – to which she replied: “That won’t stop you getting coronavirus!” MICHELLE WURFEL, HILLCREST, SA. Send us a funny story about your children and mere…

MOVIE COSMIC SIN Action star Bruce Willis is one of seven rogue soldiers who launch a pre-emptive strike against a newly discovered alien civilisation in the hopes of ending an interstellar war before it starts. Strap yourself in for the ride! IN CINEMAS THURSDAY BOOK A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES BY SARAH J. MAAS The first spin-off book in the A Court of Thrones and Roses series, this novel follows Nesta and Cassian as they deal with the blazing fire between them while they face their haunting pasts, battle monsters and find acceptance and healing in each other’s arms, amid battle and betrayal. OUT NOW TV VALLEY OF TEARS Inspired by true events and filmed in Hebrew, this compelling 10-episode series explores the Yom Kippur war, when Arab states led…

Heath Ledger might have left us too soon, but his 15-year-old daughter, Matilda, is carrying on his legacy in more ways than one. “Heath was obsessed with chess, and now Matilda is getting quite good at it,” says a pal. “She even has her dad’s old chess board!” Heath, who passed away in 2008, was so enamoured by the game, he was once in talks to direct a movie version of what would become the hit Netflix series, The Queen’s Gambit. “Matilda has the skills to become a Grandmaster. Michelle [Williams, her mum] thinks this is a great thing and will prevent her from getting up to no good.”…

Over the course of their almost seven-year marriage, Kanye West presented his wife, Kim Kardashian, with everything from flower walls to a hologram of her deceased father. But the rapper’s biggest splurge of all may have been on jewellery. And now that he and Kim have announced their divorce, an insider says Kanye is staking claim to a chunk of the sparkling Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthday and push presents that helped Kim amass a $50 million jewellery collection. “He’s bitter and wants revenge,” tells the insider. “So Kanye has been going around town trying to sell off her jewellery! It’s petty.” There’s a lot of money at play. Kim’s original engagement ring – it was a second, bigger diamond that was stolen during her 2016 Paris robbery –…

Sadly, Prince Charles hasn’t seen his grandson, Archie, in more than a year. And even though there’s another little Sussex on the way, sources say it’s unlikely that the doting grandfather will be visiting Harry, Meghan and their children at their Santa Barbara home anytime soon. New Idea is told that the future king is planning a trip to America “within months”. However, he won’t be in the Sussexes’ neighbourhood, instead travelling to Washington, DC to meet with US President Joe Biden and his climate-change envoy, John Kerry, to discuss the environment. “It’s an issue that has always been close to Prince Charles’ heart and he intends to focus on that during his trip,” says a source. It may be inevitable that Prince Charles, 72, will pay a visit to…

Almost two decades after Bec Hewitt was crowned the inaugural winner of Dancing with the Stars, the Aussie sweetheart is returning to Channel Seven’s highly anticipated All Stars special. And New Idea has been told that when Bec steps onto the dance floor, there could be a giant surprise waiting for her – her former on-screen love interest, Chris Hemsworth! According to a TV insider, Channel Seven are working hard to convince the DWTS- alum-turned-Hollywood superstar to drop by a taping of the reality show. The 37-year-old actor is currently shooting Thor: Love and Thunder in Sydney, just a few kilometres from the studio the All Stars special will be filmed at. In 2006 – just a year before he quit Home and Away to move to LA – Chris…

Married life has already got off to a rocky start for Coco Stedman and Sam Carraro – but in exclusive photos obtained by New Idea, it appears things are about to get a lot worse, with Sam forced to abandon his fiery bride. In the shock photos, the couple, who tied the knot at Redwood Park in NSW’s Hunter Valley region, can be seen engaging in a heated public fight outside the Skye Suites hotel in Sydney, where they stayed for the duration of the experiment. We’re told Coco, 30, did not hold back on Sam, who was left shocked by the squabble before he escaped the Pilates studio owner in a cab. “THINGS JUST TURNED TOXIC ... THEY AVOIDED EACH OTHER” “It all started when Sam muttered something cheeky…

While Leila McKinnon and Deb Knight circle Allison Langdon’s empty Today chair, as she recovers from a serious injury sustained on-air, New Idea hears Karl Stefanovic’s job is also being sized up. According to a well-placed insider within the ranks of Nine, the breakfast show’s very own news and sports presenter, Alex Cullen, is being positioned to one day take 46-year-old Karl’s place. “He’s the under-the-radar wild card who they are positioning to eventually take over from Karl,” says the source. “They are pinning all their hopes on Alex stepping up in the future. The insider also believes  40-year-old Alex is the “perfect” candidate to inherit the host seat from Karl, who was removed from the show in 2018 before being reinstated in January 2020. “Alex is smart, funny and,…

Fans of Home and Away were hooked from the moment Stephen Peacocke arrived in Summer Bay as Daryl ‘Brax’ Braxton – and he remains one of the show’s all-time most popular characters. Stephen’s five-year portrayal of the leader of the River Boys’ gang brought him immediate attention and won him a legion of fans. But what people may not realise is the actor is known in the industry for being as likeable behind the scenes as he is in front of the camera. So, what is it about the 39-year-old that has earnt him accolades, adulation and respect? Born and bred in the NSW country town of Dubbo, Stephen explains that he was raised in a solid family environment with strong values. “My parents taught me to be respectful and…

As a young child growing up in an unstable home, Jas Rawlinson escaped her reality by dreaming up a world without violence. In her bedroom, away from the fighting, she found solace writing in her journal. There, Jas vowed to help others when she grew up. At 10 years old, it was an incredibly selfless thought. Twenty-five years later, Jas has kept her promise and now works as an advocate empowering women. She also helps give voice to those who’ve experienced trauma, coaching them to write memoirs. During International Women’s Day, Jas wants women to know that they can live joyful lives – even if they’ve experienced dark times. “It’s possible to create a life of joy, fulfilment and to live with deep gratitude and peace, regardless of what you’ve…

Zoe Scharenguivel, a 47-year-old mum-of-three, never believed she could do much to change the world. Like so many women, she had a busy life to juggle and she didn’t think the news stories she read about violence and murder were ones she could do anything about. “As a stay-at-home mum at the time, I always felt helpless so I started lighting a candle every time I heard about a new victim. It became my way of acknowledging the individual,” Zoe tells New Idea. And then, one night in February 2015, something happened that made Zoe feel her candle-lighting wasn’t enough. “A photo of someone I recognised flashed up on the news,” she remembers. “I was in shock as I heard Fabiana Palhares had been bludgeoned to death by her partner,…

Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1½ cups buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsps vanilla extract 1¾ cups self-raising flour 2 tblsps caster sugar Melted unsalted butter, for greasing Icing sugar mixture and halved strawberries, to serve FILLING 125g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup caster sugar 300ml tub thickened cream 250g punnet strawberries, chopped SAUCE 250g punnet strawberries, sliced ¹/ ³ cup raspberry conserve 1 Pour buttermilk into a large jug. Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. 2 Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in milk mixture until smooth. 3 Grease a large, non-stick frying pan with melted butter. Heat over a medium to low heat. Pour in ¼ cup batter, spreading to an 8cm round. Repeat…

Zip Top has launched a new range of versatile containers to help combat waste. These reusable and sustainable containers, made from 100 per cent platinum silicone, are a stand-out for their clever design that allows them to stand up, stay open and zip shut. The range of dishes, bags and cups are microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-friendly, with countless uses in the kitchen and beyond. They are ideal for lunches, on-the-go snacks and storing food in the fridge or freezer. Available online at everten. com.au, or at Howards Storage World, Miranda, and The Essential Utensil, Albury, both in NSW.…

When it comes to losing weight, the last few kilos can often be the hardest to kick – especially from that infamously stubborn area around the tum. If you’re wondering why that is and what you can do about it, don’t worry, because we’ve found some answers! “There are a number of reasons why you may be gaining weight in your stomach and why you may be struggling to lose it,” says Ben Lucas, celebrity trainer and director of Flow Athletic (flowathletic.com.au). YOU’RE STRESSED When we’re stressed, our bodies release the hormone cortisol. While we need cortisol for a number of functions, an overload can lead to tiredness, indigestion, bloating and weight gain around the middle. “If you are highly stressed, be mindful of the types of training you are…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… You have a pretty amazing birthday chart and, therefore, potentially a really wonderful year ahead. While 2021 is going to have challenges for everyone, you can chase your dreams and make them real – you have excellent stars for making good money (and clearing out your debts) and even potential for feeling the magic of love in your life. So be it! READER Q&A Q Should I look for a new job and, if I do, will I be better off for it? NICOLE, MAITLAND, NSW. A The best thing you can do now is look for work where you are helping or even healing people. There are a lot of financial lessons coming your way in 2021, so in terms of taking a new job,…

She’s the daughter of Hollywood legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, but Jamie Lee Curtis “never thought I’d be an actor,” she recalls. “I thought I was going to be a police officer!” Thus, she studied criminal justice at university, until someone suggested she audition for Nancy Drew. “It was a total accident,” she admits of her now decades-long career. Her first major role was in 1978’s Halloween. “I auditioned many, many, many times,” says Jamie, 62. “[But] my mother had been in Psycho … clearly I had a leg up.” Since then, she’s become a scream queen, starring in a number of horror movies. But that doesn’t mean she’s a fan of the genre. “I scare easily – I have since I was a child. Loud noises scare me,…

Pamela Anderson is itching to have a child with her new husband, Dan Hayhurst. The couple, who tied the knot on Christmas Eve, are said to be actively trying to fall pregnant. However, they are also considering adopting or surrogacy, given the 53-year-old Baywatch star’s age. “It’s not something they want to waste any time over,” tells a source. “Pam wants to build a whole new clan with Dan  and he’s on board.” The pair both have two children from previous relationships.…

Drew Barrymore has revealed new details about her troubled teen years – including how she was placed in a psych ward when she was just 13. “I was in a place for a year and a half called Van Nuys Psychiatric,” she explained. “And you couldn’t mess around there. If you did, you’d get thrown either in the padded room or get put in stretcher restraints and tied up.” Ultimately, Drew called her stay “the best thing to happen to me, in a sick way”. Not least because she ended up “divorcing” her mum, Jaid. After years of estrangement, Drew was able to finally forgive Jaid for the dark period. “She created a monster, and she didn’t know what to do with the monster. She probably felt she had nowhere…