Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 27, 2021 i New Idea

No matter how many years pass by, it’s still hard to believe that Princess Diana isn’t here on what would have been her 60th birthday. In honour of Diana’s milestone, we have put together a very special 16-page pull-out edition, celebrating the life and legacy of the People’s Princess – you’ll find it in the middle of this issue. Filled with beautiful images, touching tributes and never-read-before stories about Diana’s life, it was an absolute honour for myself and the New Idea team to put together. Although she’s gone, she will never be forgotten.…

Hit ’80s show Dynasty may have been renowned for its on-screen drama, but it’s got nothing on the toxic feuds between the real-life cast! Dame Joan Collins, who played Alexis Carrington Colby, has spoken out about her disdain for late co-star John Forsythe, who played her on-screen ex-husband, Blake Carrington. The 88-year-old recently branded John a “misogynistic p---k” after explaining he insisted on being paid $5000 per episode “more than anyone else in the cast”. Joan also recalled John’s egomaniacal behaviour. “He had to always be at the forefront and central,” she sneered.…

She made no secret out of the fact she has loved being in Australia this year, but the usually London-based Kylie Minogue, 53, is said to be desperately missing her partner, Paul Solomons – who is currently living in the UK. According to insiders, the singer is itching to see her boyfriend – who she was introduced to by a mutual pal in 2018 – after months apart from each other. “It’s becoming increasingly difficult for them,” tells the source, revealing: “Kylie is back in the studio and super busy, and he’s not here – it’s hard!”…

IT WAS A FAMILY DAY OUT FOR THE ROYAL SIBLINGS! To celebrate Father’s Day in the UK on June 20, Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their dad, the Duke of Cambridge, to kick off a half-marathon at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. While their mum, Kate Middleton, and baby brother, Prince Louis, stayed home, the siblings appeared to have a great time as they counted down to the start of the race. They also cheered on the competitors, much to the delight of the runners. One participant, Brian Cook, told the BBC that William, George and Charlotte’s appearance at the event was a “nice surprise, and nice of them to do”. With just under a two-year age gap between them, George, 7, and Charlotte, 6, are said to be very…

Since Steve Irwin’s tragic death in 2006, rumours have swirled about a deep-seated feud between his dad, Bob, and widow, Terri – and last week, things took a very public and emotional new twist! The dispute suddenly escalated when Bindi shared an Instagram post on Father’s Day in the US, paying tribute to her late father, her husband, Chandler Powell, and her father-in-law, Chris. One fan asked Bindi why she left her grandfather, Bob, out of the tribute – and the 22-year-old did not hold back with her reply! Bindi went on to accuse Bob, 82, of years of “psychological abuse” in the unexpectedly blunt response. “Unfortunately my grandfather has shown no interest in spending time with me or my family,” she sprayed on Facebook. “He has never said a…

One mum has become a medical marvel after she conceived twins – three weeks apart! Rebecca Roberts, 39, fell pregnant with her daughter, Rosalie, when she was already carrying her son, Noah. Known as a ‘superfetation’, there have only been a few recorded cases of this phenomenon across the world. It’s a rare event in which another egg is released in ovulation and another successful pregnancy occurs while the woman is already pregnant. On September 17, 2020, Rebecca, a children’s clothing maker from the UK, gave birth to Noah, weighing 2.09kg, and Rosalie, just 900g. Her husband Rhys, 43, was by her side. Rosalie was transported to a specialist hospital for 95 days. Noah remained in hospital for three weeks and three days before going home to meet his 14-year-old…

He was heir to the throne and she was the daughter of one of the most aristocratic families in England. So in theory, the romance between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer should have been one of the greatest love stories of all time. But, despite how well suited the pair were on paper, their relationship was never going to end well. The couple first met when Diana was 16. Charles, then aged 29, was dating her elder sister, Sarah. Diana was said to be instantly smitten, but it was several years before the couple began dating. After just six months of courting, Charles and Diana announced their engagement on February 24, 1981. Yet, Charles refused to admit he loved her, instead stating: “Whatever ‘in love’ means.” Although Diana believed…

Pictures of Princess Diana cradling terminally ill children, walking through deadly minefields and standing on the starting line of the London Marathon leap out at us from the historic pages of the last century. But now her sons, William and Harry, and daughters-in-law, Catherine and Meghan, are carrying on her legacy in a deeply personal way. Twenty-four years after Diana died, aged just 36, the caring young royals are following in her footsteps by continuing to devote themselves to worthy causes in their own unique ways. With the Queen beginning to slow down her royal duties, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have stepped up their efforts in recent years, working tirelessly to champion a number of royal patronages and causes. Despite opting to step back from royal duties, Harry…

Sweet Potato Pizza Splits Serves 6, Prep and Cook 1 hour 6 small sweet potatoes (250g each) 1 tblsp olive oil ¼ cup pizza sauce with garlic and herbs 60g button mushrooms, thinly sliced ½ green capsicum, finely chopped 50g sliced pepperoni, cut into thin strips ½ cup sliced kalamata black olives, drained 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1½ cups grated pizza cheese 1 Place potatoes in a large roasting pan. Prick all over with a fork. Brush with oil. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just tender when tested with the tip of a small, sharp knife. Remove. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. 3 Using a sharp knife, cut each potato lengthways, about three-quarters through.…

Thyme is perfect for adding to dishes that require long, slow cooking, such as casseroles, soups or slow-roasted lamb or beef – just add a few sprigs and the flavour will mellow as it cooks. Chop and scatter thyme leaves over potato layers in a potato bake or sprinkle leaves over potatoes with olive oil and salt before roasting. You can also add chopped thyme to spaghetti bolognese, shepherd’s pie or meatloaf. It also goes well with roast chicken – chop the leaves and add to butter with crushed garlic, then rub over the chicken before roasting.…

Organisations are, by their very nature, political constructs. While you need to be aware of politics and how they operate in your workplace, you don’t need to buy into them to be successful. Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings has been working with upper management around the globe to grow successful workplaces. “Many years ago, I worked with a person who said to me: ‘Michelle, you can get to a certain level in your career by being good at what you do,’” recalls Michelle. “‘If you want to go any further, you need to know how to play the game.’ “Their comment always troubled me, as it implies you need to play politics and be Machiavellian to be successful in a corporate world. In an inter-connected world where your reputation precedes you,…

Madonna may share two sons with ex-husband, Guy Ritchie, but she’s not about to give him any credit for his parenting! On Father’s Day in the UK, the 62-year-old ‘Material Girl’ singer made a barely concealed dig at her ex, disguised by a tribute to her own dad, Silvio Ciccone, 90. “Happy Father Day Dad… We are both excellent fathers!” Madonna captioned a picture of herself, her pops and five of her six children. Sources say this was a deliberate dig at Guy, who shares sons Rocco, 20 – who wasn’t pictured in the happy snap – and David Banda, 15, from his eight-year marriage to Madonna, which ended in 2008. “Madonna and Guy haven’t seen eye to eye since they split,” says a source. “There’s a long-term battle for…

Samuel Johnson is currently recovering in hospital after he was hit by a car recently. The TV Week Gold Logie-winning actor suffered head injuries following the accident. Sam’s sister, Hilde Hinton, shared the shock news online, explaining that Sam, 43, was struck while he “was on his way to visit family”. “Our ambos got him picked up and tucked away safely in hospital in record time,” Hilde wrote in the post. “The fantastical medical staff are in overdrive taking care of his sore head.” Singer Molly Meldrum, who Sam portrayed in the miniseries Molly, also sent his well wishes for the star.…

Prince Charles has skipped town despite his youngest son’s return, after a recent explosive Daily Mail front-page story revealed the future king had been questioned by police in relation to his ex-wife’s tragic death following a car crash in Paris. Charles, 72, is believed to be hunkering down at his Highgrove House, with palace insiders saying he won’t be meeting with Harry despite pleas from aides for the pair to sort their differences. The new claims suggest that in 2005, a police chief hauled Charles in over a letter Diana had supposedly written to her butler, Paul Burrell. In the note, she allegedly detailed her fears that “my husband is planning ‘an accident’”. “Charles was stunned then, and is just as stunned that these old allegations are coming up,” says…

Another war has erupted between Camp Sussex and the palace, with an insider close to the California-based former royals telling the Daily Mail that Prince Charles has advised them that when he becomes king, he will not grant their son Archie a prince title. Meghan and Harry were allegedly told Charles won’t be exercising his right to make all grandchildren of the sovereign princes or princesses just days before the couple filmed their Oprah Winfrey TV special in March. But the palace has refused to confirm any such decree, with a spokesperson saying they “won’t be commenting on rumours coming out of America”. Royal historian Robert Lacey later weighed in saying he doesn’t believe Charles would do such a thing as it would be “too unpopular” with the public Currently,…

In the wake of Bindi’s headline-making allegations, former Australia Zoo staffers, twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, exclusively tell New Idea that the Bob they know is truly special. “We feel for Bob, he is a good man and we wish things could be different,” they say of the public feud. “Why now say these things ... he is a very special man, we just hope nobody gets hurt.” The Sunshine Coast sisters have maintained a close bond with Bob since Steve employed them at Australia Zoo more than 20 years ago. “We visit Bob when we can – wish we could go every week. We love asking him wildlife questions. His wife, Judy, is a beautiful lady,” they explain. Bob was introduced to the twins through Steve, who they met…

Fans are used to seeing Australian Ninja Warrior’s dream duo, Ben Polson and Olivia Vivian, dominate the show’s intense obstacle course. But in an exclusive photo shoot with New Idea, the lovebirds have ditched their activewear for a glamorous date-night look. The pair, who met while filming the show almost four years ago, are more loved-up than ever. And Ben admits he still can’t fathom that he found true love on his quest to conquer Mount Midoriyama. “You don’t go on a TV show like Ninja Warrior expecting to find love,” he tells New Idea. “It really shows that you find love in the most unpredictable places.” Together, Ben, 28, and Olivia, 31, have achieved remarkable feats on the show. Last year, he walked away as the winner, while…

Ethel Rosenberg was unexceptional to look at, with short, wavy brown hair and a round, rather sweet face. She loved music and singing and playing with her children Michael and Robert, wanting them to be enriched by the lessons she had not been allowed as a child. It was this seemingly unassuming woman, a diminutive Lower East Side housewife, whose fate became catastrophically entangled in some of the greatest political, social and cultural issues of the twentieth century: the development and use of atomic power, fear of Communism, anti-Semitism, misogyny, and the definition of what it means to be an American. Ethel and her husband Julius remain the only Americans ever put to death in peacetime for conspiracy to commit espionage, the only two American civilians executed for espionage-related crimes…

Following her publicised divorce from Charles, Diana continued to dedicate her life to helping others before her untimely death. Though she gave up many of her charities after stepping away from the royal family, Diana devoted her time to the handful she kept. To this day she is still credited for her huge influence on AIDS campaigns around the world. Diana was one of the first high-profile celebrities to be seen publicly touching AIDS patients, and this led to changing how the world perceived the disease. She also brought that same dedication to her work campaigning against landmines with the HALO Trust, which saw her meet with children who were landmine survivors. “If I’m going to talk on behalf of any cause, I want to go see the problem for…

Apple and Rhubarb Pie Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 15 mins 125g unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup caster sugar, plus 2 tsps extra for top 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1¾ cups self-raising flour ¼ cup custard powder Whipped cream, to serve FILLING 1kg Granny Smith apples (about 6), peeled, sliced 300g (about 4 stalks) rhubarb, cut into 3cm lengths ½ cup caster sugar 1 tblsp cornflour 1 Lightly grease a 24cm round loose-based flan tin. Place on an oven tray. 2 To make filling, combine apples, rhubarb, sugar and 1 tblsp water in a non-stick frying pan over a low heat. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes, or until fruit is just tender. Add blended cornflour and 1 tblsp water to pan. Cook, stirring,…

The new San Remo Performance Pasta range offers great taste plus extra nutritional benefits to ensure Australians get the most out of their pasta, while still enjoying the same quality and taste they know and love. Pasta Pro, with 37g of protein per serve, is an excellent source of protein, while Fibre Fest has two times more fibre than regular pasta and is lower in carbs, vegan friendly and gluten free to make Aussie’s feel good from the inside for a happier, healthier gut! Available in Coles, RRP $4.20.…

Kewpie Mayonnaise is a Japanese-style mayonnaise made with egg yolks and a specially blended vinegar. Its creamy taste and texture makes it perfect for Japanese dipping sauces and toppings, and for seasoning. For an extra kick, try Kewpie’s new and improved Wasabi Flavour Mayonnaise. Both are available in 500g or 300g squeezable bottles from major supermarkets and Asian grocery stores.…

CHECK YOUR EXCESS Not expecting to visit the hospital soon? Then it pays to check how much excess you’re paying for a hospital visit. If you opt to pay more excess, you could save on your overall premium. GO THROUGH YOUR COVER It’s a good idea to check what you are covered for every year to see if you can downgrade. You could be covered for pregnancy, for example, after you don’t need it anymore. Make sure you’re covered for what you need. COMPARE PROVIDERS All it takes is a few minutes and you could save hundreds. There’s a government site where you can compare providers according to your needs – see privatehealth.gov.au…

The great news is that there are easy ways to treat this problem. “The first step is understanding and identifying that the condition is there, and what effect it has on you and on your behaviour,” says professor Baigent. And a good place to go from there is beyondblue.org.au. Their anxiety page has links to an array of online information and treatment programs. “You can actually do treatment yourself with web-based therapies and they’ve been shown to be effective,” says professor Baigent.…

KIIS 106.5 radio host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson is on a mission to ditch her COVID kilos after being unveiled as the new ambassador for WW (formerly Weight Watchers). Jackie candidly admitted she’s now “the biggest I have ever been” as a result of developing some unhealthy food habits over the past year – including ordering up to $300 worth of Uber Eats every week! “I was never cooking for myself, Uber Eats was my best friend. It was expensive and a really unhealthy habit, which made me feel bad about myself,” revealed the 46-year-old. The Masked Singer judge is aiming to shed up to 15kg to fit into her old clothes. The devoted mum also hopes that living a healthier life will “set a good example” for her 10-year-old daughter,…

Pop princess Dannii Minogue is busy playing house with her boyfriend, Adrian Newman, after the couple recently moved into her stunning, newly purchased home. The couple were seen hauling belongings into their new luxurious love nest, located in affluent Melbourne suburb, Hawthorn East. Dannii, 49, who has been an item with her music producer beau since 2014, has pulled out all the stops for their new abode. The three-bedroom property boasts a private lift, cellar and gym, as well as a spacious walk-in wardrobe. The property is also an entertainer’s delight, featuring a stone kitchen, outdoor terrace and barbecue, making it perfect for when friends – or even Dannii’s big sister, Kylie Minogue – pops over!…

Enough is enough! The new Sunrise host Natalie Barr is beyond ready for the war of words to be over between her and Samantha Armytage. After making a passing comment that she had never been close to Sam outside of work, Nat – who took over from Sam in March – found herself the subject of a fiery tweet from her predecessor. Taking to Twitter, Sam, 44, suggested Nat, 53, should stop talking about her in the media. “Look ... I’m out. Nat’s wanted the job forever and she’s finally got it,” Sam declared. “She just needs to get on and enjoy it and forget about me ... (even though I’m unforgettable).” She then ended her tweet with the hashtag “peace out”. The pointed comments came as Nat told The…

AFTER A BITTER ROW, THE PRINCE GOT HIS REVENGE When trying to define the moment that marked the decisive rift with his brother, William – the break-up and actual separation of the joint household they had established together in 2009 – Harry would fix upon his triumphant return with Meghan from their Australian tour at the end of October 2018. But if asked the same question, William would have fixed on a more specific event: the explosive argument he had had with his brother earlier that month. We now know that Princes William and Harry were no longer on speaking terms before the Sussexes set off for Australia. The brothers had parted on extremely poor terms, with the trouble centring on Meghan’s stringent treatment and alleged bullying of her staff.…

They may have left the palace, but something the Sussexes didn’t consider was that Meghan would no longer have access to Princess Diana’s jewels. But that hasn’t stopped her making sure she’s linked with them at every opportunity. In her new children’s book, The Bench, the illustrator, Christian Robinson, made sure to depict Meghan wearing her late mother-in-law’s famous butterfly earrings, which Harry was said to have gifted her when she was pregnant in 2018. “Meghan got a lot of PR mileage whenever she wore something of Diana’s, and now that they’re in America and her access is limited, she’s having to get creative with ways to draw comparisons, which is why you’ll see her doing stuff like this,” says our source.…

Victoria Beckham has confided in friends that she wants to welcome baby number five with husband David within the next year! The fashion designer, 47, was the picture of maternal joy as she cradled the newborn child of her good pal, Derek Blasberg, earlier this month. Derek, who has been friends with Posh for years, recently welcomed twins, Noah and Grace, with his long-term partner. Sitting in the nursery, Posh, dressed in a chic yellow ensemble, gazed adoringly at one of the bubs as she fed it a bottle. “After meeting Derek’s twins, Victoria is cluckier then ever!” dishes an insider. “She’s wanted another kid for years, but it’s never worked out. She knows time isn’t really on her side, so is trying to convince David it’s now or never!”…

BLUE IVY CARTER Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s eldest child, Blue Ivy Carter, was born with a silver spoon in her mouth – and now the 9-year-old eats off the best china and crystal crockery in the land! While her parents have a reported combined net worth of $2.4 billion, Blue Ivy is making serious money of her own. She is said to earn $160,000 a month from royalties for writing credits on some of Beyoncé’s songs. She also contributes vocals, and won a Grammy Award in March, for their song, ‘Brown Skin Girl.’ “Blue Ivy’s life is far from normal,” reveals a source. “She’s spoiled … but this is all she knows.” EMME MUÑIZ Like mother, like daughter! Jennifer Lopez’s 13-year-old mini-me, Emme Muñiz, wants to follow in her footsteps and…

Chris Dawson, a former Sydney school teacher, will face a murder trial after the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, nearly four decades ago. Lynette Dawson, the mother of two who vanished from Sydney’s Northern Beaches in January 1982, was the subject of a popular podcast, which has been removed from download due to the impending court proceedings. Her now 72-year-old husband, who played for the Newtown Jets rugby league team, was adamant she ran away and has since pleaded not guilty to her murder. Lynette has never been found. When Dawson was first arrested in December 2018, officers said he was “a bit taken aback”. His legal team have since been working on an application for a permanent stay of proceedings to stop a trial going ahead. The application cited…

Painfully shy, chubby-cheeked and with, in her own words, “a brain the size of a pea”, young Diana Spencer did not seem destined for great things. But the beautiful third daughter of Viscount John Althorp, the 8th Earl Spencer, and Viscountess Frances Althorp did boast a pedigree befitting a future princess. Her father John, who was desperate for a son and heir, was a direct descendant of King Charles II, while the scandalous 18th-century socialite Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was a distant ancestor. And Diana’s maternal grandmother, Baroness Fermoy, was a lifelong friend and confidante of the Queen Mother, who appointed her a Woman of the Bedchamber. Diana was born on July 1, 1961, at beautiful Park House on the royal estate of Sandringham. She grew up playing with…

Prince Harry was just 12 years old, and William 15, when their beloved ‘Mummy’ passed away on August 31, 1997, following a car crash in Paris. And it’s only in recent years the brothers have begun opening up about the tragic event. Speaking about Diana in his 2016 documentary, Prince Harry in Africa, the Duke of Sussex admitted it took him a long time to come to terms with his mother’s death, and that he regrets not revealing his thoughts sooner. “I never really dealt with what had actually happened,” Harry said. “So there was a lot of buried emotion and, for a huge part of my life, I just didn’t even want to think about it.” In his recent Apple TV+ documentary, The Me You Can’t See, Harry candidly…

The Wiggles have been a household name in Australia and a worldwide phenomenon for decades now, entertaining children with their upbeat, catchy songs and bringing joy to their lives. Now they want to teach your child how to bake, too. Join Emma, Lachy, Simon and Anthony in the kitchen with your little Wiggle and teach them how to bake, with recipes for cookies, cupcakes, nachos, spring rolls, pastries, pizzas and more. Encourage your little one to help with the cooking – pouring, mixing, stirring, beating, rolling, kneading and flipping – and build a love of food and baking from a young age. The Baking With The Wiggles cookbook is packed with easy to intermediate recipes, with all the necessary instructions on what is kid friendly and what needs a little…

Breakfast Bowl Banana Bread Serves 4, Prep and Cook 40 mins 2 cups self-raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ²/ ³ cup chopped pecans (70g) 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup banana, mashed (see Tip) ¼ cup traditional rolled oats (30g) Yoghurt, fresh blueberries and honey, to serve 1 Grease six (1-cup capacity) ovenproof dishes. Place on an oven tray. 2 Combine flour and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in sugar and pecans. Fold in milk, eggs and banana. Spoon evenly into dishes. Smooth over top. Sprinkle over oats. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. 4 Serve warm, topped with yoghurt, blueberries and honey.…

THE NEW BLACK Don’t be fooled into thinking black mascara is the only way to define eyes – there are softer options out there. A swipe of a rich chocolate mascara adds volume without the intensity of ultra-black formulas. Chanel Australia’s official makeup artist, Victoria Baron, suggests coating tips with Chanel’s new metallic terracotta shade for a playful yet understated look. Whether you go for subtle or smoky makeup, think of eyes as a work of art. “The frame shouldn’t overtake the painting,” says Victoria, who pairs sparkling mascara with earthy tones so “the vibrancy of your eye colour is the feature”. RISE UP To maximise natural lashes, lift them skywards. Start by curling eyelashes to make them appear much longer than they actually are. “You will be amazed at…

HALOUMI, CHILLI AND MINT BURGER Serves 1, Prep 15 mins INGREDIENTS • ½ red capsicum, deseeded and quartered • 1 tsp olive oil • Salt and pepper • 80g haloumi, sliced • 1 small bunch mint, chopped • 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped • 1 burger bun, split and toasted • 30g light mayonnaise • 2 baby gem lettuce leaves 1 Set a griddle pan over a high heat. Brush capsicum with half of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side until soft. Remove from pan and set aside. 2 Put haloumi, mint and chilli in a bowl with remaining oil. Toss to coat then griddle for a minute on each side until golden and lightly charred. 3…