Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 18, 2022 i New Idea

If you’ve been too busy to keep up with all the new royal drama unfolding (there’s A LOT!), don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. In amongst Harry and Meghan’s secret visit to the Queen last week and the prince’s bombshell TV interview (Oh, Harry!), wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women have been competing at the Invictus Games. It’s truly been inspiring! For all the amazing pictures, head on over to page 12. We also caught up with everyone’s favourite piano man, Mr John Foreman (and his adorable cavoodle, Fred), who is celebrating his 50th birthday. We’ll even introduce you to an amazing Army mum, Tracy Allison, who talks juggling parenthood and serving our country. And for all you gardeners out there, check out page 55 for some handy…

Ewan McGregor has secretly wed his actress girlfriend, Mary Elizabeth Winstead! The couple reportedly tied the knot in Los Angeles recently, with a source telling Page Six the parents of one are “more in love than ever”. Ewan first met Mary, 37, in 2016 while filming Fargo. At the time, both were married to other people. The following year, Ewan, 51, was spotted canoodling with Mary shortly after she’d separated from her ex. It was then confirmed the Star Wars actor had also recently separated from his wife of over 20 years and mother of his four daughters, Eve Mavrakis.…

The Monaco royal family has released a new family photo of recently returned Princess Charlene alongside Prince Albert and their twins – but royal watchers were quick to point out an awkward stiffness between the couple. Body language expert Judi James interpreted Albert’s position kneeling above his wife and their 7-year-old twins, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, as an attempt to project “resilience and strength”. Instead, she says it comes off as though he’s “awkwardly” lurking in the background. What’s more, while at first glance it seems as though Albert, 64, has his hand tenderly placed on Charlene’s back, he’s actually resting it out of view on his own knee. In a positive sign, Judi reads Charlene’s warmth towards her children in the photo as a demonstration of their loving…

There’s a bizarre new rivalry said to be unfolding between Martha Stewart and Kelly Clarkson – and it’s all because of rapper, Snoop Dogg! Martha, 80, is believed to be irate that her TV cooking partner and buddy Snoop is co-hosting a new show, American Song Contest, with Kelly, 40. “Martha doesn’t like it one bit,” spills an insider. According to the source, the news is just the latest in a long line of misgivings between Martha and former American Idol winner Kelly, who’ve reportedly always had a frosty relationship. Martha and Kelly “tolerated each other before”, but would also “roll their eyes behind each other’s backs”. However, the niceties ended once the singer launched her furniture line, Kelly Clarkson Home, which Martha viewed as competitive to her own signature…

Mushroom and Eggplant Penne Serves 4, Prep and Cook 25 mins 375g penne rigate pasta 2 tblsps olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g button mushrooms, quartered 1 large eggplant (600g), cut into 2cm cubes 500g jar pasta sauce with red wine Grated parmesan and fresh basil leaves, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms and eggplant. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until eggplant is tender. 3 Stir in sauce and ¾ cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes,…

Adam Liaw’s Fried Egg and Chilli Spaghetti Serves 4, Prep 5 mins, Cook 15 mins 500g dried spaghetti 125 ml (½ cup)-185 ml (¾ cup) extra virgin olive oil 6 eggs 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 3 large red chillies, roughly chopped Salt and black pepper, to season 50g parmesan cheese, to serve 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add the spaghetti. Start to check the spaghetti for doneness 2 minutes before the suggested time on the packet. 2 A few minutes before the pasta is done, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Fry the eggs until crisp and lightly browned around edges but with soft yolks. Flip eggs over and cook for about 5 seconds,…

SQUARE TOES Need some new boots or a fun party heel? Try a square-toe shape. This modern detail is the way to step forward this season and can transform your classic look into something more on trend. Square-toe boots are great under straight jeans, while heels can put a modern spin on your favourite A-line skirt. RELAXED SLACKS If pants are your working staple or off-duty favourite, swap out tight and cropped versions for wide-legged and high waisted. They’ll give you shape – and legs for days! Create an effortless look with a T-shirt and sneakers or simple pumps. SMART SHIRTS If there’s one thing to splash your cash on this season, it’s cotton shirts in multiple colours. Slightly oversized shapes will earn you style points – try wearing in…

1 Using Facebook Marketplace and resource recovery services, we found new sofas, lamps, bunk beds, curtains, curtain rails and chairs. This saved us so much money and some of the items were even free! 2 We sourced our huge kitchen dining table and chairs from a second-hand store! This was a great buy and is the heart of our home. 3 Shopping this way is not only good for us financially, it’s also great for the environment, too. By re-using goods, we’re preventing usable items from going to the tip.…

Overseas travel isn’t quite as easy as it used to be, so it’s no wonder that most Aussies – 88 per cent in fact, according to travel website Wotif – are planning a domestic trip this year. Lucky then that Wotif has just released their annual Aussie Town of the Year Awards to help you narrow down your list of homegrown hotspots to visit. 1. LAUNCESTON, TAS 2. CALOUNDRA, QLD 3. TAMWORTH, NSW 4. YARRA VALLEY, VIC 5. ADELAIDE HILLS, SA 6. BRIGHT, VIC 7. HERVEY BAY, QLD 8. HALLS GAP, VIC 9. BATEMANS BAY, NSW 10. BUSSELTON, WA…

Andrew Johns has enjoyed being a mainstay on the Nine Network rugby league commentary team for years, but a new report suggests the footy legend could be on the outs. According to The Sunday Telegraph, Andrew, 47, was recently shifted from the network’s main commentary box to the sidelines for several games. “Leave me out of that,” former Newcastle Knights star Andrew replied when asked by the paper about his commentary situation. It’s understood the former premiership winner is off contract with Nine at the end of the year.…

Tennis champ Maria Sharapova is relishing eating for two, after revealing she’s expecting her first child with fiancé, Alexander Gilkes. In celebration of her 35th birthday last week, Maria shared a photo of her growing bump on social media. She captioned the beautiful photo: “Precious beginnings!! Eating birthday cake for two has always been my specialty.” Maria and Alexander, 42, announced their engagement in December 2020.…

In the year that’s passed since Prince Harry was last home in the UK, relations with his family had, somehow, managed to reach new lows. After Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021, Harry managed to raise the royals’ ire even further by naming his daughter after the Queen, reportedly without permission, and announcing he’s writing a tell-all book. Understandably, it was with some trepidation then that Harry, 37, approached Windsor Castle for a meeting with the Queen earlier this month. En route to the Netherlands for his Invictus Games, his wife Meghan clutched his hand for support. “The tension melted away as soon as they saw each other,” says a source. “They were so relieved to have some time alone to talk. “It was supposed to be a quick catch-up…

George Clooney has poured an estimated $2 million into transforming his longtime Los Angeles bachelor pad into a family friendly estate over the past three years, but his wife Amal still isn’t happy in the City of Angels. According to sources, Amal “has tried so hard” to fit in with Hollywood movers and shakers for her husband’s sake, but she finds “she just doesn’t fit in as much in LA”. One of the world’s top legal minds, barrister Amal spends her days working on complex human rights’ cases. As such there’s only so many showbiz dinners with George’s pals – where the conversation invariably turns to film production – that she can take. Soon after their marriage in 2014, George and Amal started splitting their time between the US, a…

The newlyweds are planning to jet off quietly under the radar to the stunning Greek island of Kalymnos following their lavish Aussie nuptials. The first stop on their journey will be a scooter ride down to their favourite local taverna at Palionisos beach for a long romantic lunch overlooking the glistening Aegean Sea. “It’s where Themeli proposed to Jess back in 2019. His family are proud Kalymnians and will already be planning another huge celebration – complete with live dynamite, which seems to be an island tradition!” explains a source. “The last time they were on Kalymnos Jess was often spotted entertaining the locals with a spontaneous jam session down at one of the popular cafes at the port of Pothia. “They both love the tiny island of Telendos where…

This year’s LEGO Masters stars share a passion for building elaborate masterpieces. But for 44-year-old foster mum Kirsti, there’s one thing that sets her apart from the competition – she’s colour blind! Growing up, Kirsti’s condition was constantly being brushed aside. “Things kept happening that made it clear to me that I wasn’t seeing colours the same way as others,” she shares. “At first I thought I was being pranked, but then I realised what it must be. “When I started explaining I was colour blind, I had all these people scoff and say, ‘Girls can’t be colour blind.’” Colour blindness for red and green affects one in 100 women. For men, it’s eight in 100. It wasn’t until Kirsti was an adult that she underwent tests and received an…

Sherri Papini was once known around her small town as a sort of “supermum”. The beautiful mother of two, 39, lived in Redding, California with her husband, Keith, and their kids, Tyler and Violet. She would often be seen jogging around the idyllic suburbs. The Papinis were the classic ‘picket fence’ nuclear family. But everything changed one late afternoon six years ago. On November 2, 2016, Papini went for her usual jog around a wooded area close to her home. She was wearing a pink T-shirt and carried her iPhone with a pair of earbuds. It was nothing out of the ordinary for her to take a long run, but Keith grew suspicious when he returned home at 5.30pm to find their house empty. There was no sign of Papini…

Strawberry Cheesecake Eclairs Makes 16, Prep and Cook 1 hour 100g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup plain flour 4 eggs 1¼ cups White Choc Melts (200g) Pink liquid food colouring 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced CHEESECAKE FILLING 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 300ml tub thickened cream ½ cup strawberry jam 1 Grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Heat butter and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over a medium heat, stirring until butter is melted. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add flour all at once. Vigorously stir with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball. 3 Return pan to a low heat. Stir for 2 minutes. Place hot dough in a small bowl…

Stuck for time or can’t be bothered with endless washing up? Microwave meals take on a whole new meaning with Anyday cookware, allowing you to whip up a satisfying feed in just one dish. Simply add your raw ingredients – think protein, vegies and grain – into the glass bowl (no plastic nasties here!), pop it in the microwave and follow the cooking instructions provided. Once you’re done, the bowl even acts as a handy storage container for leftovers. Perfect if you’re on a health kick, want a side of steamed vegies to add to meals, or just a quick cook for one! Prices start from $69.95, cookanyday.com.au…

HAIR AT HOME Thanks to the helping hand of a tool or two, styling our own hair has never been easier. With built-in temperature controls and simple attachments, achieve the hairstyle you want at a fraction of the cost of a salon appointment. Introducing the brand new Wide Iron Pro from Cloud Nine that can give you sleek strands or bouncy curls in no time. If your hair has been struggling with tools, there’s a built-in temperature control and floating ceramic plates to minimise split ends and breakage. Dry and style your hair quicker than ever with the Silver Bullet’s powerful airflow. There’s two nozzles to switch between and three heat settings to ensure you can set your preferred temperature. Bonus: the shiny black design looks extra chic on your…

HOUSEHOLD CEO Tips to make home life easy! We all want to see our plants thriving. Most times, all that’s needed for them to reach their full potential is a little love and a simple change in environment. Dominic Hooghuis and Duncan Hilder, co-founders of The Plant Runner, share their expertise on how to repot like a pro. 1. LOOSEN THE PLANT IN ITS EXISTING POT With plastic pots you can often squeeze the sides, but ceramic pots can be tricky. Take an old knife and run it around the edges to free the plant up. 2. REMOVE Put your hand over the top of the soil with the plant’s trunk or foliage going up through your fingers. Flip the pot upside down and pull it away from the plant…

Any parent packing school lunch boxes knows how hard it is to find nutritious foods that don’t make their way back home. Despite this struggle, research from Australian Bananas shows 62 per cent of Aussie parents want their kids to eat healthy foods, starting with a balanced school lunch. Busy mum-of-two and TV star Jessica Rowe knows the importance of providing her family with nutritious meals. “We need to pack our kids’ lunch boxes with fuelling foods to help them learn and play throughout the school day,” says Jessica. Here are the lunch staples she swears by… DON’T OVERTHINK IT Forget gourmet, there’s no need to go too big for a school lunch. “As parents, we’re busy trying to get a million things done, so take the pressure off by…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Batten down the hatches: your money zone is receiving a cosmic blast. A series of eclipses foretell big changes over the cooler months; a new income stream might even appear, but for now, things are out of your hands. Luckily, Mercury’s shift into Gemini should propel you out and about – and getting involved with your local community is just what you need. LUCKY NUMBERS: 8, 19, 28, 30, 38, 40 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Call it destiny! With two eclipses reverberating through your sign, the winds of change are blowing. Nothing will go quite as planned this month, but the cosmos is steering your life in a new direction. On a lighter note, Venus and Mars are whipping up a delicious…

Nicole Kidman has reunited on-screen with Alexander Skarsgård – but they appeared to be staying well apart at the LA premiere of their new movie, The Northman. Unlike their display at the 2017 Emmys, where Nicole kissed Alexander on the lips after he won, industry sources say the Big Little Lies co-stars kept their distance on the red carpet, only uniting briefly for photos with the rest of the film’s cast. Instead, Nicole, 54, gave her full attention to husband Keith Urban. Alexander, 45, meanwhile chatted up a storm with co-star, Anya Taylor-Joy. Sources wondered if their behaviour was a deliberate move designed to prevent setting off the rumour mill. After the Emmys incident, Nic justified kissing Alexander by explaining she was simply excited that he won, as she knew…

Troy Cassar-Daley has surpassed the late Slim Dusty’s long-standing record for the most Golden Guitar Award wins in a lifetime. At this year’s Tamworth Music Festival, Troy, 52, picked up three new awards, taking his overall tally to 40. Slim’s record was 38 awards. Following his record-breaking evening, Troy paid homage to the valuable advice Slim had previously given him. “If there’s one thing that really rubbed off from Slim to me, it’s that he always said to make sure you feel like you’re growing,” Troy said. Slim passed away in September 2003, at the age of 76, following a battle with lung and kidney cancer.…

Helen Mirren and her husband, director Taylor Hackford, are “heartbroken” following the death of his son, Rio, at the age of 51. In a statement, Helen and Taylor, 77, revealed Rio died of uveal melanoma, an aggressive and rare form of cancer that attacks the eye. “Rio’s life showed us how to live in generosity and community,” the grieving couple said. Sources tell New Idea that Helen, 76, hasn’t left Taylor’s side since they were informed of the devastating news. “This has been a complete shock to the family,” says the insider. “Rio was incredibly talented, funny and Helen absolutely adored him. Her world turned upside when he and his younger brother, Alex, came into her life.” Indeed, Helen met Rio and Alex’s dad, Taylor, in 1985 on the set…

Michelle Pfeiffer is back on the red carpet promoting her new series, The First Lady, but not too long ago we barely saw hide nor hair of the ageless star. Despite being one of showbiz’s biggest names, Michelle abruptly gave fame the flick in the mid-noughties. She wouldn’t take on another leading role until 2017! Michelle now admits she fled Hollywood for one simple reason: motherhood. After adopting her daughter, Claudia, now 29, as a single parent, she and her husband, screenwriter David E. Kelley, 66, welcomed their son John, 27, in 1994. The family soon moved out of LA and Michelle found her priorities shifting. Not wanting to be apart from her babies for long periods of time, she only accepted projects that fit around their schedules. Eventually, she…

1 DID MRS BRADY AND HER TV SON, GREG, DATE IN REAL LIFE? It’s a rumour that’s haunted The Brady Bunch forever – until last month when the truth was finally revealed. Florence Henderson, who played devoted mum to the world’s first famous blended family, did go on a date with Barry Williams, who played the eldest Brady kid, Greg. But there was no romance, according to the son of the show’s producer, Sherwood Schwartz. “There have always been rumours about Barry and Florence having a date or affair,” he told Fox News. “The reality is Barry was interested in music, Florence was married with four kids. Barry’s dad drove them to see this singer. After that, dad drove them home and she kissed him on the cheek. That was…

ROSEMARY We wear rosemary on Anzac day because the herb is believed to strengthen memory, making it an emblem of remembrance. It can also be found growing wild all over the Gallipoli peninsula. WHAT IS TWO-UP? Played in the trenches by soldiers, the gambling game involves tossing two coins in the air and betting on the result. Two-up is outlawed on every day of the year besides Anzac Day. ANZAC BISCUITS Originally known as the Anzac wafer, it was given to soldiers as part of their rations because they have a much longer shelf life than bread.…

Hokey Pokey Chocolate Mousse Serves 6, Prep and Cook 20 mins 200g block milk chocolate, chopped 2 x 100g bags Mini Mallows 300ml tub thickened cream 2 x 50g Violet Crumble chocolate bars 1 Place chopped chocolate in a large saucepan with Mallows and ½ cup water. Stir over a low heat for 5 minutes, or until melted. Do not boil. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. 2 Beat cream in small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. 3 Chop one of the bars. Fold into marshmallow mixture with cream. Place about a heaped ½ cup of mix into each of six serving glasses. Refrigerate, covered, until firm. Chop remaining bar and sprinkle over mousse. TIP Chocolate bar can be replaced with your…

Autumn wouldn’t be the same without a warming rhubarb pie or crumble, enhanced by rhubarb’s lovely rich tang. Pick a bunch with firm, crisp stalks. Deeper red stalks aren’t necessarily sweeter but they look prettier, retaining a gorgeous crimson hue when cooked. Remove the leaves – they contain oxalic acid and should never be eaten. Trim root end, rinse stalks under cold water, then cut into even-sized pieces. The water clinging to the stalks after washing is usually sufficient moisture to cook it, as it releases a lot of liquid. Typically stewed in a saucepan with sugar to sweeten, or tossed with sugar and vanilla and roasted until tender and syrupy, rhubarb can also be stirred directly into cake mixes or used for tangy jams and relishes.…

Whether you’re giving a wedding speech or a professional presentation in front of a small audience, public speaking can be extremely anxiety-inducing. In fact, a study published in Frontiers of Psychology found that public speaking is the single most commonly feared situation in the population. According to leadership consultant Monica Lunin, the biggest challenge for any public speaker is ensuring your message hits home for the people that are listening. “You need your audience to tune in and understand,” explains Monica. Take a deep breath and try her five techniques to take control of any situation. START AND FINISH STRONG First impressions matter and final impressions linger. People may lose the thread of your talk somewhere in the messy middle, so make sure you structure a clear introduction and conclusion.…

Home maintenance is one of my all-time favourite things to do on a budget. Here, I’m going to share my tips to get the home you want without the hefty price tag. REGULAR REPAIRS DIY home repairs are an important part of maintenance. Start by creating a list of the repairs and improvements you want to save money on, divide the list into what you can do yourself and what you need a contractor to do for you, then work out the costs for each. Finally, prioritise the list and estimate completion dates for each project. You could also create a second spreadsheet to identify the regular tasks you’ll need to perform every six to 12 months and create a realistic budget for those items. By doing this, you won’t…

READER Q&A Q Should I get involved with the family feud that’s been brewing? I feel I could help to mediate and pull everyone together, but my husband says I should stay out of it. – LORRAINE (PISCES), MELBOURNE, VIC. A Your intentions may be pure, but your husband’s advice is spot on. With dreamy Neptune hovering over your sun, you’re not seeing the whole picture – and even worse, someone may be telling a few little (or not so little!) lies. Things could come to a head through mid-May and June, but with a little luck, the warm weather will bring breakthroughs and reconciliations. It may feel frustrating, but for now, staying out of things is your best strategy. Q I’ve been feeling quite lonely lately and worry that…

Over Ozark’s four seasons, money launderers Wendy and Marty Byrde (played superbly by Laura Linney and Jason Bateman) have got in so deep that it can only end badly. As the series comes to its dramatic conclusion this week, Laura discusses the Emmy-winning show, as well as her own family. What was it like shooting your last scene for Ozark? It was a case of savouring every second. It’s sad that it’s the end – I have loved every minute of it. What can you tell us about how the story is going to wrap up? Nothing! I’m not saying a thing, but it’s going to be great. It’s a blessing that we get to have a proper ending to a brilliantly written story arc. How much fun has it…

With his supermodel mum Heidi Klum standing at 176cm and dad Seal at 192cm, it’s no wonder Henry Samuel is following in their statuesque footsteps! The rapidly growing 16-year-old was seen out in LA recently looking as though he won’t be too far behind joining his 17-year-old model sister Leni on the catwalk. And Heidi obviously agrees, once calling Henry “very handsome”. Henry is Heidi and Seal’s eldest son. The ex couple also share Johan, 15, and daughter Lou, 12.…