Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2023 i New Idea

Brash radio star Marty Sheargold’s motor mouth appears to have landed him in hot water! According to reports, bad behaviour and offensive comments at the recent AFL Grand Final – as complained about by several guests – saw the 52-year-old allegedly leaving the game at half-time. And it’s been radio silence on the airwaves in recent days, as the Triple M breakfast host announced in a statement he’s on “an extended break from work”. He added, “I need to set aside some time to get my work/life balance back.” Meanwhile, a Southern Cross Austereo spokesperson asserted Marty “left [the grand final] of his own accord”.…

Barry Manilow has paid tribute to the late Suzanne Somers, who passed away on October 15 at the age of 76 following a 23-year battle with breast cancer. The 80-year-old crooner shared a heartfelt message about the Three’s Company actress, who he’d been friends and neighbours with for more than 40 years. “She was the sister I never had and my close confidant forever,” said the ‘Can’t Smile Without You’ singer. In his tribute, Barry praised Suzanne’s many wonderful attributes before concluding, “I will miss her dearly and hope that she is now out of pain and at peace.” A representative for Suzanne confirmed the sad news about her death in a statement, saying the ThighMaster entrepreneur “passed away peacefully at home”.…

HOSTS WITH THE MOST! Sonia Kruger is one lucky lady. Not only is she blissfully loved up with her long-term partner, media executive Craig McPherson, but she’s now gone and landed the most coveted ‘work husband’ in Aussie TV – the “dazzling” Dr Chris Brown! It has been announced that Chris will be Sonia’s new co-host on Dancing with the Stars when the show returns next year. Sonia confirmed the news herself at a Channel Seven event in Sydney last week, which saw the network unveil its 2024 content. “I’m very excited … he’s hot!” Sonia, 58, told the crowd. Chris, 45, revealed in February that he was leaving Network 10 to join rival Seven. It seems his new bosses are eager to get the most out of their shiny…

TEEN DRINKING WITH MUM Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me hits shelves this week – and it delivers one juicy bombshell after the next! The singer’s relationship with her mumm Lynne comes under the microscope, with Britney recalling they used to enjoy cocktails together when she was underage. Britney, now 41, says she and Lynne, 68, “would drink daiquiris” – which they called ‘toddies’ – from the time she was “in eighth grade”. Britney says that it was a fun experience. “I loved that I was able to drink with my mum every now and then,” she writes. BUZZ OFF In 2007, Britney reached her lowest ebb when she was photographed shaving her head. At the time, the singer was constantly targeted by paparazzi, in the midst of divorcing…

MAIN COURSE MELTDOWN Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson are as close as any mother-daughter duo. The pair enjoy annual holidays together and always sing each other’s praises. “We share everything,” Goldie, 77, once revealed. So it was quite the surprise when Goldie, Kate, 44, and her fiancé Danny Fujikawa, 37, appeared to have a very tense lunch in LA recently. A source tells New Idea that Goldie used the catch up to dish out some advice to Kate on a very personal issue. “Kate wants another baby, but she’s worried time is running out,” our source reveals. The actress has three children already – sons Ryder, 19, and Bingham, 12, with her respective exes Chris Robinson and Matt Bellamy, and daughter Rani, five, with Danny. “She and Danny have been…

TIP If you don’t have a flameproof casserole dish or ovenproof frying pan, complete Steps 1 and 2 in a non-stick frying pan, then transfer to an ovenproof dish. TIP Try using pork or turkey mince instead of chicken for a change. Vietnamese mint can be replaced with regular mint. TIP Cook meatballs in a frying pan on stovetop instead of oven, if preferred. Heat a large, oiled frying pan (medium-high heat). Cook meatballs, turning, for 10 minutes. TIP Ginger paste can be replaced with 1-2 tblsps finely grated fresh ginger. Photographer: James Moffatt. Stylist: Janelle Bloom. Photo chef: Kerrie Worner. Recipe development: Karen Buckley.…

Ever thought about growing your own fruit and veg? Perhaps you’ve made attempts that haven’t worked out, or you didn’t know where to start. Growing your own food is environmentally sustainable, reduces food wastage, saves money and helps you and your family to have a healthier relationship with food. Lydia Blocksidge, the recently appointed head gardener at popular Mudgee foodie destination The Zin House, shares her favourite foods to grow, and why: • Radishes. These vibrant vegies are easy and satisfying to grow, with only 25-35 days from planting the seeds to harvesting your first radishes! Lydia’s favourite varieties are French Breakfast and Pink Beauty. • Broad beans. Every part of this plant is edible including leaves, flowers and the beans themselves. Lydia’s tip is to have some plants to…

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When Cortnee Vine scored the winning penalty against France in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final back in August – and sent the Matildas into a historic semis clash – life as she knew it changed forever. With more than four million Aussies idolising her, fame quickly landed on Cortnee’s doorstep. The star forward was also in demand to sign with elite women’s soccer clubs from around the world. Instead, the 25-year-old opted to stay in Australia, where she plays for Sydney FC in the Liberty A-League Women’s soccer competition. Here, Cortnee tells New Idea about the new season, and life after kicking that iconic goal… How are you coping with your new-found fame? I do feel like it’s not me out there on the pitch sometimes. I’m still getting…

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Carrie Bickmore and Fifi Box are appearing together in this week’s two-part Celebrity Gogglebox Australia special. And according to whispers, it could be the first of many joint TV projects for the best friends. “This will have producers clamouring to sign them to do more together,” says a source. “Fifi and Carrie are ratings gold.” The Gogglebox special marks Carrie’s first TV stint since quitting The Project last October. Carrie, 42, says sitting on the couch with Fifi, 46, is the “perfect gig for us” as they already spend so much time together watching TV and chatting.…

Funnyman Hamish Blake was diagnosed with a serious case of foot-in-mouth disease after insulting the medical community last week on his Hamish & Andy podcast. The Lego Masters host, 41, claimed the highest paying job he could do, without qualifications, would be a GP. “I do a lot of googling of medical issues and I’ve got 20 years’ experience of going to the GP,” he told listeners. The off-colour joke fell flat with doctors across the country, forcing the comedian to make an on-air apology.…

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are warned this story contains images of a deceased person. The family of slain Perth teenager Cassius Turvey are preparing to celebrate their beautiful boy who “was always thinking of others” with a permanent memorial. On October 31, a plaque will be unveiled in Cassius’ home town of Midland, WA during a special event organised by his mum Mechelle. It coincides with the 12-month anniversary of Cassius’ death on October 23. The 15-year-old succumbed to injuries sustained after he was brutally attacked while walking through the Perth suburb of Middle Swan. “Originally we’d planned to hold the event a few days earlier, but Cassius came to me one night and told me he wanted me to do it on Halloween,” Mechelle tells New…

Mark Beretta is still smiling despite his private life being splashed across the headlines, after it was revealed his 22-year marriage had ended. In a statement, Mark, 57, confirmed that he and wife Rachel had separated earlier this year. The Sunrise reporter stressed that they continue to be good friends, and that their kids Ava and Daniel, and Ava’s baby boy Arlo, remain their focus. According to a close source, Mark’s Sunrisefamily rallied around him as his marriage was breaking down – especially his good mate David Koch. “They are a tight-knit group over there at Sunrise, always have been,” tells the insider. “Kochie has always had a hand on Beretts’ back. He knew Mark and Rachel had split earlier this year and has been a tower of strength. “Everyone…

EYES ON THE PRIZE Denmark’s Prince Christian marked his 18th birthday last week with a grand gala that called for white ties and tiaras en mass. Two hundred distinguished young Danes scored a coveted invite to the lavish celebration, which was held in Copenhagen’s Christiansborg Palace. A who’s who of European royalty also attended, including some of the princesses set to inherit thrones alongside Christian. Prince Christian’s 18 th! One of them, Christian’s childhood friend Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway was seated next to the man of the hour, prompting  speculation that  a royal romance  could be in the air.  With Christian’s  grandmother Queen  Margrethe also at  the table, it seems  the reigning monach  approves of the match!  Once the formalities  were over, Christian hit  the dancefloor with his  proud…

Fresh from a weekend away on a houseboat with his grandkids and one of his daughters, Bryan Brown is feeling so relaxed when New Idea gets him on the phone he’s practically comatose. “I’m the sort of bloke who likes to put himself in a situation and sees what happens,” he tells us of his current life philosophy. We’re chatting for the release of Bryan’s new crime novel, The Drowning. “I was thinking about these areas in the hinterlands out in the bush that I know and came up with this idea of blokes and their bikes whipping around there and coming across something they shouldn’t be,” Bryan, 76, tells us. “I find it intriguing to write about who we are and the fact that nobody really knows everything about…

Lynne McGranger is a part of the Cancer Council and Australian government’s Get2it campaign, urging Australians over 50 to take a free screening test for bowel cancer. For more information on how you can “Get2it” head to: cancer.org.au/bowelscreening  As the longest serving female cast member on much-loved Channel 7 drama Home and Away, Lynne McGranger has been a powerhouse on our screens for three decades. However, for the Logie-nominated star, being sent the free National Bowel Screening Test every two years was a reminder of her own vulnerability, causing her to throw out her kits for over a decade. “It’s something I knew I should do but I just kept putting it off,” explains Lynne, 70. “I think it was the fear of ‘what if ’ that was holding me…

1 What age did Stevie Nicks sing about being on the edge of? A) 19 B) 17 C) 16 D) 14 2 What is nine-tenths of 2000? A) 1900 B) 1800 C) 1700 D) 1600 3 Glaciers in Norway create what? A) Volcanoes B) Valleys C) Earthquakes D) Fjords 4 Rodger Corser was once in a relationship with which Aussie songstress? A) Kate Ceberano B) Christine Anu C) Natalie Imbruglia D) Dannii Minogue 5 Jello or jelly, is a dessert made up from a protein extracted from what? A) The skins and bones of certain animals B) The teeth of fish C) The skin of fish D) Human DNA 6 Which is the primary function of the occipital lobe? A) Regulation of sleep cycle B) Reception of touch impulses C)…

Victoria and David Beckham put on a very united front while stepping out in New York City on October 12. Their hand-in-hand appearance at Posh’s fragrance launch event came after learning that Rebecca Loos had broken her silence over the couple’s hit Netflix doco Beckham. David’s former assistant Rebecca, 46, has hinted the documentary has made her want to “speak out” after the couple addressed the allegation she and David had an affair while she worked for him in Spain in the early 2000s. “A part of me wants to continue keeping my head down and getting on with my life, the other part of me wants to speak out,” the former glamour model cryptically wrote on social media after Beckham premiered this month. The four-part Netflix series included the…

Sam Neill shared a frank update on his cancer treatment during an interview on ABC’s Australian Story. The Jurassic Park star has a rare form of blood disease, and explained that after failed chemotherapy treatments, his doctors had switched him to a new drug – but they also told him it will at some point stop working. Stoically, the 76-year-old said he’s not “remotely afraid” of dying, adding he plans to lead a busy and fulfilling life supported by his family. Since the episode aired, Sam has taken to social media to reassure his concerned fans that he’s OK. “I’m in remission, I plan to be in remission for many years to come. I will bore you all to death with lots more work,” the actor said. “I’m sorry to…

Like many of us, Adele loves a wine – or she did. The singer has said goodbye to booze and hello to sobriety, telling the crowd at one of her Las Vegas shows she was a “borderline alcoholic” in her younger years. “I stopped drinking maybe three and a half months ago,” Adele, 35, said. “It’s boring. I mean, I was literally borderline alcoholic for quite a lot of my twenties, but I miss it so much.” It’s not the first time Adele has spoken candidly about her drinking. In 2021, the singer told Oprah Winfrey she’d binned booze after losing her estranged father to bowel cancer. In the process she lost more than 40kg. Adele’s latest stint on the wagon comes as she prepares to wrap up her Weekends…

WORLDS APART With whispers still circulating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex lacked their usual chemistry during an appearance in New York recently, it was no surprise they jetted off for a holiday alone together, where our insiders shared the couple hoped they’d regain their spark. But going by New Idea’s exclusive pictures of the pair returning from a Caribbean minibreak to US soil, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have apparently failed to reconnect. The couple barely exchanged a word as they departed a private jet in Atlanta, with Harry instead opting to fall in step with a staffer – while Meghan was left to walk alone. Onlookers certainly were surprised to see the pair looking less than lovedup, especially given where they’d flow in from. It’s reported they…

If there was one word to describe Johanna Griggs right now, it would be content. The popular Better Home and Gardens host just celebrated her 50th birthday. And while many might freak out at the mere thought of notching up their half-century, Johanna is embracing this new chapter with her usual positive attitude; choosing to see it as a reminder to put herself first and enjoy even more of life’s riches. “It feels fabulous,” Johanna shared to her 101,000 Instagram followers. “I’ve never had any hang ups about age, and just feel so lucky and grateful to have my family, friends, health and a job that I adore. I absolutely love [my] life and everyone who is in it.” To celebrate the milestone, Johanna enjoyed a weekend full of festivities…

Former Cop Shop queen Paula Duncan admits her emotions are all over the place right now. One minute she’s crying tears of unfettered joy, then laughing elatedly, all the while pinching herself to make certain she’s not in a surreal dream. “I’m a total mess, but in the nicest way,” the seventime TV Week Logie winner assures us. “I have just become a grandmother, and my heart is overflowing with love and adoration. “There are truly no words to describe such intense happiness.” Paula is chatting to us from Los Angeles. She’s been there for a month now, flying in shortly before her US-based daughter Jessica and son-in-law Robbie Ryde welcomed their son Seth on September 22. Paula says becoming ‘Nanny P’ – as she’s now known – to gorgeous…

SPIDER CAPE WHAT YOU'LL NEED: ■ 0.75cm husky anti pill 148 cm plain polar fleece fabric in white ■ 1 ball x Marvel 12 ply black yarn ■ 1 x Arbee square felt sheet with adhesive back black ■ Sewing machine ■ Pins ■ Scissors ■ Thread INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1 Unfold the fabric and cut half the width. (For a longer/larger web use more of the fabric width. The instructions are based around the sizing in the image provided.) STEP 2 Fold fabric on diagonal to create a triangle. At the centre fold, in the centre of the fabric, cut a curved line to form the opening for the head. TIP Use a T-shirt as a guide to how big the hole needs to be. Keep in mind…