Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 44, 2024 i New Idea

Jackie ‘O’ Henderson recently confessed to a secret addiction battle and rehab stay in her new memoir, TheWhole Truth. Now, the radio star has announced she is donating the profits of the book to Odyssey House, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation service in NSW. Jackie came to the decision after being “deeply moved” by the thousands of messages she got from people facing challenges similar to hers, but who can’t afford rehab. “I was fortunate enough to have access to treatment and I recognise how privileged that makes me,” Jackie, 49, said. “Unfortunately, not everyone has the same opportunity.”…

He has mentored countless aspiring singers across six seasons of The Voice, but now Guy Sebastian is leaving the show to concentrate on his own music career again. “I am busy planning shows in Australia and worldwide, and I am really looking forward to getting out and connecting with you there,” Guy, 43, shared on social media. “Right now, it’s time to focus on my core, which is writing and performing new music.” Guy’s departure has fuelled talk that former coaches Keith Urban or Ronan Keating could return. “Either would be elcomed back by Channel Seven with open arms,” an insider says.…

Samantha Armytage has wasted no time settling in to her new digs at Channel Nine, but some of her new colleagues are keeping their distance. An open secret in TV circles for months now, Sam, 48, finally announced she has joined Nine at the network’s Upfronts event (where they reveal their new slate of programming) in Sydney on October 24. Sam’s first gig will be hosting the mature dating show The Golden Bachelor, as previously revealed by New Idea. Sources say the former Channel Seven personality was “right at home” mingling with Nine executives and talent at the Upfronts, even though many of them were once Nine has been greeted with possible trepidation is hardly surprising. The former Sunrise host was linked to alleged spats with former Seven colleagues Chris…

Laura Dern is officially in her cougar era, on screen at least. Hot on the heels of enjoying an age-gap romance with Liam Hemsworth in the Netflix rom-com Lonely Planet, Laura has scored herself another younger male co-star, this time the very muscly Jaycob Maya. The pair were seen shooting scenes for the second season of Palm Royale on a beach in San Pedro, California. Laura, 57, was clearly in her element on set, laughing giddily as a shirtless Jaycob spun her around before holding her tightly as he seemingly went in for a kiss. “Can you really blame Laura though? Jaycob is hot!” says one source. The pair were dressed suitably for the 1969-set series, with Laura (who plays activist Linda Shaw) in a pretty white lace boho…

Tofu & Bean Stir-Fry SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 300g packet firm tofu, drained ■ 2 tblsps cornflour ■ 1 tsp Chinese five-spice ■ ¾ cup vegetable stock ■ 1 tblsp salt-reduced soy sauce ■ 1 tblsp kecap manis ■ 100g punnet shiitake mushrooms, thickly sliced ■ 200g green beans, trimmed ■ 40g piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks ■ 1 bunch choy sum, trimmed, cut into three ■ Steamed rice and roasted cashews, to serve 1 Cut tofu in half lengthways. Cut into 1cm-thick slices. Place on an oven tray lined with absorbent kitchen paper. 2 Combine cornflour and spice on a plate. Transfer 2 tsps mixture to a medium jug with stock and sauces. Stir to combine. Dust tofu in remaining mixture on…

Scorpio OCT 24 – NOV 22 Come out, come out, wherever you are! Your stars look wonderfully social, with party plans turning this into a busy period for many Scorpions. Your upbeat approach is about to pay dividends, and not just at work but financially. With a little luck this might be a bumper month. Lucky colour: Golden yellow Sagittarius NOV 23 – DEC 21 You’re delving into deep places this month, but as layers are peeled back, solutions should become apparent. Someone might reveal a secret, but your words of wisdom should prove invaluable. Balance the intensity with a dose of nature. Picnics, gardening, it’s all good. Lucky crystal: Aquamarine Capricorn DEC 22 – JAN 20 Where are you heading? What makes you happy? Your wish-power is unusually strong…

Meeting my new grand fur baby, Ace, for the first time ELIZABETH MATHER, TAREE, NSW. Well versed At the start of the week NI is the magazine I seek. I don’t talk in jest As NI is the best. Pets are pawsome Because they are awesome. I love to read NI when I’m rough Because life can be so tough. The articles are a treat They are no mean feat. Finally puzzles galore Are no chore! AUDREY SHEPHERD, NEW PLYMOUTH, NZ. My son, Declan, and dog, Alfie, having a funny moment. SHARON MURPHY, AUCKLAND, NZ. Estelle and Emanuella helping their cousin, Isabella, celebrate her 21st birthday. DANIELLE ROBINS, OCEAN GROVE, VIC. Zoe, my dog, and Millie, my friend’s puppy, both enjoying a play date together. They certainly do all sorts…

The sun shone brightly as Sunrise weather presenter James Tobin tied the knot in a rustic confectionery store in rural NSW. Held at the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory, James and his new wife, Farrah, managed to keep the details of the intimate ceremony under wraps in the lead-up to the big day. James, 44, previously explained that he prefers to keep his relationships “private”. Forgoing a traditional floor-length gown, Farrah, who recently completed a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, looked stunning in a mini dress. James also wore white, pairing his dapper suit with a light blue shirt. The newlyweds opted to do things differently when it came to the cake, too. They had a two-tiered chocolate smash cake – which they took great delight in breaking. Although clearly a…

Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz have ended their engagement after three years of dating. Although the pair are yet to officially comment on the break-up, a source told People magazine last week that the split only just happened. “They haven’t been on the same page and grew apart,” the source told the publication. Earlier this year, Channing starred in Zoë’s directorial debut, the thriller film Blink Twice. While promoting the movie in August, the couple both gushed over each other’s involvement in it. An Instagram post around this time also saw Channing, 44, declare to Zoë, 35: “I got you forever.” The split news comes two months after Channing finalised his bitter divorce from ex-wife Jenna Dewan, who he has daughter Everly with. Things were dragged out for…

Jennifer Garner might be getting married again! The star was seen wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring while driving around Los Angeles last week. Jen has been romantically linked to John Miller, an investment company CEO, since 2018. That was the year she and Ben Affleck finalised their divorce after separating in 2015. Jen, 52, and John, 46, are believed to have had an on-off relationship in the initial stages and rumoured to have momentarily split in 2020. But since 2021, it’s been smooth sailing, with the pair frequently seen out with one another. Neither Jen nor John have ever publicly spoken about the relationship, and their reps offered no comment on the actress’ new ring. Jen shares three children with Ben, while John co-parents two children with…

Lochlen Trappel-Macgregor and his partner, Ella Heron, are used to facing adversity. Two years ago, the young couple sat down with New Idea to talk about tackling the stigma of teenage parenthood. Ella, now 19, had just given birth to their son Nash when she and Lochlen started getting disapproving looks and comments from strangers. Sharing their story on a special episode of SBS show The Feed, the couple insisted they had no regrets about starting their family so young as it would allow them to love Nash, and any future children, for longer. Heartbreakingly, that dream is now at risk. Lochlen, who turns 21 next month, has been diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer. “When I heard the word cancer, I was numb. Everyone…

Delta Goodrem was famously “born to try” – and she’s certainly succeeded in terms of her decades-long music career. Now, on the eve of her 40th birthday, the star is eagerly awaiting what’s coming next. “I’m so excited for a new chapter in my forties,” Delta recently said about her birthday on November 9. With her career firing worldwide, she added proudly: I’m going into my best moments yet, at this moment, right now.” Having her handsome fiancé Matthew Copley, who is also her bandmate, at her side has also enhanced this period of Delta’s life. “Now I’m feeling inspired, creative,” she admitted. “I do tend to work a lot. I’ve always been like that, I’ve always been an ‘Energizer Bunny’ – I got that from my mum.” Be it…

Patti Newton will honour her golden wedding anniversary this week with a “toast to love”. Unable to spend it with the man who still has her heart, her late husband Bert, Patti, 79, will instead mark the milestone with her daughter Lauren, son-in-law Matt Welsh and their six children. “They won’t make a big song and dance about it,” a family friend tells New Idea. “Lauren is anxious to get her mother out and about, not sitting at home missing Bert and feeling miserable. “They will probably go out to dinner together, at one of Bert’s favourite restaurants in Melbourne and raise a glass to love and marriage.” 50th ANNIVERSARY MEMORIES Patti fondly remembers the day, 50 years ago, when she went from being a McGrath to a Newton.…

Q&A Q What is kecap manis and how do I use it? A Kecap manis is an Indonesian aromatic sweet soy sauce. The sauce is dark in colour with a thick, syrupy consistency and sweetened with palm sugar. This is popular in nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice) and also can be added to marinades, satay sauces, stir-fries and dressings. CAPS ON Red capsicums are actually a fruit, but are treated like a vegetable and can be eaten raw or cooked. They turn from green to red on the vine, becoming sweeter as they ripen. Capsicums contain high levels of vitamin C and are an excellent source of vitamin E. Store in the crisper section of the refrigerator for up to five days. Smokin’ CHIPOTLE! The popularity of Mexican cooking means…

1 Suede-look BAG Suede, or its faux counterparts, can create an expensive and textured feel if you want a change from flat leather. Try the trending hobo bag in suede and watch the compliments roll in. 2 Narrow BELTS Any belt, whether it be through pant loops, over a blazer or cinching in a dress, is the simplest way to elevate an outfit. Adding shape, definition and interest, opt for a thin style as an elegant finish to any ensemble. 3 Wire-frame SUNGL ASSES Don’t just rely on jewellery to add a bit of luxury to youroutfit. Swap out your plastic sunglasses for a more delicate, metal-framed style. Gold or silver accents instantly create a more polished, effortless look. 4 Kitten HEELS Skip the stilettos this season…

PRIORITISING IS KEY! With so many plants to choose from, it’s easy to get carried away and want to grow everything. Unfortunately, my garden size won’t allow me to plant 150 different fruit trees (yes, my wish list is that long!). In the case of an urban garden, one of the most important things we need to do is to prioritise. Here are some ways to decide what to grow: 1 Grow what you like to eat. I love eating bok choy, snow peas and celtuce, so I grow lots of these. As fun as it is to grow some vegies (hello bitter melon and your beautiful fruits), if you don’t like them all that much, or only plan to eat them once or twice a year, then it’s…

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For many years, John Farnham hesitated to tell his story, preferring to let his music do the talking. But following much reflection and a tumultuous chapter in his personal life, he has finally penned his much-anticipated memoir. John, 75, has authored The Voice Inside alongside filmmaker Poppy Stockell, who wrote and directed the acclaimed 2023 documentary, John Farnham: Finding The Voice. Together, they recount the story of how a young boy from Melbourne found pop stardom in the 1960s before going on to release the highest-selling Australian album of all time, Whispering Jack. In between, there’s tales of John’s stalled career, near financial ruin and in more recent years, his health struggles with throat cancer. “John felt it was the right time [to share his story],” Poppy explains to New…

Paris Hilton The multi-faceted celebrity continues to spread her (butterfly) wings, this time singing songs from her new album Infinite Icon at the Hollywood Palladium. Jacki Weaver The Aussie icon posed with characters from her new stop-motion movie Memoir of a Snail at an event in Los Angeles. Paul Mescal Fans in Sydney were indeed entertained by the Gladiator II star as he took selfies at the film’s Australian premiere! Colin Farrell The Irish actor helped his friend, Emma Fogarty, cross the finish line of the Dublin Marathon, where they raised $1.2 million for charity. Go team! Keanu Reeves The Speed star was in no rush to end a daytime date with his artist girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, in London. How cute! Toni Collette For the Los Angeles premiere of her…

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is expecting her first baby with her jiu-jitsu instructor boyfriend, Joaquim Valente. The 44-year-old has been dating Joaquim, 37, since June 2023. Their friendship blossomed into romance shortly after Gisele divorced her ex-husband, NFL star Tom Brady, in 2022. Gisele shares children Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11, with Tom, 47. She is also stepmum to his 17-year-old son John. Earlier this year, a source confirmed to People that Gisele is “secure and happy” with Joaquim.…

Sydney’s ritzy Bronte Beach often plays host to celebrity visitors – but many locals did a double take on October 30 when Queen Mary of Denmark was spotted enjoying a stroll by the sea. “She kept things low-key,” an onlooker told New Idea. “But everyone was very shocked and excited to see her.” Aussie-born Mary’s surprise trip home also raised eyebrows. It came one year to the day since her husband, King Frederik was spotted with Mexican socialite Genoveva Casanova in Madrid. Genoveva has strenuously denied there was anything untoward about her interaction with Fred, 56, but it still took some shine off the royal couple’s proclamation as King and Queen in January. Mary, 52, was joined on her trip by youngest daughter, Princess Josephine, 13. They did the famed…

Hugh Jackman made sweet music with Broadway star Sutton Foster when they played a couple on stage – and now it seems that their love is on song … for real! Hugh, 56, and Sutton, 49, are rumoured to be in a new relationship. Having known each other socially for many years, the pair became close friends when they starred in The Music Man together in New York from December 2021 to January 2023. “[Now] they spend all of their free time together,” a source told the New York Post’s Page Six column. “They are a regular couple, they are just in private.” Reports of the romance escalated after it emerged that Sutton had recently filed for divorce from her second husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin. They were married for 10…

Figure skating royalty Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean proved they’ve still got the moves while putting some Sydney school kids through their paces on the ice last week. The British superstars were in town to promote the Australian leg of their farewell tour, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance, which kicks off in June 2025. Christopher, 66, reflected that their return “brought back so many wonderful memories” of their many “We started our professional performing career in Sydney,” he told The Morning Show. He also recalled how he and Jayne, 67, were instantly booked for a run of 12 shows following their surprise gold medal-winning performance to ‘Boléro’ at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics. This then kickstarted a decadeslong career of performing for adoring audiences around the globe. Ahead of…

Over the last two months, Renee Wootton has visited Mission Control, been inside the Spacecraft Assembly Facility and even seen the ‘Mars Yard’ where NASA tested the Curiosity Rover that was sent to Mars. ‘I’m the first of my family to go to uni’ “It’s been pretty exciting,” Renee tells New Idea. The 31-year-old, who grew up in Toowoomba, QLD is one of just five Indigenous university students to have completed a 10-week internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California. “It’s definitely a ‘pinch me’ moment!” Renee adds. During her stay in California, Renee worked on designs for an aerial vehicle for a potential future mission concept. But as for those mission details? Well, that’s top secret! Renee, a proud Tharawal woman, is also one of the…

Passionfruit Hummingbird Cake SERVES 12 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINS ■ 440g can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained ■ 3 eggs ■ 1¼ cups vegetable oil ■ 1½ cups firmly packed brown sugar ■ 2 cups self-raising flour ■ 1½ tsps mixed spice ■ 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda ■ 1 cup mashed banana (2 bananas) ■ ½ cup chopped walnuts ■ ⅓ cup toasted shredded coconut ■ 2 tblsps passionfruit pulp, plus extra to decorate FROSTING ■ 250g block cream cheese ■ 1½ cups icing sugar mixture ■ 1 tblsp passionfruit pulp 1 Grease two 20cm-round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Spread pineapple over a plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper, then pat dry…

Australia’s ageing population is hitting new milestones. Around 582,000 Aussies are 85 and older, and according to the ABS this number is expected to double by 2042. What’s even more amazing is that most of this group live at home, many by themselves or with one other family member. If your parent or a loved one happens to be among them, you might be wondering how to help them live their best life, and how they can stay safe when you can’t be there. “With older people, the major issues revolve around falls, medication and mobility concerns,” says Melanie Vann from Safety and Mobility. “With the right devices, people can be more confident about their safety in their own home.” BROACHING THE SUBJECT Melanie says it’s normal if you feel…

DEWY SKIN Give your complexion a gorgeous glow with the help of an illuminating foundation or primer. Apply a light layer for a barely-there makeup look or continue to build for more coverage. Be sure to lay the groundwork by prepping your skin beforehand using a hydrating serum or moisturiser. BROWN LASHES Switch classic black mascara for a brown formula this season. Ideal for all skin shades but especially those with a paler complexion, this colour gives lashes an effortlessly natural lift. Simply swipe across both top and bottom lashes for extra shape and volume. GOLD LIDS Add shimmer to your eyes with a gleaming gold shade. Sweep a touch of eyeshadow on using a brush or your fingers, or draw along your lash line with a pencil for something…

STEP ABOARD THE CARNIVAL SPLENDOR FOR A FUN FAMILY ADVENTURE It seems like an impossible task keeping every family member Ih happy on holidays. But our four-day cruise on board the refurbished Carnival Splendor did just that. Imagine days filled with thrilling water slides, lush spa visits and delectable dining options, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking Moreton Island. It’s a recipe for pure bliss away from the bustle of everyday life. With our busy city lives, it isn’t easy to find quality time on land, but family-friendly comedy shows, trivia and Dive-In movie nights out on the pool deck, helped us to have fun, reconnect and make memories – every mum’s dream! MAKING A SPLASH The first thing that catches your eye when you’re boarding the ship is…