Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 22, 2025 i New Idea

With the weather taking a chilly turn in Sydney this week (yes, it’s not that cold, I know), the microwaves in the New Idea office have been getting a serious workout heating up everyone’s lunchtime soups. You heard right – we’re officially done with salads until spring! While many of us, myself included, are relishing the chance to warm up, not everyone on the team is on board. Our picture editor Matt says he’s yet to find a soup he likes, while associate editor Mel says if there’s no bread, she’s out. This week, however, our food editor Karen has shared some of the heartiest soup recipes I’ve seen. Turn to page 38 for her newest creations – I promise you’ll be satisfied, bread or no bread! For more delicious…

Music legend Billy Joel has been forced to cancel all tour performances. The 76-yearold has been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus, where fluid build-up inside or around the brain disrupts function. In a statement shared to Instagram, Billy wrote that “this condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance”. He is being cared for by a doctor and undergoing specific physical therapy. Billy’s wife, Alexis Roderick Joel, also thanked his fans for the “outpouring of love and support”. “We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received,” she said on social media.…

The drive home from work was a little more exciting than usual for commuters around the country last week, after a mystery Aussie caller, going by the name Claire, wildly claimed live on air that she’d had a fling with 007 star Pierce Brosnan. Claire had phoned in during a segment on Nova FM’s Late Drive with Ben, Liam & Belle show. She was responding to their call-out for Aussies who’d been lucky enough to have a brush with a Bond star. “I’ve actually done more than touch a Bond,” a cheeky Claire revealed over the phone. “I’ve actually slept with a Bond!” After host Belle Jackson described her as a real-life Bond girl, Claire went on to allege she’d met the Bond actor in question while the pair were…

This week sees the Farmers introducing their remaining ladies to their families. And while there are teary meetings with mums and dads across the country, in Kimba, a different scenario plays out. Instead of introducing Clarette to his parents, John and Bernadette Freeth, and sister Kate, Farmer Thomas takes her to meet his namesake Uncle Tom. A production insider tells New Idea that the Farmers get to choose who they nominate to meet girls. As he is very close to his Uncle Tom, he opted to select him. However, a second source wonders if the Freeths might have gotten wind about Clarette’s “competitive nature”. A fellow contestant dishes, “It started to feel like she just wanted to win … I think those vibes were being heard from Thomas’ parents and…

From the very first moment she hit our screens as Wandin Valley’s lovable Molly Jones, Anne Tenney became a firm favourite among A Country Practice fans. So, when Anne chose to leave the soap in 1985 after four and a half years – so as not to be “typecast” as ‘Mad Molly’ – her exit was always destined to be a big storyline. “Molly was so popular that I had fans from kids to people aged up to 92,” Anne, now 71, said in 2019. “When the producers said they were going to write Molly out, and that she is going to die from leukemia, I knew quite a lot of people were going to be affected by that.” Molly’s death was dubbed “the saddest Aussie TV scene ever” after…

Monkeys Go Bananas Cake SERVES 8-10 PREP & COOK 2 HOURS ■ 2 x 400g packets banana bread mix ■ Banana lollies and chocolate Fun Sticks, to decorate FROSTING ■ 200g butter, softened ■ 1½ cups icing sugar mixture ■ Leaf green food colouring gel MONKEY FACES ■ 3 amaretti biscuits ■ 6 White Choc Melts ■ 6 White Choc Bits ■ 3 Choc Ripple biscuits ■ Dark chocolate writing icing tube 1 Grease a 22cm round cake pan. Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edge. 2 Prepare banana bread mixes, one at a time, according to packet directions. Pour both mixes into cake pan. 3 Cook in a 160C preheated oven for about 1 hour, 1 mins, or until a skewer inserted into…

NINJA MOVE Not that you need an excuse to upgrade your air fryer, but the Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer is changing the midweek meal game with its 10.4-litre MegaZone and DualZone tech. Cook up larger family-sized meals in the one oversized drawer or insert the divider to split up your menu and cook times. With seven different settings, this extra-large fryer has your back (and stomach) no matter what you’re craving. Available at ninjakitchen.com.au, RRP $399. WASTE NOT, WANT NOT! Don’t throw away usable vegetable scraps – freeze them in snap-lock or freezer bags. When you have collected enough, rinse well under cold water, then place in a large saucepan or stockpot covered with water. Bring to boil then simmer until vegetables become very soft. Season with salt and pepper. Allow…

THE STYLISH COAT Perfect for travelling to and from work or keeping cosy on a night out, a sleek coat never goes out of style. This season opt for a rich chocolate hue for a trendy touch. $99.99, H&M THE FAUX FUR Pop on top of a formal gown or pair with jeans for an effortless, casual look. No matter the occasion, a faux fur coat will keep you cosy and sleek all season. $80, Target THE PLUSH PUFFER Whether staying warm pre-workout or wanting something comfy while running errands, we’re forever reaching for a chic puffer to keep us toasty. $45, Big W THE CASUAL CHIC A lightweight jacket in a neutral tone is ideal for layering. For a dressier option, go for a style with leather details –…

THE PIANO Finale airs Sun. at 7.30pm on ABC TV. All episodes available now on ABC iview Sought-after pianist Andrea Lam has been a superstar in the world of classical music for years. But it’s only thanks to her mentoring role on ABC’s hit musical reality show, The Piano, that the mum of one has become a household name to the majority of Australians. For the last few weeks, Andrea and fellow mentor, Harry Connick Jr., have been coaching their selected, everyday pianists in preparation for the finale concert at Sydney’s City Recital Hall. Now the big moment is here. New Idea sat down with Andrea, 43, to get the inside scoop on the concert, the secret to the show’s success and more! Do you have a stand-out moment from…

After officially filing for divorce from Hugh Jackman, Deborra-lee Furness has taken an extraordinarily public swipe at her ex-husband. In a candid statement to the Daily Mai last week, Deb, 69, said: “My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. “It’s a profound wound that cuts deep.” Deb went on to say she believes a “higher power is always working for us” and added, “this belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage”. Hugh, 56, and Deb married in 1996 and share children Oscar, 25, and Ava, 19. They announced their separation in September 2023. Last December, Hugh went public with his relationship with actress Sutton Foster, 50. The pair became great friends when they starred in the…

Friendly exes Heather Locklear and Tommy Lee are crying on each other’s shoulders in the wake of their respective recent break-ups, New Idea hears. Heather, 63, announced her split from fiancé, Chris Heisser, in late May while Tommy’s six-year marriage to Brittany Furlan reportedly ended a few weeks earlier. A source close to Heather and Tommy, who wed in 1986 before divorcing in 1993 says, “they’ve been in touch for years on and off, but a lot more since they both became single. “There’s definitely still a spark between them.” But, our insider adds, “the timing’s not right.” Although Tommy, 62, is now sober, the Mötley Crüe drummer’s been very open about previous addiction issues. As such, some pals are still worried “he could be a bad influence”, says the…

King Charles put on a brave front during his historic visit to Canada last week with Queen Camilla. At 76, the health-embattled British monarch pushed through a packed 48hour schedule, which included delivering a 26-minute speech at the opening of the Canadian parliament, dropping a puck at a street hockey game in Ottawa and planting a tree at the governor general’s residence Rideau Hall. But local royal fans noticed a stark decline in the King since his last visit to the Commonwealth country three years ago, with an onlooker telling New Idea: “He looked like he’s aged a decade since last time. AN EXHAUSTED KING He was still our lovely smiling Charles, but this time he was very pale and seemed weary.” New Idea can reveal that palace insiders are…

As soon as news broke that Magda Szubanski had been diagnosed with stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma, celebrity fans rushed to send her love. “You’ve got this,” Carrie Bickmore wrote on the May 29 Instagram video that Magda, 64, shared to announce her condition. Sam Neill, who was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2022, added, “right there with you darling,” while Edwina Bartholomew, who also has cancer, said, “Sending hugs virtually”. New Idea has learnt many of Magda’s Kath & Kim co-stars have also rallied around her. “Magda is incredibly well supported at this time,” our source reveals. In her heartfelt post, Magda explained her cancer was “rare and fast-moving”. She added: “It’s serious, but I’ve started one of the best treatments available and I’m lucky to be getting absolutely…

Only in New Idea You’d be forgiven for thinking that Network Ten’s popular quiz show, Have You Been Paying Attention?, has become something of a ‘TV host boot camp’ for its stars. In recent times, regular panellist Sam Pang and recurring guests Anne Edmonds, Mel Tracina and Celia Pacquola have all landed solo hosting jobs within Ten. While this is great news for them, it has many TV insiders wondering – why isn’t original star Ed Kavalee also getting his moment in the spotlight? Sam’s talk show premiered in March, while Celia has been presenting the Thank God You’re Here revival since 2023. Meanwhile, Anne has been tapped to front the new-look Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen and Mel is hosting the Big Brother reboot. As for Ed, he’s only been…

Absence is supposed to make the heart grow fonder – but for Sam and Snezana Wood, their solo travels seem to have caused much heartbreak. In recent months, the couple have made several, separate trips to New York, where eldest daughter, Eve Markoski-Wood, is studying fashion at the prestigious Parsons School of Design. Snez and Sam – who famously met on The Bachelor in 2015 – also share younger daughters Willow, eight, Charlie, five, and Harper, three. A few days before Snez jetted to America last week to spend time with Eve, she confessed in an Instagram story: “It’s always bittersweet leaving my little babies. Then leaving my big baby in NYC to go back home to my little babies.” She concluded by speculating that a move to the States…

A 12-YEAR FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Andrew Mallard was looking forward to marrying his American fiancée when he was killed in April 2019, in a hit-and-run accident. It was a tragic end to a life half-lived, due to Andrew, 56, spending 12 years in jail for a crime he did not commit. In 1995, Andrew, from Perth, was convicted of murdering local store owner, Pamela Lawrence. “I am an innocent man …you have not heard the last of this,” he told the Supreme Court as he began his life sentence. Andrew testified that he was coerced by detectives during his police interview. In 2002, new forensic pathology results showed Pamela’s fatal wounds could not have been caused by the wrench police had alleged Andrew used to kill her. Four years later,…

Pina Colada Pavs SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS ■ 300ml tub thickened cream ■ ¾ cup coconut cream, chilled ■ 2 tbsps caster sugar ■ Toasted coconut chips, to decorate PAVS ■ 4 egg whites, at room temperature ■ 1 cup caster sugar ■ 1 tsp white vinegar ■ 1 tsp cornflour ■ 2 tsp coconut essence CARAMELISED PINEAPPLE ■ ½ small pineapple (700g), peeled ■ 2 tbsp caster sugar ■ 25g butter, chopped ■ 2 tbsp white rum 1 Trace eight 10cm circles on two sheets of baking paper. Grease two large oven trays and line with paper, trace-side down. 2 PAVS Beat egg whites in large bowl of an electric mixer until frothy. Add sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, beating until dissolved. Continue…

BUBBLEGUM PINK Maybe it’s a lasting effect of Barbiecore or perhaps we’re eager for a sweet hit of nostalgia. Bubblegum pink has been sweeping fashion runways and has now made its way into our everyday beauty bags. Think dopamine dashes of candy pink blush paired with playful palettes of pink shadow swept across the lids. 1. Huda Beauty Blush Filter in Bubblegum, $39, sephora.com.au 2. Tower 28 Lip + Cheek Cream Blush in BeachPlease, $33, mecca.com.au 3. Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Palette Of Beautifying Eye Trends in Pink Love, $97, charlottetilbury.com/au 4. Mecca Max Lip Lock Balmy Stain in Tickled Pink, $28, mecca.com.au CHERRY RED It was one of the top trends predicted by Pinterest for 2025, and there’s no doubt we’ve seen a huge surge in cherry inspired looks. From…

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1 Angelina recently said this about the prospect of turning 50… A) “I do feel like an older woman now and I embrace that.” B) “Look at me, do I look 50?” C) “I’m dreading it!” D) “Beauty is everything.” 2 She was born on June 4, 1975, but where? A) New York B) Los Angeles C) Boston D) Hawaii 3 Who is Angelina’s famous movie star father? A) Clint Eastwood B) Jon Voight C) Don Johnson D) Christopher Walken 4 Which British actor was Angelina’s first husband? A) Ewan McGregor B) Benedict Cumberbatch C) Jonny Lee Miller D) Jude Law 5 On which set did Ange meet husband number three, Brad Pitt? A) The Bone Collector B) Mr. & Mrs. Smith C) Salt D) Legends of the Fall 6…

An explosive new biography about Freddie Mercury has revealed the late Queen frontman had a secret daughter. In 1976, Freddie allegedly had a relationship with a close friend’s wife and the liaison resulted in the birth of the child, now known as ‘B’. Love, Freddie, by British journalist Lesley-Ann Jones reveals the woman, now 48, was financially supported by Freddie. “We had a loving relationship from the moment I was born,” a note from B in the book states. “He was devoted to me.” Only Freddie’s closest family and friends, including his confidant Mary Austin, knew about B. Lesley-Ann insists “verification was obtained” but not shared, proving Freddie was the woman’s real father.…

Network Ten’s entertainment queen Angela Bishop has shared a touching tribute to her late husband, Peter Baikie, to commemorate their recent china wedding anniversary. Ange, 57, captioned a photo from their special day on Instagram: “20 years ago today. I miss you with all my heart.” Friends and followers flooded the comments with support for Ange and Amelia, the now 17-yearold daughter she had with Peter. He was 54 when he passed away in 2017 from a rare form of cancer.…

PHEOBE BISHOP Between the case of missing teen Pheobe Bishop and the alleged murder of three-year-old Sophia Rose last week, the tight-knit community of Bundaberg has never needed each other as much as they have recently. The nation’s media descended on the Central Queensland city last month to cover Pheobe’s mysterious disappearance. The 17-year-old vanished on May 15 while enroute from her home in Gin Gin, near Bundaberg, to visit her boyfriend in WA. Police say they’ve found no evidence of Pheobe going to the airport, despite housemates saying they dropped her off there. Investigations are ongoing and there is no suggestion that Pheobe’s flatmates are involved in the teenager’s disappearance. Meanwhile, on May 26, emergency services raced to a home in Moore Park Beach, 40 minutes away, following multiple…

Over the years, the Duchess of Sussex has been a game-show hostess, TV star, working royal, and now she’s a lifestyle influencer and entrepreneur. But despite the many strands to her career, Meghan, 43, has admitted she is still in a quandary over what her actual job title is! “If I had to write a résumé, I don’t know what I would call myself,” Meghan admitted in a recent interview with business outlet Fast Company. “None of us are one note. But I believe all the notes I am playing are part of the same song,” she added. With whispers that Meghan hopes to launch a fashion range next year and talk of updating her résumé, perhaps Meghan is getting ready to add another role to her career portfolio?…

Farmer Wants A Wife fans can’t get enough of the secret text messages between Farmer Thomas and his former front-runner, Claire, being revealed – and now New Idea has photographic evidence to add in to the drama! This airport selfie of Thomas, 35, and Claire, 31 – taken after their secret catch-up – is said to have rocked the world of his new favourite, Clarette. According to our FWAW insider, producers encouraged Clarette, 35, to take a look at Thomas’ phone during filming. What she found left her rattled and questioning his commitment to her. While our insider says Clarette didn’t go through every message, they allege “what caught her eye” was this photo of Thomas and Claire grinning from ear to ear, after she’d opted to leave his farm…

Despite being in one of the most romantic cities in the world, there was a sea of downcast faces as Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus made their way through Rome Airport last week, with her son, Damian, in tow. A mere 24 hours earlier, the trio had stepped out at a gala event in the Italian capital. While a glamorous Liz and Damian had their game faces while posing up a storm for photographers in their eye-catching outfits, Billy, wearing head-to-toe black, looked like he’d rather be back home in Tennessee playing his guitar! So what’s going on? HE WAS IN NASHVILLE, TOO! One source tells New Idea that, although Billy, 63, is enjoying his romance with Liz, who turns 60 on June 10, he might be feeling a…

Natalie Portman was also making headlines in France after being spotted swimming with a handsome friend. The actress, 43, was all smiles in a chic black bikini, as she dived into the Mediterranean alongside her mystery companion. “Natalie is having the time of her life,” a source tells New Idea. “She’s not been this happy in years and she deserves it.” The mum of two, whose messy divorce from ex-husband Benjamin Millepied was finalised last year, is clearly enjoying this new chapter. In March, it was reported that she’d been on a few dates with French musician Tanguy Destable. “Natalie is learning how to ‘play’ again,” adds the source. “She’s not looking for a husband, just things and people that make her feel good.”…

Being approached by cult members at a shopping centre sounds far-fetched, but it’s exactly what Liz Cameron faced in 2011. Then aged 18, Liz – who’d just finished school and was still living at home in Canberra – thought she was simply helping a Korean student by filling in a survey. However, the reality was far more sinister. “She was very sweet and she said she was trying to better understand the Australian culture,” Liz, now 32, tells New Idea. “When I wrote I was a Christian, she asked me if I’d do a follow-up survey about faith in Australia. I agreed to that too.” It seemed like a harmless act until Liz was approached at a second shopping mall. “Another [person] asked me to fill in her survey. When…

Chicken and Tofu Laksa SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 25 MINS ■ 500g chicken stir-fry strips ■ ¼ cup laksa paste ■ 400ml can coconut milk ■ 1 cup chicken stock ■ 125g rice vermicelli noodles ■ 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved ■ 200g packet fried tofu puffs, quartered (see Tip) ■ 1 tbsp fish sauce ■ 1 tbsp lime juice ■ Bean sprouts, fresh coriander leaves, lime wedges, to serve 1 Heat an oiled, large non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Stir-fry chicken in two batches for about 3 mins, or until just cooked. Remove. 2 Add laksa paste to same pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, or until fragrant. Add coconut milk, stock, noodles and tomatoes. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Cover with lid. Simmer, stirring…

Cheesy Ravioli Bake SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 2 x 375g packets fresh beef ravioli ■ 2 x 500g basil and garlic pasta sauce ■ 2 tbsp tomato paste ■ ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves, plus extra to serve ■ 500g tub smooth ricotta ■ ½ cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve ■ 120g bag baby spinach leaves ■ 1 cup (150g) grated mozzarella 1 Place ravioli in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Microwave on High for 3 mins. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, heat pasta sauce and tomato paste in a medium saucepan over a high heat until hot. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. 3 Combine ricotta and ¹⁄³ cup parmesan in a bowl. 4 Spread…

New Idea Book of the week Translated by David McKay, Dutch author Anjet Daanje’s English-language debut takes us back to 1922, where Noon is living in a psychiatric asylum, suffering from memory loss after serving as a soldier in the Great War. He is visited by countless women, each hoping Noon might be their own partner who vanished in battle. One day, a woman named Julienne claims to recognise Noon as her husband, the photographer Amand Coppens, and brings him home against medical advice. But, is Julienne really who she says she is? OUT TUE., SCRIBE PUBLICATIONS, $37.99 GET TO KNOW THE AUTHOR Award-winning Dutch author Anjet Daanje writes screenplays, novels and short stories. In her home country, she is well known for her screenplay for the 2011 TV series…

ABBA stars Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson had fans chanting ‘Gimme, gimme gimme … the other half of the band’ as they marked the third anniversary of ABBA Voyage in London without Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus. Viola Davis A look to Vi for! The actress made a sweeping arrival onto the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, where she attended the premiere of The Mastermind. Henry Winkler Actor, grandparent, hairstylist. Happy Days icon Henry – aka Fonzie – is happiest helping his granddaughter style her locks. Aww! Patrick Dempsey As an on-the-record revhead, Patrick raced to wave the iconic black-and-white flag during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. Elizabeth McGovern It was a mini Crawley family reunion as the Downton Abbey matriarch enjoyed a catch-up with her onscreen daughter, Laura…