Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 25, 2025 i New Idea

As we prepare to mark the winter solstice this week (yes, this year is flying by!), it felt apt to share with you our massive winter wellness special. From recipes which will comfort the whole family on chilly nights to health advice to ward away coughs and colds – and even tips for how best to care for your winter woollies – our fabulous lifestyle team have rounded up the ultimate guide to tackling the cooler months head-on (page 38)! For those of you who’ve decided to escape the chill and head to a warmer climate, a word of warning from the beloved Travel Guides stars, who have shared with us the disaster holidays that didn’t necessarily make it to air (page 26)! Do you have a disaster travel story?…

Tennis champion Ash Barty and husband, Garry Kissick, have welcomed their second child, and first daughter, into the world – Jordan. The pair announced news of Jordan’s birth on social media on June 16. They shared a black and white photo of their little girl dressed in a onesie that had the phrase ‘Embrace your weird’ written on it. In her caption, Ash, 29, wrote: “Welcome to the world, Jordan. You are loved unconditionally and we are so grateful to have you in our arms, gorgeous girl.” Ash and Garry wed in July 2022. The sporty couple are also parents to big brother Hayden, who turns two next month.…

The Duchess of Sussex was crushed to be cancelling her much-hyped gala in Los Angeles earlier this month. Having planned meticulously the perfect guest list, speakers and catering, it was a devastating blow for Meghan to be rainchecking the event, due to take place on the very day of the Trooping the Colour parade in London, honouring King Charles’ birthday, because of the riots taking place across the city. But for her husband, the Duke of Sussex, it was a moment of reckoning. ‘It’s easy to see why he’s having regrets’ Watching footage of the unrest – torched cars, looting and people arrested for trying to start fires – friends say father-of-two Prince Harry, 40, wasn’t the only dad in the area thinking of leaving the disaster-stricken city. And for…

From retiring as a professional athlete to training to be an obstetrician, mum-of six Jana Pittman is a woman of many talents – but that doesn’t mean everything for her is easy, even if she makes it look that way. Adding to her jam-packed schedule, Jana, 42, is hosting Channel Nine’s new series Australia’s Most Identical, which sets out to find the nation’s most identical set of twins. Scott Cam, a fellow twin parent, is co-hosting. In an exclusive chat with New Idea, Jana, one of our popular columnists, admits that raising her fraternal three-year-old twins Willow and Quinlan has been “much harder” compared to the rest of her brood. She also has Cornelis, 18, Emily, 10, Jemima, eight and Charlie, four. When Jana found out she was expecting the…

Although Jayne Mansfield never hit the same heights as her rival Marilyn Monroe, the ditzy blonde with the high IQ broke into Hollywood with a bang – or should that be a splash! With her daughter Mariska Hargitay’s new documentary My Mom Jayne bringing the star back into the spotlight, it’s reminding many that Jayne, who died aged 34 in a 1967 car crash, was so much more than ‘the other blonde bombshell’. Claiming to have an IQ of 160, Jayne moved to Hollywood in 1954 with her first husband, Paul Mansfield. Thanks to her ample assets, it wasn’t long before she was typecast as the poor man’s Marilyn. But in 1955 Jayne literally made her big splash. During a press junket for the Jane Russell film Underwater! Jayne dived…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL FOR MORE RECIPES, VISIT New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or newidea.com.au/food Raspberry Friand Meringue Tarts MAKES 6 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 6 egg whites, at room temperature ■ 175g butter, melted, cooled ■ 1½ cups (150g) almond meal ■ 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind ■ 1 cup icing sugar mixture ■ ½ cup self-raising flour ■ 125g punnet raspberries, plus extra to serve ■ ¼ cup flaked almonds ■ Double cream, to serve MERINGUE ■ 3 egg whites, at room temperature ■ ¾ cup caster sugar 1 Grease six 12cm loose-base, non-stick flan tins. Line bases with baking paper. Place on a large oven tray. 2 Whisk egg whites in a large bowl until just frothy. Add butter, almond meal, lemon rind and combined sifted…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL SURVIVE THE COOLER MONTHS WITH THESE TOP TIPS Who has time to get sick these days? With only so many hours in a day to get things done, it’s important to stay on top of your physical and mental health. Avoid the fuss with our top 50 tips to keep fit and ready for this chilly winter season. By Belad Al-karkhey. 1 Stay hydrated and drink 2L of water per day. 2 Avoid crowded indoor places. 3 Keep your house clean. 4 Drink hot water with lemon and honey. 5 Avoid overheating by layering clothes instead of wearing thick garments. 6 DRY BRUSH YOUR SKIN BEFORE SHOWERS FOR BETTER CIRCULATION. 7 Keep your body moving with physical activity. 8 Add garlic to all your savoury dishes. 9…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL SET THE TONE If it’s not part of your usual skincare regimen, now might be the time to introduce a toner. Opt for one with a highly absorbent formula and a milky, lightweight texture. This viral toner nourishes the skin thanks to a helping of Korean rice extract and antioxidant-rich ingredients to boost radiance and maintain texture. I’m From Rice Toner, $30.05, amazon.com.au GLOW GETTER When it comes to moisturiser, we’re reaching for creams rich in hyaluronic acid to hydrate parched skin. Hada Labo’s new glow formula offers an intense surge of moisture while being gentle on skin thanks to its unique hyaluronic acid combo (two types to be exact!) alongside tranexamic acid and licorice extract. Hada Labo Glow Multi-Revitalizer Super Hydrogel, $39.95, priceline.com.au HANDY SOLUTION Wave…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL By Belad Al-karkhey. These days, a luxurious getaway feels almost unreachable, especially when you’ve got to consider airfares, hotel fees, food and the cost of a single spa day. Sometimes it’s just not budget-friendly, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying some time off! Turn your home into the ultimate escape with just a few simple steps and save yourself a fortune. SETTING THE MOOD What’s your favourite thing about a hotel stay? For many, it’s the calmness that follows a whiff of the aromatics when you first enter. From the moment you step inside, the air just feels different – almost as if your body knows to relax! You can replicate this at home with fragrance-layering, a technique used to add depth to spaces and elevate…

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DELTS PUT A RING ON IT! Here comes the European bride! Delta Goodrem and Matthew Copley have made things official with a romantic ceremony in Malta last week. The following day, the bride and groom were ready to let loose at the recovery party. Delta, 40, and Matthew, 38, were joined by celebrity pals including Renee Bargh, Richard Wilkins and his son Christian. Delta’s mother Lea and brother Trent were also spotted at the seaside club. A glowing Delta beamed as she flashed her wedding band and hugged guests. She then changed into an electric-blue one-piece for a dip in the warm Mediterranean waters. The newlyweds will no doubt continue on a romantic honeymoon through Europe, having said ‘I do’ in the same magical location where Matthew popped the question…

Heidi Klum and Seal have graduated with top marks when it comes to co-parenting, after happily reuniting at second-youngest Johan’s high school graduation last week. “You’d never know there’d ever been any issues between them,” an onlooker tells New Idea. “It was very much a case of them looking like one big happy modern family.” Heidi, 52, and Seal, 62, did not have a very amicable break-up when they split in 2012 after nearly seven years of marriage. The singer once accused his ex of sleeping with “the help” after an alleged relationship with a bodyguard following their split. He also once said they hadn’t always embodied “teamwork” when it came to co-parenting their children – Leni, 21, Henry, 19, Johan, 18, and Lou, 15.…

The main man Trooping the Colour is his special day, and King Charles, with Queen Camilla by his side, was all for celebrating – despite continuing to navigate cancer. Big brother is watching The crowds were loving Prince Louis’ dedication to his royal wave, but Prince George’s patience was being tested! Back in the saddle The Princess Royal made a triumphant public return to horseback – the first time since she was hospitalised after an equine-related head injury last year. A tribute to Gan Gan Princess Charlotte gave a special nod to her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, by wearing the horseshoe brooch she once gifted her. Aww! Royal wrangler Despite being told off during the national anthem, Louis did his best to behave – although the Duchess of…

Underneath a beautiful canopy of flowers, Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry and her stunning wife, Clara Markstedt, toasted to the start of their new life as a married couple. The pair tied the knot on June 14 in an intimate ceremony in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands, surrounded by 70 of their closest family and friends, including Matildas players Charli Grant and Michelle Heyman. “We had the most incredible day, it was more beautiful than I ever thought it could be,” Katrina, 32, tells New Idea. “It was such a beautiful moment seeing Clara at the altar, she looked absolutely stunning. It made me really emotional and made me feel so incredibly lucky.” In the gardens of the picturesque All Saints Chapel on Hamilton Island, Katrina and Clara exchanged personalised vows. Katrina’s mum,…

PROUD DAD JASON IS HAPPY TO SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT Very few Australian families can boast a legacy quite like the Donovans. From patriarch Terence to his son, Neighbours icon turned musician Jason, and the next generation – which includes Jason’s actress daughter, Jemma, and TV producer son Zac – the British-Australian clan has made their surname synonymous with stardom. Now 82, Englishman Terence has enjoyed a prolific career spanning decades in Australia. He is widely known for his roles in Neighbours, where he played Doug Willis, and Home and Away as Al Simpson. Beyond soaps, Terence also made a significant mark in local police dramas like Division 4 and Cop Shop. It was around this time he married his first wife, Sue McIntosh, then the host of ABC’s kids’ program…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL Spanish Shakshuka Bake SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 2 (200g) chorizos, sliced ■ 1 yellow capsicum, chopped ■ 1 large onion, chopped ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 2 tsp smoked paprika ■ 1 tsp ground cumin ■ 1 tbsp olive oil ■ 400g can crushed tomatoes ■ 4 eggs ■ 80g Greek-style feta, crumbled ■ Chopped fresh parsley, toasted sourdough, to serve 1 Place chorizo, capsicum, onion, garlic, paprika and cumin in a shallow ovenproof dish or roasting pan (10-cup capacity). Drizzle over oil. Toss well. 2 Cook in a 200C preheated oven for 20 mins, stirring halfway through, until onion is soft and chorizo is lightly golden. Remove. Stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Return to same oven for 10…

Pear and Berry Hazelnut Frying Pan Crumble SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 55 MINS ■ 25g butter ■ 6 medium (1kg) pears, peeled, cored, quartered ■ ¼ cup raw sugar ■ ¼ cup orange juice ■ 2 cups frozen mixed berries ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve CRUMBLE ■ 1 cup plain flour ■ ¾ cup raw sugar ■ 100g cold butter, chopped ■ ¾ cup hazelnuts 1 CRUMBLE Pulse flour, sugar, butter and ¼ cup hazelnuts in a food processor until mixture starts to clump together. Transfer to a large bowl. Coarsely chop remaining hazelnuts. Stir through crumble. 2 Melt butter in a medium, deep, ovenproof frying pan (base measuring 22cm) over a medium-high heat. Add pears. Cook, stirring, for about 2 mins, or until lightly golden. 3 Sprinkle with…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL When we think of a healthy home, our minds often jump to keeping it clean and tidy. But home wellness goes beyond simply maintaining an immaculate space. There’s a strong connection between our environment and our state of mind – creating a calming home can enhance our overall wellbeing. We chatted with Lucy Sutherland, director of insights and trends at Temple & Webster, who shares tips on how a few small changes can make a big difference in creating a happier, healthier home. 1 SHAPE UP Over the past few years we’ve seen an abundance of curved furniture and soft silhouettes. “Rounded shapes make a room feel inviting and restful,” explains Lucy. “We are seeing strong directional trends towards organic shapes and curved furniture with soft lines…

Part psychological thriller, part mystery, this gripping debut signals the arrival of a fresh new voice on the literary scene! Richard Wellington is one of the country’s most recognised doctors. He’s also scandal-proof – despite a malpractice case that should have ruined him. When Richard’s body is found in a park, his murder dominates the headlines, seething with speculation and unease. But for Liv Elliot, only one detail matters – her daughter, Gracie, was at the park that morning. As the investigation heats up, Liv takes steps to protect her family – ones that could destroy them if the truth comes out… OUT WED. JULY 2, HARPERCOLLINS, $32.99 GET TO KNOW THE AUTHOR Emma Babbington is a London-born, Sydney-based journalist. Boasting a 20-year career in the UK and Australia, she…

A “still in shock” Cher is counting her blessings after her son, Elijah Blue Allman, was “lucky to have survived” his recent drug overdose. On June 19, Elijah, 48, was rushed to the ER of a California hospital. “That’s the the phone call no mother wants to get,” a source tells New Idea. “Cher knows he’s going through a tough time and wants to help, but it’s difficult when he’s a grown man.” Elijah, whose dad was Cher’s late ex-husband Gregg Allman, has long been open about his addiction issues. He is said to be in a stable condition, something his mother, 79, is “relieved about,” our source adds.…

Ashlee Charles is the designated “stress head of the family”, so she was wary when her mum, Donna Nelson, started a relationship with a man online. Donna, now 59, met Kelly, a Nigerian man, on a dating website called AfroIntroductions in 2020. “I had my reservations,” Ashlee, 38, from Perth, tells New Idea. “I gave her a few warnings, like not to send him money, but I didn’t think it was too serious.” By December 2022, that had changed. The pair, who’d been ‘dating’ for more than two years, became engaged and Donna planned a trip to meet Kelly in Japan a few weeks later. “It didn’t make sense. He said he travelled all the time so why did he expect Mum to travel to meet him?” Ashlee says. But…

For almost four decades, Rebecca Gibney has shone in everything she’s done. From playing tough forensic psychiatrist Dr Jane Halifax in crime drama Halifax f.p to the warm-hearted matriarch Julie in Packed to the Rafters, the Gold Logie winner always delivers polished performances. Now, Rebecca, 60, is bringing that talent to Dancing with the Stars, where she has already wowed the judges with her first dance – an impressive cha-cha-cha alongside partner Ian Waite. But it may come as a huge surprise to learn that Rebecca has readily admitted she hasn’t always been as cool, calm and collected as she seems. She shared on DWTS that she has terrible stage fright and is competing for the Mirror Ball trophy to “get over that”. ‘You feel like you’ve let yourself down’…

Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger have remained loyal friends since hitting it off on the chilly set of Cold Mountain almost 25 years ago. While the A-list actresses have not acted together since, insiders say the duo have always had each other’s backs, sometimes if only from afar. “Renée’s got this infectious energy,” Nicole told Vanity Fair in 2004. “We clicked instantly – she’s real, no pretence.” Likewise, Renée didn’t hold back on her admiration for Nicole, gushing during Cold Mountain’s press tour: “Nicole’s just lovely. We’d talk about everything – life, love, the chaos of filming in the middle of nowhere. She’s someone you instantly feel comfortable with.” So what could possibly put in jeopardy such a formative long-time friendship? A guy, of course! And in this case it’s…

FRESH CUTS ARE BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Residents in the Northern Territory’s Papunya community are proudly sporting fresh mullets, bobs and low fades thanks to their first-ever hair salon. In the past, locals had to make a 230-kilometre trek through rough desert roads to get their locks trimmed in Alice Springs. Now, a converted shipping container turned mobile salon offers free haircuts from a team of talented local trainees. The initiative is backed by Darwin-based hairdresser, Gary Strachan, who travels to the remote town once a month to share his snipping skills with eight trainees. “Some of these people have never had a proper haircut before and the transformation is huge,” Gary tells New Idea. “The confidence I’ve seen in the students from the first time they picked up…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL Nachos Bean Jaffles SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 50g butter, slightly softened ■ 8 slices large white sandwich bread ■ ½ cup mild chunky tomato salsa ■ 8 slices tasty cheese ■ 300g can baked beans in tomato sauce ■ ¼ cup drained sliced pickled jalapeños ■ 1 avocado, sliced 1 Spread half the butter evenly over half the bread slices. Turn over, butter-side down. Spread with salsa. 2 Place a slice of cheese over the salsa on each one. Top evenly with baked beans, jalapeños, avocado and remaining cheese. 3 Spread remaining butter over remaining bread slices. Place, butter-side up, over cheese. 4 Cook sandwiches, in two batches, in a heated jaffle maker for about 3-4 mins, or until golden brown. 5 Cut…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL From trendy coats to statement boots, winter fashion is all about layering and keeping cosy. But there’s a price to be paid for staying warm and toasty. Chill weather means opting for those high-maintenance fabrics that require a little more TLC than your regular, breezy summer cottons. We’ve put together a handy care guide to keep your clothes in check and help them last through the seasons. WOOL ■ To preserve the fibres, don’t wash too often. Wool does not need to be washed after every wear. Instead air out your garments for around 24 hours. ■ To prevent pilling, use a wool comb or electric fabric shaver to keep clothing neat and tidy. ■ Always wash using low temperature or cold water to prevent fabric from…

Winter Wellness SPECIAL Catch Charlie on BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Fri. 7pm on Channel 7 and in Better Homes and Gardens magazine every month. The temperature has certainly dropped as winter rolls on, but it’s no excuse to forget about the garden. Getting out and ticking off some gardening tasks will put you and your outdoor space in a better place. DEALING WITH THE WEEDS Plant growth has dramatically slowed, but weeds seem to carry on regardless. Be proactive and get on top of weeds to prevent them from spreading seeds and taking over as soon as some warm weather arrives. Hand pulling is best, as long as you can get the roots out too. For larger infestations, use a herbicide spray. For pathways and other hard surfaces, I like…

1 The fictional resort in Season 2 ofNine Perfect Strangersis located in what country? A) Germany B) Canada C) Italy D) Austria 2 Jules Verne’s fictional submarine the Nautilusis captained by which character? A) Captain Nemo B) Captain Ahab C) Captain Haddock D) Captain Jack Sparrow 3 What bird has the largest wingspan? A) Bald eagle B) Wandering albatross C) Ostrich D) Pelican 4 What was the first vegetable to be grown in space? A) Lettuce B) Cucumber C) Potato D) Carrot 5 One of Leonardo DiCaprio’s first major acting roles was on which TV sitcom? A) Full House B) Mork & Mindy C) Growing Pains D) Saved by the Bell 6 What medical condition did many of Queen Victoria’s offspring suffer from? A) Achondroplasia B) Hemophilia C) Cleft palate…