Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48, 2025 i New Idea

It might be a few decades on, but I still remember the day I landed my first job as a teenager. It was in a coffee shop, my uniform was a light blue polo shirt and cap, and the manager was terrifying! But I made friends and loved chatting with the regulars who ordered the same thing every Saturday. So I loved Ethan’s story on page 23 this week. There’s a very special link between him and his first job at Macca’s. If you’re looking to make Christmas easy – and speedy – this year, check out our air-fryer recipe extract from page 44. For 100 meal ideas, pick up the Air Fryer Christmas magazine in shops now. And don’t miss next week’s issue with our bonus 20-page ultimate health…

They happily stepped out together in the days after The Golden Bachelor finale aired, but since then, Barry ‘Bear’ Myrden and his chosen lady, Sunny Long, have been keeping their distance in public. Just last week, Sunny walked the red carpet alone at the season two premiere of TV series Fallout in Sydney. The 58-year-old CEO was also spotted at the Wicked: For Good premiere the week prior without Bear, 61, by her side. Instead, Sunny was joined by her daughter, Chloe, at the event. The dual solo outings are doing little to quell chatter that Sunny and Bear are on the rocks. But, in a series of Instagram Stories, Sunny cleared up any confusion about her relationship status. “I’m not single anymore, I’m with Bear!” she wrote. “Bear and…

Jennifer Lopez’s bank balance got a healthy boost after she was paid $3 million to perform at a billionaire’s wedding in India! For that price, the bride and groom, Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju, as well as their guests, were treated to all of J.Lo’s biggest hits – plus a costume change. “May these families be united on this gorgeous day, and God bless us all,” J.Lo, 56, toasted in a video shared on social media. It’s been reported that the lavish wedding celebrations, which spanned four days, cost a grand total of $10.3 million!…

Since 2021, the Princess of Wales’ Together At Christmas carol service has been held at Westminster Abbey in the first week of December. This year’s event will take place on December 5 – a date that was confirmed by the Royal Foundation back in September. “The whole world knew months ago when it was happening,” a royal insider tells New Idea. ROYALS ON SONG This makes the Duchess of Sussex’s decision to move her Netflix Christmas special from the end of November to December 3 all the more puzzling. Meghan, 44, originally flagged With Love, Meghan Holiday Celebration’s earlier air date when she was interviewed at an event in Washington in November. But just a few days later, Hannah Waddingham ar the program’s premiere date suddenly changed. ‘The facts speak…

When Oprah Winfrey announced in August that she would be returning to our shores for the first time in 10 years, there was widespread excitement among her fans. Sadly, that enthusiasm hasn’t translated into ticket sales for her five-date Oprah In Conversation tour of Australia and New Zealand. The tour kicks off in Sydney this week but there are still “lots of tickets available,” an insider tells New Idea. “This would be causing Oprah and her management some major headaches. “It’s not a good look for one of the biggest stars in the world to perform in front of empty seats.” It’s a far cry from Oprah’s 2015 Australian tour, which was a total sellout. The star, 71, was also swamped by fans in 2010, when two episodes of her…

Rosemary & Antipasti Wreath SERVES 6–8 PREP 30 MINS ■ 15 small sprigs of rosemary (10-12cm each) ■ 100g sliced prosciutto, cut into thirds lengthways ■ 2 x 120g tubs sweet baby bell peppers with cream cheese ■ 135g tub semi-dried tomatoes, drained ■ 100g tasty cheese, cut into 1.5cm cubes ■ 100g Red Leicester cheese, cut into 1.5cm cubes ■ 15 pitted green olives ■ 15 pickled baby cucumbers 1 Set aside rosemary sprigs. Thread a selection of the remaining ingredients onto 15 x 12cm-long bamboo skewers. 2 Arrange rosemary sprigs in a circle on a large round plate or board. Place skewers between sprigs to resemble a wreath, as pictured. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. TIP We used small bamboo skewers, available from kitchen shops and…

10-Minute Chilli Zucchini Spaghetti SERVES 2 PREP & COOK 10 MINS ■ 200g thin spaghetti ■ 1 large clove garlic, crushed ■ ½ tsp dried chilli flakes ■ 250g packet zucchini spaghetti (see tip) ■ ¼ cup shredded parmesan, plus extra to serve ■ Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for about 8 mins, or until just tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking water. 2 Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add garlic, chilli and zucchini. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, or until zucchini is lightly coated with oil. 3 Add pasta and reserved cooking water to zucchini mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss over a medium heat until combined…

MOVIE Few actors can play evil as chillingly as Russell Crowe and he’s at his most terrifying in Nuremberg, where he portrays Nazi war criminal Hermann Goring. The film, which also stars Rami Malek, Leo Woodall and Richard E. Grant, explores whether the manipulative Goring is mentally fit to stand trial at the 1946 Nuremberg war crimes trials, for his part in the murder of millions of Jews during the Holocaust. Based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai, the Oscars buzz surrounding Russell is warranted. IN CINEMAS THU.…

THE LAND IN WINTER By Andrew Miller Despite a very busy schedule, Gillian Anderson has managed to churn through Andrew Miller’s Booker Prize shortlisted novel twice! “I’ve been recommending [it] lately because I love it so much,” the star says. “Really, really, really, really good. It’s very special.” Set during Britain’s Big Freeze of 1962-63, the lives of two newly married couples are changed in surprising and irrevocable ways as they weather one of the coldest winters on record. OUT NOW, HACHETTE, $24.99…

The Duke of Sussex received a $30 million advance for penning his 2023 memoir Spare, and has since earned at least another $9 million in profit from its sales. So it’s no wonder that exiled royal, Sarah Ferguson, is considering writing her own tell-all tome. Sarah, 66, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, her ex-husband, were recently stripped of their royal titles, due to their association with the late, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles, who instigated the shock move, has also demanded that they both vacate Windsor’s Royal Lodge. “Fergie’s got nothing left to lose now,” an insider tells New Idea. “She’s got to find somewhere to live – and she’s also got to find a way to make money to support herself. She is in a desperate situation and is…

Britney Spears has sparked concerns after another bizarre outing in Los Angeles. On November 18, the star, who turns 44 this week, was seen holding a champagne flute full of golden liquid while leaving a wine bar in Westlake Village, California. She also placed a lace scarf over her head at one point, wearing it like a veil. Britney’s team insisted to the Daily Mail that she was not drinking alcohol. Later she took to social media to slam the paparazzi, claiming she “can’t go anywhere” without being harassed. The sighting came mere weeks after a video surfaced seemingly showing Britney driving erratically. She insisted it was not her in the clip. Sources suggest that Britney is “spiralling” after her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s memoir made some shocking new allegations about…

Robert Irwin might have won Dancing with the Stars, but it seems he has lost his heart to American actress Xochitl Gomez! Amid reports that sparks are flying between them, the duo were spied looking very cosy during last week’s DWTS grand final in Los Angeles. Ahead of the show, Xochitl, 19, greeted Robert, 22, outside his trailer, presenting him with a huge bouquet of good luck flowers. He also introduced her to his family, including mother, Terri, and sister Bindi. Later, after Robert and his partner, Witney Carson, claimed the Mirrorball Trophy, he made a beeline straight for Xochitl. The pair embraced in a warm hug, with sources saying their body language definitely seemed to suggest something “more intimate”. Xochitl grabbed the nape of Robert’s neck while he closed…

It’s hard to believe that it has been four years since Bert Newton passed away aged 83, closing a chapter for all Australians who grew up watching him on their screens. For many, there wasn’t ever a time when Bert wasn’t in our lounge rooms. But one of the most memorable periods of his career was his pairing with Graham Kennedy. Friends and comedy partners for life, no-one made ’em laugh quite like ‘Moonface’ and ‘Gra-Gra’, the first clown princes of Aussie television. Both Bert and Graham had honed their craft on Melbourne’s radio scene before making the transition to television not long after it was launched in 1956. The following year, Graham was given the reins of a new show called In Melbourne Tonight (or IMT as it became…

After almost six years of simmering tensions, New Idea can reveal that Karl Stefanovic and his younger brother, Peter, have finally called time Earlier this month, Karl, 51, and Peter, 44, were seen together in public for the first time in a while, when they met up at a venue in Sydney’s Double Bay. “Karl and Peter shared a warm hug,” an onlooker told New Idea. “It seemed as if they all had a lot to catch up on too.” The once almost-inseparable brothers drifted apart when, in 2019, Peter and on their squabble. his wife, Sylvia Jeffreys, lost their respective roles on Today and Weekend Today in a Channel Nine reshuffle. Karl retained his lucrative role on Today. At the time, New Idea’s sister publication, Woman’s Day, reported that,…

Sumac Pumpkin with Tahini Sauce and Herb Crumble SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 3 x 800g butternut pumpkin halves, seeds removed ■ 2 tbsp olive oil ■ 2 tbsp ground sumac ■ 1 tbsp honey, warmed TAHINI SAUCE ■ 1½ cups Greek-style yoghurt ■ 2 tbsp tahini ■ 2 tbsp lemon juice HERB CRUMBLE ■ 2 green onions, thinly sliced ■ ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves ■ 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley ■ 2 tsp finely shredded lemon rind 1 Cut each pumpkin half lengthways into four wedges. 2 Combine oil and sumac in a small bowl. Brush over pumpkin wedges. Season with salt and pepper. Place on two large oven trays lined with baking paper. 3 Cook in a 200C preheated oven for…

Halloumi, pomegranate & walnut salad SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK MINS 2 x 250g packs halloumi, thickly sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp za’atar 150g rocket 1 large fennel bulb, finely sliced  50g walnut halves, toasted  50g pomegranate seeds  ½ small bunch of dill, roughly chopped FOR THE DRESSING  4 tbsp walnut oil  2 tbsp pomegranate molasses  2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed 1 Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together with some seasoning, then set aside. 2 Heat the air fryer to 200 C for 2 mins. Brush the halloumi slices on each side with the olive oil. Sprinkle the za’atar onto a plate and press both sides of the halloumi slices into it. Lay the halloumi in the basket and bake for 8 mins,…

England, 1889. Miss Joy Parker loves acts of kindness. Even the loss of her family’s fortune and being forced to accept a job as a lady’s companion doesn’t get her down. That all changes when she meets Earl Peter Montague… The forest floor was littered with burnished leaves and they glittered in gold and russet hues in the morning light. They provided a rich carpet to walk upon, although many of them were flying about in delightful flutter. The sweet song of chiffchaffs echoed among the eaves, adding to the ambience as Joy made her way through the forest to Montwoods Manor. Joywoods, she corrected herself, for so it was. No-one else ever came here, after all, and Joy had been slipping under the fence to escape into this…

She’s packed a lot of living into her almost 80 years – and now it looks like Cher is going to relive some of her highs and lows in a seven-episode Netflix series about her life. The Sun reports that Cher is in “advanced talks” about greenlighting the project, which is tentatively titled Sharing Her Story. They add that Cher could net a cool $26 million if she signs the contract. The program could air on the streaming service in mid-2026. Cher is clearly in a reflective mood right now. The first instalment of her printed memoir, published in 2024, is a bestseller, and the follow-up is due on shelves next May.…

John F. Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline, has endured more grief than most in her life. Sadly, her burden is set to increase, yet again, following the revelation that her daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, has terminal cancer. Doctors have told Tatiana that she has just a year to live. “Caroline is beyond devastated. She and Tatiana are incredibly close, often feeling like survivors clinging to a life raft with all the tragedies that family’s had to endure,” a source tells New Idea. “Everyone is, of course, rallying around Tatiana, but it’s Caroline they have to keep an eye on too.” Caroline, 67, was just five when her father was assassinated in 1963. In the ensuing years, family tragedy has affected Caroline on an eerily, all-too regular basis since, leading many to believe that…

Some years after he sipped his final martini as James Bond, Daniel Craig is feeling shaken and stirred over his wife, Rachel Weisz’s, shock career move. Sources tell New Idea that the couple have had “their ups and downs” over the years, but are really being put to the test, now that Rachel is returning to blockbuster acting with the revival of her The Mummy franchise. One well-placed insider predicts the reboot will spell trouble, as Daniel, 57, finds it hard when Rachel “is not around.” “Thirty years into being a movie star, Rachel is still very picky when it comes to studio movies and blockbusters,” dishes the insider. “She has turned down some pretty huge movies over the years. “So this is a big deal, and a big change…

The last time Sharon McKell saw her daughter Emma Pawelski alive, they were celebrating Emma’s 30th birthday. It was October 17, 2005. The close-knit pair were at a restaurant in North Adelaide along with Emma’s 15-year-old sister, Hannah, and Sharon’s parents. Sharon remembers Emma’s big smile as she cut into her cake. It is one of the last images she has of her. Emma’s body was later found on a remote track in Mount Crawford Forest, an hour outside Adelaide. She had been beaten and was partially burned. Her killer has never been named. “The trauma and grief have affected so many,” Sharon, 70, shares with New Idea. “My parents died not knowing the truth. Before my dad passed away, he told me to never give up. “Some days, I…

Raspberry-Topped Pistachio Cheesecake SERVES 10-12 PREP & COOK 40 MINS ■ 1½ x 250g packets Nice biscuits ■ 180g butter, melted FILLING ■ 3 tsp powdered gelatine ■ 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ 180g jar (7 tbsp) smooth pistachio spread ■ ¹⁄³ cup sour cream ■ 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped TOPPING ■ 2½ cups (300g) frozen raspberries ■ ²⁄³ cup caster sugar ■ 2 tbsp lemon juice ■ 1½ tbsp cornflour 1 Invert base of a 24cm springform pan (base measuring 23cm). Grease and line base with baking paper. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press evenly over base and up side of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 3 FILLING Sprinkle gelatine…

HOW TO DISSOLVE GELATINE Powdered gelatine is easy to use and ideal for setting chilled desserts. When adding dissolved gelatine to another mixture, make sure both are about the same temperature. Don’t add hot gelatine mixture to cold milk or cream as it will suddenly set and form lumps. Always allow the gelatine mixture to cool slightly first. 1 Sprinkle the gelatine powder over cold tap water in a small, heatproof jug or bowl. Stir with a fork. The mixture will become thick. 2 Sit jug in a saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir until gelatine is dissolved in the water. Remove from heat. 3 The mixture should turn clear once you remove the jug and cool slightly (about 1 to 2 mins). Q & A Q Is it OK…

Leighton Meester From cleansing oils and creamy gels to foamy formulas, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a facial cleanser. But how do we know if we’re using the right one for our complexion? Before you panic and buy every formula that exists in a desperate search to find the right one, we spoke to Bubble Skincare founder Shai Eisenman, who shares her expertise on finding the perfect match for your skin type. HOW DO YOU KNOW? “The best sign to determine if a cleanser is good is how your skin feels right after you rinse,” says Shai, who explains a good cleanser will leave your skin “fresh and comfortable”, rather than “too tight or dry”. “If your skin feels stripped, that usually means the formula is…

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