Innehållsförteckning för 16 January 2017 från New Idea

‘Mary is trying to be calm, but inside she’s desperate to keep things as they are’ As Princess Mary stepped out for the annual New Year’s banquet at Amalienborg Palace, her regal exterior and dazzling smile masked the Danish royal’s anguish. For weeks now, the Tasmanian-born princess has been subject to rumours that 2017 is set to be the year she finally takes over the throne from ailing Queen Margrethe. But despite persistent gossip, this couldn’t be further from the truth and Mary has made it clear to everyone that there are no plans for the princess to become queen in the foreseeable future. And according to well-placed palace insiders, the 44-year-old – who is a mum to Prince Christian, 11, Princess Isabella, nine, and six-year-old twins Prince Vincent and…

US actress Brooke Shields has spoken of the night she thought George Michael would take her virginity. The smitten star had been on a few dates with George in the mid-1980s – years before he came out as gay – and was at a party with him when he whispered it was time to leave. ‘I thought: “Oh God, I’m going to have my first time with George Michael in the back of a limo,”’ Brooke recalls. Instead, George announced: ‘I think we need to take a break. I need to concentrate on my career.’ Heartbroken at the time, Brooke relived the incident years later in her memoir, There Was A Little Girl.…

Australia’s most dramatic prison break was pulled off by a lovesick, gun-toting Russian librarian, who hijacked a helicopter to help her criminal boyfriend escape from a maximum-security prison. Convicted armed robber John Killick was awaiting sentence in Sydney’s Silverwater jail in 1999 when his glamorous girlfriend Lucy Dudko – who’d left her husband for the felon four years earlier – pulled a gun on a helicopter pilot, forcing him to land in the jail’s exercise yard, before flying away with Killick. The ‘inseparable lovers’ stayed on the run for 46 days, with John later admitting that they just wanted to ‘stay together longer’. After they were eventually caught, the pair exchanged more than 4500 love letters in jail and made an emotional appeal to marry behind bars – a request…

Can you believe it’s been 50 years since Skippy The Bush Kangaroo hopped onto the small screen and into our lives? From the time Skippy first aired, and throughout decades of reruns, everyone wanted to have their very own kangaroo best friend. Following the life of Skippy – a wild female eastern grey kangaroo – and her best friend Sonny Hammond (Garry Pankhurst), the younger son of the head ranger of Waratah National Park, this show became an instant classic when it hit screens. Sonny, his dad Matt (Ed Devereaux) and older brother Mark (Ken James) lived in the ranger headquarters residence. Matt was busy juggling his demanding job while raising two boys and warding off the evil Dr Stark, who was determined to capture Skippy for his private zoo…

When Giaan Rooney returned from covering the Rio Olympic Games last year, she breathed a sigh of relief. Not just because of the hectic two weeks she spent as a commentator, but because she was unharmed by the Zika virus. ‘We are not done having children yet,’ Giaan tells New Idea. ‘I just needed to get past the Rio trip and make sure I was Zika virus-free.’ With the threat of Zika behind her, the former Olympic swimmer and her husband Sam Levett – who are already parents to two-year-old Zander – have announced they’re expecting a baby girl mid-2017. Excited to now be adding to their brood, their biggest challenge was to first find the right time for another baby. ‘It’s all about fitting it into the schedule. We…

Turkey and Bacon Club Sandwich Makes 2, Prep 15 mins, Cook 5 mins 3 middle bacon rashers, rind removed, cut into thirds 25g spreadable butter 6 large slices wholegrain bread 2 tblsps cranberry sauce 120g sliced turkey breast 1 small avocado, sliced 4 slices Tasty cheese 1 large tomato, sliced 1 baby cos lettuce, trimmed, leaves separated ¼ cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 Heat an oiled, large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add bacon. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until crisp. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. 2 To assemble, spread butter over one side of four of the bread slices. 3 Spread cranberry sauce over two of the buttered bread slices. Divide turkey and bacon over top. Place the other two buttered bread…

Grilled Chicken, Grape and Feta Salad Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 8 mins 600g chicken thigh fillets Salt and pepper, to taste 30cm long baguette, sliced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tblsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp honey 160g baby spinach leaves 2 cups halved, seedless red grapes (400g) 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 100g soft feta, crumbled 1 Season chicken with salt and pepper. 2 Place bread in a single layer on an oven tray. Drizzle with 1 tblsp of the oil. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on tray. 4 Meanwhile, heat an oiled grill plate over a medium to high heat. Add chicken.…

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He’s the worldwide social media sensation who has leapt into bestselling author status – and it’s easy to see why. UK-based trainer Joe Wicks knows the secret on how to keep lean, and it’s not about fad diets. ‘Lean in 15 is a concept I came up with on Instagram. I thought I’d share a 15-minute recipe and a 15 to 20-minute HIIT – high-intensity interval training – and before I knew it I had 1.5 million followers, a six-book deal and I’m talking at seminars,’ he tells New Idea. Joe is humble about his phenomenal success, putting it down to hitting on the right kind of idea at the right time, knowing how busy everyone is. ‘There’s so much confusion about diets, I cut through all the nonsense and…

NO DIET! MM was puzzled when the doctor told him to reduce the amount of carbs in his diet. After we explained what carbs were and gave several examples, MM, unwilling to forgo his favourites, said: ‘That’s OK – I’ll just eat lots of bread and biscuits and not eat anything else!’ I give up... Di McMurtrie, Taree, NSW. WASH AND DRY I had to go to the laundrette when our washing machine was out of action, so I left our baby with my husband, who never usually changes nappies. When I got home I noticed several nappies hanging on the washing line and I asked MM how he’d got on. He replied proudly: ‘I changed him – and hosed off the nappies on the clothesline!’ T. Watt, Bentley, WA.…

Jackie BIOGRAPHICAL DRAMA Already nominated for all the big awards, Jackie is the retelling of one of the most famous events in history, US President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination. The film follows Jackie in the days after her husband’s murder, with large amounts of the story pulled from the interview in LIFE magazine by Theodore H. White. Directed by Pablo Larrain and written by Noah Oppenheim – a New York Times bestselling co-author and former producer of NBC’s The Today Show – the film won the Best Screenplay Award at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival. Perfecting Jackie’s signature mid-Atlantic accent, Natalie Portman is outstanding as the First Lady and is the odds-on favourite to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. The stellar cast…

Superstar Janet Jackson, aged 50, has just given birth to her first child – a baby boy. The singer’s publicist announced that Janet and her husband Wissam Al Mana were ‘thrilled’ with the arrival of their new son, Eissa Al Mana. ‘Janet had a stress-free, healthy delivery and is resting comfortably,’ the rep added. The star confirmed her pregnancy last October, but reportedly suffered repeated bouts of morning sickness. Janet’s older brother Jermaine has spoken of the Jackson family’s delight that Janet was having a child. ‘She will be a great mother because she is very tough, very strict!’ he confided recently.…

After a tough couple of weeks suffering from a heavy cold and being bedridden, it’s been reported that on one occasion the Queen was nearly shot – by of her own guards! Struggling to fall asleep, the Queen decided to head outside for some fresh air at 3am and go for a walk around Buckingham Palace. It was then that the Queen’s life was threatened when a guard spotted a figure in the distance and, believing it to be an intruder , pulled out his gun ready to aim fire. Before he used his weapon, the guard shouted into the darkness and, soon after, realised the mysterious figure in the distance was, in fact, the Queen. Later on, the guard confessed to Her Majesty he had almost fired his weapon,…

‘One of the best days of my entire life happened on the 8. 8.16... [Welcome] to the world my little nephew’ This year is set to be Delta Goodrem’s biggest yet, with the actress and singer planning to add motherhood to her long list of achievements. After recently celebrating her 32nd birthday and becoming an aunty for the first time, Delta has revealed she is finally ready to settle down and start a family of her own. ‘I look forward to that time [when I can become a mum],’ she told Stellar magazine. ‘I know when I do, I will give it my everything.’ The Voice coach declares she is completely smitten with her brother Trent’s four-month-old son Nate. ‘I am besotted,’ she beams. ‘He came to [my] concert, and…

Heartbroken Billie Lourd is ‘barely holding it together’, reveals a pal – adding that the Scream Queens star will ‘never be the same again’ after the shock deaths of Carrie and Debbie. A week after she lost both her mother and grandmother, Billie was spotted looking forlorn and drinking beer in an LA bowling alley with co-star and rumoured boyfriend Taylor Lautner, 24. The 24-year-old had posted a photo (right) of her as a child, with Debbie and Carrie, saying there were ‘no words to express how much’ she’d miss them. ‘Everyone, especially her dad Bryan, is rallying around her right now,’ says a family insider. ‘While Billie’s never shown signs of the bipolar issues her mum suffered from or depression, she’s always been paranoid that it’s there in her,…

From childhood, bubbly ‘big girl’ Ashleigh Williams always wanted to have a baby one day. The 28-year-old didn’t realise she would have to shed 90kg – half her bodyweight – and undergo major surgery to make her motherhood dream come true. But that’s what 180kg Ashleigh did, in 18 months, after doctors warned she was too heavy to conceive a child. Three years later, tenderly cradling baby Atticus in her arms, she’s half the woman she once was, after gastric-sleeve surgery to remove three-quarters of her stomach capacity. ‘He’s my little miracle,’ beams Ashleigh, whose astonishing weight loss has improved her asthma, epilepsy and eyesight. ‘It’s been a rough journey, but Atticus makes everything worthwhile. It took having a baby to get over my own embarrassment about needing surgery to…

A hit in its heyday, the Aussie sitcom marks its 30th anniversary this year. Hey Dad..! featured architect Martin Kelly (Robert Hughes) dealing with daily stresses as a widower dad raising his kids, Simon (Paul Smith/Christopher Mayer), Debbie (Simone Buchanan) and Jenny (Sarah Monahan/Angela Keep), while also grieving for his wife and the mother of his children. The show also had lighter elements, with shenanigans including his neighbour Nudge (Christopher Truswell) eating everything in the Kellys’ kitchen, and Martin’s ditzy relative Betty (Julie McGregor), who he hires to help him out with his business. The series ran for 291 episodes, from 1987 to 1994. During this time, the characters of Simon and Jenny Kelly were recast. It’s hard now to think about Hey Dad..! without remembering the dark cloud that…

Fruit Salad Ice Pops Makes 12, Prep 20 mins 1 mango (425g) 1 cup drained pineapple pieces in syrup (200g) 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, sliced 125g punnet blueberries 2 x 85g packets mango-flavoured jelly crystals 1½ cups boiling water 1 cup cold water 12 wooden ice-cream sticks 1 Cut away cheeks from mango, either side of the stone. Peel mango. Cut into slices. 2 Combine mango, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries in a large bowl. Divide fruit evenly among 12 ice pop moulds (100ml capacity). 3 Dissolve jelly crystals in boiling water in a medium heatproof jug. Stir in cold water. 4 Pour over fruit in moulds to within 5mm of the top. Tap base of moulds to remove air bubbles. Insert sticks. Freeze overnight. 5 When ready to serve, run…

Edamame Dip Makes 1½ cups, Prep 15 mins, Cook 12 mins 1 small French baguette ¹/ ³ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 453g bag frozen edamame soybeans in pods ¼ cup Greek yoghurt 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 tblsp tahini 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin Extra olive oil, baby carrots, celery sticks and lemon wedges, to serve 1 Cut baguette into 1cm-thick slices. Brush with half the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a large oven tray. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C), turning halfway through, for about 12 minutes, or until lightly toasted. 3 Meanwhile, cook edamame pods in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Remove beans from pods…

Raspberry Frozen Yoghurt Serves 6-8, Prep 5 mins 300g frozen raspberries 1 banana (155g), peeled, chopped 1/3 cup Natvia 1kg tub no-added sugar vanilla yoghurt 1 Reserve ½ cup of the raspberries. 2 Place banana, Natvia and remaining raspberries in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add yoghurt. Pulse until combined. Fold the reserved raspberries through the mixture. 3 Pour mixture into a 14cm x 24cm loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight. 4 To serve, remove pan from freezer. Stand for 5 minutes. Scoop into bowls. If you’re looking to reduce your sugar intake while still being able to enjoy a sweet treat, our new cookbook You Won’t Believe It’s Sugar-Free is for you. Packed full of temptations without added sugar, it’s dessert heaven! Pick up your copy…

A few years ago I read a report that Dutch children were the happiest in the world. ‘Yeah, yeah,’ I thought – fair enough, but the UNICEF report didn’t take into account Australian kids. Surely with our beaches and mangoes and great weather, our kids must be up there in the happiness rankings? But surveys keep showing that kids in the Netherlands are well ahead of other countries when it comes to wellbeing. I’ve always wondered why. Fortunately, there’s now an answer, thanks to an eye-opening new book from two women – one from the UK and the other from the US – who are married to Dutchmen and raising their children in the Netherlands. Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison have revealed why Dutch babies are so content, why…

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 A family gathering will bring out sensitive emotional issues that will need to be handled gently or there could be conflict. Special purchases and outlays coming from the heart might end up on the expensive side. A confusing task or situation at work will test your ingenuity in sorting out details. Building a rapport with someone afar will require empathetic listening and thoughtful initiatives. LUCKY NUMBERS: 5, 37, 45 AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19 The return of a demanding task or situation will be a familiar challenge. This time around, a few uneasy vibes with another person will add a complex layer. Also this week, there’ll be issues or discussions with others where it’s important to choose your words carefully or just bite…

FACEBOOK FRENEMY Q I caught my friend accessing my daughter’s Facebook through a third party for her own gossip and slander. I’m very hurt and am having a hard time with it, but this person doesn’t think she has done wrong – never a sorry or anything. I often feel that she is still slandering both my daughter and me. Would sending a lawyer’s letter be going too far? Elaine, via email. A Some years ago I made the decision to give social media a miss. I am comfortable not putting myself out there – it too often creates angst. Your letter is an example of the trouble social media can cause. If the woman is a friend, insist on no more slander and gossip about you and your…

She may have found love with fellow Bachelor contestant Megan Marx, but it seems Tiffany Scanlon is making a play for a high-profile toyboy – Grant Kenny and Lisa Curry’s son Jett. After meeting at a swimwear event in Perth, the 30-year-old beauty wasted no time reaching out to the hunky 22-year-old model online, and has been unable to keep her feelings under wraps. Bombarding Jett’s Instagram account with playful and cheeky comments, the former reality star is clearly on a mission to capture his attention. And while Jett admits that he finds her flirting a little daunting – revealing that she makes him ‘nervous’ – the blond hunk has welcomed the nonstop affection. Liking each other’s raunchy photos, the pair have been gushing over one another since November. ‘Was…

Troubled TV star Heather Locklear has checked into a rehab clinic, suffering from a major ‘breakdown’ Heather, 55, who famously starred in Melrose Place and Spin City, was admitted to the Cliffside Malibu rehab centre, ‘drunk and on pills, crying and screaming’, according to showbiz site Radar Online. The legendary actress gave a statement to Entertainment Tonight, saying: ‘I’m feeling great and taking steps to enrich and better my life. Currently I am working on tying up some loose ends regarding certain issues so I can hit 2017 full steam ahead.’ In recent years, the star has regularly checked into rehab battling alcohol and drug issues. ‘Heather’s in a bad place again. Hopefully this time she’ll get the help she needs,’ Radar’s source reports. It’s a far cry from the…

Life’s a beach WHO: Magda Szubanski HER POST: ‘Hello 2017’ WE SAY: Heroic stuff from Magda! Stopping a beach hut from toppling over ain’t easy. Return of the Kim! WHO: Kim Kardashian HER POST: ‘family’ WE SAY: Cute! Kim’s first post since being robbed at gunpoint in Paris three months ago looks a bit blurry, but we’re sure she’ll get her Instamojo back soon. Old school WHO: Shane Warne HIS POST: ‘Fun night as we go back to school... hahah!’ WE SAY: We know you like a blonde, Shane, but steer clear of the one in pigtails behind you! Ripping it up WHO: Hugh Jackman HIS POST: ‘Proof’ WE SAY: Proof indeed... that Hugh is a massive show-off! But we love him anyway, of course. Breakfast club WHO: Ada Nicodemou…

Jen Aniston has warned former love rival Angelina to stay away from her and Justin, after the two women narrowly escaped a ski-slope showdown. Sources confirm that Ange made last-minute plans to holiday in the Colorado town of Telluride – where Jen was already staying with husband Justin Theroux – before being forced to move to nearby Crested Butte to avoid confrontation. ‘They didn’t stay in the same town in the end, thank God,’ says a source. ‘But it was still a little too close for comfort for Jen. She wants Ange to stay away!’…

Today host Lisa Wilkinson has opened up about her relationship, after recently revealing her personal pain in the days when husband Peter FitzSimons regularly hit the bottle. Despite the problems she endured until Peter, 55, gave up alcohol in 2015, Lisa, 57, recently told viewers: ‘I really value the institution of marriage. I hold it very dear.’ She made the comments on the Today show while discussing a couple who were holding a divorce party – with Lisa questioning how that was something to celebrate. While she and Peter – her author husband who she met at Channel Nine 25 years ago – now have a great marriage, she candidly states they hit a rough patch during his drinking days. ‘He stopped caring when he had alcohol,’ she revealed…

Switch on ABC between late Friday night and mid Saturday morning at any point in the past three decades and you would’ve found Rage – the oldest music television program currently still in production. Now celebrating its 30th year, Rage is famous for pushing the boundaries with its selection of music videos, featuring alternative acts as well as world-famous artists. The show also features guest programmers who take on the role of host, hand-picking their favourite songs and video clips. Over the years, Rage has become a cultural icon, with loyal viewers still tuning in to the beloved program every weekend.…

Goiing For Gold WIIL YOUR FAVOURITE WIN ? 74TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS MONDAY, 11AM [AEDT] RED CARPET AND 12PM [AEDT] MAIN SHOW, FOX8 With the lovable Jimmy Fallon set to host Hollywood’s biggest night in film and TV, it’s sure to be a hilarious evening! Tune in to the four-hour live event from 11am for all the glitz of the red carpet. Then, find the comfiest spot on your couch from noon for the main event. Australia’s Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton and Mel Gibson are nominated, and musical La La Land has the greatest chance for success after receiving a whopping six nominations. The inimitable Meryl Streep – nominated for a staggering 30 Golden Globe awards during her 46-year career – is set to receive the Cecil B. DeMille…

Frosted Passionfruit Buttercake Serves 8-10, Prep 25 mins, Cook 50 mins 200g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 3 eggs 1¾ cups self-raising flour ½ cup milk ¼ cup fresh passionfruit pulp (about 3 passionfruits), plus extra, to decorate FROSTING 2 cups icing sugar mixture 50g unsalted butter, melted 2 tblsps milk 1 Grease a 20cm round cake pan. Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge. 2 Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Add sifted flour, milk and passionfruit in two batches. Stir until smooth. Spoon into prepared pan.…

Smoked Salmon, Watercress and Asparagus Salad with Bagel Croutons Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 25 mins 2 bunches asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths 250g bunch watercress, leaves picked, rinsed, drained 200g sliced smoked salmon BAGEL CROUTONS 2 bagels 2 tblsps olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup finely grated parmesan DRESSING ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill 1 tblsp horseradish cream 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make bagel croutons, use a serrated knife to slice bagels as thinly as possible into rounds. Place on a large oven tray. Combine oil and garlic in a bowl. Brush over both sides of rounds. Sprinkle one side with parmesan. 2 Cook in a moderately slow oven…

All too quickly, a day in the sun can turn into a day of burning pain. Equip yourself with the right products before you hit the water, so you’re protected. 1 PROTECT YOUR BODY Moisturising, antioxidant-rich, chemical-free, fragrance-free – there are so many sunscreens, but the best one is the one that you use regularly. 2 PROTECT YOUR HAIR ‘Protecting your hair at the beach is all about prevention, which is much better than a cure,’ says Marc Armstrong, colourist at RAW Salon. ‘You would have heard of UV protectors in shampoos and styling products, but there is nothing better than a hat to protect hair from the sun. ‘Run a UV-protective conditioner through your hair and put your locks into a plait, which will limit the surface area,’ Marc…

Q My husband of 12 years has lost interest in being intimate and prefers to watch pornography. His addiction has come between us. He also regularly puts me down, but says he’s not in the wrong. We’re only together because it’s too hard to separate our finances, and we’re worried about the toll on our child. What can I do? Anon, via email. A My sense is that your husband is headed for an affair. Ask any grown child if they wish their parents had stayed in a loveless marriage for them – most will say no. Children can sense discord. They know when Mummy is sad or Daddy has emotionally checked out. Kids survive divorce all the time. When I was 11 years old, my mother was in an…

CHILDREN’S WORLD THE LAST LICK Miss Four’s nanna had persuaded her to try some asparagus. But after the first tiny bite, she screwed up her face and said: ‘It doesn’t lick nice!’ D. Winckel, Mount Gambier, SA. A NEW GAME I asked Master Six what he did at school during his lunch break. He replied: ‘I played Chest with Thomas.’ Thinking this must be some new game, I asked him how you play. He said: ‘You line up all your pieces on the board with the prawns at the front.’ Ahh, chess! Greta Ward, Tallai, Qld. MOON BURN My three-year-old nephew was enjoying watching jazz players at the park beneath a beautiful half-moon. When it was time to apply some insect repellent, Master Three pointed at the moon and said:…

A TRUE HERO How sad to hear of George Michael’s passing. So much has now been reported on his philanthropy. What a humble and private man, who we know to have helped so many people. His legacy will live on for a long time. Patricia Harvey, Moorebank, NSW. LIVE EVERY DAY Losing loved ones no matter what age is heartbreaking and even more so around special holidays. So many famous faces have left us last year, way too soon. When Carrie Fisher succumbed to a heart attack, the world mourned. We were further saddened to hear that her wonderful and talented mother Debbie Reynolds had passed the next day – her last words being she wanted to be with Carrie. My heart goes out to her son Todd, who has…