Innehållsförteckning för 6 May 2019 från New Idea

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank only tied the knot in October last year, but the couple could have some very exciting news to share – well, that’s if the bookies are anything to go by. Bookmakers have slashed the odds on Eugenie and Jack confirming that they are expecting a baby. The odds are now at 1:4 with bookies expecting an announcement any day now. “It looks like the royals are getting broody,” Alex Apati of Ladbrokes told The Sun. “With Meghan’s first on the way and Kate’s odds of baby number four continuing to tumble, we’ve once again cut odds on Eugenie announcing a pregnancy.” What’s more, the royal dropped a hint on Instagram earlier this year. Eugenie shared a snap of her engagement to Jack captioning it, “What…

A recent post on Chezzi Denyer’s Instagram account revealed that her husband, Grant Denyer, is still on the mend following a back injury he sustained while doing some routine work on their farm. “Anyone who has been in this position knows how seriously painful these injuries can be. Grant has undergone two epidural procedures, using cortisone to try to reduce the pain, however they have only provided limited relief,” Chezzi captioned a close-up photo of her with the TV and radio host. Grant has been off air for four weeks now and only returned to Dancing with the Stars for two episodes. A source reveals that he was “twitching and shaking” when he was off camera. They added that his absence has also disrupted production on Celebrity Name Game, which…

Nicole Kidman doesn’t often open up about her adopted children, Isabella, 26, and Connor, 24, but the actress has now broken her silence about the kids she shares with ex-husband, actor Tom Cruise. In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine, the notoriously private star said: “Bella lives just outside London. You know, she feels really more English. We lived there for Eyes Wide Shut, Mission Impossible and The Portrait of a Lady. They both had English accents when they were little.” She also talked about Connor living in Miami as a musician and Bella launching a T-shirt line. And while both have followed in their father’s footsteps as devout Scientologists, Nicole – who shares two other children with husband Keith Urban – has said in a previous interview: “As a…

The Duchess of Sussex has banned close friends from seeing her baby, sources say. Meghan’s always been a huge fan of ancient Chinese practices and after a number of her close friends – including Amal Clooney – followed the month of confinement tradition after childbirth, she vowed to do the same. “While Harry has told her it’s impractical given they’re part of the royal family and there will be members entitled and eager to meet their newborn, Meghan’s told him that she won’t be bullied and has banned visitors for the first month so she can enjoy bonding with her baby and looking after herself,” the source spills. According to the insider, Meghan has given Harry a short list of people allowed to visit, including the Queen and Prince Charles,…

British designer Laurence-Llewelyn Bowen has most certainly become a household name in Australia since joining House Rules back in 2017. And now, he is back Down Under to reprise his role as a judge on the latest season of the hit renovation show. While Laurence’s suits are as outrageous as ever, this season is shaking things up by introducing a new judge, Jamie Durie. However, many people might not know that Laurence and Jamie go way back – seven years in fact! The pair have worked together on the US reality program The Apartment since 2012. “Jamie’s relationship with me absolutely out-paces anything he’s ever had with a woman,” Laurence tells New Idea. “For seven years Jamie and I have been working together. Basically, I’m the constant in his life.”…

Ever since he furiously hit pause a couple of months back on his engagement to a distraught Jasmine (Sam Frost), skipping town without so much as a wave goodbye, Robbo’s been conspicuously absent. Until this week, that is! Just when we thought we’d seen the last of him, Robbo makes a dramatic reappearance. While Robbo’s return to the Bay comes completely out of the blue, it’s a case of perfect timing for his popular portrayer, Jake Ryan. As the 35-year-old actor reveals, he was anything but idle in his weeks away from the show. In fact, Jake wasted no time heading across the Tasman to film the lead role of Danny in the gritty new film Savage, directed by Sam Kelly and inspired by the true story of Kiwi street…

Sitting in front of an email inbox full of messages from strangers, Kate Everett has to steel herself before she starts opening them. It’s become an almost daily occurrence and the contents of some messages still shock her. The letters are stories of bullying and cyberbullying. They come from parents, kids, grandparents and teachers from all over Australia. “Many are quite devastating. They bring tears to our eyes,” Kate says. “Kindergarten kids through to Year 12. We were unprepared for the number of stories we heard. It’s devastating to realise this has become a culture in society.” Even more devastating is the reason people feel impelled to write to the Everetts. Kate and her husband Tick have been through the unimaginable tragedy of losing their 14-year-old daughter, known as Dolly.…

Mushroom, Feta and Spinach Crepes Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 50g butter, chopped 2 tblsps olive oil 600g sliced mushrooms, finely chopped 180g baby spinach leaves 150g Greek feta, crumbled 400g box frozen French-style crepes (8) ½ cup finely grated parmesan 2 x 250g punnets cocktail truss tomatoes 1 Melt butter and half the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, or until soft. Add spinach. Stir until wilted. Remove from heat. Stir in feta. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Place frozen crepe stack in the microwave. Microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes, or until thawed and warm. Remove. 3 Spread mushroom mixture evenly over warm crepes. One at a time,…

MONDAY One-Pot Fettuccine Minestrone Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 1 tblsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 200g shortcut bacon rashers, chopped 500g pouch minestrone soup 500g jar tomato pasta sauce 300g curly fettuccine 2 zucchini, trimmed, thinly sliced 125g green beans, trimmed, chopped Cracked black pepper and grated parmesan, to serve 1 Heat oil in a stockpot over a medium to high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until bacon is light golden and onion is soft. 2 Add soup, pasta sauce and 1 litre (4 cups) water. Stir to combine. Bring to boil. Add pasta. Stir to fully immerse pasta in liquid. Cover with lid. Gently boil, stirring every 3 minutes, for 10 minutes. Uncover. 3 Stir in zucchini…

1 WIND AND BURPING Your body makes increased levels of the hormone, progesterone, which can relax your intestines and slow down digestion. This allows gas to build up, which in turn leads to bloating, burping and farting! Pressure on your abdomen from the baby can also mean a lot of trapped gas. HOW TO HELP! Drink more water and eat small meals regularly rather than three big meals. Keep a food diary to identify gas-triggers – many women find that Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, wheat, and potatoes are the main culprits so try to limit them. At the same time, try to add some high-fibre foods (prunes, figs, bananas and oats are great) into your diet. 2 CONSTIPATION According to a report published by Sydney’s Royal Hospital For Women, 40…

Do big boobs mean more milk? Why does it seem your friend could feed an army while you struggle? Here we answer some of your most common breastfeeding questions. 1 DOES BREASTMILK EVER NOT COME IN? Only very rarely. It can happen in the case of severe post-partum haemorrhaging, where the pituitary gland is affected. Carey Wood of the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) says it is extremely rare that women will produce no milk. “Some may encounter delays with their milk coming in and this can be due to retained placenta or diabetes, but this problem is usually resolved with help, advice and support,” she says. 2 CAN MY BREASTMILK DRY UP? Breastmilk will never instantaneously dry up. Its supply is governed by demand, so if a baby is feeding…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Initiating a conversation that you’ve been rehearsing in your mind will raise a question you want answered and set the course for a challenging project or relationship. How you approach this will have a bearing on the outcome. An unusual new possession will make life easier. A financial undertaking may head into uncharted territory. Stay on the alert for expenses and factors you need to take into account. LUCKY NUMBERS: 6, 12, 30 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 An overdue family discussion needs delicate handling. It will be your chance to raise unspoken or unresolved issues and work through them, but avoid blasting into it or you’ll shut conversation down prematurely. An exciting new endeavour will twist and turn as unusual options emerge.…

PRINCESS DEBRA I’m really loving all the royal features each week. When most of the news is doom and gloom, it’s nice to see and read something that can put a smile on your face for a change! While I’ll never be a princess, it’s always fun to dream about what it would be like! DEBRA MCLAREN, BARGO, NSW. ROYAL BABY BUMPS I enjoyed reading the New Idea “Queens of Maternity Style” (NI, March 25). Not only was it lovely to revisit the photos of all the royal mothers-to-be glowing at this special time of their lives, but interesting to see their obvious pride in showing off their baby bumps. In a stark contrast to the trend of the times, Queen Elizabeth’s coat was covering hers! How times have changed.…

This is the new love triangle you won’t have seen coming! In this week’s must-see episodes, Jasmine (Sam Frost) – feeling overwhelmed by the shock return of her estranged fiancé Robbo (Jake Ryan) – shares a passionate kiss with Colby (Tim Franklin). Safe to say that life for all concerned is about to become a whole lot more complicated! Earlier in the week, Jasmine is shell-shocked when Robbo waltzes back into town after disappearing without a trace for almost two months. What’s more, the gym owner arrives in the middle of Tori’s (Penny McNamee) 12-week ultrasound, at which Jasmine is also present. “Tori had left a message for Robbo,” explains Penny. “She felt a responsibility to Robbo – since he is the father – to let him know about the…

Superstar Britney Spears was granted 24 hours leave from the mental health facility she has been checked into since late March, and was photographed leaving Beverly Hills’ Montage hotel with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari. Suffering from emotional distress, Britney’s extended stint in a psychiatric facility has concerned some fans, who staged a protest in West Hollywood and made #FreeBritney and #HelpBritney trend on social media. But the singer has since released a video, assuring fans all is well. “My family has been through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal,” she said.…

My Kitchen Rules judge Manu Feildel has dropped 10kg in three months and took to Instagram to show off his fitter physique with before-and-after photos accompanied by the caption: “3 months of dedication, no booze, no carbs, no sugar, training 5 days a week, thanks Chief & Em I really needed it.” Working with coaches James and Emilie Brabon, who have also helped Osher Günsberg, James Stewart and Guy Sebastian shed extra kilos, Manu has radically changed his diet, telling Sunrise in April: “The booze is fine, I got rid of it easily, but [changing] the food has been terrible.” Initially taking on a two-month challenge, Manu maintained his new fitness regime for 12 weeks and has been able to reverse the weight gain that came as a result of…

After leaving her ‘husband’ Mick Gould for Dan, Jess has expressed ‘regret and remorse’ over the way she treated the Queensland farmer. “I have a lot of regret and remorse with the choices I made in the experiment,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “The biggest regret was hurting Mick – he is one of the most genuine, funniest, kind-hearted and down-to-earth guys you’ll ever meet and I was too immature and selfish to see any of that. I went into the experiment thinking I knew it all, but really I knew nothing!”…

Laurence is famous for his outgoing personality and Jamie admits that it is exactly the same off camera. “What you see is what you get,” Jamie says. And, when it comes to their judging styles, Jamie is happy to let Laurence be the tough one. “He can literally throw an axe through people with his verbiage,” he laughs. “I’ve seen him reduce people to tears several times in the past.” Of course, it isn’t all tears when the pair get together. In fact, Jamie played a prank on the designer while they were filming in Oz. “Laurence is very particular about his food,” says Jamie. “I ordered him some kangaroo sausages for breakfast and I watched him eat them. When I told him he had eaten kangaroo, the look on…

The anaesthetist’s warning sent chills down Claire Goddard’s spine. “You’re a ticking time bomb,” he told the 24-year-old. “You’ll be dead by the time you’re 40.” Claire, who tipped the scales at 172 kilos and wore size 26 clothes, was gobsmacked. She’d only gone to hospital for a check-up ahead of surgery. “My life flashed before my eyes,” Claire, from Wollongong in NSW, tells New Idea in this exclusive interview. “I was absolutely speechless. “Doctors often told me that I needed to lose weight, but I just swept it under the carpet. But when I heard the words ‘you will be dead’ it shook me to my core. I was scared, and that’s when I knew I had to take some responsibility [for myself].” Claire had a BMI of 60.1…

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, that it can capture a moment so perfectly so as never to forget it. These are a few of the rarest and best: CHARLES & DI’S WEDDING BEHIND THE SCENES TRUTH TELLERS Prince Charles and Diana married on July 29, 1981, in a grand ceremony held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The world watched on in awe as the stunning princess walked down the aisle. But, despite it appearing to be a joyous occasion on the surface, royal expert Phil Dampier says there were already tensions simmering. “It’s quite poignant looking at these pictures of Charles and Diana on their wedding day. At the time the whole world rejoiced and they looked so happy, but now of course we know…

Rocky Road Brownie Pie Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 560g packet Double Choc Fudge Brownies mix 300g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped ¼ cup thickened cream 2 x 55g bars Turkish Delight chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups pink and white marshmallows, halved (180g) ¹/ ³ cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped ²/ ³ cup flaked coconut, toasted Extra 55g bar Turkish Delight chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 Invert base of a 21cm round springform pan (base measuring 20cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper. 2 Prepare brownie mix according to directions on packet, reserving frosting mix sachet for another use. Pour into prepared pan. Spread evenly. 3 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted…

Choc-Mallow Mousse Serves 4, Prep 20 mins 250g milk cooking chocolate, chopped 175g pink and white marshmallows (2 cups), plus extra to decorate 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Place chocolate, marshmallows and 2 tblsps boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove bowl. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until cooled. 2 Meanwhile, beat cream in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. 3 Divide evenly among four ramekins (¾-cup capacity). Top with extra marshmallows. Cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight until firm. TIP Mousse can be made up to two days ahead. For a change, replace milk chocolate with dark chocolate. GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LEMON!…

In all honesty, very few of us are blessed with a flawless complexion. For dark spots, dark circles, pigmentation, acne and mild redness to rosacea and everything in between, if you don’t fancy having a layer of skin removed by laser and an everyday, easy fix is much more your style, then help is at hand! Meet these colour correcting beauties that will help to conceal and camouflage any imperfection. These products may look as pretty as a Monet painting with their dainty pastel palettes and hues, but consider them your beauty besties when it comes to coverage. Find the perfect concealer shade to hide your personal pigment concerns. It’s just as easy as using concealer, but just adding colour. PRIOR PREP Moisturise and prime your face first, allowing adequate…

WHAT’S IN A NAME? From Shazza to Shardonay, it’s no secret that Aussie’s are pretty good at coming up with bogan baby names. Author Sabrina Rogers-Anderson has collected the best of the worst in her book, The Little Book of Bogan Baby Names (New Holland, $15.99). From Jack Daniel, Jaguar and Prada, baby name expert Sabrina has found plenty of wild and wacky names. “We all have a bit of bogan in us that needs to be celebrated,” she says. “Truth be told, I can’t help but like some of these names just a little bit.” Aussie bogan baby names that made the cut include Nicomachus, Harleen, Braelyn, and Wynter and as well as Vegas, Sierra-Leonie, Khe Sanh and Narnia. Here’s a list of Sabrina’s favourite names. BOGAN BOY NAMES…

• Your baby needs around 150mL of formula per kilogram of body weight per day until 3 months old. Some babies might need up to 200mL of formula per kilogram of body weight per day, especially pre-term babies. • When your baby is aged 3-6 months, she needs around 120mL of formula per kilogram of body weight. • When your baby is aged 6-12 months, she needs around 90-100mL of formula per kilogram of body weight plus solids. • Always follow label instructions.…

Q My mother passed away when I was 21 and my father, despite being divorced, contested the will so that he would inherit the money after she died. Eventually I won the court case but it has put a strain on our relationship for years. Over the years I have let him into my life and my children’s lives despite him always putting me down and blaming me for his divorce to my mother. Recently, I found out that he sold his house 19 years ago without telling me. I understand that it is his money and that he is entitled to do what he wants, but I am so upset that he still feels that I have already received my money from my mother’s passing. What does my mother…

FILL IT UP, PLEASE I asked my 6-year-old daughter if she’d like an ice-cream cone for dessert one night. Her reply? “No thanks, although if you put ice-cream in it I’ll have one.” MEREDITH LEE, WISHART, QLD. SPLIT STOMACH While my grandson was still eating his vegies, his Mum began dishing up dessert for him. He immediately decided that his tummy was full. So Mum advised him that if his tummy was full there was no space for dessert. To this he replied: “Half my tummy is for vegetables and the other half is for dessert … the vegie side is full.” CAROLE CALEY, WITTA, QLD. GOLD TOOTH Master 6 had always been fascinated by a small gold tooth filling I have, adding it to smiley drawings he does of…

Q I split up with my partner five years ago and it was a very painful separation. I have had a few new partners since then but nothing serious and I feel like I will never find a love like the one I had with my ex. I recently found out that my ex is now engaged and they seem really happy, but it doesn’t heal the hole I have in my heart for him. How do I cope and move on? MAUREEN, VIA EMAIL. A You need to pull yourself together. Your split with your partner was five years ago, which is plenty of time to heal the hole in your heart. You have heard your ex is engaged and very happy. It’s time for you to accept that…

SURI TURNS 13 Suri Cruise is now a teenager, and the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes celebrated her 13th birthday in style. Accompanied by her mother and a couple of friends, Suri enjoyed dinner at New York restaurant Delicatessen on April 18, and then spent the Easter weekend on a whirlwind trip to Paris. Katie, Suri and the birthday girl’s two pals were photographed heading out for the low-key meal, with the teens looking all grown up in their chic dresses and carrying pricey handbags. Days later, Suri opted for a much more casual look, arriving back in New York from her Parisian trip wearing comfortable pyjamas. While Katie spent the weekend celebrating with Suri, her boyfriend, Jamie Foxx, had some quality family time of…

Singer Simon Gallaher has spoken out after splitting from his wife of 32 years, Lisa, and has reportedly blamed performer Todd Mckenny for the breakdown of their marriage. Todd – who is Lisa’s brother – revealed on the Word for Word podcast that he and Simon had actually been in a relationship for five years before Simon went on to marry McKenny’s sister. According to The Age, Todd said: “I have a sister. She is 11 months older than me, she married my ex-boyfriend. We  have a weird relationship.” However, it has since transpired that Lisa apparently did not know that Simon and Todd had once been an item, and now it appears the family secret being made public has led to Simon and Lisa’s marriage falling apart. Entertainment reporter…

After months of rumoured animosity and feuding between brothers Prince William and Harry, a heated row broke out at the Easter Sunday service, forcing their father to order extra security. Palace insiders tell New Idea that the tensions were high as soon as the princes came face to face. “THE STRESS WAS ETCHED ON HARRY’S FACE FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE” The Queen had ordered extra security on the day at the request of Prince Charles, who was worried a fight may break out between the brothers following weeks of heated rows. “Harry almost pulled out of attending the service but Meghan urged him to show his face and not let William and Kate ‘win’ by letting them continue to push them away,” a royal insider spills. “But the…

Soaking wet from the shower, Brisbane Broncos captain Darius Boyd wept like a baby on discovering that he is set to become a father for the second time. “We were both crying, we were so excited,” chuckles Kayla, the NRL star’s glamorous wife, as she strokes her bump. “It hasn’t been easy. We’ve had our fair share of challenges with falling pregnant and so many other things, but it has definitely been well worth the journey. “We’d been trying to have another baby for nearly two years but it turned out to be really difficult. We even ended up doing a round of IVF in January last year, which didn’t work, so we were really disappointed. “We’d given ourselves until May this year to try IVF again – and then,…

Meahd Bradshaw is a tour guide at PORT ARTHUR in TASMANIA Called “hell on earth” by its convict prisoners, Port Arthur had a reputation as one of the worst prisons in the entire British empire. During its 47-years as a convict settlement, more than 1000 people died here and it’s believed that many of them never left. Now it’s a tourist attraction and for the last seven years working with the rumoured undead has been part of Meahd Bradshaw’s job as a tour guide. “I grew up in the area so was aware of its reputation as being haunted,” she says. “And whether you’re a believer or not, there’s a definite ‘vibe’ here – something is hanging around and it’s not just at night, it’s during the day too. You…

Sticky Date Cake with Walnut Toffee Serves 14, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 1 cup chopped pitted dates 125g unsalted butter, finely chopped ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 x 600g packets caramel mud cake mix 4 eggs 1 tsp ground cinnamon WALNUT TOFFEE ½ cup walnuts, toasted ½ cup caster sugar CARAMEL SAUCE ½ cup Hershey’s caramel-flavoured syrup ¼ cup golden syrup FROSTING 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 100g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 Grease two x 22cm round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Place dates, butter and 1¼ cups water in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Stir until butter is melted. Bring to boil. Remove. Stir in soda.…

Pecan Carrot Sponge Roll with Cheesecake Filling Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 1 cup pecans (120g) 6 eggs, at room temperature, separated ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup caster sugar 2 tsps ground cinnamon 1 cup coarsely grated carrot (160g carrot) Pure icing sugar, to decorate CHEESECAKE FILLING 250g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp lemon juice 1 Lightly grease a 26cm x 32cm Swiss roll pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Process pecans in a food processor until finely crushed. Remove. 3 Beat egg yolks, brown sugar and ¼ cup of the caster sugar in a small bowl of an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Transfer to…

If you’re thinking about what to give mum this Mother’s Day, chardonnay is always a great option for easy, flavourful drinking. Master of wine Andrew Caillard says the hallmarks of the best chardonnays are freshness, stone-fruit aromas, creamy textures and mineral length, while winemaking techniques, including barrel fermentation and oak maturation, build richness, volume and complexity. TRY THESE 1 Once and Well Chardonnay RRP $21.99 Available at Dan Murphy’s nationally. 2 Craftsman Organic Chardonnay (this one is vegan) RRP $18.00 Available at BWS nationally. 3 Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Eden Valley Chardonnay RRP $29.00 Available at Dan Murphy’s nationally.…

Dear Alley, Your hands fall into the fire category with a conical shape. This gives you a positive creative flow, with a touch of impatience. You should find you are keen to get things done, just so you can move onto the next project. Those who lag behind or prevent progress would be somewhat frustrating. The elongated Jupiter (index) finger on your right hand suggests it would be wise to slow down and enjoy the journey a little more, rushing to the destination does not always provide the most interesting or scenic route. There are two relationship lines and three noticeable pregnancy lines marked on the hand. Times for changes and significant events are marked along the fate line in almost yearly instalments during your 30s, which would indicate a…

GONE TO THE DOGS MM husband and I had been watching a new online video showing the correct way to feed your dog to avoid them becoming over-excited. Realising we had been doing it the wrong way for the last eight years, I said to MM: “Well how are we going to change him now after this long?” MM suggested: “Just show him the video.” SUSAN BLACK, TOOWOOMBA, QLD. CUPBOARD LOVE I had just rented a new unit and my MM boyfriend was coming to stay for a while. He asked if I had room and I said I had just cleaned out a cupboard for him. MM worriedly asked if he had to move into the cupboard?! BOB ANDERSON, CLAREMONT, WA. CHICKEN LICKEN I was cooking a roast chicken…

Taryn Brumfitt has inspired more than 100 million people the world over, not only to accept, but to love their bodies. Not to mention famously “breaking” the internet when she posted a reversed “before and after” photo of herself on social media. But as far as her husband Mathew is concerned, Taryn – director of the award-winning documentary Embrace and author of new how-to book Embrace Yourself – has always been pretty extraordinary. “A lot of people like to talk, but then not actually do anything,” says Mathew. “Taryn is one of the few people who will follow through with actions, which is very admirable.” As children, Taryn and Mathew grew up in the same Adelaide street before losing touch as young adults, only to reconnect years later under the…

THE TRUE STORY OF MADDIE BRIGHT BY MARY-ROSE MACCOLL A young Australian gets a job as a serving girl on the Prince of Wales’ royal tour in the 1920s, prompting an event that will change the course of her life. WHEN IT ALL WENT TO CUSTARD BY DANIELLE HAWKINS A heart-warming tale of one woman’s fight to keep her sheep farm, family and sense of humour intact after discovering her husband’s affair. THE BAD MOTHERS’ BOOK CLUB BY KERIS STAINTON What happens when you’re kicked out of the cool mums’ book club? You start your own, no reading required. UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SKY BY ANNA ROMER A local journalist attempts to uncover what happened to a teenage girl who’s gone missing from…