Innehållsförteckning för 24 June 2019 från New Idea

They split over two years ago and since then Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s separation has become one of the most drawn out – and often bitter – that Hollywood’s seen in recent years. Now an insider tells New Idea that Jennifer Aniston is increasingly fed up that she can’t move on with her life – and with Brad. “Jennifer is furious over the whole mess because she can see that Ange is dragging her feet on the divorce just to sabotage her relationship with Brad,” says the source. “She knows that Brad is moving heaven and earth to get Angelina to finalise the divorce, but she just won’t budge – it’s infuriating. And for Jennifer, it’s just Ange ruining her relationship with Brad all over again.” Earlier this month…

It’s no secret that the Sussexes are good friends with actor George Clooney and his wife Amal, and now the usually private star has opened up about his relationship with Meghan and Harry. With the Clooneys’ UK home in Sonning-on-Thames, in Berkshire – a 30-minute drive from Frogmore Cottage – the couples are practically neighbours, with George telling the Daily Mail: “We live not far from one another and we have dinners and stuff. “We’re friends with them for all the reasons that you’re friends with anybody.” Speaking before Harry and Meghan welcomed Archie, George added: “They’re just really nice, fun, kind people, they’re a very loving couple, and they’re going to be great parents ...”…

Imagine walking into your house and the roof had caved in and all your possessions were ash. Well Graeme, and his family, didn’t have to imagine. After a call from the police on November 22 last year telling Graeme that his house was on fire, he raced back home only to find it burnt to the ground. “Before I got to the house, I knew the severity because they had blocked off the street, so I had to get out the car and walk up the street to the house,” Graeme tells New Idea. “When I saw the house, the roof was collapsed in and at the time I didn’t think how bad it was, I just thought, ‘I can recover from this’, until I got inside then I knew…

Fiery Latin dancers, Romina and Kendrick, are known for their heated arguments and intense sexual chemistry, but what many readers may not realise is that Romina, 34, is actually a mum. The dance teacher has two children, Thomas, 12, and Sameera, 11, from a previous relationship and she has opened up about her struggles with her weight after her pregnancies. “I have always been really skinny, but when I got pregnant with my first child, I went back to Argentina to be with my mum,” Romina tells New Idea. “She fed me for nine months, so in that time, I put on 20kg with my first pregnancy.” Like many women she struggled to lose the weight after giving birth. “After a few months I still wasn’t able to lose the…

Choc Marshmallow Mousse Lasagne Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 50 mins 540g packet chocolate fudge cake mix 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped 1 cup white mini baking marshmallows (50g) Sifted cocoa powder, to decorate MARSHMALLOW MOUSSE 280g packet pink and white marshmallows 2½ cups milk 2 x 65g sachets chocolate- flavoured creamy mousse mix 1 Grease a medium roasting pan (top measure 23cm x 33cm x 6cm deep). Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Prepare cake mix according to packet directions, reserving frosting mix sachet for another use. Pour into prepared pan. Spread evenly. 3 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove. Stand in pan for…

It’s official, we can’t get enough of terrazzo. Building on the popularity of marble over the past few years, terrazzo offers a more colourful, more playful alternative, and it’s everywhere! Obsessed with shopping? Want to be the first to know about new  products and bargains? Jump onto Facebook’s I BOUGHT IT AT. Join the conversation for tips, hacks, sales and competitions. Be prepared to get insider secrets and save $$$$.…

Indian Pacific Travelling between Sydney and Perth via Adelaide, the Indian Pacific traverses 4000km in four days and offers excursions in Coober Pedy, Broken Hill or the Barossa Valley wine region – including a visit to Maggie Beer’s iconic farmhouse. All Indian Pacific journeys departing Sydney feature an off-train dinner under a canopy of stars at the remote Nullarbor outpost of Rawlinna Station. On board you can expect all the comforts of home in Gold Service as you sit back and watch the dramatic changes in scenery unfold out the window. journeybeyondrail.com.au Eurostar, London to Amsterdam Want Michelin-star meals, Champagne and state-of-the-art trains? You got it on the high-speed Eurostar, including its recently introduced new route travelling between London and Amsterdam. On board you can expect wifi connectivity and 300…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Going further afield will bring a feast of fun and experiences. Enlightening discussions and plans will add new dimensions to a long-distance relationship. It will take give-and-take to balance different views, methods or objectives with an associate and make progress with a professional or personal enterprise. A sentimental message will touch your heart. A family or domestic project will escalate dramatically. LUCKY NUMBERS: 5, 15, 19 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 An emotional issue with someone close will come to a head; it will take work to build bridges. Dotting every ‘i’ with a financial venture or complex legal documents will be educational. A long-distance relationship will test your listening skills, while a getaway will be nostalgic. A problem will resolve or the…

QI have been in my current relationship for three months and finally met his friends last weekend. They were really nice, but were revealing a lot about my partner’s colourful past. They told me that he has been with men as well as women and that he went through a wild stage with partying and drugs. It was over 10 years ago – should I just overlook it or should I be cautious that old habits will repeat themselves? MEGAN, VIA EMAIL. AI’m not impressed with your current relationship’s friends. They sound decidedly indiscreet. You’ve only been seeing him for three months, just met his friends and they poured out all your boyfriend’s bad points. Did you really need to know he had been with men and women and went…

Courtney: Asking my dad for my hand in marriage. Pete: Courtney is really good at organising dates for us, including a dinner at a beautiful restaurant for my 30th birthday. WHAT’S THE MOST ROMANTIC THING YOUR PARTNER HAS DONE FOR YOU? Courtney: Pete’s an excellent cook. Pete: Courtney is very, very good at organising anything. She writes lists for absolutely everything to make sure she has ticked all the boxes and nothing’s been forgotten. WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL?…

Sophie Monk was spotted in Sydney looking very clucky, as she doted over an adorable baby. The former Bachelorette was with her boyfriend Joshua Gross, who is based in America, when she took the time to hold and play with the bub. In February 2018, Sophie revealed to A Current Affair that she wanted to have children in the future and was eager to freeze her eggs. “Everyone thinks I’m having a baby but the reason I’m doing it is because I’m not ready for one, you know?” she told the show. “It’d be a dream. I’d love to be a mother, I love children.” But since then, the Love Island Australia host has now undergone the process and with her looking loved up than ever with Josh, could Sophie…

Over the past few years there have been reports that Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary’s relationship has been under pressure. But despite the rumours, their marriage has remained strong and in May the couple celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary. However, after the Danish royal was recently spotted embracing his good friend Flora Montgomery, the speculation is once again mounting. Even though their friendship is just that – friendship – a source now tells New Idea exclusively that Frederik’s behaviour is still the talk of Copenhagen. “Frederik is raising a lot of eyebrows around the palace,” says a source. “FLORA AND FREDERIK HAVE BEEN SPOTTED GETTING VERY COSY AND IT’S OBVIOUS THEY’RE VERY CLOSE” “Flora and Frederik have been spotted getting very cosy and it’s obvious that they’re very close…

While all the contestants are touched by Graeme’s heartbreaking story, it really hit home for Lisa and firefighter Andy. “Look as a firey we do catch a lot of people at their worst,” Andy tells New Idea. “When Graeme was telling me his story, it really hit home. Generally, I go in, we fight the fire we get it under control and that’s our job done. This obviously gave me a unique perspective. The fire has been fought so now I get to help rebuild the house. It was nice to be able to give something back to the family.” Andy’s job as a firefighter has also seen him go into a number of dangerous situations, but he says that his wife, Lisa, never worries about his safety. “She is…

Tyler and his fiancée Olga have been engaged for two years and while they are both madly in love with each other, there is one thing they can’t agree on – whether they will have children. Digital marketing business owner, Tyler, would love to start a family, but he admits that Olga isn’t so keen. “Olga has never been a fan of children. From the get-go she has always hated kids,” he tells New Idea. “She knows that I want kids, but I am very committed to her, so if having kids wasn’t an option, I would do that.” Of course, Tyler is hoping that The Super Switch will help Olga change her mind about kids because he thinks they would make great parents. “I think she would be a…

As a teenager, Kayleen Martyn was besotted with Monkees lead singer Davy Jones. His posters adorned her bedroom walls and she’d race home from school every day to watch the TV show. In this exclusive interview, Kayleen says all her wildest dreams came true when the American rock and pop band were on their 20th anniversary tour, and Davy seduced her in his hotel room. “He was a very passionate lover, generous, unselfish, he was just a true English gentleman,” the former glamour model says. Kayleen reveals sparks flew from the moment she asked the 1960s heartthrob for his autograph at Doyalson RSL Club in March 1986. “The way he looked at me, I could feel the chemistry.” Kayleen – who was at the gig with her mother Lorraine and…

Cauliflower Fried Rice Serves 4 to 6, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 1 medium cauliflower (1kg), trimmed, coarsely chopped ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, lightly beaten 200g shortcut bacon, cut into 1cm pieces 4 green spring onions, sliced diagonally 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 1 cup frozen peas ¼ cup hoisin sauce 1 tblsp soy sauce Sriracha, to serve Extra sliced green spring onions, to garnish 1 Process cauliflower in a food processor until finely chopped. (Do not over-process.) 2 Heat 1 tblsp of the oil in a large, non-stick wok over a medium to high heat. Add eggs. Swirl over the base and halfway up side of wok to form a thin omelette. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until just cooked.…

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Most kids go through an aggressive stage. They kick, hit, pull hair, pinch and bite – yet experts believe we’re not dealing with these common behavioural issues as well as we could. With research showing that eight out of 10 kids hit and smack others at 18 months – well before the ‘terrible twos’ – paediatricians point out that it’s crucial parents set limits and respond in helpful ways. The consensus is that redirecting or distracting a child rather than punishing them with anger, yelling or spanking may have better long-term consequences. “I BELIEVE THAT SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS WHEN WE ARE YOUNG CAN PLAY A ROLE IN LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR CHILDREN TO BECOME HAPPY, HEALTHY ADULTS”Kate, HRH Duchess of Cambridge and mother of three Some children are more aggressive than…

Q My mother passed suddenly on April 28. We are all heartbroken. She went into a sort of coma not long after a fall so we didn’t really get to say anything much. I’m wondering if there was anything she had wanted to say and did she know how much I loved her, and is she OK now? There were so many things that I wanted to say, but I guess I thought I had the time. Deb, via email. A Deb, your mum knows how much you love her. She feels you when you miss her. In the moments that we miss our loved ones the most, they stand beside us. Your mum would say she’s a lucky woman to have had the life she did. She lived, loved,…

WILD LIFE Two-and-a-bit granddaughter lives on a farm. She visited me and I took her to a big-city zoo. She spotted an elephant for the first time and said, “Look, there’s a pig with two tails.” K. JAMES, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW. BEAR FACTS Our 6-year-old grandson was with his mum at a ‘hum and meditate session’, post-workout at the gym. When Master 6 couldn’t hear his mother humming as she meditated, he accidentally jumbled his words and clearly announced: “Mum you’re not hibernating.” KAYE RYAN, KANGAROO FLAT, VIC. BIRD BRAINED My prep grade were chatting about animals and most children wanted to discuss their pets and some even asked could they bring their pet for show and tell. So over a week we had a mouse, a few dogs, a…

DAY MADE What a lovely tribute to Doris Day (NI, May 27). I have wonderful memories of watching her black-and-white movies on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I had no idea that she was an animal activist, what a fantastic legacy. PATRICIA HARVEY, MOOREBANK, NSW. FOREVER YOUNG I enjoyed looking at the informal and relaxing photos of the children of Prince William and Kate (NI, June 3). Where they were able to be themselves running free, exploring their surrounding and enjoying outdoor activities. The photos epitomises the happy family just being children with their doting parents. MAUREEN BUCKLEY, NOBLE PARK, VIC. SLOW PRAISE While chatting to a friend in the supermarket, we spoke about cooking a meal in our slow cooker. Imagine my delight when I opened up the latest New…

She’s called Summer Bay her home away from home for almost a decade – and her legion of fans couldn’t be happier about it. But while playing Alf ’s (Ray Meagher) bubbly daughter Roo is as much of a delight as ever for the former All Saints and A Country Practice star, Georgie is currently relishing the chance to head back to where it all began for her – the stage. Until July 13, at Sydney’s acclaimed Ensemble Theatre, Georgie is treading the boards in the unique new comedy Murder on the Wireless. Written by Arthur Conan Doyle and Mark Kilmurry, the production is set in a 1950s English recording studio during the heyday of the radio play. “It’s a great theatrical convention and so much fun, as it’s a…

BOOK CITY OF GIRLS BY ELIZABETH GILBERT She won millions of fans with her memoir Eat Pray Love and now the best-selling author is back with a very different but just as enjoyable read. Vivian Morris looks back on her colourful life, starting in 1940s New York, determined to have as much fun as possible. OUT NOW MOVIE TOY STORY 4 You’re never too old to watch a movie about toys, especially when it’s about Woody and Buzz Lightyear. Toy Story 4 sees them return to find Woody’s lost love Bo Peep. And along the way they discover just how big the world is. OUT THURSDAY ALBUM WILLIE NELSON: RIDE ME BACK HOME The 86-year-old music legend has released his 69th studio album which features a new version…

Since leaving the Today show, Karl Stefanovic has been lying low – spending time with his wife Jasmine and travelling – but it looks like the breakfast TV favourite is back in demand. A source reveals exclusively to New Idea that the current hosts of the show, Deborah Knight and Georgie Gardner, want Karl to return to the desk he sat behind for over a decade. “They have both come up with the same idea and want to co-host alongside Karl,” a well-placed insider tells New Idea. According to our source, both Deborah and Georgie want to save the show and apparently the co-hosts believe bringing Karl back could be the answer. “They both have very different reasons about why they want to work with Karl again,” added the source.…

As if she hasn’t had enough stress, Princess Mary is now terrified her family might be targeted by kidnappers. A new biography of Queen Margrethe’s sister, Princess Benedikte, reveals that kidnap fears were at their highest during the ’70s when the Danish royal family was a possible target of the far-left Baader-Meinhof, in what was then West Germany. It’s common for high-profile individuals to train for kidnap and rescue situations. The Daily Express reported Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, had to undergo a two-day royal security training course that included a kidnap scenario.…

Fears for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have emerged after the couple were subject to a major breach of privacy. Earlier this month, their royal highnesses’ private wedding photos were leaked online after their photographer was hacked. It is understood that hundreds of intimate and personal pictures taken by Alexi Lubomirski from Harry and Meghan’s special day were stolen when his computer was compromised. Some of the images were even shared on social media sites, including Instagram, before the situation came to the attention of authorities. “There was an internal investigation but police weren’t involved,” a source told The Sun newspaper, adding: “The situation has now been contained.” The person responsible has yet to been found and charged.…

“Coco is special because she’s a rescue cat. That’s something I’m very passionate about, I’m an ambassador for the Sydney Dogs and Cats Home. I just think it’s important that we give animals a second chance. Coco was left with no food basically in an abandoned house and was skin and bones and was very close to dying. Some wonderful person found her, took her to the RSPCA and then, fast-forward a few months and she’s mine. She’s now been mine for almost 10 years. I just love that they get a second chance at life and they just repay you with so much love. Or, in her case, indifference.” Follow Sam & Coco’s adventures @sammacinsta & @lifeofmisscoco…

Before blowing the judges away on The Voice, Natasha Stuart loved her job performing as a singer in her band and spending her nights out with her pals. “MY MOTHER DIED OF BREAST CANCER WHEN I WAS 14 … THAT’S WHY I WAS SO VIGILANT” But then one visit to the doctor completely changed her life. At 41 years of age, Natasha was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. “I just said to my doctors, ‘Aren’t I too young?’” Natasha tells New Idea. “She said, ‘You are on the young side,’ and I was just shocked, because I thought, ‘Oh my God, are you kidding me? This seems so out of the blue.’ “But now, I’m in contact with a bunch of different girls who are going through this in…

It’s almost exactly 50 years since Get Smart wrapped, yet the classic spy comedy is still on our screens. The show followed bungling spy Maxwell Smart and his sidekick Agent 99. While 99 goes on to give birth to twins in the series, actress Barbara Feldon, who portrayed the character, tells New Idea why she never went on to have children in real-life. “It didn’t happen,” Barbara says. “I didn’t even notice that it wasn’t happening. I’m not one of those women who felt that they had to have a child or they wouldn’t be fulfilled. If it had happened, I would have embraced it, but it didn’t, so I embrace that.” After the show went off air in 1970 the performer immersed herself in theatre and wrote several books,…

In public, royal siblings often look like they have the perfect lives, yet a look behind palace walls, reveals a different story. New Idea uncovers the sibling secrets, the fights, spats and hidden betrayals. ELIZABETH & MARGARET The Queen and her younger sister Princess Margaret were also best friends during their childhood, says royal expert Phil Dampier. “They did not go to school and so grew up together without many friends. It’s said Elizabeth got her love of animals because they were substitute friends when she was a child,” he says. “They also went through the uncertainty of the Second World War, mainly living at Windsor Castle, and the very real dangers brought them closer together. “Of course, Elizabeth wasn’t born to be Queen and so it came as a…

Loaded Fries 3 Ways BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA FRIES Place hot, cooked shoestring fries into a large, shallow oven tray. Toss shredded roast chicken meat with smoky barbecue sauce in a bowl to coat. Arrange over fries. Sprinkle with finely chopped green spring onions and green capsicum and pizza cheese. Cook in a hot oven (200C) until cheese is golden brown. MEXICAN STEAK FRIES Place hot, cooked shoestring fries into a large, shallow oven tray. Sprinkle with Mexican chilli powder. Top with thinly sliced, cooked steak and grated pizza cheese. Cook in a hot oven (200C) until cheese is golden brown. Serve with guacamole, finely chopped tomato and pickled sliced jalapenos. Drizzle with chipotle mayonnaise. CHEESEBURGER FRIES Place hot, cooked shoestring fries into a large, shallow oven tray. Top with cooked…

Hollywood has seen some major makeovers lately, with celebrities parading drastic new transformations on the red carpets. Stars are embracing the change – whether it be switching up colours, or swapping long locks and embracing a drastic chop. We think winter is the perfect time for a mini makeover – and we have the experts in hair to help you embrace a small or your most dramatic change this season. discuss your options as they can give you guidance,” says Cloud Nine ambassador, Renya Xydis. LIGHTEN UP If a block colour seems too drastic, why not embrace a subtle change. Evo and Cloud Nine creative director Lauren McCowan says ‘babylights’ may be the look and subtle change you need this season. “Babylights [think JLo], are essentially really fine highlights that help…

STEP 1. GET A WRIGGLE ON A worm farm like the Tumbleweed Can-O Worms makes it easy to set up your own worm farm at home. It comes with two trays, the bottom or ‘home’ tray is where your worms start. The top or ‘working’ tray is where your organic scraps go. The two-tier system encourages the worms to move from the bottom tray to the top. A worm farm of this size can digest up to 4kg of food scraps a week. STEP 2. PUT THE PIECES TOGETHER Start by setting up the ‘home’ tray and attach the legs, making sure you keep the cardboard packaging to line the bottom tray. Put the bedding block in a bucket of water and once it has expanded remove it, crumble it…

Q My budgie has started moulting her feathers. What could be causing this? JENNY WILLIAMS, DUBBO, NSW. A Budgies moult every year, so this is a normal process. The feathers fall out and are replaced gradually, and there shouldn’t be any bald patches. A normal moult takes about two to three weeks. In this time all the feathers will be replaced. While moulting, she might not feel confident flying about as her new flight feathers are emerging. Bald patches can be a sign of stress or disease.…

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 on to 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 relevant 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…

AFTER LIFE When my brother finished university and prepared to start his veterinary practice, it took him three months to find the perfect location. “What’s so special about having your vet surgery next door to a pet shop? I asked. He replied calmly, “So that in extremes cases, my clients can be replaced immediately.” CONCESA DIWA, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ. OH MY GOD Before the end of the church service, our pastor ask the congregation if there was a prayer request. Some hands went up for financial problems, relationship issues, emotional stress, etc. And then one elderly MM stood up and said, “My teenage grandson just got his driver’s licence. Let us pray for us all.” ZERJEI GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ. CAR TROUBLE We were visiting my mother-in-law on Mother’s Day. During our…

Britney Spears was spotted enjoying some down time in Miami with her boyfriend Sam Asghari last week. The singer sported a yellow and black bikini as she posed for photos on a yacht and re-enacted the iconic Titanic scene with Sam. The pair appeared relaxed and happy. But, the pop star has since lashed out at the paparazzi who took the snaps. “No-one ever really asks, ‘Are the paparazzi pictures fake, and do the paparazzi people do stuff to the pictures, and is the news really real?’ It’s a conspiracy theory that I’m actually interested in,” she said in an Instagram video. “Yesterday, I went swimming. I look like I’m 40 pounds bigger than I am today. This is how I am right now, and I’m skinny as a needle.…