Innehållsförteckning för 5 August 2019 från New Idea

She turns 38 next week, is 12 weeks into motherhood and has just celebrated three years since meeting Prince Harry. As such, it’s likely that the Duchess of Sussex will wake up on her birthday feeling a little reflective. Her life has changed immeasurably in such a short time: new husband, new home, new country, new job, new baby. But if those changes brought a mix of joy and uncertainty, it’s nothing compared to the challenge that lies ahead. Because this will be Harry and Meghan’s “make or break” year. They’ll have moved out of the infatuation stage of their relationship – what psychologists call “limerence” – and will be facing the pressures not just of new parenthood, but living constantly in the public eye. Tellingly, when Pharrell Williams said…

How time flies! Little Prince George isn’t so little anymore, having tuned 6 on July 22 – and the palace shared three gorgeous new photos of the young third-in-line to the throne to mark the occasion. “The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share three new photographs of Prince George to mark His Royal Highness’s sixth birthday,” Kensington Palace shared. Taken by mum Kate Middleton, the snaps show the youngster laughing in a field. According to royal insiders, Kate and William were planning to throw a magic-themed party at Kensington Palace for George to enjoy with his classmates. The eldest son of the Cambridges, George is “very much his own man”, a source told UK publication Fabulous, and is a born leader. “When he goes back to…

A source reveals exclusively to New Idea that Network Ten has big plans for Aussie favourite Neighbours, and are apparently planning to bring the show back to the main 10 channel. If the rumours are true it will mean another blow for Grant, as the TV drama – currently aired on 10 Peach – will replace his Celebrity Name Game. According to the source, the network has big plans for Neighbours’ 35th anniversary and wants to bring back some old names in addition to moving it to the prime slot. An insider says: “It makes sense that Network Ten want it to replace Celebrity Name Game, as it isn’t rating well. They need Neighbours back.”…

She’s been married for nine months and now royal watchers believe Princess Eugenie could be celebrating another heartwarming event in less than nine months’ time. A palace source tells New Idea exclusively that royal circles are buzzing with the exciting news that Eugenie is expecting her first child with her husband Jack Brooksbank. “Everyone’s convinced that Eugenie is having a baby,” says a palace source. “She’s believed to be in the early stages of pregnancy and her hormones have been going through the roof.” Speculation about Eugenie being pregnant has been building since the young royal appeared at Royal Ascot with what appeared to be a small baby bump, with onlookers noting she appeared more curvaceous than usual and had a glow about her. Then she was photographed being embraced…

Whoever said never trust a skinny chef certainly got it wrong. Not only is French chef Manu Feildel, 46, a culinary whiz, but after a massive body overhaul, the Australia’s Got Talent judge is in the best shape of his life. “Last year I was getting really overweight, then one day I turned to my wife [Clarissa Weerasena] and said, ‘I have to lose this,’” Manu admits to New Idea. “I knew I had a few months where I could do that at the beginning of this year and I just went for it.” And go for it he did! The beloved TV personality cut out carbs, sugar and alcohol from his diet and visited the gym five days a week. Four months later, Manu had lost 12kg. “I’m very…

It’s been two years since Tim Franklin and Patrick O’Connor landed the roles that changed their lives – as Summer Bay’s newest leading men, Colby and Dean. In that time, the talented actors – both graduates of the acclaimed Queensland University of Technology – have become two of our most popular small-screen stars. And just as their alter egos are the best of mates, there’s no doubt Tim and Patrick get along like a house on fire when the cameras stop rolling. In fact, the affable pair love poking good-natured fun at each other on their social media accounts every chance they get – much to the delight of their fans. Here Tim, 29, and Patrick, 26, spill their thoughts on everything from their hilarious ‘Insta-feud’ to life in the…

Georgia Hunt’s relationship with her parents is particularly special. They both gave her the extraordinary gift of life – not once, but twice. The 30-year-old first needed a kidney transplant at age 16 due to a genetic illness. Incredibly, her mother Robin was a match and offered to donate her own. “From the minute that we found out, [Mum] always said she would be there willing to give me her transplant,” Georgia says. While the first donation was a success, Georgia started going into kidney failure again at age 21. That’s when her dad Mark stepped in to save his daughter’s life. It was two astonishing gifts Georgia is grateful for every single day. “I was fortunate enough to have family who not only would look after me and be…

Double Choc Malteser Scones Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 2¾ cups self-raising flour ¼ cup Dutch processed cocoa powder ½ cup caster sugar 100g cold unsalted butter, chopped 1½ cups buttermilk 146g block Maltesers dark chocolate, roughly chopped 100g dark cooking chocolate, chopped Extra 146g block Maltesers dark chocolate, chopped 1 Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan with butter. Lightly dust with flour. 2 Sift combined flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Rub in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. 3 Make a well in the centre. Add milk. Gently stir with a flat-bladed knife until mixture starts to come together. Dough should be sticky. Stir in Maltesers chocolate. 4 Turn out dough onto a clean bench lightly dusted with flour.…

QI am such a bad procrastinator, Nene! I have been one for most of my life, but I was just offered the job of my dreams and I can’t shake off this habit, but it’s crucial I do. Have you got any tips to stop this? I get distracted easily and I struggle to prioritise important tasks. ZOE, VIA EMAIL. Firstly, congrats on securing this dream job! It doesn’t sound like you procrastinated when it came to getting the job. Firstly, feel positive that you are aware of your tendency to get distracted and that you want to change this habit. Look at how you spend your time and where possible, remove the source of the distraction. Deleting social media apps will prevent you from falling into a scrolling time-trap…

MONDAY Justin puts Leah on the spot when he questions her about Irene. Will she reveal her friend’s terrible secret? TUESDAY Ryder finds himself in the middle of an awkward situation at work, while Ben’s life goes from bad to worse. WEDNESDAY Ziggy tries to play peacemaker between her parents, but will her attempts prove in vain? Meanwhile, Justin demands answers from Robbo about Tori’s safety. THURSDAY Still carrying a flame for Ryder, Raffy decides to make her feelings known to her ex. But will the teen be left wishing she could turn back time?…

THEATRE LORD OF THE FLIES Staring acclaimed actress Mia Wasikowska, Sydney Theatre Company’s adaptation of William Golding’s novel is a wild affair. When a group of schoolboys are marooned on an island, it doesn’t take long before they descend into chaos. OUT NOW MOVIE CAMINO SKIES This documentary follows six individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 as they embark on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to overcome personal trauma that life has dealt them. OUT THURSDAY PODCAST THE SHRINK NEXT DOOR From the people who brought you Dirty John comes another thrilling true crime podcast to binge. Hosted by journalist  Joe Nocera, it tells the story of one therapist’s intense manipulation and hold on his patients. OUT NOW…

Wrapping her arms around her soon-to-be husband, Bindi Irwin was the picture of happiness just moments after her boyfriend of six years, Chandler Powell, got down on bended knee at Australia Zoo and popped the question on her 21st birthday. As reported in New Idea last week, it was a double celebration for the lovebirds and if they do tie the knot before the end of the year, it may not be long before the couple welcome a little addition to the Irwin family! Bindi would no doubt be keen to have a baby soon to give Terri a grandchild. “Honestly, all I want in life is Mum’s happiness,” Bindi previously revealed. The wildlife warrior and her wakeboarder beau took to social media last week to announce their engagement by…

It’s been 15 years since Schapelle Corby became the face of Australia’s most fascinating media saga. In 2004, the then 27-year-old was arrested at Bali’s Denpasar airport after officials found 4.1kg of marijuana in her bodyboard bag. Schapelle faced 20 years in a dirty Balinese prison cell, spending nine years behind bars until her parole in 2014. She may have since returned to Australia, but the nation is still intrigued by the former beautician’s harrowing story. So much so, a comedy musical about her life will be gracing a Sydney stage soon. In Schapelle, Schapelle, Aussie actors sing and dance their way through the arrest, trial, prison time and Schapelle’s homecoming in 2017. Actress Kelsi Boyden plays Schapelle, and she tells New Idea she would be thrilled if the Corby…

He might have been best known for being one of Sophie Monk’s love interests on The Bachelorette, but now Apollo Jackson has all of Australia talking, after performing a death-defying stunt on Australia’s Got Talent. The magician took the stage, where he was hung upside down in a straitjacket and set on fire as he was slowly lowered towards burning spikes. Apollo then had to escape the jacket and pick a lock to find a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. After a nail-biting few minutes, viewers everywhere were able to take a sigh of relief after he successfully escaped. But Apollo reveals it didn’t all go according to plan. “My arm was still on fire after I got the jacket off and that wasn’t meant to happen,” he…

Kate and Prince William kept up their tradition and headed to Mustique for their summer holidays with their children Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4, and little Prince Louis. This is the second year in a row the family have headed to the luxurious resort. “It is incredibly private and incredibly discreet but not remote. “They know and trust the staff who work there and they are creatures of habit,” a source told The Sun. “Kate used to go there, the Middletons used to go there. The family love it.” In fact, last year young George learned to swim in the Caribbean sea, so it holds a special place in his heart too. Kate and William also enjoyed a night away from parenting duties to reopen Basil’s Bar, which is…

It was the news that Jillaroo Sammy Bremner and her husband Wayne had been hoping for – but it still came as a surprise for the league star. “We planned to have a family, but we didn’t want to put a time frame on it,” Sammy says, speaking to New Idea ahead of the birth of her first child. “I believed we would fall pregnant whenever we were meant to … and that just happened to be three months after discussing it!” The rugby league star – who joined the Jillaroos squad in 2012 for the 2013 World Cup campaign – couldn’t have been more surprised to discover she was expecting. “I didn’t have any symptoms at all, but I received a random text message from my teammate Ali [Brigginshaw]…

Snickers Caramel Tart Serves 10-12, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 250g packet Choc Ripple biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted ½ cup roasted salted peanuts 3 x 50g Snickers bars, chopped FILLING 395g can sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup golden syrup ½ cup smooth peanut butter 75g unsalted butter, chopped TOPPING 200g dark cooking chocolate, finely chopped ½ cup pure cream 1 Grease a 23.5cm round x 3.5cm deep, loose-base flan tin. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press mixture firmly over base and up side of prepared pan. Scatter peanuts over base. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 3 To make filling, place all ingredients in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Bring…

Chicken Parmigiana Balls Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 1 hour Olive oil cooking spray 400g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce ½ cup grated mozzarella 2 tblsps shredded parmesan Rocket leaves, to serve PARMIGIANA BALLS 500g chicken mince 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs 3 eggs 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tblsps Dijon mustard 1 cup shredded parmesan ¼ cup cornflour 1 To make parmigiana balls, combine chicken, ¾ cup of the breadcrumbs, 1 egg, garlic, mustard and half the parmesan in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape 2 level tablespoons of mixture into balls (makes 12). 2 Place remaining eggs in a bowl. Lightly beat with a fork. Place remaining breadcrumbs and parmesan in another bowl. 3 One at a time, lightly dust balls in cornflour, shaking away excess. Dip in…

For the first few months of their lives, most babies experience periods of unsettled behaviour every day, almost like clockwork. This time of day has been dubbed ‘arsenic hour’ – although the word ‘hour’ is used very loosely as this often-stressful period can last up to four or five hours! Here are some methods to help calm your bub. 1 USE WHITE NOISE If there’s a beach nearby, take your little one for a walk there as the repetitive sound of the ocean may help bub to settle. Other forms of white noise include the washing machine, vacuum cleaner, or iPhone apps or CDs with white-noise recordings to aid in soothing. 2 SING A SONG Whether you sing off key or not, babies are also soothed by the…

MERE MALE A friend had been to visit and after we waved him goodbye, MM hubby noticed that he had left his mobile phone behind. Hubby picked up his mobile and began swiping the screen. When I asked what he was doing, he replied, “I am just ringing Fred to let him know that he has left his mobile here.” As usual, MM left me lost for words! DIANNE BLANCHARD, WATTLE GROVE, WA. FOOT LOOSE My 5-year-old niece went to the doctor’s office for a check-up and did everything the nurse asked her to do. She touched her nose, then her toes, like the nurse asked.  Then the nurse told her to stand on one foot. My niece promptly walked over to the nurse and stood on her foot. Uh-oh!…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Steve: Pip’s a world champion at putting the doona cover on the doona, while I can spend days trying! Pippa: Steve has this incredible skill at gluing little knick-knacks back together without anyone knowing they were ever broken. WHICH REALITY TV SHOW WOULD YOUR PARTNER BE SURE TO WIN? Steve: The Block, as Pippa has really clear ideas about design and the way things work well in the house. Pippa: I think Steve would kill it on Married at First Sight because WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S QUIRKIEST HABIT? he’s just such a fantastic husband. Pippa: Sometimes in the night, usually when the weather is hot, I wake up and I will see Slem half on and half off the bed. It’s the strangest thing!…

Determined to bury the hatchet with her brother, who has made it clear he doesn’t trust her, Mackenzie (Emily Weir) is facing an uphill battle. But when Salt’s gorgeous new owner – who this week even offers the newly unemployed Dean (Patrick O’Connor) a job at her restaurant, only to be promptly rejected – tries to connect with her brother by joining him for a surf, it could lead to tragedy. For Mackenzie is anything but an experienced surfer. And, before long, she is in major strife. Will Dean make it to his sister’s side before it’s too late?…

Liz Hurley’s son, Damian, has won a bitter court battle over his grandfather’s vast family fortune. Dr Peter Bing, Damian’s grandfather, claimed that his son Steve Bing “never met” Damian and did not want the 17-year-old to inherit any of his money, along with Damian’s half-sister, Kira Kerkorian, whose mother is the former tennis pro Lisa Bonder. “Regardless of whether, when, and if Stephen met with or had any relationship with Damian or Kira while they are or were minors, because neither was raised by him during their formative years, l do not consider them my grandchildren,” the multimillionaire stated in an affidavit. However, an LA court judge ruled that both grandchildren  are the rightful heirs to the family fortune. “The trustee’s [Dr Bing] interpretation of the trusts is unreasonable,…

Catherine Zeta-Jones, 49, and Michael Douglas, 74, looked as close as ever as they stepped out to a Gatsby-themed party last week in Italy. Dressed in a stunning black plunge dress, Catherine looked incredibly glamorous, while Michael looked dapper in a cream suit. Set to celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary in November, the couple are currently selling their $21 million New York estate to Aussie billionaire Anthony Pratt, reported the NY Post. The pair bought it in 2014 for $15 million and are now cashing in on the luxurious property.…

NATALIE IMBRUGLIA Natalie Imbruglia is expecting her first child at the age of 44, with the help of IVF and a sperm donor. The singer announced on Instagram: “And as you can see from the pic ... there is another announcement ... (no I haven’t swallowed a watermelon). I’m expecting my first child this Autumn … this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I’m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor.” Congratulations Natalie! SAM & SNEZ Sam and Snezana Wood welcomed their second daughter together last week. The Bachelor couple shared a sweet snap of their newborn on social media. “Charlie Lane Wood you are a little drop from heaven,” Snez wrote. Sam also shared a picture…

Just when it seemed like Grant Denyer was back on his feet, shocking new pictures reveal that the popular TV personality is in trouble again. Last week, the Celebrity Name Game host was spotted looking very ill as he walked through Sydney airport. Grant was on the way home to Bathurst with his wife Chezzi, but at one point the radio star had to collapse onto a couch to rest before boarding his flight. The usually jolly host appeared tired and drained, as he was still battling a horrible infection. Grant took to Instagram a few days earlier to inform his fans that he was unwell again. “You can’t be serious! 4 days of this crap. Leaking like a rusty boat from every hole I have. Me & @chezzidenyer have…

Australia is a nation of foodies – and we have our ‘queen of cuisine’, the late Margaret Fulton, to thank. The country was in a culinary rut in the 1960s when Margaret came to our rescue. “Sunday was roast lamb, Monday shepherd’s pie, Tuesday rissoles, Wednesday chops and three veg, and so on,” Margaret told New Idea in 2014. “I was lucky to be travelling the world, so I brought back exciting, exotic new food ideas that took off.” Margaret, whose 1968 book The Margaret Fulton Cookbook inspired us all to slice, dice and do wild things with rice, passed away on July 24, aged 94. Born in Scotland in 1924 and migrating to Australia when she was 4, Margaret’s early memories were of being with her family in NSW’s…

Australia’s Got Talent ’s Paul Kapeleris may be blind, but he has a gift the whole world will soon see. The 22-year-old Sydney man was born with Leber’s congenital amaurosis, which has left him with only five per cent vision. Paul’s eyesight has never stopped him from chasing his dreams. “There are some things I just can’t do, and that sucks. But I will usually give things a go if I really want to do it. And whatever happens, happens. There’s nothing to lose,” Paul tells New Idea. “Whenever I felt sad, I’d play [piano] and I’d feel better. That was an escapism for me. But also it’s an avenue that allowed me to express myself.” Paul’s incredible mum Patty led him on stage during the auditions, leaving her son…

Sports presenter and mother Erin Molan isn’t afraid to admit she’s only human. The 36-year-old has experienced her share of heartbreak and bullying, being a woman in the spotlight – although since having her baby girl, Eliza, 1, all that has faded into the background. Speaking to New Idea, Erin says having her daughter has made her focus on the important things in life. “[Motherhood] changes absolutely everything and in the most incredible way possible. It’s been the most life-changing thing that’s ever happened to me,” Erin gushes. “It’s given me a very healthy dose of perspective. Things that used to worry me … now could not worry me if I tried. Little things that used to upset me don’t upset me anymore.” Erin’s outlook has been shaped not only…

Newlyweds Khane and Kylie Brown have two very big reasons to smile. One of them is a kidney and the other is a brand-new heart. When the Sunshine Coast couple met five years ago, Khane was healthy and fit – aside from an operation at age 12 for a genetic heart condition, Marfan syndrome, or MFS. But a few years ago, his health deteriorated rapidly and it wasn’t looking good for the 33-year-old Queenslander. “They discovered a leak in another valve, which was failing, and that was the beginning of the journey to the transplant,” Khane tells New Idea. After a few more operations, it became clear Khane would need a heart transplant. Complications with one of the surgeries meant he was put on dialysis, so he needed a new…

The fascinating story behind Dirty John captivated millions of people all around the globe. It was a deeply dark, complicated yet brilliant cocktail of lies, betrayal, deceit and, ultimately, death. But after the credits rolled on the Netflix series and the final episode of the podcast aired, the story wasn’t over for one woman. For Terra Newell, who was a victim of con-artist and seasoned criminal John Meehan, this was her family’s real life horror. And as Terra exclusively tells New Idea, she still struggles with the trauma of her attack as the series brought back some terrifying memories. “I just remember his eyes,” Terra says with a shudder. “I just did a therapy session where I was able to see his eyes very vividly. And that’s something I still…

Pad See Ew Chicken Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 500g chicken stir-fry strips 1 tblsp oyster sauce 2 bunches gai lan (220g each) (Chinese broccoli) 200g packet Pad Thai rice noodles 2 tblsps vegetable oil 205g sachet Ayam Thai Pad See Ew 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 green spring onions, cut into 3cm lengths 1 Toss chicken with oyster sauce in a medium bowl. 2 Trim gai lan stems. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Keeping leaves and stems separated, cut into 4cm lengths. 3 Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 3 minutes. Stir to separate noodles. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Cut into shorter lengths using kitchen scissors. 4 Heat half the…

Three Fruit Upside-Down Cake Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 10 min 175g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla extract 3 eggs 1¼ cups self-raising flour ¼ cup custard powder ½ cup milk Custard, to serve TOPPING 75g unsalted butter, melted ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tblsps golden syrup 425g can mango slices in syrup, drained, cut into 5mm thick slices 415g can stoneless black cherries in syrup, drained 450g can pineapple slices in syrup, drained, halved 1 Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above edges. 2 To make topping, place butter, sugar and syrup in a bowl. Stir to combine. Spread evenly over base of prepared pan. 3…

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ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 An ambitious personal or creative endeavour will take off! Some bold ideas will encourage you to aim higher. You’ll give freely and generously to support a younger family member and get exciting plans going with someone dear to you. There will be a feast of fun outings, a thoughtful gesture will make a big difference to someone in need, and a changing domestic situation will call for thoughtful give and take. Lucky numbers: 9, 19, 20 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A grand domestic project will be a huge handful – you’ll lead the way. There’ll be a string of challenging tasks, problems that test your ingenuity and tensions with family members to defuse. Alternatively, a special occasion will bring a rare family…

Late one afternoon in 2005, Margaret was in her kitchen at home in Queensland, about to heat a pot of water. A few months earlier, her adult son had died in a car accident and she was having “a really bad day”, she later told me. Without warning, the strangest feeling overtook her and she heard a rustling sound. Looking to the side, she literally jumped. There was her son, visible from the waist up and looking younger, his skin “like porcelain”. He was smiling in the cheeky way his mum always loved. Margaret has no doubt he visited that day to let her know she’d be OK. Margaret is one of the many people I’ve interviewed over the years who have shared the myriad ways their late loved ones…

The last episode of The Love Boat may have aired 33 years ago in 1986, but Ted Lange says he still gets recognised all the time. Ted, 71, sailed onto television and skyrocketed into fame when he played the lovable character of Isaac the bartender on the hugely popular TV series. Speaking to New Idea while in Australia for Princess Cruises, Ted explains why the decades-old show is still such a hit today. “It’s the romance. I think that was fun for the audience to see that. I remember we had Annette Funicello, and when I was a kid she was on The Mickey Mouse Club, and I had scenes with her and that was so delightful,” Ted reminisces. “I [still] get recognised by older people. And I tell the…

He has been the familiar face on The Block since 2010 and now, with a brand-new season set to hit our TV screens, Scott Cam sat down with New Idea to chat all about it … This season is set to be the biggest build yet. What can we expect? Yeah, it’s double the size of the Gatwick property from last year. It’s incredible. There’s a few broken people at the halfway mark. And it’s the toughest first week we have ever put up for them, so you will have to watch this space. Do you think you would ever do a ‘Celebrity Block’? No, I don’t think so. I don’t think I could put up with celebrities on The Block. It’s hard enough putting up with the regular Joe…