Innehållsförteckning för 30 September 2019 från New Idea

Imagine being asked to bare your breasts on national television! When I first bumped into Georgie Parker at Channel Seven and heard about her plans to raise awareness for breast cancer in The All New Monty: Ladies’ Night, I was incredulous that so many top calibre women had agreed to take part. Swimming legend Lisa Curry, singer Ella Hooper, TV host Rachael Finch, singer Casey Donovan and Home and Away’s Lynne McGranger had all agreed to strip off and strut their stuff for the cause. Brave women, I thought. More guts than me. But then I saw a video of the group rehearsing and I realised this is what women do best. They rally. They lean on each other. They dare one another to stretch outside their comfort zone and…

Sir Rod Stewart has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, but the rock legend is thankfully now in the clear. Speaking at a fundraising event, according to The Mirror, the 74-year-old said: “No-one knows this, but I thought this was about time I told everybody. I’m in the clear, now, simply because I caught it early, I have so many tests.” The singer used his experience to urge men to get checked. “Guys, you’ve got to really go to the doctor.” Despite the cancer scare, the dad of eight lightened the mood by joking to his wife Penny Lancaster that he was going to use the evening to “come out”.…

Sitcom star Roseanne Barr has admitted to going under the knife in a bid to copy Kim Kardashian’s famous curves. The 66-year-old US-born actress told DailyMailTV that she had a fat transfer from her stomach into her rear to sculpt a plump behind. “I did have one procedure where I got the fat sucked out of my stomach and put in my butt because I just wanted to see what it would be like to have some shape of my butt,” Roseanne confessed to host Jesse Palmer. “When I see these Kardashians and these young women I think, ‘Maybe I could get a butt like that.’” In the past, Roseanne has also admitted to having a number of cosmetic procedures including a gastric bypass, a nose job, tummy tuck, breast…

The Queen was shocked to discover that there could be four royal additions next year with Duchess Kate, Zara Tindall, Autumn Phillips and Princess Eugenie all rumoured to be expecting. While the news of four pregnancies came as a surprise to the Queen, she’s absolutely thrilled to see her family expanding and loves having young children around. “Kate had quietly announced her pregnancy and everyone suspected Eugenie wouldn’t be far behind, so when she revealed she was also expecting, it wasn’t a huge shock,” the source spilled. “Then when Zara revealed she was also expecting number three and Autumn revealed she was also pregnant with her third child, everyone was in complete shock. What’s more, they further revealed they were all due in March. “However, the palace is in a…

She’s one of the busiest Euro royals, but Queen Margrethe’s recent schedule has prompted fears for the 79-year-old’s health. Now Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Mary are poised and ready to take the helm – and the throne – at short notice. The monarch recently spent four days in the German region of Schleswig-Holstein where she spent up to 12 hours a day on duty. While the Queen kept a smile on her face and appeared fit and prepared for the endless rounds of appearances, Danish TV doctor Jerk W. Langer has spoken out amid his concern Margrethe is working too hard. “The Queen’s programme in South Schleswig would exhaust most business leaders. She has got a bit of alone time in the morning but then it goes on…

Keeping fit and fabulous has long been second nature to Home and Away’s longest-serving female cast member, Lynne McGranger. And the rewards are plain to see. At 66, the hugely popular actress, who joined the hit weeknight series back in 1993 as golden-hearted battler Irene, is truly in top shape. Glowing with health and vitality as she prepares to bare all in Channel Seven’s The All New Monty: Ladies’ Night, Lynne happily admits she’s feeling better than ever. “It’s very important to me to stay fit and healthy,” says Lynne, revealing she’s “tying up her shoes and just about to head off on a long walk during a break between scenes”. “I probably exercise more now than I have all my life,” she says. “I get upset if I can’t…

Jersey Caramel Banana Crispies Makes 24 squares, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 2 x 225g packets Jersey Caramels 75g unsalted butter, chopped 2 tblsps milk 3½ cups Rice Bubbles 170g packet banana lollies, cut into 1cm pieces ¾ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup Milk Choc Bits (45g) TOPPING 1¼ cups Milk Choc Bits (225g) 1½ tblsps vegetable oil 1 Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above long edges of pan. 2 Place caramels, butter and milk in a large saucepan. Stir over a medium to low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until melted and smooth. Remove. Cool for 10 minutes. 3 Combine Rice Bubbles, bananas, coconut and chocolate in a large bowl. Add caramel mixture. Stir…

Chicken Pesto Bake Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 300g casarecce pasta 500g chicken sausages 1 large chicken stock cube, crumbled 1 tblsp Dijon mustard 300ml tub light cooking cream ¹/ ³ cup grated parmesan 200g tub fresh basil pesto 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (300g) ½ cup frozen peas 1 cup Perfect Italiano Perfect Bakes Grated Cheese 1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, squeeze meat from sausage casing into large meatball-shapes. 3 Heat an oiled, large, ovenproof frying pan (30cm in diameter) over a medium to high heat. Add meatballs. Cook, stirring for about 4 minutes, or until just browned. 4 Dissolve stock cube in ½ cup boiling water in a heatproof jug. Stir in mustard until combined. Add…

Easy Tortilla Cups To make these crunchy baskets, press mini tortillas (about 15cm diameter) between the gaps on the underside of a muffin tray, to form a cup shape. Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then spoon in your favourite taco filling! Soften butter… If you forgot to bring the butter to room temperature for cooking or simply to spread on bread, fill a heatproof glass with very hot water. Stand for a few minutes to warm the glass. Meanwhile place butter on a plate. Discard water from glass. Place glass over butter. Leave for at least 5 minutes. The heat from the glass will soften the butter. Legume Love Italy’s number one…

AGE OF REASON  Ben was looking through our photo album. “Who’s this person with the curly hair and big muscles?” he said. “That’s your father,” I replied. “Then who’s the old, bald, fat man who lives here now?” S. WILLIAMS, DONCASTER EAST, VIC. MERE MALE My MM husband has never had anything to do with computers, so I was amazed when he answered the phone and a guy offered to the fix the problem with our computer. MM said, “Yes, we do have a problem. The darn cat ate the mouse!” He then hung up the phone with a smug look on his face. CYNTHIA WILLIAMSON, BUNDABERG, QLD. ONE BRIGHT LIGHT Thanks for sharing Mat Roger’s family story (NI, Sep. 2). They have used their public profile to raise…

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU DISAGREE ON? Jude: Organisation. Lynette’s the yin to my yang. She’s extremely organised, whereas I’m a little bit fly by the seat of my pants. WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Lynette: Jude’s is hiding clothes in suitcases that you don’t find for six months. Jude: Unpacking my suitcases! WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR PARTNER IN A MOVIE ABOUT THEIR LIFE? Lynette: David Beckham. Jude: Lynette, does that then make you Victoria Beckham?…

His family has been at a loss to help him, and Ben’s (Rohan Nichol) downward spiral is far from over. For the father of two, still facing charges over drug trafficking, it’s clearly becoming all too much. After yet another furious outburst at his shocked friends and family, Ben storms out of Salt. Later, Ben leaves Ziggy (Sophie Dillman) and Dean (Patrick O’Connor) shaking their heads in disbelief when he tells them to get on with their lives and pretend he doesn’t exist. “It’s difficult to know what Ben is thinking, but he’s in such a dark place,” says Rohan. “He needs to be surrounded, but not crushed, in this time of crisis.” Soon after, Ben heads back to Salt to once again drown his sorrows. And this time John…

MONDAY Colby tries in vain to comfort a frightened Jasmine, while Irene announces that the case against her has been dropped. Elsewhere, Martha and Alf head off on a romantic road trip. TUESDAY Mackenzie makes a surprising admission to Dean, while Leah and Justin’s plans for a getaway hit a major stumbling block. WEDNESDAY Justin returns to the Bay with daughter Ava in tow. But why does she seem so subdued? Held hostage, Robbo makes a truly shocking discovery. THURSDAY Mason’s hopes soar when Alex presents him with a life-changing opportunity. And Ben’s struggles reach breaking point.…

After claiming the Ashes for Australia in this year’s Test series, many of the players’ wives took to social media to praise their partners. Nathan Lyon’s girlfriend Emma McCarthy was particularly proud of her beau, posting a black and white snap of them on her Instagram story with the famous Ashes urn. Meanwhile, Steve Smith’s wife Dani shared a photo of her hubby celebrating Australia’s success. Candice Warner has also been praising her hubby David for being a wonderful father after welcoming their third child, Isla Rose, in June.…

Dr Chris Brown and Liv Phyland were all smiles as they stepped out last week to celebrate the Bondi vet’s 41st birthday. While Chris and Liv are yet to publicly confirm their relationship, the pair have been dating since last year. The Loop presenter was seen leaving Sydney’s Clovelly Hotel after the birthday bash, which was also attended by Carrie Bickmore, Hamish Macdonald and Miguel Maestre. Liv, 28, and Chris appeared to be in high spirits, leaving onlookers asking whether the get-together doubled as an engagement party for the couple! Chris has said in the past that, unlike others who “shout it from the rooftops and put it all over social media”, he likes to keep his relationship private. So could these happy photos reveal that The Living Room host…

It seems like Katie Holmes’ post-break-up makeover has done the actress wonders, as she stepped out in New York looking stunning. Laughing as she walked the streets of the Big Apple, the 40-year-old proudly displayed her revenge body in flattering black trousers and a low-cut V-neck white top. While Katie has remained tight-lipped about her split from actor Jamie Foxx, it appears she has moved on from the relationship and is focusing on her new look. The star’s fashion designer friend Zac Posen spoke to Entertainment Tonight about Katie’s makeover: “I’m just digging everything and how Katie Holmes, my dear friend, is looking lately.”…

Paul Hogan is an Aussie treasure, but as the Crocodile Dundee star turns 80 next month, his family have revealed that, while they’re proud of his success, being thrust into the spotlight was difficult at times. Speaking for the first time, Paul’s son Todd opened up on the struggles he and his siblings experienced when his father achieved sudden fame. “Everything became, ‘Oh, is he really your father?’ It’s not a normal question and so that irked me, and usually people who brought it up I sort of gave short shrift to,” Todd, now 57, admitted on ABC’s Australian Story. He also touched on the time his family moved from public housing in Sydney’s Chullora Heights to the affluent Mosman. “I had a great childhood there and just remember that…

Demi Moore has been in the public eye for decades – but her upcoming memoir, Inside Out, is set to reveal previously unknown details about the Hollywood actress’ life. One of the most alarming revelations is that she struggled with addiction while married to Ashton Kutcher. Ahead of the book’s release, the 56-year-old told The New York Times that she felt “vulnerable” putting her story out there. Reflecting on Demi’s relationship with Ashton, who was 15 years her junior, the newspaper reports that a series of events led Demi on a downward spiral. And early in their relationship, Demi miscarried six months into her pregnancy. The publication reports that Demi and Ashton subsequently sought out fertility treatment, but at the same time she began drinking heavily and abusing the…

With just days to go before their first royal tour with baby Archie, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are also preparing to make the heartwarming announcement that they’re adding to their family through adoption. “Meghan and Harry spoke about their love of children and wanting to adopt one day, in the early days of dating, with Meghan insisting she wanted to adopt children as well as have her own biologically,” a palace insider reveals to New Idea. After consulting the Queen and discussing their plans to extend their family with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, the royals are hoping to offer a home to a child in need. It’s thought the adoption will be facilitated by or have links to Harry’s charity Sentebale’s Mamohato Children’s Centre in Lesotho, which supports…

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Frederik were spotted looking very friendly during a business delegation in Copenhagen. The princess was pictured whispering into Fred’s ear at one stage during the meeting and the royals have been very touchy feely during Victoria’s visit to Denmark. But, it appears that Mary isn’t too thrilled with her husband’s flirty behaviour. “Fred and Victoria kept chatting and laughing between themselves during a business forum they all attended,” says an onlooker. “It looked like Mary was particularly annoyed.” Mary knows that Fred and Victoria have been friends for many years and that there is nothing going on, but she does find Fred’s openly flirty behaviour frustrating at times.…

It was the wedding of the year,” former House Rules contestants Toad and Mandy tell New Idea, still buzzing with excitement. On Saturday, September 14, the 2018 reno show winners tied the knot in a magical ceremony at Oaklands Event Centre in their home town of Pambula, NSW. After nine months of nonstop planning and tireless work, including handmaking their decorations, the couple said ‘I do’ in front of their closest family and friends. But their months of planning meant the big day was an incredibly laid-back and fun affair. “It was a pretty relaxed day,” says Toad. “[The boys] even squeezed a burger in at the pub before we went to the wedding.” Of course, the women took a little bit longer to get ready. “We were half an…

It may be more than 20 years since she represented Australia in swimming, but Lisa Curry has still got it. The 57-year-old former elite athlete is keen to show older Aussie women that they can be healthy and strong too, by stripping off for Seven’s special The All New Monty: Ladies’ Night. “I lost five kilos in the six weeks leading up to the show,” she tells New Idea. “I proved that menopausal weight gain is not necessarily linked to menopause. “We’re at a stage of our life where we probably don’t train as hard, we like to sleep in, we like to eat out, we like to drink a wine or two. Sometimes the menopausal weight gain isn’t just menopause. Stress is a big part of it!” Lisa and…

Gathered with friends at a barbecue to watch the ‘race that stops the nation’, the opportunity to step into the director’s seat was right in front of Australian actress Rachel Griffiths’ eyes. “My brain lit up as soon as she crossed the line,” Rachel says of the memorable moment Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. “And when she basically told everyone to get stuffed, I was in love.” Calling her producer just 10 minutes after the history-making race, the wheels were in motion to bring Michelle’s story to the big screen. New Idea caught up with Rachel and Michelle at the world premiere of Ride Like a Girl. The film – directed by Rachel – depicts Michelle and her family’s story and the ups,…

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As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to get active and start toning up for the summer season. Fitness trainer Ali Cavill from Fit Fantastic shares some of her top exercises for getting your body beach-ready in time for summer ... FOR: TONED LEGS TRY: SQUATS Squats are very effective total body and leg exercises as they recruit all of the major muscle groups. Stand with feet hip-width apart to work the front of the legs or wider to target the back of the legs. Angle your toes slightly outward. Bend your knees, keeping your chest up and moving your hips back and down. Imagine a seat you’re trying to sit on but can’t quite reach. Squat down while keeping your shins vertical…

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23 Keeping a clear overview with a financial venture or costly plans will help you weigh up different possibilities. Be clear with a financial arrangement too, to avoid problems further down the track. A new possession may be valuable and it will also have subtle personal significance. You’ll take a meaningful personal stand with a situation or issue you feel strongly about. Fun outings could be expensive. LUCKY NUMBERS: 12, 14, 43 LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23 You’ll need to draw on intuitive inner guidance to find your way with bold new plans. Confusing options will complicate the path ahead. An old problem with another person could stir you up, but step back emotionally – a calm analytical approach will help you lay it…

TERROR IN THE NIGHT Over the years, hundreds of people have emailed me to share their strange and spooky life experiences, and yet, no matter how often this happens or how familiar it becomes, I still get a fresh thrill each time a new story pops up in the inbox. There are some emails, however, that really make me sit up straighter in my chair. The message I received from Bella was one of these. “I have a frightening life experience that’s almost hard to believe,” she wrote. “I had a witness. If not for that, I would be questioning myself still to this day.” My fingers flew over the keyboard as I wrote to ask if we could speak on the phone. Fine, replied Bella, “but would it be…

Premiering 50 years ago, The Brady Bunch engaged viewers around the globe with its wholesome characters, strong moral core and hilarious tales of two unique families becoming one. A TIMELESS CLASSIC Making its small screen debut in 1969, the television series quickly solidified a legacy filled with highly quotable episodes, groovy fashions and a sense of a simpler time. “Many fans love the show because it gave them a place to escape to when their own home was not so great,” says Wendy Winans, creator of the world’s largest Brady fan site, Brady World. “Other than the decor, the show is timeless.” In production until 1974, the Brady legacy lived on through a number of spin-offs including The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, The Brady Brides, the 1995 film The Brady…

We’ve all been hoping that a perennially unlucky-in-love Colby (Tim Franklin) may have finally found The One in gorgeous restaurateur Mackenzie (Emily Weir). But this is Summer Bay – and relationships in the small seaside town are rarely smooth sailing. Indeed, just when it seems that Colby and Mackenzie are happier than they’ve ever been, Colby finds himself on the receiving end of another resident’s violent outburst. What’s more, the incident triggers a mortified Mackenzie to make a shock announcement of her own. And it’s one that leaves Colby reeling. What does Mackenzie say that blindsides the police officer? HOME AND AWAY MON. TO THU., 7PM…

It’s been many years since this one-time celebrity couple split, but Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie still ‘catch up’. “We’re good friends. We’ve been friends for years and years and years,” the Bad Santa actor admitted. “So we keep up with each other. She’s not in town a lot, so we don’t see each other much, but we talk.” The couple married in 2000 and divorced three years later. Billy, who is 20 years older than Ange, has previously admitted that he thought he was “never good enough for her”.…

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, 38, is known for her glowing skin and ageless beauty. But one Australian surgeon has suggested US-born Meghan may have had a little help from doctors since moving into royalty. After giving birth to Archie, the duchess’ face appears to have been sculpted by some very subtle plastic surgery, according to Sydney-based surgeon Dr Phoebe Jones. Dr Jones tells New Idea: “It appears that Meghan has had very subtle cheek, tear trough and chin filler. ‘‘It’s already well known that she had a surgical rhinoplasty at a young age. The cosmetic work she has had done is very age appropriate and tasteful.”…

Fans eager to see the former Packed to the Rafters stars back on our screens will be disappointed to hear that Jess Marais has reportedly pulled out of new drama Halifax: Retribution. The Nine Network series is set to air next year, but according to the Sunday Herald Sun, the 34-year-old actress has quit the gig. A Nine spokesperson said: “Unfortunately the shooting time-frame just did not work with Jessica’s schedule and personal commitments.” With her photographer boyfriend Jake Holly making the move to the US, could the long-distance relationship also be causing the star stress? Last year, Jess pulled out of Nine’s Bad Mothers just one month before it began filming in October, “to focus on her health and spend time with her family”.…

Sharing a behind-the-scenes picture from a recent photoshoot, Nicole Kidman has sparked fresh concerns about her health. In the black and white image shared on the A-listers’ social media account, the 52-year-old’s thin frame was plainly visible. Of particular concern was the actress’ protruding neck and chest bones, which caused fans to leave worried messages in the comments section. “So skinny,” one follower wrote, while another declared, “Way too skinny so unhealthy.” We hope Nicole is doing OK and looking after herself.…

Despite their royal status, Meghan and Harry proved that they’re just like us, popping into their local pub for a casual meal with their son Archie several weeks ago. The parents enjoyed a roast dinner, and Harry quenched his thirst with a few pints of beer, while mum Meghan stuck to water. “Archie was very well behaved and kept quiet the whole time the family was there,” said a source. The couple were casually dressed, with Meghan in white shorts and a khaki top. Both parents appeared relaxed and happy on the low-key outing.…

Eugenie’s husband Jack Brooksbank has been spotted getting cosy with a mystery blonde backstage at London Fashion Week, leaving onlookers wondering who she was. “They were very flirty with one another,” said one onlooker. “The woman loved the attention Jack was giving her and was constantly laughing at his jokes.” Meanwhile, his mother-in-law Fergie was also at the event and appeared to be looking on angrily.…

Matt Agnew finally declared his true feelings for Chelsie McLeod at The Bachelor’s final rose ceremony in South Africa...but this love story might not have a happy ending. New Idea has since learnt that Matt may have slept with a contestant on the show … that wasn’t Chelsie. “Matt hits it off with quite a few of the girls, kissing the greatest number of contestants the show has ever seen,” the source claims. “We’re also told that the handsome astrophysicist even beds one of them – and it’s not the woman he ends up picking at the final rose ceremony!” The insider claims runner-up Abbie Chatfield is the lady Matt Agnew apparently slept with on the show and the rumours would no doubt destroy Chelsie. In the finale, we saw…

Simone Callahan is no stranger to stress. Having previously been married to one of the nation’s most successful and controversial cricketers, Shane Warne, the 49-year-old blonde bombshell has also raised the former couple’s three children, Brooke, 22, Jackson, 20, and Summer, 17. A self-described “introvert”, Simone, tells New Idea that discovering yoga 15 years ago while travelling around India with her ex-husband was her saviour from the crazy life she was living. “It’s helped me a lot in my life,” she says. These days, Simone is a trained yoga teacher, has her very own space for practice in her home and shares her passion for the discipline daily with 11,000 Instagram followers. “I DON’T LIKE GETTING OLD. WHY WOULD YOU CELEBRATE IT? THERE WILL BE NO CELEBRATING MY 50TH!” With…

Jamie Durie is no stranger to dirty dancing, having started his career in male dance troupe Manpower Australia. “I don’t know if that dancing was really dirty – we kept our shorts on,” he laughs to New Idea. But, more than 20 years since hanging up his dancing shoes, the TV personality is putting them back on for The Real Dirty Dancing. “I thought I might pick up the moves a bit quicker than I did,” he admits to New Idea. “I had to work a little harder than I thought I would, just because I’ve been out of the game for a while.” Of course, he admits he’d had some practice when it came to the famous lift. “I really like the lake scene in the film when Johnny…

Spicy Satay Chicken Wing Nibbles Serves 4-6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 1.5kg chicken wing nibbles 1 tblsp onion flakes SPICY SATAY SAUCE ¹/ ³ cup coconut milk ¹/ ³ cup crunchy peanut butter ¹/ ³ cup chilli garlic sauce (See Tip) 2 tblsps soy sauce 1 tblsp ginger paste 1 Line a large oven tray with 1cm to 2cm deep edges, with baking paper. Place chicken, in a single layer, over tray. Sprinkle with onion flakes. 2 Cook in a moderately hot oven (190C) for 25 minutes. 3 Meanwhile, make spicy satay sauce. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until blended. 4 Remove chicken from oven. Drain off cooking juices. Add chicken to satay sauce. Toss well to coat. 5 Re-line the same oven tray with baking…

Iced VoVo Pavlova Serves 8-10, Prep and Cook: 2 hours, 15 mins 200g pink marshmallows 2 cups thickened cream 2 cups frozen raspberries (250g), thawed 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture Fresh raspberries and shredded coconut, to decorate PAVLOVA 6 egg whites, at room temperature 1½ cups caster sugar 1 tblsp cornflour 2 tsps white vinegar 1 Invert the base of two x 23cm springform pans (base measures 22cm). Grease and line bases and sides of pans with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 To make pavlova, beat egg whites in the large bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tblsp at a time, beating well after each addition, until sugar is dissolved. Continue to beat for a further 5 minutes, or…

4-Ingredient Antipasto Bread Bake Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 1 hour 1 small crusty baguette (30cm long), cut into 1½ cm slices 145g tub antipasto mix, drained (See Tip) ½ cup shredded parmesan 8 eggs 1 Arrange bread slices, overlapping slightly, over the base of an 18.5cm x 27cm rectangular ovenproof dish (7-cup capacity). Scatter over antipasto mix. Sprinkle with parmesan. 2 Whisk eggs in a large jug. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over bread. Stand for about 20 minutes to soak. 3 Cook, uncovered, in a moderate oven (180C) for about 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden. Remove. Stand for 5 minutes. 4 Serve warm with rocket leaves or a leafy salad (optional). TIP Antipasto mixes are sold pre-packaged or by weight from…

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WHAT S FOR BREKKIE? For breakfast it’s usually one of two things – either peanut butter and banana on toast or a smoothie. For the smoothie, I mix a frozen banana, frozen blueberries, milk, peanut butter and sometimes a chocolate protein powder. IS COFFEE ON THE MENU? I love coffee – I used to drink piccolos but then the team’s sports nutritionist said it would be better to have coffee with milk for the protein content, so now I have a flat white and I love it. HOW ABOUT LUNCH? Generally, I have lunch out at a café. I love poached eggs with avocado on toast. I can never poach the eggs properly myself, so it’s better to get someone else to do it! WHAT DO YOU SNACK ON? When we’re…

Q My ex-partner has reached out after three years of not seeing each other and wants to go for coffee. It seems pretty harmless to me and I believe it’s important to not have bad blood with anyone. But my current partner is worried it will lead to something more or that he has bad intentions. What do you think? Should I meet with my ex? KAITLYN, VIA EMAIL. What is your ex up to, asking you to have coffee after three years? I don’t blame your current partner for being worried. How odd to contact you after so long. I wonder if it’s a good idea to resurrect the past. Before you agree to meet, think clearly about what your ex’s intentions are. It may be important for you…

He may have been renowned for his longevity on the football field, but it’s clear that AFL legend Jude Bolton is now living his best life. “I’m so lucky to have a wonderful family,” says Jude. “Being able to take my oldest daughter through the banner on my 300th game was something I will always look back on as one of my most special moments on the playing field.” These days, the Sydney Swans dual premiership hero and 325-AFL-game veteran turned Channel Seven commentator shares his world with his wife Lynette, a TV presenter and skincare consultant, and their two girls, Siarra, 7, and Piper, 5. Both 39, Jude and Lynette met 15 years ago, reveals Jude with a laugh, in Sydney’s Kings Cross. “No-one ever says you can meet…

BOOK WEARING PAPER DRESSES BY ANNE BRINSDEN When her husband is called back to the family farm in sunburnt northern Victoria, Elise struggles with her new isolated rural life. Then one day tragedy strikes and her daughter Marjorie flees back to the city. An evocative family saga which captures the harsh essence of life on the land. OUT TUESDAY MUSIC VELVET SIDE A BY ADAM LAMBERT The singer takes a break from fronting Queen to get back to his own music career with this first set of songs from his fourth album, Velvet (Side B doesn’t have a release date yet). Among the six tracks are lead single ‘Superpower’, a 1970s-influenced slice of funky disco. OUT FRIDAY MOVIE THE GOLDFINCH Donna Tartt’s first two novels still haven’t made it to…