Innehållsförteckning för 7 October 2019 från New Idea

After months of being roundly criticised for everything from taking private jets to not sharing the details of her son’s godparents, the Duchess of Sussex is firmly back in favour. It’s not just that she’s doing what she enjoys best – endorsing charities and issues she genuinely cares about during her royal tour to Africa. Rather, the glamorous former actress is making choices which suggest she’s just like any working mum. She’s confessed to having one eye open on Archie during the long flight to South Africa and delightedly showed him off at a meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. In a conversation many could relate to, she even revealed that one of her growing strengths was “parenting”. Likewise, she’s recycled outfits from her previous tour to Australia, New Zealand and…

Jessica Simpson only gave birth to her daughter Birdie Mae six months ago – but the 39-year-old reveals she’s already dropped her post-baby kilos. Sharing a picture of herself wearing a tight black dress on Instagram, the actress showed off her incredible 100lb (45kg) weight loss. “6 months. 100 pounds down (Yes, I tipped the scales at 240),” Jessica revealed. “My first trip away from #BIRDIEMAE and emotional for many reasons, but so proud to feel like myself again. Even when it felt impossible, I chose to work harder.” Jessica shares Birdie Mae and her two other kids Maxwell and Ace with her NFL husband Eric Johnson.…

Prince Harry has always been a blend of his mother and father’s looks – and it appears baby Archie is just the same! When the youngster joined his parents at Desmond Tutu’s house, royal fans noted the bub was the perfect hybrid of his parents. Archie appears to be practically a clone of the prince as a baby, but also has Meghan’s eyes and nose. What’s more, fans went wild as Meghan and Harry’s mystery nanny made a rare appearance. The nanny, who has yet to be identified, is the couple’s third appointment since Archie’s birth in May.…

Fashion designer Donatella Versace has long led the way in the style stakes – but her plumped-up lips and waxy skin are a trend few are likely to follow. While Donatella admits to having Botox, UK-based aesthetic nurse Trudy Friedman told The Daily Mail “numerous treatments mean her face shape has changed drastically”. Though a family friend said the Duchess of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, “clearly took it too far”, the royal – who passed away in 2014 – always insisted she had never had cosmetic enhancements. UK entertainer Katie Price’s many surgeries have her friends concerned. “It is as if [she] has an addiction to going under the knife,” one told Sun Online. “It is becoming so obsessive … she looks in the mirror and only sees the next…

In her career teaching photography to keen novices, Ainslie Bernoth showed others just what to look for in order to get the perfect shot. But little did she know one of her students would spot the very thing that would save her life ‒ and catapult her health on the most life-changing journey she could have imagined. “I was at an event and a nurse came up to me after my speech and told me she noticed that I had a lump in my throat,” Ainslie, a mum of three, tells New Idea exclusively. “So I went to two doctors who told me it was nothing, but I had a feeling in my gut that I needed to investigate it.” Just days later, in July 2013, the fit and healthy…

Golden Gaytime Cookie Sandwiches Makes 12, Prep and Cook: 50 mins 125g unsalted butter, chopped ½ cup caster sugar 2 tblsps golden syrup 1 egg 1¼ cups self-raising flour 1 cup quick oats ¼ cup malted milk powder 225g packet Milk Chocolate Melts 2 tblsps vegetable oil 4 Malt’O’Milk biscuits, finely chopped FILLING 50g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2 tblsps Top’n’Fill caramel ¾ cup icing sugar mixture 1 Line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Heat butter in a small saucepan over low heat for 7 minutes, or until melted and lightly browned. Pour into a large heatproof bowl. 3 Stir in sugar and syrup. (Mixture will look separated at this stage.) Cool for 5 minutes. Whisk in egg with a fork. Stir in flour, oats…

DE-SHED Dogs can shed more in the warmer months as the skin and hair adjust to the warmer weather conditions. Those with double coats, (German shepherd, Samoyed, border collie etc.) may require more frequent de-moults (de-shedding), but these coat types should not be shaven. Shaving these coats removes the outer layer of the coat, which is important for natural insulation and also to protect the skin from the sun. TO CLIP OR NOT TO CLIP This depends on the breed and also the coat type of your dog. It’s advisable to first talk to a qualified/professional groomer about your dog’s coat types and the length of hair that you can maintain more easily in the warmer months. A shorter length of coat for many breeds may be beneficial in the…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A family occasion will shed light on a close relationship that’s shifting gear – it’ll be a chance to reach out to a relative and start a new chapter. A family project will ask a lot of you. On the job front, a tough responsibility will put your leadership abilities and staying power to the test. Some good news or a fortunate discovery will come from out of the blue! A fun encounter will also prove to be enlightening. LUCKY NUMBERS: 23, 25, 35 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Labours of love will include listening and understanding as well as offering helpful advice to someone dear. Your relationship will grow on an emotional level. A health goal will call for a greater commitment,…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. A BROTHER’S LOVE LIVES ON In Bronwen Lane, I immediately recognised a ‘spirit sister’, a woman who has been aware of the spirit world – and her connection to it – for as long as she can remember. “I see ghosts,” she declared cheerfully as she introduced herself. “I saw one last night.” An accomplished writer and filmmaker who runs a PR agency in Melbourne, Bronwen juggles the demands of day-to-day life with her…

MONDAY Justin intervenes when his young daughter finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place, while Alex helps Mason on his first day of work at the hospital. TUESDAY Justin and Leah head off on a camping trip with Ava, while Robbo uses Dylan as leverage to reach Victor. WEDNESDAY Jasmine does all she can to help Tori in labour, as Robbo receives word that his baby is on the way! THURSDAY Robbo races against time to make it to Tori’s side before she gives birth to their daughter. Will he make it?…

The delightful Evelyn Parker and her husband, Henry, have circumnavigated the globe many times aboard the Golden Sunset ocean liner. But when Henry goes missing during their latest cruise, Evelyn sets off to find him. A charming, funny and touching novel. “Evelyn knew that she and Henry, like the ship that was their home, were approaching the end of their lives. Yet the older she got, the less she worried about getting old. It was as inevitable as the weather, and just as unpredictable. Like the weather, it could be forecast but not controlled … When it came to ageing, the best you could do was to carry an umbrella. And a life jacket.”…

GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE The GoT star opted for a regal number for the awards. MANDY MOORE The singer and actress turned heads in this pink and red number. KRISTEN BELL The Good Place actress went for a daring cut-out dress. MARISA TOMEI The Spider-Man actress followed the favourite colours of the 71st awards. NAOMI WATTS The Aussie star wore a dramatic black strapless gown. MICHELLE WILLIAMS The Emmy-winning actress sparkled in this fitting dress for the red carpet. EMILIA CLARKE The mother of dragons went for a daring low-cut number. She’s on fire! ISLA FISHER Dressed in silver, the former Home and Away star was a standout on Emmys night. CATHERINE ZETA-JONES The actress stole the spotlight in this stunning pink number! KIM KARDASHIAN The reality star went for a classic…

Entertainment veteran Patti Newton’s time on radio appears to be over for now, after she announced she was leaving the Nightline show. Sharing the news on Instagram, the mum of two admitted she was devastated. “My last night on 3AW with Philip and Simon. I’ll miss them very much, have been with them and Bruce for many years. The end of an era and feeling sad,” she wrote. Patti leaving the show would have no doubt come as a shock for her husband, Australian TV royalty Bert, as it appears to have been a trying week for the Newtons. The news follows reports that alleged Bert had behaved ‘inappropriately’ with a fellow cast member during their time on stage in the musical Wicked. In her new book, Prisoner star Maggie…

Brad Pitt is reportedly ‘quietly dating’ jewellery designer and spiritual guru Sat Hari Khalsa. The Ad Astra actor, 55, is rumoured to be coupled up with the blonde beauty, three years after splitting with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie, according to Us Weekly. The website also claims the father of six started seeing Sat, 50, after splitting with actress Charlize  Theron, 44, earlier in June. Brad and Sat supposedly met at a benefit gala in LA last year after being seated together. The pair were also photographed leaving the Ad Astra premiere on September 19, heating up rumours the two are in a budding relationship. In a recent interview with The Project, the Hollywood actor opened up about his past struggles. “We all carry deep pains to different degrees and regrets,”…

Fans are convinced Meghan Markle is pregnant with her second child, just five months after giving birth to her son Archie. During the current South African tour, eagle-eyed royal watchers noted that the duchess has worn two of the maternity dresses she wore while pregnant with Archie. In Cape Town, Meghan wore the same blue tied dress she wore last year in Tonga, as well as a striped dress she wore at Bondi Beach shortly after she announced her first pregnancy. John Hill of the betting website Coral told The Mirror they’d since been “inundated” with bets that Harry and Meghan would be expecting in 2020. “As always, with gambles of this kind, there is seldom smoke without fire,” he commented. Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan have previously declared they’d love…

Over the years she’s followed some quirky diet rules, from chewing coffee beans to snacking on frozen grapes. But Victoria’s latest food fad is eating four avocados a day, which according to the Telegraph Magazine, she believes gives her good skin. In January, Victoria admitted that her slim physique was down to her iron will. “I am very, very disciplined in the way that I work out, [and with] what I eat. That’s how I’m happiest,” she said. “I expect a lot from my body – I’m 44, I’ve got four kids, I work a lot, I travel. For me to do all that, I have to eat healthily and work out.”…

Eton Mess Sponge Serves 8-10 Prep: 20 mins 250g punnet strawberries 125g punnet raspberries 1 tblsp icing sugar mixture ½ x 100g box mini vanilla meringues 300ml tub thickened cream 450g packet double unfilled rectangular sponge cake 2 tblsps raspberry jam 1 Place half the strawberries on a chopping board. Cut into small pieces. Reserve remaining for decoration. Place chopped strawberries and half the raspberries in a medium bowl with sugar. Mix well. Reserve remaining raspberries for decoration. 2 Coarsely crush meringues. Reserve ¼ cup for decoration. 3 Beat cream in the small bowl of an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Fold in meringues. Add berry mixture. Fold through twice to give a rippled effect. 4 Place one sponge layer on a serving board. Spread with half the jam.…

Loaded Cheesy Bacon Potato Wedges Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 750g packet frozen potato wedges 150g shortcut bacon rashers (5), chopped 1 cup grated mozzarella ¾ cup sour cream 2 green spring onions, thinly sliced Sriracha hot chilli sauce, to serve 1 Spread wedges, in a single layer, over a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Scatter bacon over top. 2 Cook in a very hot oven (220C), tossing halfway, for about 20 minutes or until wedges are golden brown and bacon is crisp. Remove. 3 Season wedges with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese. Return to very hot oven for 5 minutes until melted. Remove. 4 To serve, dollop cream over wedges. Sprinkle with onions. Drizzle with sriracha. TIP For a less spicy option, replace sriracha…

Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook VEG (Penguin Random House, RRP $49.99) shows us again that vegetables can be adapted to almost every favourite meat meal you love, and that vegetable meals really can become the ultimate comfort food. Recipes such as Bread Topped Biryani, Vegetable Moussaka, Allotment Cottage Pie, Vegetable Pad Thai and Cauliflower Cheese Pizza Pie are just an example of the delicious meals you can create, along with hints and tips on what ingredients you should always have on hand.…

Q I’ve been talking and catching up with a man for several months now. I’m developing strong feelings for him. He flirts with me, holds my hand and he invites me to romantic spots. However, any time I bring up the idea of having a relationship, he dismisses the topic. I’m a bit confused as he’s given me all the signs we’re more than friends. Do you think he’s scared of having the boyfriend label? JANICE, VIA EMAIL. He’s obviously scared of something and sending out mixed messages. Maybe he’s hiding a secret? You’ve known him for several months, so it seems odd that he is holding back on being your boyfriend. You don’t want to end up with a broken heart. Perhaps it’s time to look around and find…

MOVIE JOKER Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight was unforgettable, but Joaquin Phoenix is the latest actor to take on the role in this origin story of Gotham City’s iconic villain. This adaptation sees comedian Arthur Fleck turn to a life of crime. OUT THURSDAY MUSIC TOUR: TIM MCGRAW In Australia to headline the recent C2C: Country to Country festival, American country superstar Tim McGraw is playing two solo gigs – on Friday at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley and on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne. In between, on Saturday, he’ll perform at the Deni Ute Muster. FROM FRIDAY PODCAST UNRAVEL S4 Ollie Wards presents this series about his brother Greg and Greg’s American wife, Lezlie – a match he never felt completely sure…

What led you to begin again with a new set of characters and setting? I knew that I’d end the Shetland series with Wild Fire, so I was already looking for something new to alternate with the Vera books. A visit to an old school friend in North Devon where I grew up triggered the ideas for The Long Call. The place is a complex mix of locals, incomers and holidaymakers: perfect for a crime story. What kind of man is Detective Venn? Matthew grew up in a fundamental Christian community, the very much loved only son of committed parents. When he loses his faith, he’s cast out from the fellowship and becomes a cop as a way of finding the certainty and possibilities of redemption of his youth. Throughout…

We made it to the Winton Outback Festival in Queensland. The North Gregory behind us is the location of Banjo Paterson’s debut performance of ‘Waltzing Matilda’. Hotel management are yet to respond to my offer of a live rendition of ‘Half Man, Half Cat’. Can’t believe I won a competition to have lunch with my favourite ‘Perthonality’, TV’s Basil Zempilas! When you love a puppy so much you appear to be strangling him! Shout out to the incredible team at Second Chance Animal Rescue in Melbourne. Career highlight alert. I am riding a portable toilet in Winton’s ‘Dunny Derby’. Look out! Here comes ‘Poohemium C--psody’! Thank you Summer from Townsville for my beautiful portrait. I love the dress you’ve put me in. Meeting 10-year-old Arran at Rozelle Public School made…

Supermodel Elle Macpherson sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted wearing a silver band on her ring finger. The 55-year-old was having lunch at The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney, when she was photographed laughing and sporting a ring. The mum of two was last linked to  controversial anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield, with the pair pictured together in June. Elle was previously married to fashion photographer Gilles Bensimon, and then US billionaire Jeffrey Soffer. But despite going through two divorces, could ‘The Body’ be gearing up for wedding number three?…

Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are officially engaged, after he popped the question in Italy, and rumours are swirling that the couple could have already said ‘I do’ in secret during the trip! “Beatrice secretly got engaged in Italy and went to Misha Nonoo’s wedding near Rome. There are even rumours Bea and Edoardo may have got married secretly there as they love the country so much,” our royal insider tells. “There will be a lavish party in England. But a secret wedding in Italy was a great idea.” The palace announced the happy engagement news last Thursday, with a special note from the couple: “We are both so excited to be embarking on this life adventure together and can’t wait to be married! We share so…

Former The Voice winner and mother of one Karise Eden won’t let anything stop her from making music. The 27-year-old won Australia’s heart seven years ago with her impressive set of pipes on the Channel Nine talent show, skyrocketing her into stardom. She’s been writing songs and touring ever since, but a freak motorbike accident in January made her even more focused on achieving her dreams, Karise tells New Idea. “We were out riding on an old Queensland country road, and the fuel lines seized up and the whole bike just dropped while we were still riding it. “I fractured two vertebrae and my spine, and I had knee surgery,” Karise recalls. “Having an experience like that made me realise I want to get out there as much as I…

Jamie Durie and Jessica Rowe have been good friends for a number of years, but on The Real Dirty Dancing, it comes to light that Jamie used to have a crush on the presenter. “I remember one New Year’s Eve we went up to Palm Beach and had a kissing competition,” said Jess, recalling a summer holiday in her youth. “I would have put my hand up,” Jamie cheekily adds, before Anna Heinrich reveals Jamie had a crush on Jess many years ago. “I did,” he admits. “She came to my birthday.” Much to Jamie’s dismay, he discovered she was actually single then.…

A little girl returning from a family trip to the UK got a lot more than she bargained for after leaving her stuffed monkey at Buckingham Palace. Adelaide kindergartener Savannah Hart, 5, was visiting the Queen’s home with her sister and parents while holidaying in London when she left behind her class toy monkey named Harriet. In an incredible gesture, staff at Buckingham Palace went above and beyond to help reunite the schoolgirl with her beloved toy. Savannah’s mum Katie tells New Idea she called royal staff after realising the next day that Harriet the monkey had gone missing. “JUST SEEING THOSE PHOTOS, I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY THE EFFORT THEY PUT IN. IT WAS AMAZING” “We still had three more days after that in London. So the next morning…

You can love the life you’re living; you can live the life you like … and that’s exactly what two women had in mind in the mid-1920s, when they each allegedly murdered their lovers in cold blood – and got away with it, inspiring a famous tale we all know and love today: Chicago. As leading ladies Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Alinta Chidzey and Casey Donovan continue to dazzle audiences as Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and Matron ‘Mama’ Morton (respectively) during their hugely successful run of the award-winning musical at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre, we look back at the real-life women who inspired the hit production … THE MURDERS On March 11, 1924, married father-of-one Walter Law was found dead, sprawled in the front seat of former showgirl Belva Gaertner’s car with a…

Burrito Bowls Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 500g lean beef stir-fry strips 40g sachet fajita spice mix 1 tblsp olive oil 420g can corn kernels, drained 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 250g packet microwave basmati brown rice 400g can black beans, drained, rinsed 1 medium carrot, peeled, coarsely grated 1 large avocado, quartered lengthways, thinly sliced crossways Chipotle lime and herb dressing and lime wedges, to serve 1 Toss beef with spice mix and oil in a large bowl. 2 Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add beef in two batches. Cook, stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Remove. 3 Combine corn with onions and tomatoes in a bowl. 4 Heat rice according…

1. TURN ON THE TAP Water is the cheapest antidote to tiredness. “As little as a one to two per cent drop in body hydration can affect concentration and fatigue,” says Peta. 2. SAY NO “The most common reason for fatigue in women is pushing themselves too hard for a long period of time and neglecting their sleep, rest, exercise, fun, or eating well,” says Dr Enkelmann. 3. DUST OFF YOUR RUNNERS A good walk can decrease levels of fatigue by as much as 65 per cent, according to a study by the University of Georgia.…

TO JOANNA: I SALUTE YOU The article The Bride Who Lost Half Her Size (NI Sept 9) was inspiring. To Joanna Matzon: “Isn’t it a great feeling that you have reached the ideal weight you aimed for?” From 170kg down to just over 80kg! Joanna was a stunning bride on her wedding day. Determined to lose weight – apart from eating sensibly and doing regular exercise, which didn’t help much – she opted to have gastric sleeve surgery to reach her goal weight. She was successful and no matter how hard it was at first, the reward of reaching her goal weight was worth the effort. I salute Joanna for her achievement; she is a great inspiration for other women struggling to lose weight, too. MARIA AURORA WEAVER, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ.…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S MOST ANNOYING TVWATCHING HABIT? Matt: She always talks when I’m trying to watch something, and I can’t hear anything. Kate: Matt eats chips and Barbecue Shapes and also gives them to the dog – so one of them is either crunching or munching during a show! WHICH TV FAMILY DO YOU MOST RESEMBLE? Kate: The Dunphys from Modern Family. Claire and I are probably a bit similar in the way that we’re both a bit quirky. Matt: And I’m the one who’s the practical joker and mucks around with the kids, like Phil does! WHICH TV SHOW WILL YOU NEVER AGREE ON? Kate: Matt watches a lot of football and that drives me nuts. I can sometimes feel like I’m married to football! Matt: Kate tends to…

NADIA STEALS THE BROWNLOW SPOTLIGHT Nadia Bartel stunned at the Brownlow Medal in what was her first red carpet appearance since her split from husband and former AFL player, Jimmy Bartel. The mother of two oozed glamour in a beaded dress designed by her wedding gown designer, J’Aton. “When @jatoncouture creates magic,” she captioned a snap of her dress ahead of the event. While the night is to honour AFL players, Nadia – who also hosted the event coverage – certainly stole the limelight with her stunning appearance. Nadia and Jimmy, who recently called it quits on their relationship, reportedly split due to Jimmy’s alleged affair with a woman in the UK. “It’s been a very difficult month for me and the boys,” she told the Herald Sun.…