Innehållsförteckning för 9 December 2019 från New Idea

Robert Irwin might be the youngest member of his wildlife warrior brood, but after celebrating his sweet 16th birthday, he might just be catching up to his family. Now he’s officially 16, is the son of the late Steve Irwin looking to take more of a hands-on role at Australia Zoo and settle down with a girlfriend? Robert was pictured earlier this year with Glee star Emmy Perry, 15, and the two have been very close ever since. Like Robert, the US-born actress is an animal advocate and even has a rescue charity called Emmy’s Hope. After the Irwins embarked on a whirlwind US trip to promote their new show Crikey! It’s the Irwins, it is believed Robert took the opportunity to catch up with the young starlet. The pair…

Baby fever appears to be catching in the royal family! New reports suggest that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are expecting again – and things are set to be a little different this time around. For starters, the bookies are not only certain a pregnancy announcement is impending – but also that the royal couple will reveal they’re having twins! UK betting agency CORAL has just slashed the odds to 4-1 on the pair welcoming two little royals next year. Meanwhile, a source close to Meghan recently told British OK! magazine that Meghan plans for her second pregnancy and birth to take place in the US. “Meghan wants to spend the first three months post-birth at home in LA with Doria and bond with the baby away from prying eyes.”…

Their divorce is still not finalised three years after their split and now it appears Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are still battling over custody issues for the festive holidays. An insider exclusively tells New Idea the Hollywood superstars are locked in a vicious tug-of-love over who gets to spend Christmas with daughter Shiloh, 13. “Brad is furious with Angelina for blocking his attempts to see Shiloh and he’s refusing to put up with it any more,” shares an insider close to the A-list pair. “He’s lost count of the times when she came up with an elaborate excuse to prevent him from spending one-on-one time with Shiloh, and the other kids for that matter.” The couple’s continuing tensions regarding co-parenting were revealed last month when Angelina admitted Brad had…

Rick Fenny has been beating the dusty, red paths of Australia’s outback since the 1970s. The celebrity vet looked after the real-life Red Dog, who inspired the hit movie, and has turned his passion for animals and the great outdoors into a booming business. Speaking with New Idea ahead of Season 2 of his hit show Desert Vet, Rick, 70, says he can’t imagine ever retiring. “Because my family is involved, my son and my daughter [are on the show], it’ll go on long after I’m no longer relevant. But I intend to be around for a while!” Rick laughs. “It may be only another 30 years ... I get inspiration from David Attenborough. He’s in his 90s and still going strong. “I certainly still enjoy it even after 48…

There is an infamous line that has snaked its way into Australian culture since 1980. “A dingo ate my baby,” people joke, reciting the frantic words that Lindy Chamberlain wailed one fateful night. But the tragic case of baby Azaria Chamberlain is no laughing matter. Young mother Lindy was camping at Uluru on August 17, 1980 with her family when 2-month-old Azaria was snatched by a dingo. All that was left behind were her jumpsuit, booties, nappy and singlet – no body was ever recovered. The incident went on to spark the nation’s most divisive trial, conviction and eventual acquittal. Lindy was found guilty of first-degree murder in 1982 and her husband, Michael, considered an accessory after the fact, received a suspended sentence. The Crown alleged Lindy had cut Azaria’s…

Crowd-Pleaser Berry Pavlova Serves 12, Prep and Cook: 2 hours, 30 minutes 8 egg whites 2 cups caster sugar 1 tblsp cornflour 3 tsps white vinegar 600ml tub thickened cream ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 2 tsps vanilla extract 250g punnet strawberries, halved 125g punnet raspberries ¼ cup chopped pistachios, toasted Icing sugar mixture, to decorate 1 Trace a 20cm x 30cm rectangle on a piece of baking paper. Place baking paper, trace-side down, on a greased oven tray. 2 Place egg whites, caster sugar, cornflour and vinegar in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high speed for about 10 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thick and glossy. 3 Dollop heaped ½-cup measures of meringue, side-by-side, with three crossways and four lengthways, inside…

5-Ingredient Gingerbread Rocky Road Makes 18 pieces, Prep and Cook: 20 mins ½ cup shredded coconut ¾ cup natural almonds 2 x 290g packets Dark or Milk Choc Melts 200g packet Pfeffernusse Iced Spicy Gingerbread, coarsely chopped (See Tip) 250g white marshmallows 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Place coconut on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Place almonds on a separate oven tray lined with baking paper. 3 Cook coconut in a moderate oven (180C) for 3 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Cook almonds in same moderate oven for about 5 minutes, or until roasted. Remove. Cool slightly. Coarsely chopped almonds. 4 Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Sit bowl…

@itsdougthepug With 3.8 million followers, this pug is in demand. And rightly so – those wrinkles! Those eyes! The outfits! Doug has his fair share of celebrity adoration including Chrissy Teigen and Halsey. @iamlilbub How can you not be enamoured with a pussycat that looks like this? Lil Bub’s start to life was tough as she was the runt of a feral litter but she now helps raise money for other animals in need. Well-known around the world she was even the star of a Vice documentary. @jiffpom There’s good reason why this Pomeranian has over 9.6 million Instagram followers. Jiffpom is just so plush-looking, he almost doesn’t seem real. He likes to dress up and also likes to surround himself with celebs such as Ariana Grande and Heidi Klum.…

Q My husband’s ex-wife is constantly calling him and asking questions about their daughter when he’s spending time with me. Every date night he has to step out as she’s frantically calling him over something trivial. Should I respect that they co-parent or is she crossing boundaries? ANONYMOUS, VIA EMAIL. A The ex-wife is a nuisance. Obviously she has not accepted that her husband has moved on. As much as you would like to complain, I would stay silent. The ex is trying to make him feel guilty and he doesn’t need you adding to his complicated life. When she rings just wait patiently until you can continue the date night. Hopefully as time passes she will find a new partner, which will take the pressure off. In the meantime…

He’s performed at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards, supported iconic Australian rock band INXS for a one-night show and even sung for our troops in Iraq. But to former Australian Idol and The Voice favourite Lee Harding, whose addictive hit ‘Wasabi’ soared to the top of the charts in 2006, nothing beats family life with his wife Nicole, their 6-year-old daughter, Blaize, and 7-month-old son, Ryker. “I absolutely love being a dad!” exclaims Lee, now 36. “You always get told you don’t know until you know – and it’s just so true. They make my world a better place, and even when everything is hectic they are my centre.” Together for almost two decades, Lee and Nicole were still in high school when they met and fell in love.…

LISTENING TO Apart from Ian’s Matchbook album, Aussies loved Madonna’s song, ‘Like a Prayer’, which was the biggest-selling single of the year. Hot on its heels was Roxette’s ‘The Look’ and Scotland’s finest, The Proclaimers’ ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’. The Beach Boys, meanwhile, had a comeback hit with ‘Kokomo’, featuring Full House’s John Stamos on steel drums in the video. Locally, Kate Ceberano’s ‘Bedroom Eyes’ steamed its way up the charts. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the third movie in the fantasy/action franchise, was the highest-grossing movie of the year. WATCHING Also popular was Look Who’s Talking, starring Kirstie Alley and John Travolta with Bruce Willis providing the voice of Mikey the baby. On the small screen, sitcom Acropolis Now and sketch show Fast Forward debuted.…

Tributes flowed last week for legendary Australian writer and broadcaster Clive James, who passed away aged 80. Stephen Fry described Clive on Twitter as one of his “heroes” growing up. While Monty Python’s Eric Idle said the death of his “pal at Cambridge” University was “savage news”. Clive, known for his larrikin wit and insightful reviews, died on November 24 after a decade-long battle with leukaemia, kidney failure and lung disease. A funeral was held on November 27. His family said: “Clive died almost 10 years after his first terminal diagnosis, and one month after he laid down his pen for the last time. He endured his ever-multiplying illnesses with patience and good humour, knowing until the last moment that he had experienced more than his fair share of this…

The royals are in the midst of a family crisis following the falling out of  Prince Charles and his scandal-plagued younger brother Prince Andrew. The latest royal family warfare has arisen in the aftermath of Prince Andrew’s disastrous BBC interview about his involvement with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Like the general public, Prince Charles, 71, was horrified by the car-crash interview. According to the The Telegraph, the Prince of Wales regarded the duke’s decision to do the interview as “misguided” and reacted with “incredulity and alarm” at the statements made during the tell-all. As a direct result, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Andrew, 59, would be “standing back” immediately from all his patronages as well as his royal duties. Although Queen Elizabeth delivered the news of Prince Andrew’s ousting,…

Earlier this year Brad Pitt upgraded his house to include a pool and spa and now Angelina Jolie appears to have retaliated by building her own house of fun for their children. The actress has rebuilt her swimming pool and garden, seemingly to make it more kid-friendly. Our exclusive photos show she’s revamping the entire pool area, making it larger, while also installing a basketball hoop, table tennis table and a trampoline at the opposite end of the garden. In February Brad applied for a building permit to build an overlapping pool and spa area with terrace within his Los Feliz house, which is less than a kilometre from Angelina’s house. He also added a water slide, bouncy castle, swings, treehouse and a giant skatepark which includes a bowl. Brad…

KING EDWARD VIII King Edward VIII’s abdication is one of the most famous royal scandals in history. The turn of events was the basis for the multi-award-winning film The King’s Speech. As a prince in the 1920s, the rogue royal was notorious for having affairs with married women. At the time Edward became king, following his father’s death, he was having an affair with Wallis Simpson. After the American was granted her second divorce, Edward intended to marry her – despite vigorous opposition from royal advisers. This was particularly problematic because King Edward was also the head of the Church of England, meaning that it was impossible for him to marry a divorced woman. Seeing no other option, on December 11, 1936, Edward made an address to the nation…

So happy to finally be healthy and in control of her weight, Nicole Caperilla, 31, thought those closest to her would be the first to praise her ... but she was wrong. The self-confessed food addict was ‘thin-shamed’ by friends she thought supported her life-changing weight-loss. Before losing a staggering 57kg, Nicole admits she’d always made bad food choices, which eventually led to her weighing 120kg and wearing a size 24. Even though she was struggling being overweight, the young mother, from Connecticut in the US, continued to eat in this unhealthy way until she was shocked at the number on the scales in January 2017. After deciding she needed to change, in June that year Nicole had weight loss surgery known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), which removes a…

LOUISE AND CHARMIAN In a bizarre mother-daughter disappearance, Louise Faulkner, 43, and her youngest daughter Charmian, 2, mysteriously vanished on April 26, 1980, never to be seen again. Louise and Charmian were last seen in St Kilda, Melbourne, climbing into a car driven by an unidentified older man. Louise had told a neighbour that she planned to visit her boyfriend George Sutherland, then 60, but never returned. In 2006, prime suspect George, Louise’s much older lover and the suspected father of her child, was identified as her possible killer after an anonymous letter was sent to the media. “I ran into George Sutherland in Moe in early May 1980 and asked him about Big Boobs and Charmaine. He said it was Charmian, not Charmaine, and I wouldn’t be seeing them…

Christmas Wreath Salad Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 20 mins 3 medium fresh beetroots (500g), trimmed 2 bunches Dutch baby carrots, washed, trimmed 2 tsps Moroccan spice blend 150g baby rocket 150g Persian feta, drained 8 thin slices prosciutto (100g), rolled into rosettes ½ cup walnut halves, toasted DRESSING ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ¹/ ³ cup red wine vinegar 2 tblsps honey mustard 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 Wrap each beetroot individually in foil. Place on an oven tray. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 1 hour, or until tender. Remove and cool. Peel beetroot. Cut into 3cm wedges. Set aside. 3 Meanwhile, make dressing. Whisk all ingredients in a small jug until combined. Season with salt and pepper. 4 Place carrots…

More and more Australians are drinking organic wines and the interest is growing. Angove Organic wines are sourced from a number of organic and biodynamic vineyards throughout McLaren Vale and the Riverland. No artificial pesticides, fungicides or herbicides are used, and Indian runner ducks keep the snail population at bay. The vineyards also use specially designed under-vine mowers for weed control, which is a huge challenge for organic farming. Angove’s extensive range includes organic sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, rosé, chardonnay, riesling, merlot, shiraz, shiraz cabernet and cuvée brut. All priced at $17 RRP, and are available from Dan Murphy’s nationwide, First Choice Liquor and Just Wines.…

SHOULD YOU BUY NOW, PAY LATER? Spreading the cost of purchases over time without paying interest has long been an option. Back in the analogue days we’d grab an item from a department store and take it to the lay-by desk and hold it there. Now there are many ways to do it and you can get the item before you fully pay. It can be very tempting. Afterpay, ZipPay, Openpay and Humm allow you to spread the cost of a purchase over time without having to pay interest. According to Finder, most interest-free platforms charge the retailer a fee per transaction. This is how these platforms make most of their money. Retailers benefit from offering options to customers because it takes away one of the biggest barriers to closing…

THE FOOD California has long been at the cutting edge of fresh, locally sourced, imaginative cuisine, with West Hollywood the epicentre for incredible options. Here, there’s something for everyone. At Gracias Madre all dishes are vegan, but it’s not only the organic fare that is exceptional – so is the bar menu assembled by beverage director, Maxwell Reis. Try the So Fresa So Clean cocktail with strawberries, rosewater, lemon, aquafaba, and blanco tequila – delicious! graciasmadre.co/west_hollywood Pizza lovers should head directly to Pizzana,where Naples-born pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi uses organic, stone-ground Italian flours, and his 48-hour slow dough fermentation process to produce a crisp traditional Neapolitan pie. pizzana.com/locations Meanwhile those in search of that old-school Hollywood vibe should check out Hollywood’s 80-year-old Formosa Cafe, where stars such as Frank Sinatra, Humphrey…

My daughter Zoë is a whiz at creating costumes. I’m so proud of these fun outfits she made for my granddaughter June, 2, this year for Halloween and book week at childcare. DEE WALDRON, MAIDSTONE, VIC. My granddaughter Georgie with the family pet Soda (taken before Georgie’s 2nd birthday). It looks like they’re both relaxing after a game of tennis. ROWENA HOWE, INVERCARGILL, NZ. This is our new kitten trying to decide whether to moisturise or read a book. JOHN SMITH, EAST SIDE, NT. My grandson Karter, 9 months, usually has a smile on his little cute face. He lives in West Australia and his dad flies over here with him regularly to visit. HELEN DALRYMPLE, WINSTON HILLS, NSW. WHAT A DOLL! What a lovely story about Amy Jandrisevits and…

WHO’S THE BETTER COOK? Lee: It depends what we’re cooking, but I think I burn things less! Sorry, babe! Nicole: Cooking is fairly equally shared in the Harding house, but one thing Lee’s much better at than me is baking. And Blaize loves to make cookies and cakes with Dad. ALL-TIME FAVOURITE SONG?  Lee: That’s such a hard question … but I would have to say ‘Evie (Part 1)’. Nicole: I have two that are too close to decide between – Bon Jovi’s ‘It’s My Life’ and Lionel Richie’s ‘All Night Long (All Night)’.…

This week Sam Mac’s travel guide MONDAY: SYDNEY, NSW TUESDAY: ADELAIDE, SA WEDNESDAY: FLINDERS RANGES, SA THURSDAY: HOMEBUSH, NSW FRIDAY: SYDNEY ZOO, NSW…

Lisa Wilkinson was photographed leaving Nova FM’s Melbourne HQ, prompting speculation she might be swapping TV for radio, or at least adding a new job to her already busy schedule. The Project TV star is reportedly in the middle of contract negotiations with Ten bosses as she comes up to the end of her second year at the current affairs show, with a source telling New Idea she’s pushing for a big pay rise. But it appears the seasoned host is eyeing up radio too. “She’s playing hard-ball. She took a pay cut from Nine to jump ship but now she wants a big hike,” the TV insider reveals. The source adds that the veteran journalist wants to be paid the same as her Project colleagues Carrie Bickmore and Waleed…

Amid marriage woes and an AVO taken out against her husband Stuart Webb, Kate Ritchie is finally speaking out about her future plans. “[I’m] very ready for a holiday and I don’t think I’m alone there. I think everyone is in the same boat at this time,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “Once I finish work I’ll probably be the busiest I’ve been all year trying to get organised for Christmas but I think everyone feels that way at this time of year,” she added. Earlier this month, Stuart agreed to the AVO taken against him by the NSW police, after he was banned from being in contact with the radio star for 12 hours after drinking or taking illicit drugs. That said, Kate’s career is going well, with her…

Are Prince William and Duchess Kate set to give Queen Elizabeth the best Christmas gift of all? According to royal observers, all signs suggest a Christmas miracle is indeed on the way! Speculation has ramped up in the past few weeks as eagle-eyed royal watchers noted several distinct clues suggesting the couple could be expecting. The latest indicator comes on the back of Prince William, 37, undertaking a four-day solo tour of Kuwait and Oman, with the prince stopping by the cities, deserts and mountain regions. In a highly unusual move, there was never any suggestion of Kate, 37, joining her husband on the tour. Previously, the only times Wills has undertaken solo tours abroad is in instances when Kate has either been pregnant or on maternity leave. For instance,…

MAFS star Jules Robinson spent the past six months getting her body in shape for her wedding to Cam Merchant. The 37-year-old was determined to look the best on her big day – and she is flaunting her toned figure on honeymoon at The Moso in Vanuatu. New Idea can exclusively reveal photos of the bride just days after her TV wedding. And Jules excitedly admits she’s never felt better in a swimsuit. “I feel much more confident than I did six months ago. Doing a lot more holiday snaps in a bikini is a new and exciting thing,” Jules tells New Idea. “I [also] have a husband constantly telling me how great I look, so that’s really nice.” ‘I HAVE A HUSBAND CONSTANTLY TELLING ME HOW GREAT I LOOK”…

Back in 1986, Suzi Dent was over the moon after she took a job to work with one of the biggest entertainers in the world – Rolf Harris. The 24-year-old had been a makeup artist for three years and this was the biggest celebrity she had ever worked on. The then 56-year-old Rolf Harris arrived at a television studio in Sydney and Suzi was put to work – but her excitement quickly turned to disgust and fear. Suzi claims Harris touched her inappropriately over 24 times – which she alleges was completely ignored by the management team. While shaken up, Suzi, now 57, says she tried to forget the incident, but when Harris was charged with 12 counts of indecent assault of girls and a young woman in 2013, she…

It is the season – for a Home and Away Christmas party! And Summer Bay is already sparkling with festive joy. According to the cast of the hit weeknight drama series, celebrating the holiday season is all about time with family and friends, as well as fabulous food, heartfelt gifts and, of course, lots of fun and laughter. For as our favourite stars agree, what could possibly make for a merrier Christmas than that? SAM FROST (JASMINE) What are your Christmas plans? I’ll be with my family in Melbourne. It’s always a lot of fun. What’s your all-time favourite Christmas memory? Getting up super-early with my brothers and sisters, opening the presents, having breakfast together and just spending time as a family. All-time favourite Christmas movie? I love The Family…

Jack Wilkinson’s story is the kind that’s being reported with an alarming increase in frequency. Stories about a vulnerable child being bullied at school, too often end with them desperately taking their own lives. Schoolboy Jack’s family came all too close to this reality when his Year 2 teacher phoned his mum, Kristy, in 2017 with some devastating news. “She said she had found a note from Jack on her desk,” Kristy, 42, tells New Idea. “It said ‘God, please take me’. I was horrified. I couldn’t believe an 8-year-old could think like this.” But while she was deeply shocked, Kristy and her partner Scott knew what the cause was. “There’s always been a bit of bullying, but it really escalated at the start of Year 2,” the Sydney mum…

Prawn Skewers with Coriander and Lime Butter Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 100g butter, melted 2 tsps Dijon mustard 2 tblsps chopped fresh coriander 2 tsps finely grated lime rind 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tblsps olive oil 36 raw king prawns (1.25kg), peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact 12 x 25cm bamboo skewers, soaked Lime wedges, to serve 1 Whisk butter, mustard, coriander, rind and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve ¼ cup of the butter mixture in a microwave-safe jug. 2 Add oil to remaining butter mixture in bowl. Stir to combine. Add prawns. Toss until coated. Thread three prawns onto each skewer. 3 Heat an oiled, large, barbecue grill plate over a medium to high heat. Add skewers.…

Fruity Tango Ice-Cream Bombe Serves 8, Prep: 45 mins 85g packet lime-flavoured jelly crystals 4½ cups vanilla ice-cream (675g) 1 cup berry sorbet (170g) 2½ cups passionfruit sorbet (425g) 2 tblsps passionfruit pulp 460g double unfilled sponge cake (See Tip) ½ honeydew melon, skin and seeds removed Fresh raspberries and icing sugar, to decorate 1 Grease a metal pudding steamer (8-cup capacity). Line crossways with two long narrow strips of baking paper, to extend 5cm above the edge. Line base with baking paper. 2 Dissolve jelly crystals in ½ cup boiling water in a heatproof jug. Cool to room temperature. 3 Make lime ice-cream by placing 2 cups ice-cream into a large bowl. Stand for about 5 minutes to slightly soften (do not melt). Stir in jelly until smooth. 4…

I have reached peak stuff. I have no interest in owning any more ‘things’ – although one of those heated hairbrushes that straighten your hair might be useful. What’s more, my kids don’t need any more belongings. So this Christmas I’m taking a ‘no-shops’, three-pronged approach to gifts. Having been to Kenya with World Vision a few weeks ago, I know the hundreds of dollars I typically spend on gifts could make a real difference to people’s lives. I met children who’d been abused, sold into marriage and pushed into prostitution. The one thing that can turn their lives around is education so as a family I plan to spend $140 on sending a girl to school and $40 on goats in lieu of the usual candles and smellies for…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Jupiter’s new 12-month cycle will fire your career ambitions. There’ll be special opportunities for advancement, success and to increase your income. A new professional door may also open. This week, timely information or a flash of insight will shed light upon a perplexing personal situation and the way will open to clear up a misunderstanding you are keen to resolve. A new social scene will be a fun adventure. LUCKY NUMBERS: 11, 16, 26 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Exciting travel plans will unfold during Jupiter’s new 12-month transit; you’ll also broaden your horizons by exploring fun and interesting places. An intriguing new interest will be a learning experience and a long-distance relationship may be hard work but it will grow in a…

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. THE MESSAGE Kelli-Jo was scrolling through Facebook one day in 2011 when a heartbreaking post caught her attention. A baby girl had been diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, and sadly passed away shortly afterwards – now her family was bravely raising awareness and funds for research. Kelli-Jo, a mother of four from the NSW north coast, decided to support the cause by dying her hair pink. She could never have imagined where this…