Innehållsförteckning för 30 March 2020 från New Idea

As the world goes into lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, several celebrities have stuck their hands up saying that they have tested positive for the virus. Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson, Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, actor Idris Elba, Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju, Australian singer Thelma Plum and former James Bond girl Olga Kurylenko have all announced they have succumbed to the virus. “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” Idris, 47, tweeted. “I feel OK, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. “Stay home people and be pragmatic.” Tom and Rita found out they had the virus while Tom was filming in Australia. “We felt a bit tired, like…

Their wedding plans may be on hold in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it seems Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell couldn’t wait to start a family! “Our little family,” Chandler, 23, recently posted alongside of a picture of himself and fiancée Bindi, 21, cuddling up to their adorable Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppy. At the beginning of the year, the engaged couple revealed they’ve named their fur baby ‘Piggy’. “Our family is growing! Chandler and I are so happy to introduce you to our sweetheart Piggy,” Bindi posted on social media in January. And while the pair are clearly besotted with their little furbaby, could it all be a practice run for a real bub? In an exclusive interview with New Idea last year, Bindi revealed she and…

As the whole world tries to cope with the implications of COVID-19, the royal family is facing the possibility that Queen Elizabeth’s reign is all but over. Prince William, 37, is on standby to step in as de facto king, alongside wife Kate, 38, as the Queen, 93, and her heir Prince Charles, 71, are forced from their royal commitments. This follows news that in the UK, people over the age of 70 are being ordered to self-isolate, possibly for months. As a result of this, the Queen is expected to be pushed to step down to ensure the monarchy continues to function, and with Prince Charles also in lockdown, there will be more pressure on the younger royals than ever before. Royals experts believe the current crisis will mean…

The Archduke of Austria, Karl von Habsburg, 59, has become the first royal in the world to be diagnosed with coronavirus. Despite the diagnosis, the royal insists he is fine. “It’s not the black plague,” he said. “I thought it was the usual flu. When a friend called me that he had a positive test at a congress in Switzerland, I was also tested,” the archduke told Hello!. His symptoms included a cough, headache and a little fever, and he is currently in self-isolation with a friend putting groceries on his doorstep every two days. He told Austria’s OE24 that he probably caught it at an event he attended recently. “I was at an event in Switzerland 10 days ago,” the archduke explained. “There were also many Italians there. “When…

After meeting in 2007, Aussie model Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke called time on their two-year engagement in 2010.  As fixtures on the Sydney social scene, Lara and Sophie often crossed paths at premieres, fashion events and parties.  Michael Clarke and Kyly married in May 2012 after first meeting as high school students. Their daughter, Kelsey Lee, was born in 2015.  Sophie and Sam Worthington dated just months before the actor began seeing Lara.  A year after getting together, Sam and Lara were married in 2014. They now share two sons, Rocket, 4, and Racer, 3.  Since separating last year, five months before the announcement of their split, Kyly has remained in the family’s $12 million home. In November 2018, there was speculation Kyly was upset after Michael was pictured…

Green Olive, Salmon and Risoni Tray Bake Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 6 x 200g skinless, boneless salmon fillets 500g risoni 2 cups frozen peas 1 large chicken stock cube, crumbled 2 tblsps lemon juice Lemon wedges, to serve GREEN OLIVE PASTE ½ cup pitted Sicilian green olives 1 cup firmly packed parsley leaves 3 green spring onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tblsps olive oil 1 To make paste, process all ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped. 2 Toss salmon and ¹/ ³ cup of the paste in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Place risoni, peas and remaining green olive paste in an oiled, large, non-stick roasting pan. Dissolve stock cube in 3 cups boiling water. Stir into risoni mixture.…

Cowboy Biscuits Makes 20, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 175g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1½ cups traditional rolled oats 1 cup raisins (180g) 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (110g) ½ cup shredded coconut 1¼ cups plain flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 Grease and line three large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Beat butter, both sugars and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Add oats, raisins, pecans, coconut and combined sifted flour and soda. Stir to combine. 3 Roll ¼ cups of mixture into balls. Place about…

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Having a bath is a fantastic way for your little one to discover new things and to work on new skills. “Babies and young children learn through sensory play, which is great when experienced through water,” says Pip Wynn Owen, a midwife and parent educator. “Water play helps bub to strengthen connections in the nervous system critical for brain development.” ALL TOGETHER NOW Getting into the tub with your baby can be a lovely chance to have together time and to bond through gentle skin-to-skin contact and splish-splashing around. It’s great to get dad involved too. “Dads are usually more playful with bub and research shows this helps your bub’s physical, emotional and brain development,” says child-psychology expert Azza Brown. “If bub has older siblings, this is a perfect time…

Designed by Australian parents, Mizzie the Kangaroo is a 100 per cent natural rubber teething toy. Mizzie also has her own range of books and toys, encouraging little ones to learn through play. This wooden set comes with eight iconic Australian animals and a gum tree. Perfect for kids aged 3-plus, it will help kids learn about the unique wildlife of Australia.…

Q I’m sad my sister doesn’t make any contact. She has promised in the past she would help with certain things and hasn’t kept her word. We never meet face-to-face. I have tried contacting her, but get no answer. Can numerous things cause family relationships to break down? SAMANTHA, VIA EMAIL. A Bitterness and resentment are a constant; it’s such a pity those involved cannot sit down and clear the air. There is something affecting your sister’s attitude to you. Whatever has gone on in the past seems to prevent her from calling a truce. She is ignoring your efforts to reach out and it may be time to accept she doesn’t want to see you. I may sound harsh but I think you are flogging a dead horse. She…

FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW, GO TO ALANFLETCHER.NET. JENNIFER HANSEN – SMOOTHFM 91.5 MORE MUSIC BREAKFAST SHOW. NEIGHBOURS MON. – FRI. 6.30PM ON 10 PEACH It’s a year of celebration for Ramsay Street favourite Alan Fletcher, who for the past two-and-a-half decades has brought to life in ever-memorable style Erinsborough’s beloved medico Dr Karl Kennedy. Not only is the iconic Neighbours currently chalking up a remarkable 35 years on our screens, but Alan and his smoothfm 91.5 news journalist wife Jennifer Hansen this month celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. A perfect time, indeed, for Alan and Jennifer – parents to Veronica, 24, and Tom, 22 – to chat together on stage about Alan’s 43-year career as an actor and musician, in The Doctor Will See You…

His Summer Bay alter ego is far from impressed when he finds out Mackenzie has formed a connection with Ari. But when the cameras stop rolling on the Home and Away set, Tim gets along like a house on fire with Ari’s portrayer Rob Kipa-Williams. “Rob’s been great,” says the actor. “He’s been a lot of fun. The whole Parata family has been fabulous. It’s like a breath of fresh air to get a whole new ‘family’ on set.” Did Tim and the rest of the cast head out after work with the newcomers to welcome them to the show? “Yes, we had a couple of drinks when they first arrived and there were a couple of events they came to,” he says. “We work so hard and for such…

THE LAST MOVIE I SAW WAS… Parasite. THE LAST BOOK I COULDN’T PUT DOWN WAS… Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine [by Gail Honeyman]. THE LAST MEAL I ATE WAS… An omelette for brekky. THE LAST HOLIDAY I TOOK WAS… To Santorini for my best friend’s wedding. THE LAST ITEM OF CLOTHING I RECEIVED WAS… Some activewear. THE LAST PERSON I SENT A TEXT MESSAGE TO WAS… My housemate, who is also a best mate. THE LAST SONG I LISTENED TO WAS… ‘Stronger’ by Wilfred Giroux. THE LAST WORKOUT I DID WAS… Yoga, then the cross trainer and a weight session at the gym before work.…

BECKHAM FAMILY’S DAY OUT Last week, the Beckham clan were spotted visiting the new stadium that will be the home of David’s Miami football team, Inter Miami CF. Victoria, 45, and their children, Brooklyn, 21, Romeo, 17, Cruz 15, and Harper, 8, joined David, 45, on a tour of the grounds. The boys had a kick around with their dad and in an Instagram post, Victoria was seen dancing to music by the Spice Girls. It was also a love-fest for Victoria and David, who packed on the PDA during the outing, as did Brooklyn and his girlfriend Nicola Peltz, 25, and Romeo with his model girlfriend Mia Regan, 16. The USA’s Major League Soccer has suspended games for 30 days due to the coronavirus outbreak, so the family will…

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are relocating back to their homeland in Australia to be closer to the actress’ mum, Janelle. According to The Sunday Telegraph, Nicole has already enrolled their daughters Sunday, 11, and Faith, 9, in a Southern Highlands girls’ school ahead of the move from the US. Nicole, 52, reportedly wants to be closer to her ailing mum, aged 80, who has a cardiac condition which raised alarm bells around two years ago. Up until now, Nicole, husband Keith and their daughters have been travelling from their Nashville base back home to Australia several times a year to visit Janelle. Nicole’s father, Antony, died in 2014 from a sudden heart attack, and now it appears the Big Little Lies actress is not leaving anything up to chance…

Grant and Chezzi Denyer certainly have a lot to celebrate. After a whirlwind year which saw Grant, 42, sacked from his gig on 2Day FM, his wife Chezzi, 40, has landed a job in radio. Chezzi announced on Instagram she will be joining 2bs 95.1 FM as a host on Tuesdays from 12-3pm. “SURPRISE!!!! It’s been a while but from today I’ll be back on your good ol’ wireless,’ Chezzi wrote. It comes as Grant unleashed on the Nine Network in an extraordinary rant about Married at First Sight, as his show Dancing With The Stars struggles to find viewers. Grant admitted he doesn’t like the dating show – and says he isn’t concerned about MAFS dwarfing Network Ten’s audience figures. “We’re in it for the fight but I don’t…

After completing their final engagements as senior royals, Prince Harry and Meghan returned to Canada and are believed to be in lockdown. It is understood Harry, 35, reunited with his family in the nick of time – returning mere hours before Canada’s borders were closed to overseas arrivals. According to reports, the Sussexes have since opted to self-isolate in their Vancouver Island mansion amid growing fears about coronavirus. An insider told the Daily Mail that Meghan, 38, has implemented “strict hygiene protocols” for all their staff – including that they “wear latex gloves” when performing errands or buying groceries. Meanwhile, The Telegraph is reporting that the threat of coronavirus was the real reason why the couple opted not to bring 10-month-old baby Archie along for their final round of royal…

The successful architect recently spoke out about concerns for his family who live in Italy. Taking to Instagram, he captioned a video of Italians singing on balconies: “United we are strong.” In response, a woman who shared the surname Mapelli Mozzi and resides in Celerina, Switzerland, commented on how the family is struggling. “2 friends of mine died in the last week,” she wrote. Edo replied: “I will text you. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks.”…

As Jake says, this year’s MKR: The Rivals grand final feels a bit like “history repeating itself ”. In 2013, Jake and Elle cooked against Dan and Steph in the MKR grand final, but unfortunately for the brother sister duo, Dan and Steph were crowned that year’s winners. Now Jake and Elle have a second chance to win, after cementing their spot in the grand final last week. “To get a second chance is pretty rare,” Elle tells New Idea of heading into the grand final. “We just thought we should give it a red-hot go.” The pair are yet to find out whether they will once again compete against Dan and Steph, or if they will go head-to-head with siblings Mark and Lauren. But, whoever they’re up against, Jake…

Australian Survivor has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with host Jonathan LaPaglia unable to return to Australia in time for the finale. The Australian government’s instruction that all overseas arrivals must self-isolate for 14 days meant the US-based host was unable to return in time for last week’s planned taping. “Endemol Shine Australia is following government directives as they are issued in preparation for the filming of Australian Survivor: All Stars Finale,” said a spokesperson.“Host Jonathan LaPaglia will stay in the USA rather than travel to Australia.” With Jonathan, 50, unable to fulfil his hosting duties, producers confirmed that Osher Günsberg would replace him. “Survivor superfan Osher Günsberg will step in as guest MC at the All Stars Finale.” The popular Bachelor franchise host regularly shares his musings about…

O the tiny NSW mid-north coastal town of Kendall, a little boy in a Spider-Man suit was running around his grandmother’s backyard on Benaroon Drive. His name, of course, was William Tyrrell. It was September 12, 2014, and at around 10.30am, 3-year-old William was playing hide-and-seek with his older sister. William was a cheeky, playful little boy and one of his favourite games was pretending to be a tiger. As his foster mum and grandma went inside for a cup of tea, William let out one final roar, ran around the side of the house, and then … nothing. “It had become quiet,” his mum would later say. “Too quiet.” When William’s mother came outside only moments later, she expected to see her two young children playfully running about the…

White Chocolate and Caramel Tiramisu Serves 8 to 10, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 180g block white cooking chocolate, chopped ¾ cup caramel spread 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 2 tblsps hazelnut-flavoured liqueur (Frangelico) 2 tsps vanilla bean paste 300ml tub thickened cream 300g sponge finger biscuits (36 biscuits) Cocoa powder and halved fresh strawberries, to decorate COFFEE LIQUID 2 tblsps instant coffee granules ¹/³ cup hazelnut-flavoured liqueur (Frangelico) 1 Invert base of a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges. 2 To make coffee liquid, dissolve coffee in ²/ ³ cup boiling water in a heatproof jug. Stir in liqueur. Transfer to a shallow dish. 3 Place chocolate and ¼ cup…

Chicken Enchilada Pull Apart Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 10 mins 500g jar Dolmio Extra Spicy Peppers Pasta Sauce 3½ cups shredded roast chicken meat (450g) 35g sachet taco seasoning 3 cups grated pizza cheese 5 x 22cm round flour tortillas 1 Grease base and side of a 21cm round springform pan (base measuring 20cm). Line base with baking paper. Place pan on an oven tray. 2 Place half of the pasta sauce in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, seasoning and 2 cups of the cheese. 3 Spoon mixture evenly down centre of each tortilla. Roll up to enclose. Cut each roll crossways into four equal pieces. 4 Arrange pieces, cut-side up, in prepared pan, in a single layer. Spoon over remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.…

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Time poor? Sick of the frustration, guilt, stress and sheer exhaustion that comes from trying to juggle your work, life, family and other commitments? It’s time to start thinking about your time the way you think about your money: as a precious, enormously valuable and limited resource that needs to be consciously invested for the greatest possible return. There are dozens of ways to maximise your productivity at home and work. Time management specialist and author of new book Me First: The Guilt-Free Guide to Prioritising You (published by Wiley), Kate Christie (timestylers.com) has this advice. HOURLY RATE YOURSELF Your time is money. Work out your hourly rate – if you have a job or business where you charge your clients by the hour, this is the value you should…

MUM’S THE WORD One of my fellow prep grade teachers told us this gorgeous story. One of the little boys in her class proudly announced for Show and Tell that he could now spell his mum’s name: “M.U.M.” Excitedly, one of the other students called out “That is how you spell my mum’s name, too!” DEBORAH BOWDEN, ROSEBUD, VIC. Our kelpie puppy, Remington, lives to eat. He wishes he could munch on this gigantic burger. So far in his 3-year life he has eaten an entire Christmas gingerbread house decorated with lollies and frosting, lollies from our Adelaide Show show bags, two dozen homemade chocolate marshmallow biscuits, and licked the toaster clean after he dragged it off the kitchen counter and into the living room. JASPER PRICE, HAPPY VALLEY, SA.…

When Sandra Bullock graced the silver screen as the brash and uncouth FBI agent Gracie Hart in 2000’s Miss Congeniality, she revealed her innate talent for physical comedy and the ability to make female viewers believe they could do anything. Whether it was action, comedy or romance – Sandra and Miss Congeniality had it all. Here are 20 reasons why one of the biggest films of the year still rules two decades later. 1. Not only did Sandra Bullock get to make out with co-star Benjamin Bratt, she also got to kick some Bratt butt! During an interview with Good Morning America, Sandra admitted she had accidentally “clipped” Bratt numerous times by accident during production. 2. Film icon, Oscar winner and knighted by the Queen, Sir Michael Caine’s role as…

Seventeen years may have passed since one of Summer Bay’s most memorable characters, Tasha Andrews, made her arrival in the small seaside town. But Tasha’s debut remains as unforgettable as ever. Played by a young Isabel Lucas, who followed up her time in Home and Away with Hollywood roles, Tasha landed in the Bay speaking only Pig Latin. What’s more, a spooked Tasha disappeared mermaid-like into the sea at the first sight of another person – a baffled Max Sutherland (Sebastian Elmaloglou)! Tasha was later taken under the wing of the kindly Irene (Lynne McGranger), who helped her learn English. And, before long, romance was on the horizon for the beautiful teen with Robbie (Jason Smith).…

Friends co-stars Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox seem closer than ever. The pair have been hinting of their intimacy on social media, sparking rumours they are building a close bond after meeting up over Friends reunion talks. The reunion has since been postponed. Commenting on an Instagram video of Courteney, 55, dancing, Matthew, 50, wrote: “Hi honey, what the hell just happened?” And it appears musician Johnny McDaid, 43, is not very happy with his on-off girlfriend’s flirt fest. According to an insider, Johnny reportedly stormed out of their shared Malibu home after seeing Courteney and Matthew’s very public flirting. “There was a jealous row after their date night at Giorgio Baldi restaurant after Johnny found a string of what he described as ‘inappropriate’ messages between the co-stars,”a source discloses.…

After a decade of silence, disgraced former footballer Ben Cousins is set to finally reveal the truth about his troubled post-AFL life – and his surprising plans for the future. The no-holds-barred Seven News documentary will see the former premiership-winning footy player make powerful new admissions about his drug addiction issues, as well as his time spent behind bars. It’s been 10 years since Ben, 41, last publicly spoke to the media about his dramatic fall from illustrious footy player to drug addict. Ben Cousins – Coming Clean will air this Sunday at 7pm on Seven and 7plus.…

Before Prince Harry reunited with his young family in Canada, the 35-year-old is rumoured to have had one final secret meeting in London with his ex, Chelsy Davy. Harry is believed to have stayed on a few days after the Commonwealth Day proceedings. During that time he bumped into Chelsy, who he dated between 2004 and 2011, while getting together with some old mates. “Harry knew it would be impossible to see all his pals individually, so a few of them decided to organise a gathering before he returned to Canada,” an insider spilled to STAR. “Harry was beaming when he walked into the room and everyone was there waiting for him. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Chelsy. He gave her the biggest hug. He was thrilled…

A mid last week’s news that Princess Beatrice and her fiancé, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, have been forced to reconsider their wedding plans, it appears the royal is now going ahead with another plan: having a baby. Until this sad announcement, and the COVID-19 crisis, bookies were taking bets on Beatrice and Eugenie celebrating a double pregnancy this year. One UK bookmaker had the odds of Eugenie announcing her pregnancy at 5/1 while Beatrice is at 8/1. And now, a well-placed royal insider has confirmed the princess is “desperate to start a family”. “And she isn’t letting the fact that her wedding’s been postponed stop her from trying,” says our source. “Her plan all along has been to fall pregnant on her honeymoon, straight after the wedding. But now that the…

“IT’S EARLY DAYS NOW, BUT EVERYONE WOULD LIKE TO SEE MICHAEL HAPPY AGAIN” For weeks there’s been speculation that Sophie Monk’s relationship with Joshua Gross is on the rocks. Now an insider reveals that friends of the TV star have lined up the perfect man for her if things don’t work out: the recently single Michael Clarke. “Michael and Sophie share a lot of mutual friends and there has always been banter about what an amazing couple they’d make. Even though they’ve mingled in the same circle for about 13 years, the timing has never been right – when Michael was single, Sophie was taken and vice versa,” says a source. “People have said for years that they’d be perfect together – they have a similar humour, and she’s exactly…

Jennifer Aniston has been sharing glimpses of the stunning love nest she reportedly shares with Brad Pitt. Last week the actor posted a picture of her garden at sunrise to Instagram, captioning it, “Morning glory”. It showed the sweeping view she and Brad have over Los Angeles and their private terrace. It’s not the first time Jennifer has given fans a look at her private enclave. After the SAG awards in January, she shared a shot of her romantic, zen-style bathroom with her SAG award sitting on top of her marble bath. The photo revealed the bathroom can also be enjoyed in the open air, thanks to a sliding door. Renovating the $34 million Bel Air mansion prompted Jennifer to admit in a 2018 interview with Architectural Digest, “If…

He’s been labelled the resident villain of this season of Married at First Sight. After months of lying low and trying to ignore the rumours swirling around him, Michael Goonan speaks with New Idea to tell his side of the story … and answers some tough questions in the process. Let’s start with the easy questions first. How did you find the entire filming process? Everyone talks about how intense the experience is in the ‘pressure cooker environment’. I honestly think that’s nonsense. Maybe if you are being fake, but I spent three months off work, not having to deal with real issues that we all face day to day. It was easy, fun and exciting – I loved it! How do you feel about the way you’ve been portrayed…

Sitting in front of her doctor, Teri Vallely was overcome with feelings of shame. Weighing 158kg, the Aussie mum of three was morbidly obese and had just been given some sinister news. “I had a lot of knee troubles and I guess you could expect that from someone who was so heavy,” Teri, 52, recalls to New Idea. “They did some scans of my knees and the doctor told me the bone density was like rice bubbles.” It was a scary thought for a woman aged only in her 40s. For a long time, Teri had known she needed to change her lifestyle. Poor diet habits and zero exercise meant she piled on weight for years. “It was very uncomfortable, and I don’t think I actually knew how big I…

Fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1½ cups buttermilk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsps vanilla extract 1¾ cups self-raising flour 2 tblsps caster sugar Melted unsalted butter, for greasing Icing sugar mixture and halved strawberries, to serve FILLING 125g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup caster sugar 300ml tub thickened cream 250g punnet fresh strawberries, hulled, chopped SAUCE 250g punnet fresh strawberries, hulled, sliced ¹/³ cup raspberry conserve 1 Pour buttermilk into a large jug. Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. 2 Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in milk mixture until smooth. 3 Grease a large, non-stick frying pan with melted butter. Heat over a medium to low heat. Pour in ¼ cup batter, spreading to an…

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Pesky pimples and monthly hormonal breakouts can haunt you way past your teen years. We realise that acne can really mess with your self-esteem so we spoke to skin expert and Ultraceuticals Global Education Director, Elizabeth Fardon, to break down the causes of your break-outs … WHAT CAUSES ADULT ACNE? There are many theories about the formation of acne, however the underlying cause predominantly stems from fluctuations in hormone levels throughout a person’s life cycle. Androgenic hormones (male hormones) play a major role in the formation of acne. When androgen levels increase, the skin responds by producing more sebum and in turn increases the likelihood of acne formation. Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit (the hair follicle and sebaceous gland), characterised by skin lesions on the face, chest,…

Every busy woman knows the feeling. You barely have enough time to do the things you have to do, let alone the things you want to do. But you’re not a machine. We all need to replenish. Unless you find some ‘me’ time, you run the risk of burning out. Yet so often it seems the only solution is to get up 90 minutes earlier, which for a lot of women would mean an alarm set with a number beginning with 4. You’d have to be mad. Likewise, scheduling your 90 minutes for when the kids go to bed at night is destined to fail. There’s always something else to do. That’s why I’ve adopted the ‘pay yourself first’ theory. It’s a popular concept in personal finance literature that simply…

EARTHDRAWN STUDIO Hailing from Byron Bay, artist Carlie Edwards creates vibrant and highly detailed illustrations of animals and wildlife. Her collection of native birds and flora celebrates the vivid colours of Australian nature. The prints fit into a standard size frame from Kmart, so with prices starting at $29.95, you can own a stunning, not to mention affordable, artwork. Visit earthdrawnstudio.com.au For daily shopping tips and hacks, follow ‘I bought it at…’. Go to facebook.com/ iBoughtAU…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Moving forward with a matter or setting up bold plans for the future will turn the page on a previous personal chapter. You’re on the threshold of a brand-new cycle and your ‘gut feeling’ will guide you with big decisions. Spontaneous spending could play havoc with your budget but a beautiful possession and a surprise or sentimental gift will make a thoughtful, caring statement. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 9, 12 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Laying the foundations for a family undertaking will require research and strong follow through and keeping the end goal in sight will help with challenging decisions along the way. An echo of the past will turn back time; your experience will stand you in good stead. A surprise turn…

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. SAVED BY A SPIRIT It was the winter of 1969 and 12-year-old Coral was home from school when a burly stranger came to the door of their house in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The man asked for someone, but Coral’s mum shook her head, explaining she couldn’t help. Coral, who was with her mother during the exchange, noticed the man looking past her mother, down into the hallway, as she spoke. Two nights later, as…

Mackenzie (Emily Weir) fell fast for Colby (Tim Franklin) when she moved to the Bay – only to soon find herself in limbo-land when the local police officer hit pause on their relationship time and again. “MACKENZIE HAS DEFINITELY STARTED TO LOOK AROUND” “Colby has had so much going on, and it just hasn’t worked between him and Mac for quite a while,” says Emily. “It’s definitely been a timing thing, and now it doesn’t seem to her that they will be able to sort things out.” But could the gorgeous Salt owner be ready for a hot new romance? As we see this week, Mackenzie finds herself enjoying a sexy new flirtation at her eatery – with none other than Ari Parata (Rob Kipa-Williams) who, unbeknown to Mackenzie, happens…

Emotions run high this week when Justin (James Stewart) and Tori (Penny McNamee) say a heart-wrenching goodbye to their younger brother Mason (Orpheus Pledger), who lost his life in the hospital siege while heroically trying to save others. Now the devastated siblings bury Mason’s ashes in a moving ceremony. And by their side is Justin’s partner Leah (Ada Nicodemou), who is battling post-traumatic stress following her own horrific hostage ordeal at the hands of the deranged Douglas. Indeed, earlier in the week, Leah – having fled Justin’s house without explanation – begs Irene (Lynne McGranger) to let her stay at her place. Finally, Leah manages to open up to Irene, who encourages her to be honest with a deeply concerned Justin and tell him that she is feeling a little…

ALBUM GIGATON BY PEARL JAM It’s been seven years since their last studio album, 2013’s Lightning Bolt, and although Gigaton’s lead single, ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’, boasts an electronic feel and new direction, the band still rock hard on what is being called their best effort since the late 1990s. OUT FRIDAY PODCAST THE NOBODY ZONE  The final episode of this six-part true crime series is released this week, which means you can binge the whole story of homeless man Kieran Patrick Kelly, who, when arrested for theft in 1983, killed another man in his cell and then proceeded to confess to many more murders. OUT NOW BOOK DEATH IN THE LADIES’ GODDESS CLUB BY JULIAN LEATHERDALE It’s 1932 and aspiring crime writer Joanie is living in Kings Cross when…