Innehållsförteckning för 24 August 2020 från New Idea

Nicole Kidman is finally ditching Tinseltown and returning to her roots with a surprise move back Down Under. Last week, the 53-year-old was photographed saying goodbye to husband Keith Urban at a private jet airbase in Sydney before flying to Byron Bay to film her new miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers. While other cast members, including Melissa McCarthy, are staying in the star-studded beach town during production, New Idea understands Nic is instead flying back and forth between Byron Bay and Sydney in order to spend more time with Keith, 52, and their daughters Sunday, 12, and 9-year-old Faith.…

Shane Warne has jetted to London to cover the cricket for Sky Sports – and sources say it’s likely the athlete, 50, will “check in” with former fiancée Elizabeth Hurley, 55, to see how she’s doing following the death of her son Damian’s dad, Steve Bing. However, there could be another reason for the catch-up. Sources say it’s “escaped no-one’s notice” that Shane’s handsome son Jackson, 21, has been liking lots of Liz’s sexy Instagram snaps. “Shane jokes that at least the lad has good taste, but deep down I bet he’s not too pleased about his son slobbering all over his almost stepmum!” tells a friend.…

Brad Pitt’s parents Jane and Bill are at war with Angelina Jolie over not seeing their six grandchildren all year – and insiders say they’re going to go to court if their former daughter-in-law doesn’t relent. “It has deeply upset Jane,” a family friend tells New Idea. “She misses those kids terribly. She and Bill are fed up over feeling eliminated from their grandchildren’s lives ... lockdown or no lockdown there’s no excuse. “They’ve given Angelina a warning – they want to see the kids in three months for Thanksgiving or they’re going in front of a judge.”…

At 94, Queen Elizabeth II had hoped she’d seen the last of gruelling long-haul travel – but always said she was willing to make exceptions if it was necessary in her duty to the Crown. And after months of seeing the very fabric of the monarchy being unravelled by the actions of her grandson Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, Her Majesty has declared the situation an emergency. Sources tell New Idea that the monarch has ordered her aides to draw up safe and secure plans for an 11-hour flight to California, where she plans to confront Meghan and Harry at their new $20 million mansion in Montecito over their alleged involvement in the biography Finding Freedom – which she feels has torn her family apart.…

The axe has fallen on Kerri-Anne Kennerley, with the TV queen last week dumped from Network Ten amid brutal budget cuts. And the 66-year-old presenter is said to be furious with one former colleague in particular – The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson! Ten last week announced a massive restructuring of its news divisions, turfing Studio 10’s Kerri-Anne and Natarsha Belling, while Joe Hildebrand is in talks about his future. Ten has flagged there will be more cuts at Studio 10. Iconic weatherman, Tim Bailey, who’d been at Ten for more than 30 years, was also given the flick. Kerri-Anne is a survivor and insiders say she is eyeing off a possible gig at Foxtel’s Sky News. While others suggest the TV veteran will return to her former employer, the Nine Network.…

George and Amal still “love each other deeply”, stresses the source. But if they’re unable to overcome their difference “a divorce could get very nasty”. Indeed, the pair has a lot of shared assets, including an extensive property portfolio. George bought his bachelor pad – a six-bedroom house in LA’s Studio City neighbourhood – during his ER heyday. A few years later he acquired a palatial 18th century villa on Italy’s Lake Como. In 2014, they purchased their family home – a Georgian-style mansion nestled on a private island in the River Thames in England’s Berkshire region – then completely renovated the incredible $18 million property. Given Amal prefers to live in England, sources say it’s likely that she’ll try to hold on to the home.…

Dating the Bachelor sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – but that’s not quite the case for Bella Varelis. Turns out, the brunette beauty who landed the first kiss of the season is rumoured to have previously dated The Bachelorette’s Sam Johnston. It is believed Bella, 25, and Sam, began dating in late 2015 and that the couple even lived together for a few months. However, the relationship ultimately fizzled out after less than a year and Sam, 30, subsequently signed up to appear on Georgia Love’s season of The Bachelorette. Opening up about her past relationships, Bella tells New Idea: “I always manage to attract men who aren’t ready for relationships. “I had my heart broken pretty badly, being cheated on and yo-yo’d has made it really hard for me…

DANIEL, 35 & JADE, 34 – SA Parents of three The physicality of farm life has prepared Daniel and Jade for The Block. But the couple’s driving force is their child Isla – who suffers from a rare chromosome disorder – and they hope to use any winnings to help improve her life. HARRY, 57 & TASH, 32 – VIC Father and daughter The Block has its first ever father-daughter duo in Melbourne’s Harry and Tash. Their family have always been a tight-knit unit – they even continued taking overseas vacations together as adults! They also have an advantage over the other contestants – the family live in a neighbouring suburb to this year’s building site. SARAH, 27 & GEORGE, 33 – NSW Married couple Hailing from Western Sydney, Sarah…

Farmer Harry’s contestant Madison exited the show in a shock twist – and then returned just as quickly as she left. The shy 24-year-old admitted to Harry the pressures of competing against a group of other women became too much, but it appears there may be another secret reason for her sudden exit: heartbreak over another man! “I’ve had my heart broken more times than I’d like due to broken trust, people being unfaithful and simply from loving someone more than they loved me. Luckily, it’s made me so much stronger because of it,” Madison told New Idea. “The toughest thing I’ve ever faced would be going through my first heartbreak after being with someone for so long and trying to find myself after it. I think once you’ve been…

She spent half of her life on red carpets, but Elizabeth Taylor’s grandchildren remember her more fondly in cosier settings. “We would lay in bed together, watching movies, chatting – she would give me advice,” recalls grandson Quinn Tivey, whose mum is Liza Todd, one of Liz’s four children. “Those are some of the ways I remember her most.” As an adult, Liz made the simple, private pleasures of family a priority in her life – and she revelled in her role as grandmother of 10. “She was always a terrific mother and loved her children dearly, but she was constantly on the go with her busy career,” explains a close friend. “As she grew older, family became her main focus. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.” Granddaughter Naomi…

Pork Dumpling Soup Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 4 cups chicken stock 5 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced diagonally 2 tblsps light soy sauce 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 1 cup fresh coriander leaves PORK DUMPLINGS 500g pork mince ¼ cup drained water chestnuts, chopped 2 green spring onions, finely chopped 1 tblsp light soy sauce 1 tsp caster sugar 30 fresh wonton wrappers 1 To make pork dumplings, place pork, chestnuts, onions, sauce and sugar in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Process until combined. 2 Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon 2 tsps mixture in the centre of wrapper. Brush edges with water. Fold up sides to form a›pouch…

Apples with Ginger and Coconut Topping Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 4 x 200g Kanzi apples, cored ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tsp ground cinnamon Vanilla ice-cream, to serve GINGER AND COCONUT TOPPING ½ x 250g packet gingernut biscuits ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tblsps self-raising flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 To make topping, finely crush biscuits in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until combined. 2 Cut apples in half horizontally. Place cut-side up in a large roasting pan lined with baking paper. Drizzle over combined syrup and cinnamon. Drop spoonfuls of topping on apple halves. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until apples are tender. Remove.…

Using a facial oil as part of your skincare regime will help strengthen the outer layer of the skin by softening and sealing it, as well as preventing water loss and providing extra nutrients,” says Vicki. “Adding a product like jojoba to a cream, moisturiser or cleanser will add extra benefits by carrying other nutrients deeper into the skin while also providing additional hydration, nutrients and a moisture barrier.”…

BALANCE IT OUT Most galleries hang their works to ensure that the centre of the piece is at eye level, so work outwards from there. In a small space, larger and fewer artworks tend to make the area appear larger than hanging multiple small artworks. GET THE PERFECT ARRANGEMENT A great way to test an  arrangement before hanging is to lie everything out on a table or on the floor. Move the pieces around until you have a combination that you like. NO WALL SPACE? No worries! Consider using an easel to really make your framed print stand out.…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 I am writing this a few weeks in advance and from where I sit right now with coronavirus still swirling around the world, it seems improbable to say that this week brings a New Moon, which should help you to have more fun. Once a year you get a reminder that laughter is the best medicine. So are you having fun, and if not, can you find 2020-style ways to enjoy yourself? YOUR LUCKIEST DAY: AUGUST 17 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 There are people who have been through the mill financially during 2020, and there are some who have prospered. Use this week to make a commitment to yourself that the last few months of 2020 will be good for you when…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the podcasts Spirit Sisters and The Ghost Files, and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a series of non-fiction books exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. WINGS OF LOVE No matter how many stories I hear about late loved ones finding significant and oh-so-creative ways to send a message of enduring love, I always feel those chills that remind me there’s so much more to life than what our five senses can reveal. MaryAnn’s story, all the way from Texas, is a case in point. On April 19, 2017, her daughter, Sapphire, tragically died. MaryAnn, her husband, Timothy, and their other daughter, Arya, were stricken by the loss of their beautiful girl, who loved birds and…

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have sparked speculation they’ve gone from betrothed lovebirds to husband and wife in just a matter of weeks! Indeed, the young couple only announced their engagement on July 11, but last week they – as well as his mother, Victoria Beckham – dropped several hints that a shotgun wedding had possibly taken place. First, Nicola, 25, shared an Instagram Story of Brooklyn, 21, wearing a gold band on his ring finger, which many of her followers guessed was a wedding ring. Then, Posh, 46, posted a photo of David, 45, with Brooklyn, Romeo, 17, and Cruz, 15, that showed the family were all together in Miami, possibly celebrating the nuptials. “No-one would be surprised if they eloped,” says a pal. “A big wedding is still…

One of Home and Away’s original River Boys, Heath Braxton, is back in Summer Bay! Actor Dan Ewing was spotted filming  the iconic Aussie drama in Riverstone, Sydney on August 5 alongside Patrick O’Connor (who plays Dean Thompson) and Rob Kipa-William (Ari Parata). Dan, 35, left the show in 2014 after three years, but later featured in three spin-off specials. Fans believe his latest appearance will involve Heath and half-brother Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway) attempting to break cop Colby Thorne (Tim Franklin) out of jail. FOR MORE HOME AND AWAY GOSSIP…

Former supermodel turned reality star Tziporah Malkah is now working as a construction site lollipop lady, but the 46-year-old has slammed reports suggesting she sees the gig as being at “the bottom of the food chain”. “This is actually antithetical as to how I feel about my job,” Tziporha wrote on Instagram, adding that she takes her warden role very seriously. “Traffic controllers are here to keep everyone safe whilst we build Australia. It is a crucial part of construction,” she wrote. “I’m very interested in construction hence traffic control may be viewed as a ‘mail room’ job – but only because that’s where a beginner learns the most.”…

KAK Make no mistake, Kerri-Anne will pop up elsewhere. There has long been talk that the TV host, with her controversial opinions, would be perfect for Sky News, where they have a stable of mouthy, headline-grabbing stars. NATARSHA BELLING Natarsha’s departure comes after more than 20 years with the network. So, where now for the glamorous newsreader? The word is Natarsha’s a shoe-in for a spot on Dancing with the Stars as a leaving present. TIM BAILEY We’re all going to miss a bit of the ‘Daily Bailey’. He’s wacky, well-known and ideal for I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! Expect to see bright and energetic Tim swing into the jungle in 2021.…

Did things get hot and heavy between Locky and Nicole? After scoring the coveted triple-threat rose, Nicole has hinted the pair may have spent the night together. “The possibility was being thrown around,” she cheekily reveals, adding she had chemistry with Locky. “The fact I got him dancing instantly was a massive tick for me – I could tell he would be a good time!” But there is one woman standing in Nicole’s way of finding true love – and that’s Bella.“You could tell [straight away] that Bella and Locky had a good connection. I guess it kind of made the experience very real.”…

SHAYNNA & STEVE The Block judge Shaynna Blaze shocked Australia when she announced in 2018 she and husband, Steve Vaughan, had split after 18 years of marriage. “Sometimes in life, our paths change directions and now this is one of those times for me,” Shaynna wrote on Instagram. CHANTELLE & STEVE Chantelle Ford and Steve O’Donnell were the highly unlikely winners in 2014, but not even the whopping $736,000 prize money could save their relationship. The Melbourne couple split just over a year after the show ended. WHITNEY & ANDREW After first meeting on Tinder and appearing on the show in 2015, Victorian couple Whitney Nolan and Andrew Simmons announced their split shortly after the show ended. The couple later revealed they’d made the decision to split before making it…

Farmer Alex’s girl Henrietta, 31, candidly revealed her thoughts on plastic surgery – and she is totally against it! “I’m quite against plastic surgery as a whole. I believe we’ve all been created in this uniquely, and one of our life goals is to accept and love ourselves as we are,” Henrietta explains to New Idea. “Plastic surgery teaches us to change our physical selves or that we’re not ‘enough’ just as we are. Too much of our lives are already spent creating a mask or people-pleasing, and plastic surgery encourages that philosophy. “We live in a world of perfected images and unrealistic beauty standards and plastic surgery [fuels] that unhealthy mindset and culture. So no plastic surgery for me!”…

Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey has signed on to make a sequel of the hit ’80s flick, and sources tell New Idea it will be a “homage” to leading man Patrick Swayze, who died in 2009 aged 57. The new movie will be set 30 years after the original, which saw Jennifer’s character, Frances “Baby” Houseman, falling for the charms of dancer Johnny Castle, played by Patrick, at a 1963 summer camp in the Catskills. “It will be exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for,” says Jon Feltheimer, whose company Lionsgate will produce the sequel. As for Jennifer, friends say the 60-year-old is “excited but terrified” to reprise her most iconic role. “JENNIFER IS ANXIOUS NOT TO MESS IT UP” “It’s a…

A terminally ill bride passed away just a month after she married her husband in a stunning hospital wedding arranged in four days. Natasha “Tash” Young, 25, had a rare spindle cell sarcoma which doctors first thought was a rib strain caused by moving heavy boxes. Her boyfriend, Simon, 33, proposed minutes after they found out she was not responding to cancer treatment and was given weeks to live. In just four days her loved ones arranged a stunning wedding at Southampton General Hospital in the UK, which was given special licence to conduct the ceremony during lockdown. The smitten pair were married for just a month before she died, and now her family is fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Care Unit. “GETTING…

It’s been four decades since the shrill scream of a desperate mother rang out across a camping ground near Uluru in the Northern Territory. On August 16, 1980, Mount Isa couple Lindy and Michael Chamberlain took their three children – Aidan, 6, Reagan, 4, and 9-week-old Azaria – for a family trip to Uluru. But on the night of the 17th, something terrible happened that would alter the course of the Chamberlains’ lives forever. To mark 40 years since Azaria’s disappearance, Lindy told ABC podcast Life Matters that she can’t remember a world before she was dragged into infamy in 1980. “In some ways it’s been like a blink of an eye. In other ways, it’s been my whole life … the life of my boys has changed dramatically before…

Vicki claims it’s a myth that oily or acne-prone skin types cannot handle oils, instead sharing that they benefit everyone. It is, however, a matter of choosing the right formula. “Some oils such as coconut, hazelnut or sunflower oil are not ideal for acne-prone skins, along with synthetic oils such as mineral oil and lanolin, as they can clog the pores and cause break-outs,” Vicki explains.…

Q: I WANT TO BOOK A HOLIDAY. WILL TRAVEL INSURANCE COVER ME FOR COVID-19-RELATED EXPENSES? A: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, “most travel insurance policies have exclusions for outbreaks of infectious diseases, pandemics, epidemics and/or known events”. They continue: “Coronavirus became a known event for most travel insurers between January 20 and January 31, 2020. Insurers who adopted known event status for COVID-19 have advice for policyholders on their websites.” If you look around on various travel insurance sites you will see that many insurers have suspended sales of international travel insurance due to the Federal Government’s travel ban. Go to smarttraveller.com.au for the latest information on the travel ban. And while some are providing products for travel late in 2020, the Insurance Council of Australia recommends that  customers…

QI recently had a dream where I was with people I didn’t see but could sense. I was there to ‘activate a spirit’. I had four cones in my hands. I blew one, then above my head a bright orange image formed of a galaxy. I blew on another, and the image this time was of bright blue and orange DNA – but not human. I still had two cones left, but the dream ended. Please help! DEBBIE, VIA EMAIL. A This is a message regarding your soul growth. The other beings you could sense but not see were most likely your guides. The cones represent stages of learning, and the galaxy and alien DNA are leaps into other dimensions and understandings. The other two cones will activate when you…

Growing up in a working-class neighbourhood in London, Ilyena Lydia Vasilievna Mironov – better known as Helen Mirren – got dubbed “Pop” by her family because of her penchant to “pop off into dreams”, she says. “I knew I wanted to engage in the world of the imagination, but it was not economically feasible for me to study acting, so I went to a teachers’ training college.” Helen learnt soon enough the classroom wasn’t for her, and went off to pursue her dream – falling in love with the bard and landing a spot in Britain’s Royal Shakespeare Company. “I didn’t want to be famous, but I wanted to be a really good actress,” she said. As it turned out, she did both on her way to grabbing four Oscar…

ZAK STOLZ, VIC You sadly lost your father over the past year. What did he think of you being on Ninja Warrior? Dad was never here to see me perform, but I really wish he was. I hope he’d be proud and I know he would’ve loved to have watched it all on the big screen. Did he ever pass on any words of wisdom or advice? Dad would always tell me exactly how he thought I should do obstacles even though he had no idea what he was talking about, which was pretty hilarious. But on a more serious note, he was very helpful with my attitude towards sport and competition, and that helps with my composure more than anything else. You, Ashlin Herbert and Troy Cullen seem like…

Urzila Carlson may have replaced Lindsay Lohan on The Masked Singer judging panel, but the South African-New Zealand comedian isn’t getting nearly as big a pay cheque as the Hollywood star did. Indeed, while Lindsay, 34, reportedly earned $800,000 last year, Urzila, 44, is only pocketing $100,000. “That’s nothing to scoff at, but she’s still on quite a bit less compared to the other judges. Ten at least paid for her travel costs from New Zealand,” reveals New Idea’s on-set source. “No doubt she’ll be able to negotiate a higher salary if she comes back next season... the audience are loving Urzila, so she’d have some leverage there!” As for the other judges, Dave Hughes, 49, is on $250,000, while Dannii Minogue, 48, is on $500,000. The source says production…

Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper have reportedly been quietly seeing each other for several months – and while the pair’s inner circle are “thrilled” they’ve finally taken their years-long friendship to the next level, the actress’ ex-husband Ben Affleck, 48, isn’t too happy about it. “He was always a bit jealous of Jen and Bradley’s connection during their Alias time together,” a close friend says of the former TV show co-stars. One sticking point for Ben is having their kids Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, 8, seeing Bradley as more than their mum’s old friend. “He plans on watching the situation carefully,” adds the pal. At the same time, Ben’s fully aware that he’s in no position to judge, given Jen has been “so cool” about his own romance…

MORE HAPPY NEWS FOR OUR FAVE TV STARS! Just weeks after New Idea revealed plans for Kate Ritchie and Dr Chris Brown to join forces on screen, it seems those in the entertainment industry also see the duo as a great fit. In fact, insiders are convinced the popular pair would be the perfect match – not only on air but in real life too. “When it comes to people who are universally liked in the entertainment world, Kate Ritchie and Dr Chris Brown are among the top of that list,” dishes our well-placed TV insider. “But when it comes to being unlucky in love, they are also, sadly, near the top of that list as well.” Speculation is rife that Chris, 41, is newly single yet again after secretly…

George Clooney could be returning to his days as as Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor – albeit with two toddlers in tow this time! – as sources say the actor’s nearly 6-year marriage to wife Amal is over! In fact, the couple have reportedly been living apart for some time, which has friends convinced that they’ve entered into a trial separation. “It’s a shock to everyone,” says one insider, who claims the couple have been fighting for months over money, living arrangements and George’s hanger-on friends. Now, British-raised Amal is reportedly seeking refuge at mutual pal Cindy Crawford’s LA home amid the COVID-19 crisis and its travel restrictions. She and George have still been having mutual playdates with their 3-year old twins, Ella and Alexander, and are happily sharing custody. “The…

Locky’s ex-girlfriend, Jordan Cayless, has another word of warning to this year’s Bachelor hopefuls: watch your bank accounts! The former Love Island contestant tells New Idea that she poured her life savings into an adventure travel business in Bali during her three-year relationship with the reality star. Jordan, 29, claims that she and Locky jointly founded the Bali-based business, Four Elements Adventure, which runs guided tours around the exotic island and surrounding locations. “We were living in Bali and we started the adventure tour business together – and it’s funny because everyone [is now] describing it like it’s his business!” says Jordan, adding she made the decision to walk away from the joint venture after their relationship came crumbling down. “He didn’t buy me out, I just walked away with…

Controversial former Block contestant Suzi Taylor has been imprisoned for a second time following an ongoing legal issue. It’s a huge fall from her 2015 appearance on the hit reality show alongside friend Yvonne Cosier. Since then, the Queensland-based real estate agent has become infamous for her wild personal-life antics. Late last year, the mother-of-three was arrested over an alleged ‘honey trap’ extortion attempt, where she lured a Tinder date to her apartment in an effort to obtain his bank details. The former Penthouse model, 49, was released from imprisonment on strict bail conditions. However, she was back in hot water earlier this year over a bail breach and failure to appear in court, resulting in the new arrest warrant and incarceration. Now, a TV insider has confirmed to New…

Farmer Wants A Wife host Natalie Gruzlewski has revealed the secret to her enviable figure and how she stayed trim during lockdown. “I’m always out and about. My daughter Olivia is very active and she’s into sport. She takes after her dad,” Natalie told New Idea. “I just do what I can and keep active and try to lead a healthy life.” The 43-year-old Gold Coast native says living in lockdown during coronavirus has been a challenge, particularly homeschooling her 7-year-old daughter. “But she didn’t take me seriously,” Natalie laughed.…

With three grown-up kids and retired from a successful career in nursing, Marcel Blanch de-Wilt hoped his mum, Marjan, would at last make time for herself. “My parents divorced when I was 3, so she raised us boys,” Marcel, 31, tells New Idea. “She was happy and independent, but companionship was an aspiration.” Unsurprisingly Marjan, 69, didn’t discuss her dating life with her sons. However, in March this year she mentioned to Marcel there might be someone special. “She said she’d met someone and he might be back in Adelaide next week,” Marcel says. “I was happy for her. I had no reason to be suspicious. I didn’t know she’d been online dating and even if I had, there wouldn’t have been immediate alarm bells. Mum knew what went on…

Buttercake with Lemon Icing Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 2 00g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla extract 3 eggs 1¾ cups self-raising flour ¼ cup milk CANDIED LEMON RIND 2 lemons ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar, plus 2 tblsps extra LEMON ICING 1½ cups icing sugar mixture 1½ tblsps lemon juice 1 Grease a 20cm round cake pan. Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge. 2 Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Transfer to›a large bowl. 3 Add sifted flour and milk in two batches. Stir until combined. Spoon into prepared pan.…

›Many people shy away from adding oil-based products to their skincare routine – either because they think oily or acne-prone skin isn’t suited to the formulas, or they just don’t know where to begin. Well, the good news is there is an oil to suit every skin type! The co-founder of The Jojoba Company, Vicki Engsall, takes us through these magical golden elixirs and makes us true oil converts. Aussie farmed Born into farming, Vicki has formed a great knowledge base of oils, and their benefits to our skin and overall health. Her family has cultivated a particular strain of jojoba called Wadi-Wadi for over 20 years on their property in south-western NSW. “Jojoba is actually not technically an oil, but a liquid wax ester that is the closest botanical…

Call it ‘quarantine kilos’ – if your pants are feeling more snug than usual, it could  be down to all that banana bread we stress-baked at the beginning of the year! Almost two in five Aussies said they’ve gained weight during the COVID-19 restrictions, according to a wellbeing survey by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). “Over 40 per cent of people said the lockdown has had a negative impact on their emotional wellbeing – and we know that can affect our food and exercise habits,” says Pennie McCoy, CSIRO Total Wellbeing dietitian. WORK ON YOUR WELLBEING FIRST ‘Eating less and moving more’ sounds like a simple way to lose excess kilos, but it doesn’t take emotional eating into account, which is why many popular weight-loss methods today…

Anthony, 7, being a caring big brother, likes making his brothers – 5-year-old Mikey, who has a disability, and Johnny, who just turned 3 – laugh by singing a favourite song to them. Johnny looks up to his brothers and loves to keep up with them. They had a fun-filled day at the park. TINA JARDIN, VIA EMAIL. SELF-LOVE When my daughter, who is now 6, was younger she used to respond to “I love you” with “I love me too”. My husband and I used to find it so hard not to crack up! ISOBEL ARMITAGE, VIA EMAIL. MERE MALE I asked a Mere Male the secret to his success. “Two words,” he responded. When asked what they were, he said, “Right decisions.” He then explained that, “Right decisions…

EMILY & ZOOEY DESCHANEL Bones star Emily says that while she and Zooey “get along now very well”, she used to torment the New Girl actress growing up. “I would tell her… that I’d [hurt] her sister and taken over her body, and I was going to kill her next,” says Emily. OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND & JOAN FONTAINE The only sisters ever to both win major acting Oscars were estranged for most of their lives. “I remember not one act of kindness from Olivia,” said Joan. “She so hated the idea of having a sibling she wouldn’t go near my crib.” DAKOTA & ELLE FANNING “We’re very different, but we’re very connected,” Dakota says of her younger sister. “There’s no-one I want to succeed more in this business than my…