Innehållsförteckning för Issue 28, 2022 från New Idea

Are the Cambridges planning a trip Down Under? Our resident royal expert, Kylie, is convinced the royals will be visiting our shores in September – and it seems even the Duchess herself has been dropping some fashion hints that she and William will be touring Australia soon (fingers crossed they bring the little ones). For all the clues, check out page 13. This week, we also had the privilege of sitting down with Better Homes and Gardens’ chef Ed Halmagyi, who bravely opened up exclusively to New Idea about his lifelong struggle with mental health, and shared his best-ever chocky cake recipe (see page 22). We also pay tribute to Aussie fashion icon Paula Stafford – the remarkable woman behind bringing the bikini to Oz – who sadly passed away…

After tying the knot in April, is there already trouble in paradise for Brooklyn Beckham? His wife Nicola Peltz’s latest interview sure seems to say so after it was interpreted as a subtle dig at her famous in-laws, Victoria and David Beckham. Nicola, 27, told Tatler magazine that she believed the superstar couple’s oldest son had been “pressured” into pursuing a career he didn’t enjoy. But are Posh and Becks pushy parents? After Brooklyn made the change from photography to cooking, the Bates Motel star commented that Brooklyn, 29, had felt “a lot of pressure to please people” when he was just starting out with a camera. The heiress of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz added that her husband was only just now finding his feet with his numerous…

The Queen skipped attending a bunch of her favourite annual events like Royal Ascot and missed much of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in recent weeks, but those concerned about Her Majesty’s wellbeing can breathe a sigh of relief. Despite “episodic mobility issues” the 96-year-old monarch is back to doing one of her favourite things – horseriding! “The Queen has enjoyed being on her horse again,” says a source. “Riding again is a wonderful sign after those worries about her health. To do so at her age is pretty remarkable.” Elizabeth has also made it a priority to get out and about among her subjects more too now she’s feeling better. The Queen surprised royal fans by attending the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh last…

After being forced to cancel their 2020 tour to Australia, it looks like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are finally getting ready to head Down Under. A well-placed source tells New Idea exclusively that plans are well underway for Prince William and Duchess Kate to visit their country in September, and we understand the trip is likely to include a jaunt across the Tasman, too. “The Duke and Duchess know it’s been a tough couple of years, not only because of the pandemic, but also the fires and floods,” the source tells us. “They’re keen to ensure we feel like a valued part of the Commonwealth.” If Kate’s clothes are doing the talking – she seems to have confirmed it too! The mum of three wore a very telling…

The late great Shane Warne might have been known as the quintessential Aussie bloke, born and bred in Melbourne where his life was all about cricket and footy. But he also spent a good chunk of time in England. First, he played club cricket in his youth, and post-retirement he took any opportunity to sit in a commentary box in the UK to be close to his former fiancée, British star Elizabeth Hurley. “Shane adored the UK. Some of his best memories were made in London, and when things were good between him and Liz, there was no place he’d rather be,” says an insider. Now, three months on from his tragic death from a heart attack in Thailand, his two eldest kids, Brooke and Jackson, have taken a trip…

ONLY IN New Idea For almost 20 years, Ed Halmagyi has been teaching Australians how to make delicious restaurant-quality dishes at home in a flash. And while the 47-year-old chef comes across as cool as a cucumber while presenting on Better Homes and Gardens, he admits that behind the scenes, things aren’t always as effortless as they appear. SPEAKING UP Speaking exclusively to New Idea, Fast Ed reveals he’s been living with bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs, since he was a very young child. ‘IT’S SOMETHING EVERYONE WANTS TO SWEEP UNDER THE CARPET’ “I was a real s--t of a kid and as a teen got kicked out of school – actually expelled – so many times, but…

One image of an overjoyed Sydney man clutching his winning lottery ticket prompted a series of events that would ultimately result in the death of a child, shattering the lives of many. On June 1 1960, Bazil Thorne was pictured on the front pages of many Sydney newspapers, holding the Opera House Lottery ticket which had won him £100,000 – about $3 million in today’s value. Just over a month later, Bazil’s son Graeme, 8, was kidnapped in Australia’s first – and to date only – child kidnap for ransom case. The kidnapper was demanding £25,000 for Graeme’s return. However, what abductor Stephen Bradley thought would be a simple snatch and return of the boy became a murder case when Graeme died during the ordeal. “This case in so many…

Custard Cheesecake with Berry Rhubarb Topping Serves 8-10, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 35 mins 250g packet Lemon Crisp biscuits90g unsalted butter, melted FILLING 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature1 cup caster sugar2 tsps vanilla extract3 eggs300ml tub thickened cream¼ cup custard powder RHUBARB TOPPING 350g trimmed rhubarb stalks, rinsed well½ cup caster sugar1 cup frozen raspberries 1 Invert base of a 20cm round springform pan (base measures 19cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate. 3 To make filling, process cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in same, clean food processor until smooth. Add eggs, one…

HOUSEHOLD CEO Many of us spend time on real estate sites, dreaming of one day taking the plunge. We might be researching areas within Australia where purchasing an investment property is achievable. Some of us have seen friends and family members making good money from investing in bricks and mortar. That ’70s apartment your brother-in-law bought in a booming suburb 10 years ago with the right infrastructure? Now worth big bucks. But some of us have seen the opposite too, with people not putting in the groundwork, and not reaping the rewards. Rasti Vaibhav, author of The Property Wealth Blueprint, believes that many investors begin their journey in real estate with the intent to make it big, but only a handful ever achieve financial freedom. “Successful investing entails making good…

HOUSEHOLD CEO With living costs these days feeling like an endless pile of expenses, setting yourself a realistic budget can be tricky. Alya Stephen, chief operating officer of Sorted Services, shares her expertise on how to create a budget for your household that you can actually stick to. 1IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS The best place to start is by setting up goals to help plan your finances. “Your goals should identify what you want to do that requires you to budget and save; when you want to make the purchase or spend the money, and how much money you will need (both total amount and how much that breaks down to on a monthly basis),” explains Alya. “Some common examples of goals could include anything from buying a new refrigerator,…

Catherine Oxenberg had every reason to look happy on a shopping spree with her look-alike daughter in New York City recently. The former Dynasty star, 60, couldn’t hide her joy at spending time with India, 31, especially given she almost lost her eldest child to the sinister sex-cult NXIVM. “It’s days like this that Catherine will treasure forever,” says a long-time family friend. The actress “still blames herself ” for first introducing India to the cult. “Catherine did everything she could to free India. Going public about [cult leader] Keith Raniere was unbelievably brave. He was a very powerful man, but Catherine was willing to risk everything for India. And she’s not without her own powerful connections, too.” Catherine’s mother is 86-year-old Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, who was a former…

Riding on a igh as his popularity soared over the Jubilee celebrat ons thanks to his hilari us hat snaps, Mike Tindall has found the perfect way to make a little extra moolah. The husband of Zara Tindall has g ne into business selling the Windsors’ best-loved tipple. Mike is selling bottles of his own brand of gin for $106. “Perhaps the Queen could use it for her favourite Dubonnet and gin,” a royal insider quips. With his ugby background, Mike is no stranger to a squirmish, but his new venture c uld lead to his most formidable opponent ever. His grandmother-in-law the Queen sells her own range of the spirit through the Buckingham Palace gift shop for $70 a pop. Unlike Her Majesty’s, Mike’s offering comes with a rather…

Even though he’s set to explore his ancestors in the latest season of SBS’ Who Do You Think You Are?, Dr Chris Brown has a relative much closer that he’s always keen to celebrate – his mother, Anne. “It’s fair to say she gave up more than her fair share of time, social life and sleep,” the chiselled veterinarian reflected online, looking back on his happy childhood growing up in Newcastle alongside his two older brothers. It is with some sadness, however, that the woman who has been such a rock and source of fun to Chris and his family has been battling Alzheimer’s for several years. “The slow creep of a condition often called ‘the long goodbye’ means the matriarch of the family has fallen silent,” he wrote in…

Liz’s son, Damian Hurley, honoured Shane in a touching Instagram tribute to celebrate UK Father’s Day recently. As well as celebrating his “beautiful Dad” entrepreneur Arun Nayar, who was Liz’s former husband and helped raise young Damian, the 20-year-old model posted a gallery of “some favourite men in my life” including Warnie and four of his six godfathers – Elton John, Hugh Grant, David Furnish and fashion designer Patrick Cox. Noticably absent from the slideshow tribute was Damian’s biological father Steve Bing, who died in 2020. Liz fell pregnant following a short-lived romance, and Steve initially denied Damian’s paternity until a DNA test proved otherwise. Damian was famously left out of Steve’s $330 million will. Damian was heartbroken at Shane’s death earlier this year. On social media, he…

Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi had only one thing in common when they first noticed each other on the international tennis circuit in the late ’80s: a shared love for the sport. She was a fierce but humble competitor who quietly dominated thanks to a diabolical forehand, raking in Grand Slams and even Olympic gold for Germany in Seoul. Despite a similar winning record, Andre was Steffi’s polar opposite: a loud-mouthed, hard-partying American who beat down his opponents as much with his gregarious on-court antics as he did with his canny baseline game. He used drugs, didn’t make the practise courts until well after lunch time and married actress Brooke Shields in 1997. Meanwhile, Steffi was at training by breakfast, closely watched over by her father, Peter, who was determined…

REAL LIFE PAULA STAFFORD 1920 – 2022 As the country celebrates Paula Stafford’s amazing life following her passing on June 23 at the impressive age of 102, one thing is certain – the trailblazing swimwear designer will forever be etched in fashion folklore as one of the original visionaries. Born in 1920 in Melbourne, Paula would finish school and go on to study in the late 1930s at the then Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy. Well beyond her years, she somehow knew from the start she was destined to make her mark – but never imagined it would be in creating the itsy-bitsy teenie weenie ‘two-piece’ bikini. But what many don’t know is how much Paula’s family life was peppered with tragedy. She sadly outlived all four of her…

Chocolate Doughnut Cake Serves 8, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 10 mins 9 mini cinnamon doughnuts440g packet ClassicChocolate Cake Mix2 eggs²⁄³ cup milk60g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature CHOCOLATE BUTTER FROSTING 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2 tblsps milk 1¼ cups icing sugar mixture 1 Grease a 20cm round cake pan. Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edge. 2 Arrange doughnuts over base of prepared pan. 3 Make cake according to mix packet directions, using eggs, milk and butter. Reserve icing mix sachet for frosting. Pour over doughnuts. Smooth over top. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of cake comes out clean. Stand in pan for 20 minutes.…

Creamy Spinach Mini Cob Rolls Makes 6, Prep and Cook 45 mins 6 small round rolls½ x 250g box frozen spinach portions, thawed1½ tblsps Spring VegetableSimmer Soup mix250g tub sour cream 1 Using a serrated knife, cut tops off rolls. Pull away the soft bread from inside rolls, leaving a 1cm-thick shell. 2 Place rolls, touching side by side, on an oven tray lined with baking paper. 3 Squeeze excess liquid out of spinach. Roughly chop. Combine spinach, soup mix and sour cream in a bowl. Mix well. Spoon into rolls. Replace lids. Cover with foil. 4 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil. Cook for a further 5 minutes, or until filling is hot and rolls are crisp. Serve. TIP The perfect, light snack and…

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HOUSEHOLD CEO Most of us have heard if not uttered the words “Don’t talk to me until I’ve had a coffee...” and, as Malissa Fedele (nutritionist for online health site GoodnessMe) tells New Idea, it’s for a good reason. “We can find ourselves relying on [coffee] for energy and motivation, which becomes a bit of a trap as it can actually have the opposite effect,” she says. “Coffee can increase your heart rate, boost stress hormones and really impact your sleep.” Excessive coffee consumption can also provoke heartburn, dehydration, and an increase in bone loss in post-menopausal women. Which is why plenty of coffee drinkers are forgoing their daily cup(s), explains Fedele. This is her advice on the benefits and side effects of a coffee detox. WHAT ARE THE…

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TRIPLE THE LOVE I just wanted to say how lovely it was to see the pictures of Leonie’s beautiful triplets. Its lovely to see them doing so well and how cute they’re getting! I wish them much happiness and luck as she traverses this new and exciting stage of life. TERESA KEEGAN, VIA MAIL. MERE MALE My mother is a dressmaker, and one of her clients – a father of a bride – arrived with a plain new suit for her to alter. The MM complained that the suit was expensive and still needed to be altered. He said that he had a perfectly good bright purple suit from the ’90s that he’d hoped to wear, but his daughter forbade him! ANGELA MORRISSEY, EAGLEHAWK, VIC. IMPOSTER SYNDROME When we went…

Ellie O’Neill’s newest novel, Family Matters, is perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern and Josephine Moon. The Irish-Australian author lifts the lid on the warm-hearted page-turner... Family Matters was inspired by... dating apps after I’d started researching Tinder and Bumble stories. Around the same time, the character of Evie McCarthy came to me. Turns out, Evie was a 79-year-old old school matchmaker and her granddaughter had just started a dating app. Funny how that worked out! Matchmakers traditionally were... respected men in the community in 1950s rural Ireland. Typically, the groom’s parents approached the matchmaker when he was of age to be married and take over the farm. He served as a middleman to find a suitable bride. The matchmaker didn’t receive any money for his service but…

PAUL MCCARTNEY The 80-year-old singer’s eldest grandchild, Arthur Donald, 23, is undoubtedly his doppelganger. But while he may look like The Beatles legend, Yale graduate Arthur isn’t interested in following Paul’s footsteps into the spotlight, preferring to keep his life private. JOHN MELLENCAMP Little Dove Arroyave has her grandfather’s iconic ’80s look down pat. “Wonder where she got the hair and her strong ’tude?!” jokes the 2-year-old’s mum and John’s daughter, former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave. The toddler’s also repping the 70-year-old ‘Jack & Diane’ singer with her impressive pout – and a tee featuring his famous face and former stage name ‘Cougar’. BOB DYLAN Pablo Dylan started out as an aspiring rapper but then headed down the folk-rock track just like his legendary grandfather.…

CELEBNEWSFLASH Hamish Blake and Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli rounded up their kiddie crews and headed out to a Sydney park last week for a fun play date. Hamish is a doting dad to Sonny, 8, and Rudy, 4, while Wippa has sons Theodore, 7 and Jack, 6, and daughter Francesca, 2. On the agenda for the famous dads and their little ones was takeaway food, coffee and lots of playtime. “Hamish was happy to pose for a selfie with a fan but largely went unnoticed among the chaos of the playground,” another parent at the park tells New Idea. It’s clear the two families are incredibly close, with Hamish and Wippa naming each other as godfather to their sons. “After drinking their coffees and having a chat while watching their kids,…

ROYAL NEWS As the Queen takes on less duties, Prince Charles has been on a charm offensive to win over the public before he ascends the throne. From cameoing in a fun episode of EastEnders with wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to cuddling cheeky grandson Prince Louis during last month’s jubilee festivities, it’s clear the 73-year-old was trying to come across as more relatable than ever. But those efforts came crashing down last week when a British newspaper revealed Charles had been on the receiving end of bags containing $4.5 million in cash from a Qatari sheikh. A representative insisted that Charles had immediately handed the money – given between 2011 and 2015 – over to aides to place in his charitable foundation, but Brits are calling for a formal…

Prince William and Kate Middleton might have been wed for more than a decade, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of new experiences still to be had. Last week, the pair headed to the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum for the unveiling of their first official portrait together. Painted by British artist Jamie Coreth, Kate looks gorgeous in a green shimmery dress from The Vampire’s Wife, while William stands dapperly beside her in a suit and matching tie. The artwork coincided with his recent 40th birthday. “The portrait was commissioned to capture this period of their life as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,” says a source. “It definitely feels like an era that we’re drawing near the end of, as they prepare to take on new…

She’s been daddy’s little girl for 17 years, so when Today show host Karl Stefanovic proudly posed with his daughter Willow at her recent high school formal, it’s no surprise he shed a few tears. Beaming from ear to ear, it was the precious moments behind the scenes that guaranteed Willow’s special evening was one to remember. “It’s the first time Karl and Willow’s mum Cassandra [Thorburn] have been a united front. Six years since they separated, it’s the first glimmer of hope that the once bad blood between them has eased,” a well-placed insider reveals. “While they didn’t attend any of the same events together that night, they came up with a plan B, which meant both got to enjoy their daughter’s once-in-a-lifetime event.” Willow decided to get ready…

Lleyton and the Belgian tennis star dated for four years before calling off their 2004 wedding. Maria and Grigor were tennis’ power couple for two years when they dated in 2013. Roger and Mirka met while playing at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and wed in 2009. The pair wed in 1980 for four years. Mariana calls him the “the love of my life”. The pair were Wimbledon singles champs in 1974 before calling off their big day in 1975.…

Former Miss Gold Coast 1960, and the famous golden mile’s most-recognised fashion icon of more than 60 years, Thea Williams recalls the first time she ever modelled for Paula. “It was the late 1950s and I was water skiing with her daughter Frances, and she asked me to model for her. Paula was very loyal and over the years, we worked together for a number of charities, including surf lifesaving,” Thea remembers. “The kids today think we’re old dinosaurs – but Paula’s designs, even today, are incredibly fashion forward. I will miss her dearly – she was a wonderful friend.” Friend Thea Williams.…

Rhubarb Frangipane Tart Serves 6, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 40 mins 1²⁄³ cups plain flour²⁄³ cup icing sugar mixture, plus extra to decorate100g cold unsalted butter, chopped1 egg yolk350g trimmed rhubarb stalks, cut into 8cm lengths¹⁄³ cup caster sugarDouble cream, to serve FRANGIPANE 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature½ cup caster sugar2 eggs1 cup almond meal¼ cup plain flour 1 Lightly grease a 13cm x 35cm rectangular loose-base flan tin. Place on an oven tray. 2 To make pastry, process flour, icing sugar and butter in a food processor to form fine crumbs. With motor operating, add yolk and 1 tblsp of water until mixture comes together. Remove. Shape into a flat rectangle. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes. 3 Roll out pastry between two sheets of baking paper…

Ah, humidity! No matter the season, muggy weather finds a way to cause our haircare routines to go flying out the window, making it hard to know how to style our locks. But fear not, there are plenty of products ready and waiting to help smooth those strands. So the next time humidity causes havoc to your haircare regimen, give these saviours a try. NOURISHING OILS It’s no secret that oils have endless benefits for nourishing your hair, and are key to keeping strands hydrated, no matter the weather. Try argan-infused oils that protect and nourish, without leaving hair feeling oily. BACK TO BASICS When it comes to tackling a hair problem like humidity, it’s important to get back to basics to ensure the products you are using daily are…

HOUSEHOLD CEO There are many ways we can be more eco-conscious around the house, and what better place to start than the laundry. Renee Lee, founder of eco-laundry brand Re·Stor, shares simple tips on how to be more sustainable at home. 1. WASH ON A LOW TEMPERATURE Not only has it been proven that cold washes are just as effective as hot washes, but you also save a lot on energy use and money, too. Cold water is less damaging to clothing fabrics and dyes, meaning that your favourite outfit stays brighter and in your wardrobe for longer. 2. SELECT SHORTER WASH TIMES WITH FULLER LOADS Use wash options under one hour, with shorter spin cycles. 3. USE NATURAL-BASED PRODUCTS Look for eco-friendly, plant-based detergents that are free from phosphates,…

We know how hard it can be to establish a fitness routine after giving birth, however, Apple Fitness+ is making it a little easier with their new workout program: Get Back to Fitness After Having a Baby. The program features a series of core, strength, and mindful cool-down workouts to help new mothers feel stronger and more energetic. Fitness+ trainer and new mum Betina Gozo leads the program while fellow mums Marimba Gold-Watts and Jonelle Lewis also join in to train you through each session. Apple Fitness+ is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV as a subscription service for A$14.99 per month or A$119.99 inc. GST per year.…

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 You’re turning into a powerhouse, Cancer. As the planets align in your favour, some Crabs might even be presented with a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Fundraisers and large-scale events should set the scene for fun this month, while for singles, a weekend meet-up might set your heart aflutter. If you need a recharge, plan something fun or indulgent for Sunday. LUCKY CRYSTAL: TIGER’S EYE LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23 Ready to kickstart some positive changes? Your health may be first cab off the rank, with new therapies or fitness plans standing a good chance of success. At work, your ideas might finally be implemented, while for couples, new routines or projects can be set in motion. Feeling lucky? Mars’ move into your money zone could…