Innehållsförteckning för Issue 33, 2022 från New Idea

If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’m an out and proud Victorian man. Although I’ve lived in Sydney for the last nine years, my heart still lies down south. So you can bet I was over the moon when the Lifestyle team told me they were putting together a ripper guide to Victoria’s finest getaways (page 64). Although they didn’t highlight my hometown Red Cliffs (just outside of Mildura), I understood, as there are just too many great places to visit to name them all. If you needed further proof that Victoria’s the greatest state, it’s also home to Australia’s luckiest newsagency. A brother and sister from Shepparton have sold 55 first-division winning lottery tickets! Read all about their story on page 30. Enjoy the…

CELEB NEWSFLASH We fell in love with her as the talkative Stephanie Tanner in Full House, and now Jodie Sweetin has found her happily ever after. The 40-year-old actress married social worker Mescal Wasilewski after five years together during a private ceremony in Malibu. “I know I have the right partner for the rest of whatever life brings me,” the mum of two told People magazine. “And I couldn’t be more grateful.” After meeting through friends, the newlyweds began dating in 2017 before they got engaged in January 2020. Several of her co-stars, including John Stamos, were on hand to see Jodie on her big day.…

After a two-year hiatus, fans were delighted to see My Kitchen Rules back on screens last week, but things aren’t looking quite the same as they used to. Following its 2020 axing due to declining ratings, the once popular home cooking competition has undergone some drastic changes, including replacing one of the big-name judges who had been with it from the start. Pete Evans, who made headlines over the last couple of years for his controversial anti-vax views, is out in favour of Nigella Lawson. The British food writer and TV cook joins long-term co-host and judge Manu Feildel for a season that promises to be “the best”. “Peter and I are still very good friends,” Manu exclusively tells New Idea as he invites us into his Sydney home to…

Julia Roberts has joined the cast of Friends – but unfortunately it’s not for another television reunion! Instead, the 54-year-old is united with the sitcom stars in her fears over ex-boyfriend Matthew Perry’s much-anticipated upcoming memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Julia dated Matthew, 52, in the mid-90s shortly after her divorce from first husband, Lyle Lovett. The pair fell head over heels in love during negotiations for her 1996 cameo on the hit TV show. For the most part, the mum-of-three has managed to keep details of their almost-two-year romance firmly under wraps – until now. “Julia is worried about how much Matthew’s going to spill,” one source explains. “Along with Jen [Aniston], she’s another one on the list of people who want to see an advance…

ONLY IN New Idea Country music queen Gina Jeffreys is in a very happy place. The trials of cancelled concerts – thanks to COVID and lockdowns – have dissipated and now, after an out-of-the-blue phone call, the singer is riding a career high. Just when you thought Gina, 54, couldn’t add any more strings to her already-impressive bow, she’s now a radio DJ, spinning records and making merry for her growing band of loyal listeners. “I believe in miracles,” Gina tells New Idea, beaming with a new lease on life. “COVID created havoc for everyone on the planet. For those of us in the entertainment industry it saw us having to cancel concerts, re-arrange gigs and then have to cancel them all over again.” Then came the phone call from…

The telltale notes of ‘Greensleeves’ in the summertime still send a thrill of excitement through every Aussie kid as they chase down the ice-cream van under the scorching sun. Introduced in 1962, the nation instantly went wild for Mr Whippy. Now, 60 years on, original convoy member Bob Staff is still living the sweet life. Bob, from Queensland, joined the dairy brigade in 1965 and has since passed the baton to his son Robbie, who still drives the van today. Speaking to New Idea, Robbie explains Mr Whippy drivers were treated like celebrities in the 1960s. “Mr Whippy was the first really big ‘thing’ to hit our shores, when it came over from England, it was a sensation,” Robbie remembers. “The drivers were almost like rock stars and the reception…

FOOD TO INSPIRE Cheesy Baked Mexican Meatballs Serves 8, Prep and Cook 45 mins 453g jar mild chunky salsa1½ cups grated mozzarella½ cup finely grated parmesanTortilla strips, to serve MEATBALLS 1kg beef mince1 cup fresh breadcrumbs2 eggs, lightly beaten½ cup finely grated parmesan1 onion, coarsely grated2 cloves garlic, crushed30g sachet taco seasoning 1 To make meatballs, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Roll two level tablespoon portions of mixture into balls (makes 28). 2 Heat an oiled, large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add meatballs in two batches. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until browned all over. Transfer to a lightly oiled ovenproof dish (12-cup capacity). Pour over salsa. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 10 minutes. Sprinkle over…

SOLUTION Both are very much in fashion, however there are a lot of longer options at the moment, from riding styles to over-the-knee. If you haven’t tried longer boots yet, now’s the time! They’re trending, warm and comfortable, and can be worn with so many different outfits other than jeans. For a dressier look, try a knee-length boot with a slight heel under a midi skirt or dress. They’re surprisingly versatile and so chic right now. “ARE LONG OR ANKLE BOOTS IN THIS SEASON?”Holly, New Idea Beauty Writer NEED HELP TO GET OUT OF A STYLE RUT? Send your fashion dilemmas to newidea@aremedia.com. au and we’ll answer them in an upcoming issue. SOLUTION For the commuter, you can’t go past a washable tote like those from Aussie brand, Prene. Their…

DON’T PUT EXTRA PRESSURE ON We all want our kids to do well, but there are ways to express this that don’t add pressure. According to author of Raising Competent Teenagers, Dr Linda Friedland, if your child sees how much it means to you for them to constantly excel, this creates undue extra pressure. Her advice? Support your child, encourage them to do their best, but don’t get too personally invested. www.lindafriedland.com SET GOALS Setting goals gives us direction and something to work toward. According to ReachOut, it’s best to set small goals. They are easier to achieve, so you’ll feel good more often. But be specific, and make sure they are achievable and have an endpoint. For example, go with “I will finish three chapters tonight,” instead of “I…

HOUSEHOLD CEO As I write this, I haven’t slept through the night for more than four months. Most nights I wake to feed my twins between two and five times. I’ve just settled one of them, but it’s like they have some sort of secret language – “Right, she’s asleep, it’s your turn.” And so, with eyelids held open with toothpicks, I drag myself up yet again. If you’ve had babies, you will know the newborn isn’t the only factor. There are also heaps of hormonal changes that play havoc with your dreams. In fact, my beautiful mother, who often stays over to help rock a twin back to sleep made the comment, “It is just like menopause all over again. We both have night sweats, hair loss, mood swings…

LEO JUL 24 – AUG 23 As Venus heightens your natural charisma, all eyes will be on you. Friendships and romances tend to blossom under patterns like these, so singles, start circulating. With your vision and determination powering up, the coming months could bring breakthroughs, both socially and at work. Believe in yourself, and if need be, fake it till you make it! LUCKY COLOUR: PURPLE SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 Searching for a crystal ball? A big decision may be looming, but with so many options on offer, give yourself plenty of headspace. The weekend could bring a breakthrough or realisation, just don’t let someone’s negative energy dampen the mood. A soothing facial or mini-makeover might help to lift your spirits, along with some colourful new clothes. LUCKY…

DIRT TOWN BY HAYLEY SCRIVENOR For fans of Jane Harper and Ann Cleeves comes a heart-wrenching mystery about a missing schoolgirl whose disappearance leads to the dark secrets of a small town being brought out into the open. OUT NOW A GYPSY IN AUSCHWITZ BY OTTO ROSENBERG A deeply moving memoir of a child’s survival in the Holocaust. Otto is 9 and living in Berlin when his family is detained and forced to live in an encampment outside the city where he witnesses unspeakable horrors. OUT TUE. THE LIBRARIAN SPY BY MADELINE MARTIN Ava thought her job as a librarian in Paris would mean a quiet and peaceful existence until conflict breaks out in Europe. A fictional retelling of the real-life heroics of WWII’s American library spies written by the…

“I ASK MYSELF, ‘WHAT WOULD THE QUEEN DO?’” GERI HORNER REVEALS HOW SHE MAKES THE BIG DECISIONS IN LIFE. “PRUE IS SO PRECIOUS ABOUT HER TEA ON BAKE OFF.” PAUL HOLLYWOOD SAYS HIS CO-JUDGE’S DAMEHOOD HAS GONE TO HER HEAD! “I DO YELL AT HIM FOR THE TOOTHBRUSH STILL.” IT’S NOT ALL SUNSHINE AND ROSES FOR EVA LONGORIA AND HUSBAND JOSÉ ‘PEPE’ BASTÓN – ESPECIALLY IN THE BATHROOM! “DON’T THINK THAT YOU’RE 37 AND YOU NEED TO BE SHOOTING UP YOUR FACE.” JENNIFER GARNER SHARES SOME PEARLS OF WISDOM ON AGEING GRACEFULLY. “NOW THAT I’VE FINISHED NEIGHBOURS, I’M THINKING ABOUT ACTUALLY GOING INTO MEDICINE.” ALAN FLETCHER COULD FOLLOW IN DR KARL KENNEDY’S FOOTSTEPS.…

CELEBNEWSFLASH Former ‘Yellow Wiggle’ Emma Watkins has debuted a brand-new children’s character called Emma Memma – and she’s got a new go-to colour hue as well! The 32-year-old unveiled her alter ego last week via YouTube, adding that she was swapping her signature yellow ensemble for orange. “We really wanted to keep it bright,” Emma said of the new look, adding that orange is symbolic of “moving forward” and “being happy”. The tagline for the new Emma Memma character is: ‘Sing. Dance. Sign.’ referencing the performer’s passion for teaching Auslan. And there’s big plans on the horizon, with an album and TV show understood to already be in the works. In October last year, Emma shocked her young fans by suddenly announcing that she’d decided to quit The Wiggles. “The…

CELEB NEWSFLASH Dev Patel found himself trapped in the middle of something which could have been ripped straight out of a scene in a horror movie while in Adelaide last week. The Slumdog Millionaire and Lion actor, who has been dating Aussie actress Tilda Cobham-Hervey since 2018, was enjoying a night out with friends when he saw a couple arguing. It's believed Dev, 32, stepped in to help calm the very intense situation, before a man was allegedly stabbed by a woman. He was taken to hospital with a non-life threatening wound, while the woman was charged with aggravated assault. “Dev acted on his natural instinct to try and de-escalate the situation and break up the fight,” a statement from his representative explained. “The group was…

It's not often that we get to see Anne Hegerty out of her grey matronly uniform, so it was a shock to see her pull out all the stops in a pretty floral number as she attended the UK’s National Reality TV Awards in London last week. And it was only fitting that she looked like the belle of the ball as she was on hand to accept Best Game Show on behalf of The Chase UK. The 64-year-old Governess was delighted to stop and pose for cameras in her glitzy red carpet look – and with her shiny new trophy in tow – but it’s not the only thing she has to smile about. Anne recently revealed that she is branching out from her role on the popular quiz…

ROYAL NEWS Just like her no-nonsense late father, Prince Philip, the Princess Royal doesn’t suffer fools gladly. And it appears that’s exactly the initial impression Prince Harry’s bride made the first time she met Princess Anne. Perhaps aware of Anne’s reputation as one of the hardest-working royals within the monarchy, Meghan Markle reportedly sought a meeting with her husband’s aunt on how to best fit into her new role. She could have had no better tutor. However, the meeting is believed to have left Anne unconvinced that the former Suits actress was cut out for a life in The Firm. Anne has openly spoken about her concerns that this younger generation has a clouded view of what being royal actually entails. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Anne cautioned “don’t…

The silence spoke volumes. Stunned fans lost in the beauty and heartache of Archie Roach’s deeply personal anthem, ‘Took the Children Away’, were too mesmerised to move – until they finally erupted in applause for the little-known singer. That was 32 years ago in 1990, when Australia discovered the incredible man who would become such a powerful advocate for First Nations people across the land, performing his achingly beautiful song as a warm-up to good friend, Paul Kelly. Thinking he had bombed, Archie started to walk off stage, explains Paul, who says the “applause started to build and build” from an audience so moved they simply took a while to respond. Archie was soon to be given top billing, with the track winning two ARIA awards and an International Human…

Ron Wilson’s smile “stretched from one side of the room to the other” when he first laid eyes on his stunning bride, Ness Richa, by a blazing open fire at their romantic winter country wedding. There were Wilson tartan sashes, Stetson hats, Lebanese drums and plenty of fireworks when the lovers – who met at the veteran newsreader’s family coffee shop – tied the knot on July 31 at Peppers Creek in NSW’s beautiful Hunter Valley. “It was the best night ever. Ness looked magnificent and she was only 10 minutes late. Even when she’s on time, she’s late,” Ron, 67, tells New Idea while beaming at his new wife. “It was just 70 family and very close friends, so everyone let their hair down.” As the couple exchanged heartfelt…

REAL LIFE Pearls of laughter echo through the hospital room as Joey Potter finishes delivering his favourite joke, before diving into the next one. “Knock knock,” two-year-old Joey says, excitedly hopping from one foot to the other. “Who’s there?” his mum, Kitty, smiles. “Howard I know?!” shouts Joey, giggling with glee. It’s a cute joke that Kitty, 36, and Joey’s dad Jack, 37, have heard dozens of times. But given what the family – and especially Joey – have been through over the last two years, they’ll take any excuse to smile. When Joey was just five months old, the Potter family’s world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive kidney cancer, Wilms’ tumour. “Joey had a lump in his tummy which the doctor…

FOOD TO INSPIRE Jammy Drop Mallow Cookies Makes 14, Prep and Cook 45 mins 125g unsalted butter, chopped,at room temperature½ cup caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 egg, at room temperature¾ cup self-raising flour²⁄³ cup plain flour¼ cup desiccated coconut¹⁄³ cup raspberry jam½ cup (35g) pink and whitemini marshmallows 1 Line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg. Beat until combined. Add sifted flours and coconut. Beat on low speed until combined. 3 Roll 2 tablespoon portions of mixture into balls. Place about 4cm apart on prepared trays. Using your thumb, gently press down to make an indent in the centre of each ball (about 3cm wide). Fill each with 1 tsp…

TikTok Feta and Chorizo Pasta Serves 4, Prep and Cook 45 mins 200g block Danish feta250g punnet cherry tomatoes1 red capsicum,cut into 2cm pieces1 chorizo (125g),halved lengthways, sliced300g casarecce pasta3 small kale leaves (100g),trimmed, shreddedFresh basil leaves, to serve 1 Lightly grease a large ovenproof dish (12-cup capacity). 2 Place feta in the centre of dish. Scatter tomatoes, capsicum and chorizo around feta. Season with pepper. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 30 minutes, or until tomatoes are just starting to collapse and feta is lightly browned. Gently stir until all ingredients are combined. 4 Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender, adding kale in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving ²⁄³ cup of the cooking water. 5 Add…

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HOUSEHOLD CEO While renovating your space can be exciting, we’re often left feeling overwhelmed with what seems like an endless list of things to do. Often, the key to a successful renovation all comes down to planning your time and resources effectively. After completing their own project, home experts Lucy and Jonno from Hunting for George share their handy hacks on how to nail a renovation. 1 BUDGET, BUDGET, BUDGET Create a detailed breakdown of the project scope and running costs. This will help to work out what is and isn’t achievable, and/or the project stages you can split the renovation into. 2 THINK ABOUT FUNCTION Ask yourself why are you renovating and what are the biggest problems that need to be resolved. Our renovation needed to cater for a…

Q My son has been living overseas for some time and would love to come home but would be leaving his partner and pets. He feels his life and job prospects are not good overseas and is in a real quandary. He is homesick for his family and country. What should he do? Will he find happiness and a fulfilling life by coming home? - VIRGO A DEAR VIRGO, Your son certainly has a lot to think about. I can see he is homesick and wants to return home. I don’t feel he necessarily wants to break up with his partner; he wants time to clear his head and recalibrate what he truly wants in his future life. I can see his partner is a very kind and caring soul,…

As the daughter of two movie stars, it’s only fitting that Suri Cruise has her sights set on stardom. Katie Holmes, 43, has revealed that her child with Tom Cruise, 60, is singing in her new romantic comedy film Alone Together. “She’s very, very talented. She said she would do it and she recorded it and I let her do her thing,” Katie revealed. And sources tell New Idea the 16-year-old is keen to pursue a music career! “She dreams of landing a record deal, but she knows she’s got to put in some slog before that happens,” they reveal. “Suri has genuine talent – she can sing, compose and play several instruments, including guitar.”…

After spending months apart, pals Fifi Box and Carrie Bickmore made up for lost time following The Project host’s big overseas family adventure. The duo checked in to Sydney’s swanky new Kimpton Margot hotel and glammed up for an exclusive event, with the party kicking on until the early hours of the morning. It seems the pair enjoyed themselves a little too much, with Carrie, 41, documenting Fifi’s hangover the next day. The fun night out was long overdue, after Carrie took a three-month sabbatical to the UK with her hubby and kids. The ladies have a long friendship, with Fifi, 45, calling Carrie her “ride-or-die sister”.…

With two kids at home under 3, it’s clear that Edwina Bartholomew has her hands pretty full. But the 39-year-old Sunrise newsreader admits that she couldn’t wait to get back to work last week – as she was finally able to have a rest! “Don’t tell my boss but I’m looking forward to having a bit of a break,” Eddy admits to New Idea exclusively with a hearty chuckle. “It’s a few hours out of the house every day where I don’t have to worry about whose nappy needs changing or who needs to be fed.” Eddy and husband Neil Varcoe welcomed their son Tom on March 1. They also share an adorable 2-year-old daughter, Molly. ‘IT’S A FEW HOURS OUT OF THE HOUSE EVERY DAY’ “It’s been wonderful to…

Late country star Naomi Judd has shockingly excluded her famous daughters from her will – and now, reports suggest that eldest Wynonna plans to formally contest it. Naomi left behind an estate worth an estimated $35 million when she sadly took her own life earlier this year at the at the age of 76, following a prolonged mental health battle. But in a shock twist, neither her daughters Wynonna, 58, nor Ashley, 54, were named in the singer’s will. Instead, Naomi’s entire fortune is going to her husband of 33 years, Larry Strickland. It’s understood that Wynonna – who formed one part of the music duo The Judds with her mum – is particularly “upset” over the omission. Actress Ashley is actually supporting the move. A close family friend claims…

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HOUSEHOLD CEO We all know the feeling – 3pm hits and energy levels start to dwindle. Sure, it’s tempting to head to the fridge for a Coke, or the vending machine for a chocolate bar, but these are temporary fixes that up the sugar levels, and the energy level soon drags you down again. Try these easy and healthy revitalising 10-minute fatigue fighters instead. GO FOR A WALK OUTSIDE A brisk 10-minute walk outside is guaranteed to wake you up. It offers a two-pronged attack on the tired mind and body. Exercise stimulates blood flow to the brain and raises the body temperature, while exposure to light stimulates the brain to stop producing melatonin, the hormone that makes us sleepy. FIND AN UPBEAT FRIEND Got a work colleague that always…

HOUSEHOLD CEO As a gardener, I love spending time outside enjoying my plants, and the highlight is admiring the blooms these plants offer throughout the year. GET PREPPED Soil preparation is the key to getting strong, good quality flowers. You need to think of your soil like you do about your own diet. If what you eat suffers, then so does your health. Your plants are the same, as they get all they need from the soil they grow in. Luckily, the fix for poor soil is the same no matter the type of soil you have – organic matter! This can come in the form of compost or well-rotted manure, and by digging it through the soil, you’ll help to bind sandy soils, so they hold onto water and…

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FAIRYTALE PRINCESS I wish to commend you on your wonderful article on Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik who competed at the annual Royal Run held at Aarhus, Denmark. Princess Mary has certainly come a long way from her humble beginnings as an ordinary Tasmanian girl. She is every inch the fairytale princess and has served her adopted country well both as princess and as mother to four gorgeous children. I cannot wait until she becomes Queen Marie of Denmark and reigns supreme! Long may she live! LOIS MORRISSEY, STRATHDALE, VIC PLEASE EXPLAIN! I was reading a book to my class of six-year-olds and I explained that this was the penultimate book in the series, penultimate being a fancy word for second-to-last. Then one child asked, “What does second-to-last…