Innehållsförteckning för Issue 39, 2022 från New Idea

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 The world has lost a remarkable woman and leader. It’s a day we knew would come, but one we were dreading. For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth dedicated her life to duty. She was the epitome of strength, grace, and goodness – a symbol of hope. She brought stability during times of great change and challenge, and she did so with such dignity and elegance. But what the world didn’t get to see much of until her final years, was the woman behind all the pomp and ceremony – the much-loved mother and wife, the cherished grandmother, and the fun and cheeky great-grandmother – yet somehow it feels like we too have lost a very dear family member. It was hard not to become overwhelmed with…

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 The Royal Family had been preparing for the Queen’s death for decades. But when the time finally came, after 96 magnificent years, it was a surprise to everyone, from the top levels of British government, to her own sons and daughter. Just 48 hours after she was pictured shaking the hand of incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s doctors issued a carefully worded statement saying their monarch was being monitored amid “concerns”, and assuring her devoted subjects she was resting comfortably. It was then that the watching world felt she may suddenly be near the end. The statement bought her family time to race to Balmoral, an idyllic private home deep in the Scottish Highlands where the Mountbatten-Windsors have enjoyed the…

The news was the one bright spot in a very sombre week, when it was announced that there was a new Prince and Princess of Wales. During his first speech as the Sovereign, King Charles III took the opportunity to confirm that his son Prince William and his wife Catherine would follow in the footsteps left by he and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. “Today, I am proud to create [William] Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty,” Charles announced. “With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground…

“IF I WORE BEIGE, NOBODY WOULD KNOW WHO I AM,” THE QUEEN JOKED ABOUT HER LOVE OF BOLD COLOURS. “THEY’RE BETTER BEHAVED THAN SHE IS,” ELIZABETH SAID OF HER CORGIS WHEN PRINCESS MICHAEL OF KENT COMPLAINED ABOUT THEM. “IT LOOKS VERY DAMP,” RETORTED ELIZABETH ON A TRIP TO CANADA WHEN ASKED WHAT SHE THOUGHT OF NIAGARA FALLS. “THEY SOUND LIKE TWO CATS BEING STRANGLED,” SHE COMMENTED AFTER THE EVERLY BROTHERS PERFORMED ‘CATHY’S CLOWN’. “OH LOOK, SHE’S KEELED OVER AGAIN,” ELIZABETH QUIPPED WHEN MARGARET THATCHER SAT DOWN DURING A DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION. “I HOPE IT ARRIVES SOON BECAUSE I’M GOING ON HOLIDAY,” THE MONARCH CHAFFED ABOUT THE IMPENDING ARRIVAL OF PRINCE GEORGE IN 2013.…

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 On the morning Australia woke to discover Queen Elizabeth II had passed away, Natalie Akers had a solemn conversation with her 8-year-old daughter, Olivia. “We had a chat saying how it was a very sad day and how the Queen died overnight and then I said, ‘I don’t think we’re going to get the letter’,” Natalie tells New Idea. Every day for more than a month, Olivia had been asking her mum if today was the day she might receive a special delivery from Buckingham Palace. At the end of June, Olivia wrote to Her Majesty to congratulate her on the Platinum Jubilee. Olivia explained how she’d recently dressed up as the Queen in her Trooping the Colour garb for a fancy dress competition, and…

With wild hair, menacing black makeup and a huge sword, it’s Denise Roberts like you’ve never seen her before, as she takes to a horse to play a character straight out of hell in her first big Hollywood break. Denise, 61, plays War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse sent to Earth as a punishment from God, in Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone’s new Netflix comedy series,God’s Favorite Idiot. The shock new part is about as far as you can get from Denise’s endearing role as lovable Julie Winters in the ABC’s groundbreaking medical series G.P. in the 1990s, or her star turn as psychic bagel lady Bonnie Bright in Network Seven’sPacked to the Rafters in 2009. “I think Julie would have thought War had…

Frying Pan Chicken Parmigiana SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 25 MINS ■ 120g shaved leg ham ■ 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved ■ 500g chicken breast schnitzel steaks (see Tip) ■ 1 tsp dried Italian herbs ■ ½ cup Sundried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Stir Through Sauce ■ 1 cup grated pizza cheese ■ 270g packet garlic bread slices ■ Cos lettuce leaves and balsamic salad dressing, to serve 1 Heat a lightly oiled, large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add ham. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until light golden. Transfer to a plate. Add tomatoes to same, hot pan. Cook, shaking pan for about 3 minutes, or until charred and softened. Transfer to plate. 2 Add chicken to same oiled, hot pan. Sprinkle with…

Passionfruit Kisses MAKES 32 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ ¼ cup fresh passionfruit pulp ■ 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ■ ½ cup caster sugar ■ 1 egg ■ ¾ cup plain flour ■ ½ cup cornflour ■ ¼ cup self-raising flour ■ ¼ cup custard powder FILLING ■ 50g unsalted butter, softened ■ 1 cup icing sugar ■ 3 tsps fresh passionfruit pulp 1 Grease 2 large oven trays and line with baking paper. 2 Press passionfruit pulp through a sieve into a small bowl. Discard seeds. You will need 1 tblsp juice. 3 Beat butter and sugar in small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and passionfruit juice. Beat until combined. Stir in sifted flours and custard powder in 2…

Advice Breaking up is HARD TO DO DR PITTMAN PONDERS HOW TO SPLIT PEACEFULLY AND DETOX YOUR DIVORCE I can vividly remember walking down the aisle dressed in a lacy white cascading gown, heart beating rapidly in my chest as I slowly approach my husband-to-be, to Elvis’s Can’t Help Falling In Love. So many promises, so many dreams, such extensive plans bound to unfold. SOBERING STATS Rarely would anyone wish to walk this prized path with the knowledge it would end up in divorce, yet 33 per cent of Aussie marriages sadly end up with this fate, let alone all the other relationships that didn’t make it that far. As a health professional and expert in failed relationships, I have recently been invited to present at a ‘detox your divorce…

What is the best plant for my home and office? The simple addition of some lush greenery can bring instant Zen into your space. Besides being natural mood boosters, plants have been proven to reduce fatigue and also improve productivity. With so many varieties to choose from, how do we know which plant is best for which room? Dominic Hooghuis and Duncan Hilder, co-founders of The Plant Runner, share their expertise on how to spruce up your space with some chic foliage. Living Room: MONSTERA This space is the heart of the home so it’s important to pick the right plant – the last thing you need is a wilting plant in the corner. The monstera is a fast climber and one of the most rewarding plants around. Not…

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TOUCHING TRIBUTE I wish to commend you on your wonderful and touching tribute to the late and great Dame Olivia Newton-John. She was certainly every inch a Dame and was a wonderful contributor to music and charity as well as medical care and research. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Her music shall live on forever. Thank you. LOIS MORRISSEY, STRATHDALE, VIC. Send us a funny story about your children and family, a letter about an interesting piece you’ve read in our mag or a pic of your child or pet. The best entry of the week wins $100. Post your original letters and photos (sorry, photos cannot be returned) to Your Say, New Idea, GPO Box 4088, Sydney NSW 2001 or email newidealetters@aremedia.com.au with your full name…

ENTERTAINMENT There are few things as glamorous (or decadent) than 1930s Paris and Kirsty Manning’s new book brings it to life with a twist. The Paris Mystery is the first in a series of novels from the bestselling author who wanted to give her readers a “more uplifting, sexier and mysterious” story to stick their teeth into. Charlie James is a recently divorced Aussie journo who takes up a new job in the French capital, when a man is killed at a party she attends. “Charlie is based on the early female correspondents who were not given formal accreditation nor the support of their male colleagues,” Kirsty tells New Idea, “She’s ballsy and glamorous, but not without baggage, and I love seeing how she is embracing this second phase of…

Does any show sound more unmissable than a drama starring Susan Sarandon as matriarch of the ruling family in country music? We think not! Get ready for Monarch, a series best described as Nashville meets Succession, in which Susan plays Dottie Roman, a diva dealing with her adult children all vying for their own moment in the spotlight. But after spending her whole life doing what was needed to get to the top, she’s not giving up her throne that easily. Funnily enough, though, Susan admits her ties to the country music scene are pretty tenuous in real life. “I never knew it,” she says. “I smoked a joint with Willie Nelson. That’s as deep as I go.” Bringing authenticity to Monarch, however, is Trace Adkins, a bona…

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 Queen Elizabeth II led her subjects with a quiet grace and dignity, embodying the term, “never complain, never explain”. Throughout her seven decades on the throne, Her Majesty was famously neutral, never entering into politics or offering opinions. Now, palace insiders are preparing for her heir to turn everything upside down. After waiting 73 years to ascend the throne, King Charles III has “a crystal clear vision” of how he wants to reign. “He understands why his mother was much admired for her approach,” says a source. “But Charles also believes people know he is not his mother, and he plans to do things his way. It’s not going to be some immediate seismic shift to how things are done, but we will see Charles…

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 PRIDE & JOY The monarch’s nickname, Lilibet, came about when she was young and couldn’t pronounce her own name. King George VI used to say of his daughters: “Lilibet is my pride. Margaret is my joy.” Meghan and Harry chose to name their second child Lilibet. IN THE SADDLE Horse racing was the Queen’s favourite sport and lifelong interest. She loved a trip to the races and had a very impressive knowledge of runners and riders – although she never gambled with the punters. ON THE TOOLS The young Princess Elizabeth was the first woman in the royal family to sign up as a full-time active member of the British Armed Services. She joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945 at age 18 and trained…

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 If you’d ever had the chance to ask the Queen just who her favourite child was, the answer may have come back as a bit of a shock. After all, it was likely not any of her four children, but one of her corgis. “My corgis are family,” the Queen once said. Indeed they were treated as such, joining the monarch in official images and portraits, and stealing the show with a starring role in the Queen’s skit alongside James Bond for the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. A lifelong love affair with the adorable pooches began in 1933 when Elizabeth’s father brought home a puppy named Dookie. That affection was cemented on her 18th birthday after her parents gifted Elizabeth a…

Quick Hoisin Chicken Noodles SERVES 4, PREP AND COOK 17 MINS ■ 4 x 72g packets chicken-flavoured two-minute noodles ■ 1 bunch bok choy (400g) ■ 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally ■ 350g shredded roast chicken meat ■ 2 tblsps hoisin sauce ■ 2 tblsps soy sauce ■ 1 tblsp sweet chilli sauce ■ ½ cup roasted, unsalted cashews 1 Prepare noodles with flavour sachets according to packet directions. Drain. 2 Meanwhile, cut bok choy leaves from stems. Coarsely chop leaves. Cut stems into 4cm lengths. Keep leaves and stems separated. 3 Heat an oiled, large wok over a high heat. Add carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add chicken and bok choy stems. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. 4 Add noodles, bok choy leaves and combined…

Celebrity makeup tricks for glowy skin Our idea of dewy makeup has certainly changed in recent years. No longer just an alternative to matte foundations, the pursuit for a buttery, radiant, just-like-skin complexion is something many of us are after for our day-to-day. And while the quest for this level of glow is a journey that most definitely starts with skincare, it doesn’t mean it can’t be elevated with makeup. Or rather, the way we work our makeup with our skincare. Highlighters have already given us so much, but for a glow that’s as good as being genetically blessed, here’s every makeup hack we know to help. 1 MAKE MOISTURISING PART OF YOUR MAKEUP ROUTINE Ask any glow-giving makeup artist for their foundation step-by-step and moisturiser will most definitely…

How to deal with used car buyers? Let’s face it: selling a used car is one of life’s less exciting moments. From preparing the car for sale, to listing it online and then subsequently dealing with prospective buyers: the experience is – more often than not – not only time-consuming, but can be downright frustrating too. Dealing with potential buyers can be a real pain – they can be impatient, rude, demanding and sometimes they can even be sketchy. But at the end of the day, generally both sides want the same thing: a fair and amicable deal. Here are some handy hints at how best to manage the expectations of prospective buyers when selling your used car … 1 DEALING WITH ENQUIRIES After the first few enquiries you should…

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEP 23 You’re on a cosmic roll! An offer or opportunity might get you excited, but even turbo-charged Virgos need downtime. If you’re running on empty, treat yourself to some pampering or plan a night of romance. With Venus heightening your senses, indulgence is the name of the game. LUCKY FLOWERS: PINK ROSES LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23 Welcome to the week of heart-to-hearts. People may be pouring out their woes, but your insights could prove invaluable, in fact you may have missed your calling. Next Monday’s new moon will propel many Librans into a busier, more exciting phase, so get yourself organised while you can. LUCKY DAYS: TUESDAY & FRIDAY SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 Lucky you! An upcoming payout or influx of…

As Prince William and Prince Harry emerged from the gates of Windsor Castle together after years of feuding, it was clear that in death, the Queen had finally managed her dearest wish – to bring the brothers back together again. Their surprise joint appearance drew gasps from the watching throngs of mourners, who had been told to expect only the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine. No sooner had the couple appeared from the front seats of a family Range Rover did the rear doors open, revealing the other two passengers as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. It was clear they had reunited for one purpose – to honour the Queen, their family matriarch who had stood by them through thick and thin. BROTHERS IN ARMS…

QUEEN ELIZABETH 1926 – 2022 He has been the heir to the throne since he was just three years old and now Charles has finally stepped into the role of King. But while the 73-year-old’s accession to the throne happened automatically the moment Queen Elizabeth II passed away, it will still be several months before his official coronation. The new King declared 17 days of Royal Mourning following the death of his mother – an additional week on top of the traditional 10-day mourning period. On Saturday September 10, an accession ceremony was held at St James’s Palace to proclaim Charles the new monarch. Royal fans eagerly watched the historic event as it was broadcast live around the world. King Charles III’s actual coronation will take months of meticulous planning.…

Just 13 years old when World War II broke out on September 1, 1939, Princess Elizabeth gave her first address on BBC radio’s Children’s Hour to boost public morale a month later. Buckingham Palace was bombed the next year. Buckingham Palace reportedly thought sending a message to the moon, along with the Apollo 11 astronauts as part of their 1969 mission was “a gimmick” but the Queen obliged. “I salute the skill and courage which have brought man to the moon,” she wrote. The 1980s saw the Berlin Wall come down and the eventual end of the Cold War. President Ronald Reagan was said to be the Queen’s favourite US ruler while her relationship with UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was reportedly more complicated. The Queen addressed the nation only…

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY For as long as we’ve had modern coinage, we’ve been carrying around Queen Elizabeth’s face in our purses and wallets – and that won’t stop any time soon. The Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed that $5 banknotes featuring the Queen are still valid and will continue to be used in circulation for “years to come”. However, we will start seeing Prince Charles’ mug on our money from 2023, with the Royal Australian Mint expected to start issuing coins from next year using an effigy of the King supplied by the UK Royal Mint. The switch to new coins will be a very gradual process though, expected to take at least two years. TURNING HEADS While we’ll see newly minted coins featuring Charles designed in a similar way…

Local stars Barely a month has gone by since beloved Aussie soap Neighbours ended its record-breaking run. And while cast member Alan Fletcher, who played Dr Karl Kennedy for almost 28 years, ought to be kicking back with his feet up, he’s instead buzzing over a new career that should keep him busy for the next decade – at least! There’s his new country single, ‘Sorry is the Word’, featuring friend and former co-star Alyce Platt. He’s also just released his debut solo album, Dispatches, after 15 years singing with rock band Waiting Room. “Life’s all about moving onto new phases,” smiles the Melbourne-based father of two, who recently became an empty nester. “Every year on Neighbours I [was] on a 12-month contract, so at any point producers could…

Alana Wilkinson’s ethereal vocals were barely audible above the constant bleeping and whir of machinery in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Brisbane’s Mater Mothers’ Hospital. But as she sang to her premmie baby, who was lying on her chest and fighting for survival after being born at 24 weeks, the new mum witnessed something magical. “When I sang and he heard my voice, his heart rate stabilised quickly,” singer-songwriter Alana, 31, tells New Idea. “To see it reflected in machines monitoring oxygen levels and heart rates was mind-blowing.” Alana gave birth to Rafferty Thomas Robb at the Mater last October. He weighed just 704g. Doctors told Alana and Rafferty’s dad, Angus, their son had just a 60 per cent chance of survival. Feeling helpless, she turned to music…

Banana Spring Rolls with Coconut Caramel Sauce MAKES 20, PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ ½ cup caster sugar ■ 1½ tblsps ground cinnamon ■ 5 ripe bananas (200g each) ■ 20 sheets frozen spring roll pastry (300g), thawed ■ Vegetable oil, for deep-frying ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve COCONUT CARAMEL SAUCE ■ 1¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar ■ 400ml can coconut milk 1 To make sauce, heat sugar and milk in a large saucepan over a low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Pour into a heatproof jug. Cover with plastic wrap. 2 Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside ¹⁄³ cup for coating. 3 Peel bananas. Trim ends. Cut each…

How do I help someone with prostate cancer? I got the results. I have prostate cancer.” It’s the text message no woman wants to receive from their partner. But those were the very words that popped up on Katrina Gilruth’s screen while she was at work in August 2020, just one year into her long-distance relationship with Ross. “I’m the kind of person who thinks a lot and you can’t help but think the worst could happen,” she recalls. “I got upset for him, and myself. I thought, ‘Why him? Why so early in our relationship?’” Soon after, Katrina, 42, moved from Sydney to Canberra where she was able to work remotely and support Ross while he underwent a radical prostatectomy. While successful in removing the cancer, the treatment has…

Advice ‘Making mealtime fun’ Dinner time was always a special time for my family growing up. Mum was busy in the kitchen cooking up a storm (usually meat and three vegies) while my brother and I set the table. We then would all sit down together and discuss our day and what was happening in our lives. I have so many great memories of sitting around our table laughing, arguing, talking over one another, or just fighting for the last burnt potato. I actually still have the same table and chairs from my childhood and I love that it is still in use. I don’t think I could ever part with it. In our family now I have tried hard to recreate those special dinner times, but with the older…

Best slow-travel accommodation for families As we shuffle through the daily grind, often passing our loved ones like ships in the night, family time has become more precious than ever. These family-friendly slow stays will fill your heart with warmth and prove slow travel is possible even with kids in tow. ASK AN EXPERT WHAT IS SLOW TRAVEL? “The next generation of luxury. It’s learning how to think about quality over quantity. It’s realising what a privilege it is to have these unplugged experiences available to us in the first place.” Celeste Mitchell, slow-travel guru FARMHOUSE ON OXLEY, Oxley Island This sprawling home with scenic river frontage on the mid-north coast of New South Wales sleeps up to 16. Designed for zoned living, and sectioned off for smaller groups, the…

Q I loved reading the beautiful letter in New Idea to you about Kylie wanting to have a baby and having so many setbacks. It inspired me to contact you to see what my future holds. Do you see me having children anytime soon? I keep getting told to be patient! But I’m just anxious all the time about it! I did seven gruelling rounds of IVF with donor sperm in 2017, 2018 and 2019 before being told I’m too old, it’s not going to work with your own egg. I’ve always wanted to be a mum, especially to twins, from a very young age. During my journey I even did a positivity board, affirmations, meditation, visited Mary McKillop’s tomb in North Sydney and constantly prayed and bought baby clothes!…

ALL THE BROKEN PIECES BY JOHN BOYNE This is a moving sequel to the bestselling novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Now 91, Gretel Fernsby is leading a quiet life in London where she tries to put the truth about her escape from Germany behind her. OUT NOW EXILES BY JANE HARPER At a busy music festival site, a baby lies alone in her pram after her mum mysteriously vanishes among the crowd. A year later, Kim Gillespie’s absence casts a long shadow over her friends and loved ones who gather to welcome a new addition to the family. OUT TUE. THE GIRL WHO FELL FROM THE SKY BY EMMA CAREY After a terrible accident that left her paraplegic, Emma Carey has become an inspiration to others for living…

“THEY’RE AT THAT AGE RIGHT NOW WHERE WHEN WE’RE A FEW BLOCKS AWAY FROM SCHOOL, THEY DON’T WANT US TO SPEAK.”Neil Patrick Harris’ 11-year -old twins have hit that age. “MY MUM IS AN EXTRAORDINARY GARDENER.”Maya Hawke reveals Uma Thurman’s hidden talent. “I’M THE WORST COOK AND MY FRIENDS MAKE FUN OF IT.”Turns out that Priyanka Chopra can’t do it all. “I WILL WANT TO ASK THEM QUESTIONS AND THEY’RE LIKE, ‘DON’T TELL US’.”Ben Stiller’s family hates Severance spoilers. “I WAS RAISED AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, NOT JUST MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.”Jennifer Garner explains why it’s so important to give back.…