Innehållsförteckning för Issue 22, 2023 från New Idea

As the weather gets cooler, my cravings for comfort food intensify. Hearty bakes and tasty treats become the order of the day, which is why I’ll be firing up the oven (or perhaps the air fryer) to try out all the tempting recipes in our food section this week – turn to page 38 and see for yourself! Of course, as you hunker down with delicious winter dishes, you’ll need something to read. We have plenty to keep you entertained as the Jack Frost encroaches, from the salary scandal plaguing Channel Nine’s best and brightest, through to the latest from the British royals, plus an exclusive look at a favourite Farmer Wants a Wife couple’s new life on the land. Have a great week! newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine…

NEWS Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough have finally settled over the late Lisa Marie Presley’s multimillion-dollar estate. Legal representatives for Priscilla, who turns 78 this week, confirmed she was “happy” with the agreement, and that the family is “unified”. However, insiders are speculating that perhaps it’s not all smooth sailing, after Riley’s attorney Justin Gold tersely told reporters the actress, 33, “would not have agreed to the settlement if she was not happy with it”, when they asked how she was feeling.…

Royals While Prince Andrew privately battles his brother King Charles over living in Royal Lodge, his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is refusing to let their sibling squabbles get in the way of her fabulous new lease on life. Sources close to the Duchess of York reveal the 63-year-old is “quietly but quickly” working to relaunch her media career, ensuring that she is independent and no longer reliant on the royal family. Following a series of public appearances earlier this year to promote her latest novel, Fergie last week announced her latest venture; co-hosting a podcast called Tea Talks. It’s believed this is the first step of her reinvention plans. “With the coronation out of the way, Sarah is focusing on herself. She’s proven she can make her own living and is…

RAY HADLEY Along with Karl and Sarah’s salaries, it has been revealed that 2GB’s Ray Hadley is Nine’s highest-earning star, pocketing a huge $4 million a year. His contract is not expected to expire until 2026. HAMISH BLAKE Playing with toys is a dream job, and for Hamish fronting the reality juggernaut LEGO Masters sees him taking home $2 millon! The figure is surprising to many, especially when compared to what Karl is getting for hosting Today year-round. ALLISON LANGDON The risky move from Today to A Current Affair had many TV insiders concerned – could Ally ever fill the shoes of Tracy Grimshaw? Not only has she managed to win over fans, but she scored herself a $1.5 million salary for the move too! SCOTT CAM Hosting The Block…

Miriam Margolyes might be down, but she’s certainly not out! The 82-year-old British actress was rushed to a London hospital earlier this month, but she has since assured fans she is on the mend. Taking to social media as she recuperated in her hospital bed, Miriam explained she had been admitted to the Royal Brompton Hospital after a nasty chest infection sent her to the accident and emergency department. The actress’ initial posts expressed hopes of a speedy recovery and release, but a few days later, she confirmed she was still awaiting to be discharged. “I am growing energy but it’s still not quite me,” Miriam wrote. “Can’t come home yet. I have a chest infection. Probably tomorrow but at least I’m resting.” Each of Miriam’s updates were met with…

TV scoop Strolling through the paddocks of his property in Cootamundra, NSW, as a herd of curious cows watch on, there’s no question that Farmer Wants a Wife’s Brad Jones has found ‘The One’ in Clare Hockings. “It’s going amazingly,” Clare gushes as Brad wraps his arms around her. Ahead of the show’s reunion special, which airs Monday May 22 on Channel 7 and 7plus, the couple has invited New Idea to Brad’s beautiful crop and cattle farm. They’ve been living together for three months now, and it’s clear Brad, 32, made the right choice in picking Clare, 28. Having realised “fairly early on” during filming they had genuine feelings for each other, the pair wasted no time getting started on the next chapter of their love story. Preschool teacher…

Blackberry, Pear and White Chocolate Cobbler SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 15 MINS ■ 4 large, ripe firm pears (800g), peeled, quartered, cored ■ ¼ cup pure maple syrup ■ 2 cups frozen blackberries (250g) ■ 100g white chocolate, broken into squares ■ Icing sugar mixture and softly whipped cream, to serve TOPPING ■ 1¼ cups self-raising flour ■ 1 tsp ground ginger ■ ¹⁄³ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ 50g cold unsalted butter, cut into 1cm pieces ■ 1 egg, lightly beaten ■ ½ cup milk 1 Grease an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity, top measures 24cm). 2 Combine pears, syrup and 2 tblsps water in a bowl. Toss well. Spread out over base of dish. Cover tightly with foil. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C)…

Advice How to turn clothes into cash If second-hand clothes make you think of fusty op shops, it might be time to update your outlook. The clothing resale market has exploded in recent years, with analytics company Business of Fashion estimating it to be worth a staggering $A175 billion globally annually and rising. The good news is that getting a slice of that pie is easier than ever. Transactions are taking place via social media (Facebook marketplace and Instagram), dedicated technology platforms such as Depop and Poshmark, and traditional retail outlets, including consignment stores and markets. THE POWER OF PLATFORMS Poshmark launched into Australia during the pandemic and says its shoppers - known as ‘Poshers’ - are looking for unique pieces. “Many of our sellers start by selling items from…

Best time to visit ... JUNE BORA BORA WHY NOW? Relax in a tropical paradise in the balmiest season. Blue, turquoise, azure, teal, indigo ... there aren’t enough words to describe the hues of the Pacific Ocean around French Polynesia on a clear, calm, sunny day. And there are plenty of those in June – the start of the driest season, when the main island of Bora Bora and its motu (ringing islands) bask in temperatures of around 25-30°C (77-86°F). This is the stuff of movies, with luxurious resorts perched over the crystal waters, shaded by swaying palms – and you need to be a film star to afford the prices at the very top hotels and resorts, though more modest accommodation can be found. As if the scenery wasn’t…

Q Can you see me becoming an astrologer? I’ve always been interested and am thinking of studying part time. I currently work in health care. Jules, Gold Coast, QLD. A With your Pisces sun and moon, you’re naturally ‘tuned in’, and your well-placed Neptune indicates psychic abilities – a bonus for astrologers. I liken learning astrology to learning a foreign language; a basic knowledge is always useful, but full comprehension can take years. It may sound daunting, but if you develop a passion for it, the study will be a joy! Q My partner and l are going through tough times. Do you see us staying together? Will my dream of moving away for a fresh start happen or will l stay where I am? Sal, Perth, WA. A Your…

“I’M NOT A BIG KARAOKE PERSON BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN REHEARSAL.”But when she does get dragged up on stage, Broadway and TV star Jane Krakowski’s go-to song is Lady Marmalade! “A QUEEN MOVES AT HER OWN PACE.”Beyoncé schools fans demanding the release of her long-awaited Renaissance music videos. “I SLAP A BUNCH OF STUFF INSIDE OF IT AND I EAT IT AND LOVE IT!”Tortillas might just be Diane Keaton’s favourite food ever! “I’D LOVE TO PLAY GRACE KELLY IN SOMETHING.”Elle Fanning would be the perfect princess fit! “WE DON’T BANG IN FRANCE, WE MAKE LOVE. WE’RE THE BEST LOVERS IN THE WORLD.”Manu Feildel just keeps making hearts swoon!…

NEWS After Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon, Margot Robbie is the latest Hollywood star setting up home in Byron Bay. The Barbie actress and her British husband, Tom Ackerley, were spotted inspecting a home in the Byron Bay hinterland last week. The sprawling property, known as Cedar Hill, sits on a two-hectare block and boasts eight bedrooms. It last sold in 2019 for $2.4 million but has since been significantly renovated and is now expected to fetch an eye-watering $20 million. Byron Bay holds special meaning for Margot, 32, and Tom, 33, as they tied the knot there back in 2016.…

Va-va-voom! Move over, Elle Macpherson, because there’s a new ‘body’ in town – and it’s none other than Martha Stewart! The celebrity chef has dared to bare, donning a plunging white swimsuit and bright orange coat on the cover of Sports Illustrated ’s Swimsuit Issue. At 81 years of age, Martha is the oldest cover star in the history of the iconic magazine – not that you would be able to tell from her youthful looks. “When I heard that I was going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, I thought, ‘Oh, that’s pretty good, I’m going to be the oldest person I think ever on a cover of Sports Illustrated,’” Martha said. “And I don’t think about age very much, but I thought that…

Royals Seeing the Prince and Princess of Wales’ three children become the heart and soul of King Charles’ coronation has prompted a change of mind in Prince Harry. According to New Idea’s exclusive insiders, the Duke of Sussex is “having serious regrets” about how the split from his family unfolded, especially now his eldest child, 4-year-old Prince Archie, is old enough to be asking questions. “The biggest remorse Harry has is about Archie and Lilibet missing out on one of the most important days of their grandfather’s life,” shares the source. “William’s kids will be in the history books forever, and his kids won’t rate a mention.” The insider explains Harry’s second thoughts on his hard stance against the royal family “went into overdrive” recently when Archie, who attends preschool…

In the aftermath of ‘Megxit’, Princess Eugenie appeared to side with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, leaving many convinced her allegiance had caused a falling out with her sister, Princess Beatrice. Certainly, Eugenie’s appearance in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries didn’t help the reports. However, Eugenie, 33, seems to have turned a corner, and is back siding with Bea, 34, and the rest of The Firm. Arm in arm, the York sisters were out in full force to support King Charles for the Big Lunch during the coronation, and sources confirm the pair are in fact “closer than ever”.…

Local stars Two decades ago, Jennifer Hawkins walked into a bar and met the man who would become the love of her life, Jake Wall. They hit it off immediately, and sparks are still flying all these years later. The couple are notching up a decade of wedded bliss on June 4. Ahead of the big anniversary, Jen and Jake recently flew out of Sydney for a special family holiday with their two beautiful children, daughter Frankie, 3, and son Hendrix, 1. “Jen and Jake really are the happiest couple. They are still so in love and cherish their new life as a family of four,” tells a close friend. Along with their anniversary, there is a second major milestone happening this year – Jen is turning 40! “Jake is…

Hollywood David Schwimmer has been begging Jennifer Aniston to be his leading lady in a romcom for years without any luck – but New Idea can reveal the actress is “finally accepting scripts” from her Friends love interest. Having wrapped Season 3 of Morning Wars and completed the promo tour for Murder Mystery 2, Jen, 54, is now on the hunt for her next project. Close pals confirm she’s seriously considering a rematch with David, 56. While it’s believed David is keen to revisit their beloved characters Ross and Rachel, Jen only has one caveat when it comes to the production – that they try something new. “This is huge for David,” spills our insider. “He’s been on Jen to team up in a movie for years now, but the…

She might not yet be a teenager, but Abbie* from Her Way magazine is already giving Australia’s top journalists a run for their money – and exclusives! The Sydney schoolgirl is the founder and editor of the digital magazine, which covers women’s sports the way it deserves. Launching Her Way in 2021 during the pandemic, Abbie says she was driven by a desire to change the way Australian media writes about female athletes. Since then, Abbie, 12, has interviewed Olympic gold medallists, tennis stars, AFLW and WNBL players and Paralympians. “The majority of sports coverage was, and still is, about men’s sport,” Abbie tells New Idea. “One day I shared [my] frustration with my parents, and they challenged me to do something about it instead of waiting for someone else…

Cheesy Bruschetta Pull-Apart Cob SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 600g cob loaf (20cm diameter) ■ 100g butter, melted ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 150g small cherry tomatoes, sliced ■ ¹⁄³ cup green olives with chilli and garlic, drained, chopped ■ ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil, plus leaves to garnish ■ 1 cup grated mozzarella 1 Using a serrated knife, cut loaf into 3cm thick slices, being careful not to cut all the way through to base. Give loaf a quarter-turn and cut into 3cm thick slices, to form a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through. 2 Combine butter and garlic in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Brush butter mixture in between bread slices. 3 Combine tomatoes, olives and…

FOODIE TO FOLLOW: @minimalistbaker This is one account that wants you to know that less is more when it comes to home cooking. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Dana and John Shultz, @minimalistbaker is chock-full of recipes that either contain 10 ingredients or less, use one bowl, or that have a prep time of under 30 minutes. While baking is in the name, Dana and John also cook a range of dishes outside of baked goods, and with many of the recipes gluten-free or vegan, you can find a simple dish for everyone. Manu GETS SAUCY! French chef Manu Feildel is passionate about real ingredients and home cooking, and believes the right sauce brings a whole meal together. His new range, The Sauce by Manu,…

How to wear yellow in winter TRY CHARCOAL Try a more sophisticated approach by matching up charcoals and greys to your tailored look. It’s a great way to freshen up a working wardrobe. SOFT LAYERS Make it a cosy ensemble with layers of yellow and buttery beiges for a tonal dream, perfect for Sunday soirees. FAIL-SAFE DENIM For a weekday look, mid to light wash denim works perfectly with any yellow from mustard to lemon tones. Stockists: billini.com, cereslife.com, charleskeith.com/au, forevernew.com.au, hm.com/au, jag.com.au, next.com.au, target.com.au, uniqlo.com/au…

Advice Denise Drysdale LIFE’S MORE FUN WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A LAUGH They say when you reach a certain age, whether you like it or not, you start to turn into your mother. I’m the first to admit I can hear my mum’s voice in mine. Occasionally someone that knew Mum will say, “You’re so much like her!” but when I stop and think about it, the similarities end there. She and I were always very different. I think you’re a product of your upbringing and she was one of six and her father was very strict. I was always close to Dad, I loved working with him in the family chicken shop, but Mum and I had a different bond – she was never very nurturing.…

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NEWS Demi Moore is completely besotted with her first grandchild, but sources say her constant presence in the nursery is starting to grate on daughter Rumer Willis. Rumer, 34, welcomed a baby girl, Louetta, with partner Derek Richard Thomas in April. While Demi, 60, has been on hand to help the couple with parenthood (and the many sleepless nights), she’s beginning to overstep with Louetta. “Rumer didn’t have the easiest pregnancy and says she couldn’t have done it without Demi’s support, but it’s getting a bit much now,” says a source. “It’s very normal for a new mum to clash with her own mother.” Interestingly, Rumer didn’t make mention of Demi in a Mother’s Day Instagram post.…

NEWS Tori Spelling has issued a stark warning to parents after her five children experienced a “spiral of sickness” due to the presence of mould in their family home. The 50-year-old Beverly Hills, 90210 actress shared the news online, revealing that her brood, who range from 6 to 16, had been suffering from skin rashes, fatigue, dizziness, fevers and respiratory infections for months. “They are home sick more than being in school. We had to reassess what’s going on,” said Tori, adding an inspection found “extreme mould” present in the walls.…

Days after Harry and Meghan’s flashy lunch date in Montecito with A-listers Cameron Diaz and Gwyneth Paltrow on May 12, they made a splash on the red carpet in New York City. The pair beamed as they posed for photographs at the Women of Vision awards, and now insiders say the big night was part of a surprise new plan. After Meghan signed with top-tier talent agency WME, whispers have emerged that she is preparing to relaunch herself as an actress! Sources say the duchess is trying to land a big movie role, reportedly worth $30 million, in an upcoming US production. Stoking these flames is the fact that Meghan’s lunch companion Gwyneth is married to major Hollywood producer Brad Falchuk. “She is determined to secure a deal…

Hollywood Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage is once again under scrutiny, after two new spats played out directly in public view. It comes as New Idea is told that Ben has made it clear that he’s “done” feeling like a glorified handbag for his wife. “Ben is struggling with the enormous attention placed on their relationship,” our source confirms. “J.Lo’s core business is ‘Jennifer Lopez’, and Ben is probably feeling like nothing more than decoration for her sleeve.” At the May 10 premiere of J.Lo’s new movie, The Mother, the couple were caught on the red carpet appearing to be speaking intensely and gesturing wildly at each other. While lip-readers insist they were discussing how best to pose, the heated exchange managed to raise more than a few eyebrows.…

Nutella Bread and Butter Pudding SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 20 MINS ■ 10 slices thick white bread ■ ²⁄³ cup Nutella ■ Vanilla ice-cream and cocoa powder, to serve CUSTARD ■ 6 eggs, at room temperature ■ ¼ cup caster sugar ■ 2 tsps vanilla extract ■ 3½ cups milk ■ 300ml thickened cream 1 Grease an oval ovenproof dish (9-cup capacity). 2 Cut crusts from bread. Discard. Spread Nutella over one side of half the bread slices. Top each with another slice of bread. Cut diagonally in half. Arrange, slightly overlapping in dish. 3 To make custard, whisk eggs, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk milk and cream in a microwave-safe jug. Microwave on High (100%) for about 3 minutes, or until warm. Whisk…

Advice What is salicylic acid and how can it help my skin? WHAT IS IT? Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, well-known for its benefits in reducing acne and keeping pores clear. Daniel Isaacs, director of research at Medik8, explains, “It’s considered the gold standard for blemish prevention as it is able to penetrate deep into oily pores and break down clogged skin cells and sebum to clear blockages.” He adds, “It is also closely related to aspirin and has similar anti-inflammatory properties – it can not only help to stop formation of blemishes, but also take down any red, inflamed imperfections. WHO SHOULDN’T USE IT? “Exceptionally sensitive skins should be careful with stronger salicylic acid products, as they may cause irritation,” warns Daniel. “It’s a good idea with…

How to set up my backyard? Adding new plants to a garden is a joy, but creating a whole new garden bed can completely transform your space and make it feel brand new again. ON YOUR MARK… When creating a new garden bed, make sure you get yourself a can of marking paint and mark out the size of the bed you want. If you don’t want to use spray paint, laying a hose out on the ground will give you the same effect and is flexible too. Seeing the lines directly on the ground will allow you to experience the bed before you dig it out. Check that it’s not too small or large and that you’ll still be able to move around the garden with ease. Run a…

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Spotlight THE CLEARING Premieres Wed. on Disney+ What lengths will someone go to escape the demons of their past? That’s just one of the questions being asked in the new psychological thriller series The Clearing. When a young local girl goes missing, Freya (played by Teresa Palmer) is trigged by memories of her own traumatic childhood growing up in The Kindred, a female-led cult spearheaded by Adrienne (Miranda Otto). Co-starring Guy Pearce, Claudia Karvan, Doris Younane and Gary Sweet, the anticipated series, which premieres this week, is based on the 2019 bestselling crime novel In the Clearing by J.P. Pomare. The book itself was inspired by the darkness of real-life cults both around the world and in Australia, including Anne Hamilton-Byrne’s Victorian doomsday following The Family. Unsurprisingly, the subject matter…