Innehållsförteckning för Issue 35, 2023 från New Idea

Angelina Jolie has enlisted her youngest daughter, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, to be her assistant as she gets to work producing the Broadway-bound musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel The Outsiders. Viv, 15, was the one who introduced Ange to the musical when it ran in Los Angeles. “She’s very thoughtful and serious about theatre and working hard to best understand how to contribute,” a proud Ange, 48, said last week. “Viv reminds me of my [late] mother in that she isn’t focused on being the centre of attention but in being a support to other creatives.”…

Australians are living longer than ever before. New research published in July by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reports that the life expectancy of humans has more than doubled since 1900. Across Australia there are now about 4250 people aged 100 years or older. This figure has statisticians predicting that by 2050, we will have more than 50,000 people who’ve made it past a century! So, why are we living longer? Head of the AIHW Population Health Group, Richard Juckes tells New Idea there are many reasons behind increased life expectancy in Australia. “Improved medical knowledge and technology, the widespread availability of antibiotics and vaccines, healthcare availability and access, improved living conditions and overall increasing wealth in Australia have all contributed to lowering death rates and increasing…

When Abbie Jane started sharing packets of rainbow beads with her friends, and other LGBTQIA+-identifying kids to wear on their shoelaces, she had no clue the project would go global! Along with her friend Max Dawnn, 13-year-old Abbie created the Rainbow Shoelace Project as a way to support the queer community in her home town of Broken Hill, NSW. Abbie explains the beads, threaded onto shoelaces, signal you are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or you are an ally. “When I was getting bullied, I wanted to be invisible and often found myself looking at the ground,” says Abbie. “I thought, ‘why not create a way that people could see rainbows when they’re looking down?’ Even though rainbows are normally seen when you’re looking up in the sky.” Abbie…

Local stars Denise Scott wants you to know one thing – there is no way she’s letting the ‘big C’ ruin the biggest moment of her career. The veteran entertainer is taking on Ruth Cracknell’s iconic role of Maggie Beare in the ABC’s reboot of Mother and Son. However, just as production was about to begin six months ago, Denise, 68, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Doctors told her she needed to begin chemotherapy immediately, which she did while filming. ‘Playing Maggie is the role of a lifetime’ Choosing to go public with her cancer just days before Mother and Son’s anticipated premiere this week, Denise is not giving up. With her treatment going to plan, she remains hopeful for the future. Playing Maggie signals a…

Roast Massaman Chicken SERVES 4PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 20 MINS ■ 1.8kg whole chicken■ 2 tblsps massaman curry paste■ 2 tsps olive oil■ 500g sweet potato, peeled■ 2 bunches Dutch carrots (360g each)■ Steamed rice and lime wedges, to serve SAUCE ■ ¹⁄³ cup massaman curry paste■ 400ml can coconut milk■ 1 tblsp lime juice■ 2 tsps fish sauce■ ¹⁄³ cup chopped fresh coriander 1 Pat chicken dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Remove excess fat from inside chicken cavity. 2 Place on a chopping board, breast-side down, with legs towards you. Using kitchen scissors, cut along either side of the backbone, starting from the parson’s nose to the neck. Discard. 3 Turn chicken over. Cut in half along the length of the breast bone. Tuck wings under. 4 Combine…

LIFE’S MORE FUN WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A LAUGH My cash crunching tendencies don’t begin and end in the middle aisle of Aldi – although I do love the middle aisle of Aldi. No, I can find a way to save money in just about every corner of my home… SAVE YOUR ENERGY Energy bills have been appalling this winter, so whatever I can do to reduce them, I’ll do. Keeping the freezer stocked full means it uses less electricity to stay cold. And I’ve always turned things off at the wall if I’m not using them. They call it “trickling” when you leave things plugged in and turned on, like the TV on standby. The only thing I leave turned on of an evening is my fridge. Even little…

Cheap but effective decorating ideas 1 Freshen up with fragrance Scent has the ability to evoke our senses and affect the ambience of a space. From the soothing flickering light of a candle to a delightful diffuser, the options for uplifting your home with a lush fragrance are endless. A quick spritz of an interior spray can help to instantly transform a room and requires minimal effort! 2 Rugged up While it’s tempting (and expensive) to go out and purchase a whole new set of furniture when you want a room makeover, the simple addition of a rug can add instant pizzazz to a space. “A rug is an affordable way to refresh your interiors, whereas updating larger furniture pieces can be quite costly,” says Double creative director, Michael Carter.…

Q Will my daughter succeed and meet the man of her dreams – she works very hard and is a wonderful mother and daughter. I just want to see her happy before I go. – GERALDENE A Your beautiful daughter is very blessed to have a mother like you. I can see you are extremely dedicated to her as she is to you. Your daughter is a kind and gentle soul who sees the best in everyone, which is what happened with her previous partner. Everything happens for a reason, and you need to remember your daughter was with her husband so that your grandchildren were able to arrive. I see your daughter meeting a new partner in the future, but this is not her priority at the moment. I…

Popular weather presenter Jane Bunn is now a children’s book author – and we predict a shower of praise coming her way for the insightful tale. Storm follows a young girl called Jane as she helps her “scaredy-cat” dog, Stampy, feel safe during some terrifying weather. Jane tells New Idea she hopes her book will arm kids with “essential knowledge” when it comes to understanding the elements. Reflecting on her stellar career as a meteorologist and TV star, Jane says she wishes she could “write a letter to myself as a kid … letting her know what an exciting life was coming up!”…

MEMOIR GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT by Chloe Dalton This must-read manifesto from the AFLW star couldn’t be more timely! Chloe unpacks the past, present and future of women’s sport while sharing her own journey. OUT NOW ROYALS THE PRINCESS by Wendy Holden Princess Diana was adored globally – but who was she before she became royalty? In this new novel, author Wendy Holden delves into Lady Di’s early years and her courtship with Prince Charles. OUT NOW BIOGRAPHY DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER: THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF NEIL FINN By Jeff Apter As a member of Crowded House and Split Enz, Neil Finn has led quite a life. But as this biography unpacks, it hasn’t been void of challenges. OUT NOW FICTION GOOD AS GOLD by Justin Smith It’s 1861, and…

“I’M MY BEST SELF NOW. I HAVE THE MOST TO OFFER. I HAVE ZERO BLANKS TO GIVE ANY MORE.” Halle Berry is “smack dab” in the middle of menopause – and challenging every pre-conceived notion about womanhood. “I HAVE BEEN JUDGING PEOPLE EVER SINCE I COULD SPEAK. FINALLY, I AM GETTING PAID FOR IT!” Judith Lucy happily took to the judge’s seat for a recent episode of Thank God You’re Here. “IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE JAM FIRST. NO EXCEPTIONS.” Dawn French weighs in on the great scone debate – cream then jam or vice versa? “I CAN SEE INTO THE FUTURE. I’VE ALWAYS BEEN AHEAD OF MY TIME, WHETHER IT’S BEEN REALITY TV, SOCIAL MEDIA, FASHION, MUSIC. MAYBE IT’S BEING AN AQUARIUS.” Paris Hilton says her superpower is predicting trends,…

The Matildas’ 2023 World Cup campaign will be forever etched in our memories, thanks in large part to the extremely capable hands of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold. Stepping between the posts to defend a nail-biting penalty kick decider in the quarterfinal against France, Mackenzie propelled the Aussies into a history-making semifinal against England – and instantly became a national hero. The feat earned her the nickname ‘Brick Wall’, but to her big brother Sam Arnold she is simply ‘Kenz’. Queensland-based Sam, 34, spent his childhood playing backyard soccer with his younger sister. He watched on anxiously as Mackenzie, 29, stood between victory and defeat in every thrilling Matildas match. “It’s such a hard position to play mentally, being a goalkeeper,” Sam tells New Idea exclusively. “Being a World Cup, it just…

With his mop of dark curly hair and brooding good looks, the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree where Benjamin Wapner is concerned. The 21-year-old is the spitting image of his late great-uncle, legendary INXS frontman Michael Hutchence. Ben’s uncanny likeness to both Michael and his daughter Tiger Lily never fails to make his grandmother, Michael’s sister Tina Hutchence, double take. She describes him as a “young Michael” and even believes that he has a “similar sense of humour”. “I like to think [Michael is looking over Ben],” Tina recently wrote on Instagram. “It’s a shame that they never had the opportunity to meet.” Michael infamously died by suicide in a Sydney hotel in 1997, leaving behind his now 27-year-old daughter Tiger – Ben’s second cousin. Ben, who is…

Food Pear and Raspberries with Toffee Crumble SERVES 4-6PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 6 ripe Beurre Bosc pears (200g each), peeled■ ¹⁄³ cup caster sugar■ 1 cup frozen raspberries■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve CRUMBLE ■ 140g packet Original Classic Cream Candies■ ½ cup plain flour■ ½ cup shredded coconut■ ¹⁄³ cup traditional rolled oats■ 100g cold unsalted butter, chopped 1 Lightly grease an ovenproof dish (8-cup capacity). 2 Cut pears into quarters. Remove and discard cores. Cut each quarter in half. 3 Place pears and sugar in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a prepared dish. Scatter over frozen raspberries. 4 To make crumble, pulse candies in a food processor until coarsely…

FOODIE TO FOLLOW: @justine_snacks Calming voice-overs paired with delicious and nutritious food is one foolproof recipe that New York-based Justine Doiron (@justine_snacks) has nailed. While the 29-year-old is reportedly “anti-diet”, her food posts – which drop every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – are bursting with greens, beans and the like. We love Justine’s Leftover Balls (which she lovingly calls “a poor woman’s arancini”) made with, you guessed it: leftover vegies and rice. Q&A Q What is the best way to freeze meat? I always seem to get white patches on my steak that’s been frozen. A Place meat in a freezer-proof bag or container and lie steaks out flat while freezing, so they can defrost quickly and evenly when needed. Minced meat is best placed into…

Easy DIY fashion ideas to try SHORTEN UP The long denim short, or what some call ‘jorts’ are trending (again), so it’s time to upcycle and restyle those jeans you’re not wearing. However, keep in mind this works best with baggier styles. Mark with chalk your desired length, usually mid-thigh to just above the knee for most shapes, and snip! Edges will fray over time, but that’s part of the look. During spring pair with breezy shirts. TIGHTEN YOUR WAIST If you have a pair of jeans that are too big, bring them up to where you want them to sit and while the button and fly are undone, loop the button under the closest belt loop to the right. Simply do up your button and fly as you would…

Advice ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY HAPPY As parents and parents-to-be, one of the hardest challenges is deciphering through the enormous amount of information on the internet about what is ‘safe in pregnancy’. This is made worse by all the misinformation from well-meaning ‘family experts’ on all sorts of motherhood matters! So when it comes to drinking alcohol during pregnancy, how much is too much and what can you do in times where you feel social pressure? OLD WIVES’ TALES I was a mum before I was a doctor, so this issue was just as real for me in my first pregnancy as it will be for many of you. Wind back time 17 years to my first pregnancy. I was 22 years old and I still…

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Here’s a photo of my son, Tommy, taking his new puppy Bingo on his first outing to Bunnings. FRANCINE DUNCANSON, BENTLEIGH EAST, VIC. Cooking up a storm Just had to write and thank you for the great recipes that are in New Idea each week. I have tried several and they are easy and delicious. Now I’m going to try the latest – Easy Lasagne. I’m sure it will be as good as it looks! F. HENHAM, EASTWOOD, VIC. Just wanted to share a picture of our gorgeous rescue dogs – Tickle the beagle and Nala the kelpie. Look at their smiles at the beach, even in a Perth winter. They both just turned nine! JENNY FEAKES, KALLAROO, WA. PET OF THE WEEK My granddaughter…

Trivia 1 Blue Ribbon Sports was the original name of which athletic brand? A) AdidasB) PumaC) ReebokD) Nike 2 In Morocco, the excrement of which bird is used in the leather tanning process? A) SparrowB) OwlC) PigeonD) Crow 3 What role did New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison play in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones? A) Boba FettB) Jango FettC) Mace WinduD) Jar Jar Binks 4 A lobster’s teeth are located in which part of its body? A) StomachB) MouthC) ClawsD) Legs 5 What two letters in the Google logo are red? A) Both GsB) O and EC) L and GD) G and O 6 In what year was the first Women’s National Basketball Association…

NEWS Danish royal Count Nikolai of Monpezat has arrived Down Under for his semester abroad, and it looks like he’s having no problems adapting to the Aussie way of life! The handsome eldest son of Prince Joachim is currently studying at the University of Technology Sydney. He was seen sinking some beers with his girlfriend, Benedikte Thoustrup, and mates at a campus bar recently. “It is an adventure I am stoked to begin and super excited to live abroad,” Nikolai, 23, told Dutch publication Numéro before his departure. No doubt Nikolai hit up his Aussie-born aunt, Princess Mary, for advice ahead of his trip. He and Benedikte are both doing the exchange program as part of their master’s degrees at Copenhagen Business School.…

NEWS Hugh Jackman is mending bridges with Joaquin Phoenix after his movie flop Pan almost ruined the career of Joaquin’s now-wife Rooney Mara. A heated whitewashing debate began after Rooney, 38, was cast as Tiger Lily opposite Hugh’s Blackbeard. Many protested the fact a Caucasian woman was playing a Native American. “Hugh has felt bad about the mistakes made from that movie, which were unintentional. He definitely didn’t mean any offence by it,” says a source. Now, sources reveal that Hugh, 54, wants to put the past behind them and is offering Joaquin, 48, and Rooney an olive branch. “Hugh’s been pitching scripts to both Joaquin and Rooney, and it’s opened up a dialogue between them,” adds the source. “Hugh’s thrilled. He’s genuinely in awe of Joaquin’s career,…

It might have been a sunny summer’s morning in Montecito last week, but for the Duchess of Sussex, the mood was rather chilly. Meghan Markle, 42, was spotted running errands in the sleepy seaside California town, looking frosty as she checked her phone. The outing came while her husband Prince Harry was away in Singapore playing polo. Insiders tell New Idea the distance between them wasn’t enough to soothe rumoured ongoing tensions between the couple. The latest pressure point, we’re told, is the impending anniversary of the Queen’s passing on September 8. The UK press reports that Harry, 38, has not been invited to a family-only memorial at Balmoral Castle, where Her Majesty died one year ago at the age of 96. Our source says that was enough for Harry…

The blows keep on coming for Sandra Bullock, who is reeling following allegations that the story behind her Oscar-winning film, The Blind Side, is a complete lie. Former US NFL player Michael Oher, who the 2009 biopic focused on, claims Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never actually adopted him. Rather, he says they had him under a conservatorship. Sandra played Leigh Anne, and won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance. Currently grieving her late partner, Bryan Randall, Sandra, 59, is said to have been rattled by Michael’s revelation. The star has adopted two children herself, and has “sleepless nights every time she hears of an adoption going wrong,” says our source. “This is the last thing Sandra needs right now, and she’s determined to stay well away from it,”…

Warm Caramilk Share Cookie SERVES 8PREP & COOK 45 MINS ■ 175g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature■ ¹⁄³ cup caster sugar■ ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar■ 1 tsp vanilla essence■ 1 egg■ 1 cup plain flour■ ¾ cup self-raising flour■ ¾ cup Caramilk Baking Chips■ Whipped cream, fresh raspberries and caramel spread, to serve 1 Grease a 24cm loose-based flan tin. Place on an oven tray. 2 Beat butter, sugars and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Transfer to a large bowl. Add sifted flours and baking chips. Stir until combined. 3 Press dough over base of prepared tin. Using lightly floured fingertips, smooth over top. 4 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 30 to…

How to get thicker-looking eyebrows? 1 Nourish and nurture When it comes to haircare, we tend to prioritise the strands on our head. But, it’s just as important to show some love to our brows. “As life happens, (pregnancy/breastfeeding, medication, hormones, stress, age, overplucking, etc) our formerly full and thick brows tend to thin and become sparse and patchy, so you need to treat those remaining precious hairs like gold,” says Melbourne-based brow and lash expert Kim Evans. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to help our arches grow. Kim recommends a conditioning serum, one which hydrates and revitalises the follicle. “We’re treating the ‘bulb’ first to revitalise and strengthen the hair, capturing all those tiny brow hairs that are thin and weakened, and strengthening them to grow to their full…

Stars From Aug 21-27 Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 If you’ve been putting off the inevitable, it’s crunch time. Long-term plans may need a rethink, so ease off the accelerator as Mercury slows down, and consider all options. A health-related matter could progress well when you unearth interesting information. Lucky colour: Golden yellow Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Recent events may have sapped your energy, but as the sun glides into your sign, the vibe should lift. An apology or heart-to-heart could help to diffuse any tension, and by the weekend, someone’s good news could deserve a toast. There might even be a party in the works! Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 18, 21, 30, 38 Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 It’s time…

When New Idea first meets the talented leading ladies of Wicked the Musical, figuring out which witch is which is all too easy thanks to their respective dresses. Looking gorgeous in green is Sheridan Adams, who is defying gravity as the emerald-skinned Elphaba – aka the future Wicked Witch of the West. Meanwhile, the pretty-in-pink Courtney Monsma is playing Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good. A prequel to The Wizard of Oz, Wicked follows the two witches during their university days, long before Dorothy dropped in. “I’m playing my dream role in my dream show!” gushes Sheridan, 25. The Melbourne-based actress has been performing for most of her life, but scored the coveted Wicked gig after working professionally for just one year. ‘The show inspires people to live authentically’ As…

Entertainment Movie YOU ARE SO NOT INVITED TO MY BAT MITZVAH Adam Sandler stars with his real-life daughters, Sadie and Sunny, in this cute comedy about two friends who fall out over a boy ahead of their bat mitzvahs. PREMIERES FRI. ON NETFLIX Drama THE WINTER KING Love your historical epics and fantasy dramas? Then you’ll enjoy this 10-episode retelling of the King Arthur legend. It’s based on the acclaimed The Warlord Chronicles book trilogy by Bernard Cornwell. WATCH NOW ON STAN Laughs MEN IN KILTS SEASON 2 Scottish actors Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish leave the highlands behind for a New Zealand road trip. Over four episodes, the adrenaline-loving duo confront everything from glaciers to great white sharks. WATCH NOW ON BINGE…