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As he prepared to return to Spain following a shock scratching from the Australian Open, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal was focusing on what matters most – his family. While his fans were understandably devastated when the tennis great revealed his decision to fly home to nurse a hip injury, Rafa, 37, was spotted making the most of his time away from centre court in Brisbane, spending quality time with son Rafael junior in the sunshine.…

Elle Macpherson returned to Australia last week, marking the supermodel’s first trip Down Under in four years. It’s also the first time she has brought her American musician boyfriend, Doyle Bramhall, to her home country – and New Idea hears they’ve wasted no time investigating potential wedding venues! “Elle can’t wait to be a bride again and she’s found the perfect man in Doyle,” reveals our source. “They are crazy about each other. “They’re incredibly laidback and he’s come along at the most perfect time in her life.” The insider dishes the couple have been contemplating “a destination wedding” and that Elle has “her heart set on something sandy and tropical”. Elle, 51, and Doyle, 55 – who used to date Renée Zellweger – have reportedly scouted “some of the…

Questions are being asked about Erik Thomson’s 25-year marriage to Caitlin McDougall, with many believing there are numerous signs that could indicate something is amiss. It has been more than 12 months since Erik uploaded a photo of Caitlin to his Instagram grid, with the last coming in February 2022 for her birthday. WHERE ARE THEIR RINGS? OCT 4 DEC 13 Meanwhile, Caitlin’s last post concerning the popular All Saints actor was in December 2022. Recent Instagram Stories from both Erik and Caitlin appear to show they have taken off their wedding rings, and the pair haven’t made a red carpet appearance together in some time either. Erik, 56, attended both the September premiere of his TV series C*A*U*G*H*T, and last July’s Logie Awards solo. Over the Christmas period he…

Golden Globes 2024! Hollywood is once again being renamed ‘Aussiewood’ after three of our brightest stars scored big at last week’s Golden Globes. Margot Robbie accepted the inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement gong for Barbie, capping off an incredible ride that saw the mega-hit rake in more than $1 billion at the global box office. Dedicating the win to their fans, Gold Coast native Margot, who produced and starred in Barbie, said, “We made it for you and we made it with love. Thank you for loving it back.” Meanwhile, on the TV side of things, Melbourne-raised Elizabeth Debicki won Best Supporting Actress for The Crown, and Adelaidean Sarah Snook took home Best Actress in a Drama for Succession. “This show has changed my life,” Sarah told the star-studded…

Only in New Idea ‘I don’t regret winding back my television career’ The storms of life might have knocked Steven Jacobs about, but thanks to a life change he sees only blue skies ahead. The 57-year-old has just opened a restaurant in the Sydney hotspot of Enmore. Called Bonditony’s Burger Joint, the Enmore Road eatery is the “coolest burger joint in Australia”, declares Steve, and is the baby of the ex-weatherman and his mate Tony Gosden. Former music promoter Tony is also the brains behind the hugely successful Bonditony’s restaurant in the Sydney beachside suburb the chain is named after, Bondi. FLASHBACK! While Steve still works at radio station 2GB, his new career harks back to his youth. “I’m no stranger to hospitality,” Steve tells New Idea. “I grew up…

TIP Rice paper rolls are best served on the day of making. Cover with damp absorbent kitchen paper and refrigerate for up to three hours before serving. We used a thick teriyaki sauce in this recipe. TIP Pancakes can be made several hours ahead. Reheat, covered with foil, in a moderate oven (180C) for about 10 minutes. TIP Cob is best eaten warm but can be served at room temperature. Serve with different vegies if you like. Try celery or capsicum sticks, blanched asparagus spears or broccoli florets. TIP Find shredded roast chicken meat at supermarket deli counters. We used Gran Luchito Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce with Coriander & Jalapeño but any enchilada sauce is fine. Photographer: John Paul Urizar. Stylist: Janelle Bloom. Photo chef: Rebecca O’Reilly. Recipe development: Kim Meredith.…

1 Which tennis player currently holds the record for having won the most Grand Slam men’s singles titles? A) Roger Federer B) Rafael Nadal C) Andre Agassi D) Novak Djokovic 2 The Australian Open began in 1905. What year was it designated a Grand Slam tournament? A) 1924 B) 1944 C) 1974 D) 1994 3 At the 2022 Australian Open, Nick Kyrgios became the unlikely joint winner in the men’s doubles. Who was his on-court partner? A) Alex de Minaur B) Thanasi Kokkinakis C) Jason Kubler D) Bernard Tomic 4 What is the name of the world governing body of tennis? A) Fédération Internationale de Tennis B) Association of Tennis Professionals C) International Tennis Federation D) World Tennis League 5 Which of these Grand Slam tennis tournaments is the only…

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Melissa George has shared new pictures that seemingly reveal a well-developed baby bump! The former Home and Away star, 47, made the revelation when she posted a series of Christmas images on Instagram, in which a baby bump was visible. The notoriously private actress has not mentioned being in a relationship. Melissa split from her ex-partner in 2016 and spends time between the US and in France due to a custody agreement involving their sons, Raphaël and Solal.…

Katherine Bennell-Pegg was 13 when she was asked by her school careers adviser to write down the three jobs she’d like to do. She only wrote one. Astronaut. “I’d grown up looking at the stars and from an early age it was my dream to go to space,” Katherine, now 39, from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, tells New Idea. “As I got older my parents said I needed to work out how to make that happen. They were always supportive, but my research gave me a sense of realism – I saw how unlikely it was given there was no program in Australia.” Still, Katherine identified various pathways that could get her there including pilot, scientist and engineer. It was the latter one that piqued her interest. “There was an aeronautical…

JUST LIKE DAD! Make way for the Irongirl! Fifi Box’s eldest daughter Trixie is following in her Ironman dad Grant Kenny’s footsteps by becoming a Nipper. Fifi, 46, recently shared photos of Trixie, 10, going through drills at Gunnamatta Surf Life Saving Club down on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Beach-loving Trixie proved to be a natural as she sprinted across the sand and through the surf. “Trixie pleaded with her mum to enrol her in Nippers,” an insider tells New Idea. “She wants to show her dad that she’s a champion just like he was. Trixie’s taken to it like a duck to water!” Being a Nipper is a Kenny family rite of passage. Grant’s eldest kids with ex Lisa Curry – Morgan, Jett and the late Jaimi Lee – all…

SEAL THE DEAL Goodbye food waste and hello fresher meals. The Vac-U-Seal Vacuum Sealer Wand helps remove air and prevent bacteria. The Vac-U-Seal Vacuum Sealer Set of two vacuum sealer containers, a wand and five sealing bags is the ultimate in organisation. Available at thermomix. com.au. RRP $119.95. Inspired ICE POPS Get ready for a delicious summer with Bulla Murray St Ice Creamery’s collaboration with beloved Aussie dessert queen, Kirsten Tibballs. These treats strike the perfect balance between sophistication and fun. Choose from three fruity flavours – Lemon Meringue Tart, Passionfruit Panna Cotta, and Berry Rebellion Tart. Made with fresh Aussie ingredients, these will please little and big foodies alike. Available at Woolworths, Coles and independent grocers. RRP $10.50, 4-pack. Pop FIZZ SIP! Picture this. You’re at a friend’s barbecue,…

The silly season called for a new dress and now that the festivities have been and gone, it’s time to find some new ways to wear your frock. Turn it into an investment piece by styling it with different accessories for occasions from work to Sunday brunch. 1. EVENING PLANS Dress up a bold print with metallics. Cool-toned prints work with silver and warm tones pair perfectly with golds. 2. DAY DATE Go for comfort and a complementary neutral when choosing accessories for a print. Blues work beautifully with tan leather. PODIATRIST DEVELOPED FOOTBED 3. THE OFFICE Add some structure to your floaty florals for a smart workwear look. Cinch it in with a belt and throw over a linen blazer to pull it all together. By Aimee Bruce. Stockists:…

From Jan 15-21 Capricorn DEC 22 – JAN 20 As they say, you only live once. With the cosmos working on your side, it’s time to pursue an interest that’s captured your imagination. Many Goats should find themselves bouncing back after a setback this month, while on the singles scene, an invitation might get you dreaming. Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 17, 24, 35, 40 Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Let yourself think big, Aries. With Jupiter casting a magical glow over your finances, those dreams could become a reality. An unusual business idea might work, so start making enquiries. Why not bounce your ideas off a friend? These social stars are tailor-made for catch-ups. Lucky numbers: 9, 12, 21, 27, 29, 37 Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 You’re…

PROSPER Premieres Thu. on Stan Richard Roxburgh and Rebecca Gibney have every faith that their new TV drama, Prosper, will leave viewers praying for more! In the exciting series, the pair play Cal and Abi Quinn, a highly religious power couple whose megachurch U Star has taken the world by storm. It’s the second time Richard and Rebecca have worked together following his one-episode guest stint on Halifax f.p. back in 1995. “Richard is a phenomenal colleague and an absolute pleasure to watch and play opposite,” Bec shares with New Idea ahead of the show’s premiere this week. Richard, 61, tells us that he was drawn to playing pastor Cal as it was “territory I hadn’t explored before”. He adds, “Cal is so little like me in my actual life.”…

‘WE’RE STILL SO FETCH, LILO!’ Lindsay Lohan There were smiles all round as Lindsay reunited with Tina Fey at the New York City premiere of the new Mean Girls movie musical. Kate Walsh A spot of vitamin sea is just what this former TV doctor ordered! Grey’s Anatomy star Kate cooled off in Perth with her Aussie fiancé Andrew Nixon. Karl Stefanovic The Today host savoured the final days of his holidays – and got his steps up! – with wife Jasmine and daughter Harper in Noosa, ahead of returning to work this week. Paul Mercurio The actor and dancer got a kick out of watching himself in Strictly Ballroom when it aired on TV recently. “Who the heck is this guy?” Paul joked. HALO THERE, MELBOURNE! Marcia Hines The…

Delta Goodrem, Kate Ceberano and Jenna Elfman were among a star-studded group that enjoyed a holiday season get-together at Richard Wilkins’ house. Dickie posted a photo of the group of “dear friends” – which also included his son Christian, singer Jon Stevens, Delta’s fiancé Matthew Copley and Kate’s husband Lee Rogers – and in his caption said they’d all spent a “wonderful afternoon” together. One fan was quick to comment: “What a guest list!” However, celebrity pundits were surprised to see Aussie songstress Delta in the company of renowned Scientologists and best friends, Kate and Jenna. Previously, Delta, 39, and fellow performer Kate have shared a professional relationship, memorably performing ‘I Am Woman’ alongside one another at the 2020 ARIAs. The ‘Born to Try’ singer had also previously professed admiration…

Queen Mary. It just sounds right, doesn’t it. Now seated upon the Danish throne, it’s clear the elegant Australian’s 24-year apprenticeship as Crown Princess has made her perfectly ready to take on the imposing mantle of Queen. The feeling is unanimous, with many in awe of how Mary has embraced her role so seamlessly. “Seeing her so regal, it seems like this was predestined,” her proud big brother John Donaldson told me back in 2004. John confided he had “no doubt” his kid sister would make a brilliant, and muchadored Queen, following in the footsteps of her mentor and dearly loved mother-inlaw, the recently abdicated Queen Margrethe. Only in New Idea “From the start, she’s handled herself and the situation perfectly,” he said. I first fell under Mary’s beguiling spell…

Only in New Idea As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, Tennis Australia has collaborated with Evonne and Lyn-Al Young, a Gunnai, Wiradjuri, Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta artist, to create a commemorative merchandise range featuring designs that depicts the champion’s life and career. “I invited Lyn-Al to stay at our home and whilst looking at my family tree, it didn’t take long for her to realise we were related,” Evonne tells New Idea. “We connected instantly – although from different generations, Wiradjuri culture was in our blood. It was a joy to talk and work with her and I am a massive fan of her talent.” For 28-year-old Lyn-Al, working on the “meaningful project” has been truly life changing. “I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to connect with Evonne and…

Watching Layla dart around her new home before settling down on her adopter’s lap for a snuggle, you would never guess she was once the coyest Chihuahua in her mammoth pack. Eight-year-old Layla was the last of 100 Chihuahua pups recently rehomed by the RSPCA Queensland, after a retired breeder put them up for adoption. Layla’s new family, sisters Yuki and Miya, say they were initially concerned when they bought their furbaby home. “At first she was scared and hiding, and we were worried because she was so small,” Yuki, 24, recalls. “It took her a bit of time but each day she became less and less anxious. Now she is settled and has made herself at home and we can’t imagine life without her.” Although there is a huge…

Anyone with information on Sam Segal’s disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.To find out more, visit whereissam.com.au After years of study Ashlea Segal was finally being recognised with her PhD in neuroscience. But as she received her qualification this past August, she couldn’t share her achievement with the one person she wanted to most – her big brother Sam. A keen bushwalker, Sam, then 29, disappeared in the Blue Mountains outside of Sydney two years ago and has not been heard from since. “That was the moment when I cried over him,” Ashlea says. “All the joy of that occasion was sucked out of it as Sam, the person I wanted to tell more than anyone, was not here to celebrate with. And that’s now…

Whether you were a sunbaker in the ’70s or grew up with the ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ campaign in the ’80s and ’90s, our understanding of sun protection has definitely improved. But while we try our best to be sun smart today, we can still get it wrong, which is one of the reasons why skin cancer is still our national cancer – and by a long shot. “Melanoma is our most common cancer by at least 80 per cent of the total number of cancers diagnosed each year,” explains head of skin cancer prevention at Cancer Council NSW, Liz King. “Australia and New Zealand are both the world leaders in the incidence of melanoma.” To help us get it right, Liz explains some of the most common misunderstandings. Myth 1:…

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Having chatted with nearly everybody in showbiz during his 11 years as Sunrise’s entertainment reporter, Steve Hargrave admits it’s “rather surreal” being on the other side of the interview for a change! Sitting down with New Idea, the UK-based reporter dishes on his favourite interviews, and reveals what it was like visiting Brekky Central for the first time ever during a recent trip to Australia... Hi, Steve! Who has been your favourite celebrity interview? I took my ukulele in with Dolly Parton and sang with her, so she was really good. But I genuinely think Hugh Jackman has accurately been given the title of nicest guy to interview. And who would you say has surprised you the most? Joaquin Phoenix, because he has anxiety and doesn’t like interviews but we…