Innehållsförteckning för Issue 26, 2024 från New Idea

Celine Dion could make a dramatic stage comeback by performing at this month’s Olympic Games in Paris. A report in TheSunnewspaper last week revealed the ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer has been given an offer to perform at the Opening Ceremony. Despite her recent health challenges – Celine, 56, was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Stiff-Person Syndrome in 2022 – the source explained that the Canadian star still harbours a “desire to make it back to the stage”. They added, “Paris is the perfect opportunity because she would perform just one song. Everyone has their fingers crossed it is able to happen. It will be quite the moment,” says the insider.…

Hugh Jackman has made a welcome return to London to film his new movie, Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, and it turns out, he could be eyeing a permanent move. A source tells New Idea that the Aussie actor is keen to spend more time in London. “He wants to be closer to his mum and sister who are based there – and possibly to find love again,” our insider explains. Now that the dust has settled on his separation from wife Deborra-lee Furness, and his two children Oscar and Ava are all grown up, Hugh, 55, is having a think about what he wants next in life. Of course, he still loves to work, especially in the UK, but our insider says he would also love to…

Strewth! Ray Meagher might be entering his ninth decade this week, but the actor has no plans to put his feet up. “I feel pretty good right now,” the Home and Away stalwart previously told New Idea. “And I intend to keep on going for some considerable time.” Having played Alf Stewart for 36 years now, Ray has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Summer Bay until 2027! When asked about his motivation behind continuing to work in his twilight years, Ray philosophically said in a past interview, “There was an Aussie politician who would always say, ‘Keep moving. It doesn’t matter in which direction.’ That’s a good line to live by, I reckon.” To mark his milestone birthday, it’s likely that Ray will raise a quiet…

Okonomiyaki Pancakes MAKES 8 PREP & COOK 40 MINS ■ 5 eggs ■ ¹⁄ ³ cup milk ■ ½ cup plain flour ■ 1 tsp baking powder ■ 2 cups shredded wombok (Chinese cabbage) (100g) ■ ¾ cup grated carrot ■ 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve ■ Okonomi sauce and Japanese mayonnaise, to serve 1 Whisk eggs, milk, flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in wombok, carrot and onions. 2 Spray a 4-hole (¼-cup capacity) pie maker with oil. Place ¼ cup wombok mixture into each hole. Close lid. Turn on. 3 Cook pancakes for about 10 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Remove pancakes. Repeat with remaining wombok mixture to make 8 pancakes in total. 4…

WITH KNIT WEAR Knitwear sets are trending and there’s no better way to ground the entire look than with heeled, knee length boots. Opt for a midi length skirt so your boots sit just under the hem. WITH HOSIERY Stockings or tights are a great way to get more wear out of shorter dresses and skirts in winter. Try a slightly sheer pair in black or brown with knee high boots and an A-line dress for a new evening look. UNDER WIDE JEANS Long boots don’t always have to go over skinny jeans. If you’ve tried the wide jean trend and are unsure of footwear, you can still wear your long boots underneath – no need to tuck them in! By Aimee Bruce. Stockists: amazon.com.au, forevernew.com.au, hm.com/au, novoshoes.com.au, target.com.au, theiconic.com.au,…

I am Iris, I read your magazine each week. I will be 95 in September! This photo is of me nursing my great-granddaughter Eliza, she was born in November 2023. This makes my 16th great-grandchild! I am expecting another in September. Keep up the good magazine! IRIS INGLES, BARRABA, NSW. Meet our gorgeous cat Mizzy. She likes to drive and is keen to get her learner’s. FELICITAS HAVORD, OAMARU, NZ. Quality control Her nan had crocheted a beautiful blanket for Chloe’s new babysitter, but six-year-old Chloe had her doubts. “Nan dropped a lot of stitches,” she confided to me. D. CHRISTIE, CLARENCE GARDENS, SA. BEST OF THE WEEK WINS $100 PET OF THE WEEK My two gorgeous sons Jayden and Blake just loved meeting their newborn sister Lacey. CARLYIE CLEGG,…

1 Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting currently hangs in which museum? A) The National Gallery, London B) The Metropolitan Museum of Art C) Louvre Museum D) Sistine Chapel 2 In the Jim Davis comic strip, what is the name of Garfield’s lovable pooch sidekick? A) Snoopy B) Odie C) Droopy D) Pluto 3 Which of these three zodiac signs is not considered a water sign? A) Cancer B) Pisces C) Scorpio D) Virgo 4 Since 1966, what Australian animal has featured on the ‘tails’ side of an Australian five cent coin? A) Kangaroo B) Emu C) Platypus D) Echidna 5 What is the first name of John Travolta’s character in the 1977 movie Saturday Night Fever? A) Tony B) Danny C) Vinnie D) Chili 6 Rachel McAdams and…

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s twins Vivienne and Knox are about to celebrate their sweet 16th birthday. But, a source tells New Idea that the former A-list couple’s children are “dreading” celebrating the milestone with their estranged father. “He’s planning a dinner on their scheduled visit, but the twins, especially Viv, are dreading it,” the insider reveals. “Brad’s desperately trying to make amends, but it’s not working and Viv can’t stand politely thanking him for gifts she doesn’t want.” Vivienne has outwardly cut ties with her father after recently dropping his last name from her producing credit on the Broadway musical, The Outsiders. However, the source says Knox isn’t on the same page as his sister. “Knox will never like what [Brad] did to [Angelina], but he’s not willing to…

Russell Crowe recently slammed Dakota Johnson for complaining about the poor reception to her Marvel movie, Madame Web. The 34-year-old actress openly expressed her disappointment over the 2024 release being both a commercial and critical failure. But now, the Aussie actor, who’s starred in superhero movies like Thor: Love and Thunder, has taken issue with the star’s reaction. The 60-year-old told GQ he was baffled by anyone “expecting” guaranteed success by starring in a superhero franchise. “If you’re expecting this to be some kind of life-changing event, I just think you’re here for the wrong reasons,” the Gladiator star said. “You’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some f--king universe for cartoon characters … and you didn’t get enough pathos?” Madame Web pulled in $150 million…

Australian entertainment icons gathered at John Blackman’s funeral last week to honour the life of the Hey HeyIt’s Saturday star, who passed away on June 4 at the age of 76. Daryl Somers led the cavalcade of famous names in attendance and delivered a heartfelt eulogy. Eddie Maguire, Wilbur Wilde, Livinia Nixon, Glenn Robbins, Frankie J. Holden, Rhonda Burchmore and Red Symons were also among the high-profile mourners paying their respects to the late comedian. Noticeably absent was fellow former HeyHeystar, Molly Meldrum. The 81-year-old music legend has struggled with health issues in recent years, and his absence raised concerns he mustn’t have been well enough to attend. Despite the sad occasion, the ceremony did offer moments of levity. The former Hey Hey host’s eulogy recalled how an unscripted, unplanned…

Princess Anne is known for hating any sort of fuss, but she is delighted to have her family on hand while she recovers in hospital following an accident at her Gatcombe Park estate. The Princess Royal, 73, who suffered minor head injuries and reported memory loss following an incident with a horse, was lucky to have two visitors check in on her at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. Her doting husband Sir Timothy Laurence stopped by to have lunch with Anne, bringing with him some “special treats” from home. “She is recovering well, thank you. She’s doing fine. Slow, but sure,” he told reporters as he left the hospital. Shortly after, her daughter Zara Tindall also paid her mum a visit, staying for just over an hour.…

Professional forest bathing guide Monique Ross is used to people turning up for one of her walks with their swimmers. But surprisingly, there’s no actual bathing involved in this immersive experience. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, originated in Japan in the 1980s. The idea is to ‘bathe in nature’ – as you connect with the environment, you relax and slow down. “It sounds a bit woo-woo but it’s an evidence-based, scientifically backed practice,” Monique, 38, tells New Idea. “It lowers your heart rate and blood pressure, activates your parasympathetic nervous system and helps sleep and concentration. Nature is a deeply healing place.” Monique discovered forest bathing two years ago after quitting her job in media and looking for an alternative career that allowed her to spend more time outdoors. A six-month…

Deep in the heart of the central Australian desert lies Pine Gap. Characterised by its three large white domes, you could be forgiven for thinking it has something to do with flying saucers or space. But no, it’s home to some of the United States’ top spies. The base, which was built in the 1960s and located 18km south-west of Alice Springs, has always been shrouded in secrecy. Even walking up to the facility could see you arrested and potentially jailed. It’s a practice that has kept it away from the public eye for decades. From its role in information gathering for the Central Intelligence Agency, to the mysterious room that no Australian was allowed to enter, Pine Gap has long held a controversial past. Alice Springs resident Jenny Taylor…

FOR MORE RECIPES, VISIT New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food Caramelised Pineapple Upside-Down Pavlova SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 30 MINS ■ 825g can pineapple slices in juice ■ 25g unsalted butter, chopped ■ 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ 270ml can coconut cream ■ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ■ 1 tblsp lemon juice ■ Softly whipped cream, to serve PAVLOVA ■ 5 egg whites, at room temperature ■ 1¼ cups caster sugar 1 Drain pineapple, reserving juice for another use. Pat pineapple slices dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Cut each slice into quarters. 2 Combine butter, sugar, cream and vanilla in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally,…

Right now across Australia more than 2.65 million unsung heroes are going about their day. You may be one yourself. They work selflessly around the clock as carers to family and loved ones, supporting them and tending to their needs. They provide care to those living with a disability, chronic or life-limiting illness, are frail aged, have a mental illness or have an alcohol or other drug-related condition. When a family member or close friend falls ill, who steps in to help? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 70 per cent of these primary carers are women. But it can come at a huge financial loss, with many expected to have superhuman abilities to care full-time, look after family and keep the money coming in. THE FINANCIAL BURDEN Being…

Winter is that delightful time of year for guilt-free, cosy couch sessions, but when it comes to our hair? Well, let’s just say your strands are probably less than thrilled about the impending chill. “In the winter time we’re exposed to more heating, the air outside isn’t as humid and our thirst reflex is reduced so you can often forget to hydrate properly,” explains Jordan Mylius, founder of Hairification. “Add in those extra hot showers and it’s a recipe for a general state of dehydration, which can see hair become brittle, frizzy, more difficult to manage and also more prone to breakage.” Yikes! There’s no need to panic though, as there are a host of tricks and treatments that will keep your strands happy all season long. LEAVE IT IN…

SHE’LL BE ALL WHITE! Jamie Lee Curtis The screen legend has reunited with her Freaky Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan as they start filming the 2003 movie’s sequel. Cyndi Lauper Having fun was a tall order for Cyndi while visiting New York’s Empire State Building – and its replica – to celebrate her farewell tour. Shelley Craft “We go wayyy back,” commented Ranger Stacey Thomson on her post showing her brekkie catch-up with The Block’s co-host. Serena Williams The tennis queen – and her adorable bag – sat on the front row at the Thom Browne Haute Couture fashion show in Paris last week. SHE’LL TAKE A DOGGIE BAG! Thomas Brodie-Sangster Love was acutally in the air at the actor’s stunning wedding to gorgeous bride Talulah Riley. The star said ‘I…

Kerri-Anne Kennerley has revealed how she coped with grief in the five years since her husband John passed away. “It’s just … month by month. You just have to work through it and try and be as logical as possible,” she told the DailyMail. The former talk-show host said she drew heavily on her “resilience” in the aftermath of the loss. But the 70-year-old also joked that she’d encountered some unexpected challenges of living alone – like having to “trudge across the hallway” to ask her neighbour to “zip me up”! Kerri-Anne added that she won’t be returning to television. “It’d be nice to have a project here and a project there,” she said. “But I’m at a different stage of my life.”…

Fabio was recently seen wearing nothing but a white robe and slippers as he chatted to workers outside his LA home. It was the first public sighting of the romance-book cover model in almost three years. The Italian-American was spotted outside his house moving his fleet of luxury cars for a landscaping team. “He still looks great,” an onlooker told New Idea. Fabio has kept a low profile recently, and last walked a red carpet in 2018. He starred in the 2017 movie Sharknado 5: Global Warming.…

With a busy work schedule, combined with her hectic family life, Natalie Barr could be forgiven for letting some personal life admin momentarily slide. “I hadn’t had a skin check for about two years,” the Sunrise star tells New Idea. “But then, one day I noticed what I thought was a tiny pimple on my nose that just wouldn’t go away. Instead it would get bigger, then smaller, then bigger again.” The red blemish on the bridge of her nose was so tiny – around just three millimetres in size – that neither Nat’s husband Andrew, her sons Lachlan, 22, and Hunter, 19, nor her regular makeup artist on Sunrise, noticed the spot. But when Nat made an appointment with her Sydney-based dermatologist Dr Samuel Seit, it didn’t take long…

Billy Ray Cyrus is harbouring an achy breaky heart after his marriage to Aussie singer Firerose ended after just seven months. However, a source tells New Idea that the country star’s main regrets over the end of this marriage are not due to its brevity, but because of the distance it put between him and his adult children, especially daughter Miley Cyrus. “Billy Ray and Miley have always been particularly close,” our insider explains. “Even if things have been tense between them since his marriage to her mum Tish ended.” When the news broke in June that Billy Ray, 62, and Firerose, 35, were divorcing, some damning accusations from both parties soon emerged. In court documents filed on June 14, Firerose accused the country star of “verbal, emotional, and psychological…

Peach, Date and Apple Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 6 HOURS 45 MINS ■ 1¾ cups finely chopped pitted dates (250g) ■ ½ cup orange juice ■ 1⅓ cups finely chopped dried peaches (200g) ■ 2 Granny Smith apples (300g), peeled, cored, coarsely grated ■ 1 cup chopped raisins ■ ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ ½ cup golden syrup ■ 175g unsalted butter, melted ■ 3 eggs, lightly beaten ■ 1½ cups fresh breadcrumbs (90g) ■ 1 cup self-raising flour ■ 3 tsps mixed spice ■ Vanilla custard, to serve 1 Place dates in a medium bowl. 2 Combine juice and ¼ cup of water in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until hot. Pour over dates. Stir to combine. Stand, covered,…

Rainbow Cupcakes MAKES 12 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 410g packet vanilla cupcake mix ■ Yellow, pink and blue liquid food colouring ■ Edible rainbow confetti sprinkles, to decorate FROSTING ■ 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ■ 1¼ cups icing sugar mixture ■ 1 tblsp milk 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan (¹⁄³-cup capacity) with paper cases. 2 Prepare cupcakes according to packet directions, reserving frosting mix sachet. 3 Divide mixture evenly among 3 bowls. Tint each bowl with a different colouring. Place alternate spoonfuls of different mixture into paper cases. 4 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into centre of cake comes out clean. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire…

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