Innehållsförteckning för Issue 28, 2025 från New Idea

It’s the case that stopped the nation. In fact, ever since the verdict in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial was handed down last week, it seems media across the globe are more obsessed than ever with the story that centres around a beef Wellington and a lunch with a tragic end. This week, as the small Victorian town of Korumburra continues to make international headlines, we’ve put together a special report on the trial that had Australia – and the world – gripped for the past 11 weeks, as a jury deliberated over arguably the most talked about crime our country has seen in decades (page 8). We also take a look at what’s next for Patterson as she begins her jail time as a convicted killer. Editorial Editor…

Eagle-eyed fans recently spotted that Katie Holmes – of all people! – liked a social media post that seemed to confirm her ex-husband Tom Cruise is officially dating actress Ana de Armas. A cosy picture of Tom, 63, and Ana, 37, was shared on the Daily Mail’s Instagram page. Katie, 46, apparently liked the post before deleting the acknowledgement. “Did anyone else notice that Katie liked this post,” queried one fan. Katie and Tom wed in 2006 before splitting in 2012. She has raised their daughter Suri, 19, on her own since then.…

Everyone knows it’s not the done thing to upstage the bride. But Delta Goodrem suffered that exact fate recently when her ex-fiancé, Brian McFadden, tied the knot just days after her own nuptials! Delta, 40, wed bandmate Matthew Copley in a secret Maltese ceremony on June 16, then enjoyed a lavish European honeymoon. Meanwhile, Brian, 45, wed lifestyle blogger Danielle Parkinson in Cornwall, England on July 5. “Delta got her dream destination wedding and nothing could have eclipsed that,” a source tells New Idea. “She hardly thinks about Brian anymore, but it was epic to be blissing out on her honeymoon after her own perfect wedding – on his big day.” A McFadden family insider insists the proximity of the Westlife star’s wedding date to his ex-girlfriend’s was “a total…

She might have taken to the dance floor with some initial trepidation, but Rebecca Gibney quickly became a fan favourite with Dancing with the Stars viewers. So when the actress, 60, was eliminated on July 13, many fans were shocked, especially as it came after a recent awkward on-air moment Bec endured with DWTS’ co-host, Sonia Kruger. The exchange came in Week 3, after Rebecca and her partner, Ian Waite, had performed a Viennese waltz. They’d chosen the song ‘At Last’ by Etta James, as it holds special meaning to Bec. It was her wedding song when she married husband, Richard Bell. “Is it weird dancing to your wedding song with another man?” Sonia, 59, asked Rebecca. “Yeah, but he [Ian] likes to make the boys wink, so it’s OK,”…

There’s no better way to get over a boy than by taking a girls’ getaway. And that’s exactly what Dakota Johnson has done, now that her almost eight-year relationship with Chris Martin is firmly in the rear-view mirror! With promotional duties for her latest romantic comedy, Materialists, also done and dusted, Dakota jetted to Ibiza to have some fun in the Spanish sun with gal pal, Kate Hudson. The pair were seen on board a megayacht, along with Kate’s daughter, Rani, six, and some other friends. At one point, Dakota leapt off the luxurious vessel into the cool blue waters of the Mediterranean. Later, Dakota, 35, and Kate, 46, headed back to shore, where they bumped into Ricky Martin while out at dinner! It’s no surprise to see Dakota leaning…

There was nothing ‘scary’ about Spice Girl Melanie Brown as she wed hairstylist Rory McPhee at St Paul’s Cathedral, in London, on July 5! While Mel B usually rocks leopard print, for her big day she opted for a demure gown by British designer Josephine Scott. Her Scottish groom, 37, wore a traditional kilt. The long-time friends went from two to one in 2017, when Mel, 50, moved back to her native Leeds from Los Angeles. “Can’t wait to marry the love of my life,” Mel shared on Instagram prior to the nuptials. She was previously married to Jimmy Gulzar and Stephen Belafonte. Guests included Mel’s fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton – although the other girls were no-shows. Aussie comedian Dave Hughes and his wife, Holly, were also there, with…

Asian Vegetable Noodle Soup SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock ■ 110g sachet Ready Sauce for Coconut Curry Vegetables ■ 340ml can Light & Creamy Evaporated Milk ■ 2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthways, thinly sliced ■ 200g broccoli, cut into small florets ■ 120g snow peas, trimmed, thinly sliced lengthways ■ 250g packet pad Thai rice noodles ■ Thinly sliced fresh red chilli, to garnish 1 Place stock, sauce and milk in a large saucepan. Whisk over a high heat until combined. Add carrots and broccoli. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Gently boil for about 5 mins, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Add snow peas. 2 Meanwhile, place noodles in a large, heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand…

HOW TO SHRED LEAVES Stack washed and dried leaves of greens – such as spinach, silverbeet, lettuce, cabbage or even fresh herbs – on top of each other with the larger leaves at the bottom and roll up. Using a large sharp kitchen knife, slice crossways as thinly as required, keeping fingers tucked under and away from the knife blade. KINDER JOY + DC COMICS The latest release from Kinder Joy features a special line-up of DC Comics figurines and accessories. Inside these dreamy treats are 16 DC superheroes and villains to collect, including Batman, Superwoman, Harley Quinn, the Joker and Aquaman. By scanning a QR code inside the egg and downloading an app, families can unlock virtual DC toys, play games and create video content. Kinder Joy is available…

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EDITORIAL Editorial Director Erin Holohan, Deputy Editor Leigh Credlin, Art Director Katie Garside, Picture Editor Matthew Mackay ARE MEDIA Chief Executive Officer Jane Huxley, Director of Sales Anna Quinn, Director of Content Sally Eagle, General Manager Entertainment Susan Armstrong, Commercial Brand Manager Jessica Ashworth, Director of Marketing Carly Bowra Subscription enquiries: Customer Service 136 116 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm AEST) International +61 2 9692 3535 Email magshop@magshop.com.au Website www.magshop.com.au Advertising enquiries:advertising@aremedia.com.au Published by Are Media Pty Limited (ABN 18 053 273 546), 54-58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. ©2025. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without prior written permission. New Idea is a registered trade mark of Are Media. Use of trademark strictly prohibited. Licensing Inquiries:www.contentshop.com.au / syndication@aremedia.com.au Printed by IVE Building D,…

FIRST LOOK GOOLAGONG Coming to ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026 It’s been almost nine years in the making, but the cameras have finally started rolling on the much-anticipated TV biopic about Evonne Goolagong Cawley. And producers behind the ABC miniseries have served up a grand slam with the actress they’ve picked to portray one of our greatest-ever tennis players. Rising star and proud Whadjuk and Ballardong Noongar woman Lila McGuire is playing Evonne in Goolagong. Best known for her role in The Twelve, Lila has been spotted on set looking so much like Evonne it has many thinking they’ve actually stepped back in time! Evonne’s match against Frenchwoman Odile de Roubin during her debut outing at Wimbledon in 1970 is being recreated at the Royal South Yarra Lawn…

Meghann Fahy Mind your step, Meg! The White Lotus actress put a lot of trust in Penn Badgley, as they filmed their new rom-com, You Deserve Each Other, on the streets of New York. Ash Barty It’s Barty party time! Ash and husband Garry Kissick celebrated their son Hayden’s second birthday in style with “cake for breakfast”. New baby daughter Jordan joined the fun! HOT TO TROT! Shania Twain The singer led the parade at this year’s Calgary Stampede event in her native Canada – and her horseriding skills sure impressed us much! Amanda Keller A mother-and-son trip to Tasmania? That’s gold! Radio and TV host Amanda headed to the Apple Isle with her youngest boy Jack for a week-long jaunt. Looks like they had a fan-Tassie-tic time! Tim &…

PLAYING NICE! Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s reps have officially confirmed their split, but on July 3, the pair were spotted enjoying a family holiday in Italy, with their daughter Daisy, four, and his son Flynn, 14. While Katy, 40, and Orlando, 48, are currently doing their very best to amicably co-parent, things could soon become more tense, claims a source. “They still have much to figure out,” an insider tells New Idea. “From their house in Montecito, to their dogs, expensive artworks and even the random knick-knacks they both want. It’s a nightmare because nothing is clearly divided, and as they were never married, everything is in a messy grey area.” Katy and Orlando were a couple for nine years, after meeting at a Golden Globes party in 2016.…

After an almost two-year tiara drought, the Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to crowning glory at last week’s historic French state banquet. For the occasion, Kate, 43, wore a stunning red Givenchy gown. Sitting atop her perfectly styled locks was the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara. The heirloom diadem has long been a favourite for the princess. The white-tie banquet was held on July 8 at Windsor Castle due to renovations at Buckingham Palace. Kate’s attendance remained up in the air until the last second. Earlier that day, she’d joined King Charles, Queen Camilla and her husband, the Prince of Wales, to welcome France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, First Lady Brigitte Macron. Due to her recent cancer, it was unknown if Kate would be up for…

In a recent interview with New Idea, DWTS competitor Osher Günsberg opened up about how “physically and mentally” challenging he has found the show. That pressure visibly takes its toll when, New Idea can report, Osher, 51, “loses it” during judges’ feedback in an upcoming episode. “Everyone was totally taken aback,” our TV insider reveals. “Osher went toe to toe with one judge in particular, challenging them on their criticisms. It was wild!” So much so, we hear, Sonia had to intervene to cool things down! When chatting to New Idea, Osher admitted “things do get heated on the show”. But, no matter how difficult he finds the dancing, he will “always throw everything at it”. He added: “Getting it right is a goal – not the goal. I’d rather…

Ruth Ellis’ name was etched into history when, in July 1955, she became the last woman in the UK to be executed by hanging. Today, on the 70th anniversary of her death, the push to have Ellis posthumously pardoned continues. Lawyers are reviewing evidence presented at the 1955 trial, along with new evidence the original jury didn’t hear. Ellis’ journey to the gallows began on Easter Sunday in April 1955. A man named David Blakely stepped out of The Magdala pub in Hampstead, in London’s northwest, with a friend. It was about 9.30pm on a cold and clear evening. As Blakely walked towards his car, reaching for his keys, a woman, Ellis, appeared from the shadows and pulled a gun from her handbag. She then fired five shots. Seconds later,…

Rhubarb and Custard Cake SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 20 MINS ■ 185g butter, softened ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ■ 3 eggs ■ 1½ cups self-raising flour ■ ¹⁄³ cup milk ■ 4 stalks rhubarb, cut into 6cm lengths ■ 2 tsp cinnamon sugar ■ Whipped cream, to serve CUSTARD ■ 1 tbsp custard powder ■ ²⁄³ cup milk ■ 1 egg, lightly beaten ■ 1 tbsp caster sugar ■ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1 CUSTARD Blend custard powder with 2 tbsp of the milk in a small saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk, egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Cook, whisking, over a medium-low heat until custard thickens. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Cover surface with baking paper. Chill for…

Compiled by Stephanie De Nobile. Imagery courtesy of Petstock. While it’s important to keep our four-legged friends safe all year round, they might need a little more attention during the cooler months. We chat to Petstock vet Dr Sasha Nefedova, who shares tips on how to keep your pet safe, warm and healthy when the weather turns frosty. COMFORT IS KEY Even if you keep your fur baby indoors most of the time, it doesn’t mean they won’t feel the chill. “It’s important to provide warm and cosy bedding, preferably placed in a draft-free space and away from hard floors,” says Dr Nefedova. For any outdoor pets, ensure “their shelter is weatherproof and lined with insulation or blankets”. WINTER WARDROBE Now’s the time to splurge on those adorable pet outfits!…

Rural romance lovers will zip through Barbara Hannay’s latest in a second! It follows Callie, a grieving widow and single mother of three, who learns she has inherited one half of Hawkridge, a beautiful acreage in Queensland’s Misty Mountains. Family scandal surrounds the reasons why, and, of course, there are certain complications – like having to share the inheritance with Ben, who helped the owner in his final years. Can they figure out how to care for Hawkridge together? OUT NOW, PENGUIN, $34.99 GET TO KNOW THE AUTHOR Townsville local Barbara loves being close to Queensland’s Coral Sea and is often inspired by it. She has won the Romance Writers of Australia’s Romantic Book of the Year twice and the Romance Writers of America’s RITA award.…

For almost seven years, Emmie Silbery entertained fans on Gogglebox Australia with daughter Kerry and granddaughter Isabelle. But in sad news, Emmie passed away on July 8, aged 96, after being diagnosed with dementia in 2023. “Our Emmie, waited for me to come home for one last snuggle,” Isabelle, who had been on holiday in Europe, shared via Instagram. “She was an orphan, a nurse, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, the oldest woman on TV, a great-grandmother, an author and so much more. “Thank you for loving her as much as we did.” Fellow Gogglebox cast members shared their condolences. “Our hearts are so heavy,” said Lee and Keith. “Emmie was our adopted grandmother.” Matty said he was “honoured to have met her”, while Adam called Emmie “a star…

New Idea hears that Jennifer Aniston is looking into a handsome man’s eyes and is feeling very, very … loved-up! The Friends actress has been linked to celebrity hypnotist and life coach Jim Curtis. Last week the pair were spied boarding a luxury yacht in Mallorca, Spain, alongside Jen’s good pal, actor Jason Bateman and his family. They were also seen getting cosy in California last month and our source confirms that Jen, 56, is “really into this guy”. A second insider adds: “Jen’s trying hard to not take this romance too seriously but she can’t help herself – she’s quite literally under his spell. Jim’s a great guy.” However, there is concern in Jen’s circle that things are moving fast between Jen and Jim. Our source believes: “There are…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lavish Montecito lifestyle is unravelling, forcing the couple to slash more staff to stem financial strain. According to Page Six, Prince Harry and Meghan are “struggling with escalating staff chaos” after firing key PR team members to save funds, including deputy press secretary Kyle Boulia and UK press officer Charlie Gipson. In a damning article published on the website last week, it was revealed around 25 staff have either been fired or departed on their own since Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, left The Firm in 2020. “It’s the same old story – they cycle through staff as quickly as normal people cycle through toilet paper. Milk lasts longer than their employees,” a source told Page Six. Now, as their staff are in uproar,…

Jonathan LaPaglia was seen, looking rather grim-faced, out and about with his daughter Tilly in his Los Angeles neighbourhood on July 3, as the dust settles from his shock firing as host of Network 10’s Australian Survivor. But now, a source tells New Idea that an additional snub by the network could make things “messy” when the time comes for JLP, 55, to promote the upcoming season of Australian Survivor: Australia V The World. Filmed months ago, it’s set to air on Network 10 in the coming months. JLP has been left out of a new promotional video, released last week, showcasing all the programs Ten has coming out in the latter half of the year. Instead, the slick advert features clips of returning Survivor stars George Mladenov and David…

Dannii Minogue is privately mourning the loss of her ex-husband, Julian McMahon. He passed away “peacefully” on July 2 aged 56. His current wife, Kelly Paniagua, confirmed Julian had put up a “valiant effort” to overcome the cancer he eventually succumbed to. Julian was Dannii’s “first love and her biggest heartbreak”, shares a source. The pair had met on the set of Home and Away in the late 1980s, where Julian played Ben Lucini opposite Dannii’s bad girl Emma Jackson. Their undeniable chemistry sparked a whirlwind romance, culminating in a 1994 showbiz wedding of the year. Dannii’s older sister, Kylie, served as bridesmaid. Sadly, the fairytale marriage would only last 18 months. Dannii later admitted their union collapsed due to various pressures and tensions with Julian’s mother, Sonia McMahon, who…

Sarah Harris was understandably emotional when The Project ended last month. But since then, New Idea has learned the popular journalist has found plenty to smile about. With Sarah having left Network 10 altogether, executives from Channel Nine and Channel Seven are reportedly desperate to sign up the “free agent”. “Sarah is taking a break and will then consider her options,” our source says. “She won’t rush into anything, but she won’t be out of the TV game for too long either. The past few months have been tough – but she knows her worth so won’t make any rash decisions.” Our source adds that Ten would’ve be keen to have the divorced mum of two do the 2026 season of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!…

Egg and Bacon Fried Rice SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 4 eggs ■ 2 tsps sesame oil ■ 2 tbsp vegetable oil ■ 200g short cut bacon, chopped ■ 1 red capsicum, chopped ■ 4 cups cold, cooked long-grain rice (see Tip) ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 3 green onions, sliced ■ 1 cup frozen peas ■ 2 tbsp soy sauce ■ Sweet chilli sauce, to serve (optional) 1 Whisk eggs and sesame oil in a jug. 2 Heat half the vegetable oil in a large, non-stick wok over a medium-high heat. Add eggs. Swirl to coat base of wok. Cook for about 3 mins, or until just cooked. Slide omelette out of wok. Roll up. Thinly slice. 3 Heat remaining vegetable oil in same hot…

Banana Pancakes with Biscoff Drizzle SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 40 MINS ■ 1½ cups self-raising flour ■ 1 tsp ground cinnamon ■ 1 tsp baking powder ■ 2 tbsp brown sugar ■ 1 cup buttermilk ■ 3 eggs, lightly beaten ■ 25g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing ■ ¹ ⁄³ cup mashed ripe banana (1 large banana) ■ ¾ cup Smooth Biscoff spread ■ Vanilla ice-cream, sliced banana, to serve 1 Sift flour, cinnamon and baking powder into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Place buttermilk, eggs, butter and banana in a large jug. Whisk until combined. Add to flour mixture. Whisk until smooth. Stand, covered, for 10 mins. 2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Grease with extra butter. Spoon ¼ cup of…

1 Hugh Jackman was born in which state or territory? A) Western Australia B) Tasmania C) New South Wales D) Australian Capital Territory 2 Staying on Hugh, what is the name of the coffee company he founded? A) Grinning Man B) Happy Man C) Smiling Man D) Laughing Man 3 How many individual reefs make up the Great Barrier Reef? A) 2900 B) 5100 C) 7800 D) 14 4 Which country boasts the most Michelin-starred restaurants? A) Italy B) France  C) Japan  D) Spain 5 In The Muppet  Show, who plays the drums in their band?  A) Animal  B) Kermit  C) Fozzie Bear  D) Gonzo 6 Betty Joan Perske was the birth name of which Golden Age of Hollywood actress?  A) Vivien Leigh  B) Greta Garbo  C) Rita Hayworth  D) Lauren Bacall 7 Which designer…