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Zac Efron has become something of an honorary Aussie living Down Under over the past 12 months. He even shifted production of Season Two of his docuseries, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, here. However, the Hollywood star has now been accused of steali

The long-running legal case involving a tragic death that occurred during Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s honeymoon finally appears to be over. Movie mogul Joel Silver – a close friend of the former Hollywood couple – was sued by the family of

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s sit-down with Oprah Winfrey not only sent shock waves throughout Britain, but its effects are being felt by other European monarchies. Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are terrified that Fred’s

After what seems like the longest pregnancy ever, Bindi Irwin is expected to give birth this week. And while the whole of Australia is waiting with baited breath to get their first glimpse of the newest Wildlife Warrior, Terri Irwin is just as eager

Recently, Terri took to Twitter to reveal she misses her home state of Oregon. The Australia Zoo owner was born in the city of Eugene, to environmentalist parents Clarence and Judy Raines, and is their youngest daughter, sharing sisters Patricia and

Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson is devastated Channel Seven won’t have him back for the reboot of Australian Idol. His fellow original judges Marcia Hines and Mark Holden are also not returning. According to a source, while the trio will always be “respected ico

They became fast friends over two decades ago, sharing many major life milestones with each other. Now, Ada Nicodemou and Bec Hewitt appear to have hit a bump in the road! As the former Home and Away co-stars compete against each other on Dancing wi

It’s been 386 days since royal brothers William and Harry were last seen together in public. But the squabbling siblings are set to reunite for what’s being billed as “the biggest showdown in royal history!” According to well-placed insiders, the Du

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were having a blast as they frolicked in the Hawaiian surf earlier this month – and now insiders tell New Idea their lavish trip was, in fact, a secret wedding ceremony! Days after their trip, Katy, 36, stepped out for

As his tumultuous marriage to fiery bride Rebecca ‘Bec’ Zemek plays out on-screen, in real life, Jake Edwards appears to have moved on with popular Instagram influencer, Sophie Guidolin. For weeks the brunette beauty has teased their new relationsh

For decades, Judge Judith Sheindlin has presided over thousands of court cases during the 25-season run of her hit TV series, Judge Judy. But in an ironic twist, the star is now having her own day in court! Currently, the 78-year-old is embroiled i

Thanks to her roles in Scarface, Batman Returns and Dangerous Minds, Michelle Pfeiffer was one of Hollywood’s biggest names in the ’80s and ’90s. But at the height of her stardom, the actress walked  away to focus on her husband, writer David E. Kell

On the sunny morning of March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci left his stylish apartment in Milan, Italy, and made the short 45-metre walk to his office. As Gucci, 46, entered, a man burst in and shot him in the back and shoulder, before fatally shooting hi

When it comes to iconic co-stars, few have had the screen appeal of Doris Day and Rock Hudson during Hollywood’s golden era. First pairing up for 1959’s Pillow Talk, the pair teamed up for three films together. Proving they were a force to be reckone

›For mum Jenna Myers, a party revealing the gender of her unborn baby in 2008 was a way to get her extended family excited about a new addition to the clan. Never did she expect the spur-of-the-moment idea would turn into a trend that captivated the

Tearing around the house in her custom-made wheelchair, it’s obvious Cuddles the bunny rules the refuge she now calls home. Cuddles was 3 months old when she was surrendered to Rabbit Run-Away, Victoria’s only rabbit orphanage, having suffered sever

Forty years ago, a man so desperate for love believed killing the president of the United States would impress the woman he’d been stalking for seven months – teen actress Jodie Foster. John Hinckley Jr was inspired after watching Jodie in Taxi Driv

Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 2 eggs, lightly beaten1¼ cups panko breadcrumbs2 tblsps lemon pepper seasoning4 x 140g firm thin white fish fillets, skinless, halved (see tip)2 tblsps plain flour4 brioche rolls, split, toasted Shredded cos lettuce,

Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 500g chat potatoes, halved300g beans, trimmed, halved2 tblsps drained capers½ cup coarsely chopped fresh dill2 eggs2 x 150g pkts hot smoked salmon, flaked Fresh dill sprigs, to garnish 2 tblsps light sour cream2 tbl

Serves 10, Prep: 25 mins 2 tblsps instant coffee granules1/³ cup milk300g packet sponge finger biscuits6 Biscoff biscuits, crushedFresh raspberries, to decorate 300ml tub thickened cream½ cup Biscoff smooth spread250g tub mascarpone 300ml tub thi

Serves 14, Prep: 40 mins 315g packaged iced chocolate Madeira cake600ml tub thickened cream2 tsps vanilla extractHalved Caramello Easter eggs, vanilla wafer rolls and caramel-fl avoured syrup, to serve 900g tub rich chocolate double thick custard1

Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 5 mins 6 fruit hot cross buns380g can Top’n’Fill Caramel6 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups milk300ml carton pure creamIcing sugar mixture and vanilla ice-cream, to serve (optional) 1 Lightly grease the base and sides of

For a flavoursome boost and sweetness when barbecuing, grab a long stem of fresh rosemary and combine 2 tblsps honey, 1 tblsp Dijon mustard and a sprinkle of dried chilli flakes in a small bowl. While barbecuing, dip rosemary in honey mixture and bru

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Get ready to hit the high seas again – after a year-long hiatus the cruising industry is back on board and taking bookings. Hallelujah! While the itineraries on offer are all set for 2022 and beyond (COVID-19 willing, of course!), they’re still prov

There’s nothing more spectacular than witnessing the Australian landscape from the sky – and that’s just what Kimberley Air Tours are offering. Launching in May, their new three-, four-, five-, six-or seven-night air safaris departing from Broome, WA

This could be an amazing year for you. Make your keyword over the coming 12 months ‘healing’. Whether you’re healing emotionally or physically, you can emerge from the year ahead feeling better – body, mind and spirit. The next 12 months also look po

A potentially positive week! The Full Moon is taking place in the sign of Libra, which is all about partnerships – personal and professional. No matter which sign you are, the energies are ideal for turning a corner after an upset with a VIP in your

After spending her childhood “trying to be Nancy Drew,” Cate Blanchett wanted to investigate what lay beyond her life in Melbourne. “I didn’t know where I was going at all,” she recalled. “I just took off.” Although she travelled the globe, Cate eve

After losing her job at the US Gypsum plant in Nevada, 60-year-old Fern (Frances McDormand) embarks on a journey through the American West in search of work, while living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. IN CINEMAS NOW A Korean-American famil

Peter Maddison is returning for his ninth season on Foxtel’s hit lifestyle program Grand Designs Australia. Speaking to New Idea, the architect opens up about what keeps bringing him back.  seeing other architects work and seeing how they respond to

Help, he needs somebody! Sir Paul McCartney suffered some mishaps during a recent outing at a St Barts beach. First, the father-of-five wound up on his backside after falling on the sand and then almost flashed his crown jewels while getting changed!

“All my tattoos represent a love or passion of mine. One of my favourites is my scissors. I got them to celebrate my 15th year of being in the industry. I have been cutting hair since I was 17, so it’s a big part of my life. There are no tattoos I re