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Aussie funnyman Andy Lee has fans convinced he’s secretly tied the knot with his girlfriend of seven years, Rebecca Harding! Last week, Andy, 40, sparked suspicion when a mysterious caption on an Instagram video referred to Rebecca as his wife. The

Netflix has released the first look at Aussie actress Elizabeth Debicki’s incredible transformation into Princess Diana for the final two seasons of The Crown. Elizabeth, who was raised in Melbourne, will play Diana in Seasons 5 and 6 of the hit seri

After Kim Cattrall opted not to reprise her role as Samantha Jones in the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That..., it appears a new character is taking her place among the show’s leading ladies. Sarah Jessica Parker shared an on-set photo of h

Britney Spears is inching towards being released from the controversial conservatorship controlled by her father, Jamie Spears. Last week, the pop star’s dad indicated that he finally intends on stepping down as conservator of Britney’s estate – but

ollowing her scandal-plagued separation and eventual divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah ‘Fergie’  Ferguson was promptly cast out of the royal family. In fact, the late Prince Philip reportedly avoided contact with his former daughter-in-law entirely,

Princess Beatrice flaunted her growing baby bump while enjoying lunch in London with husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, on August 13. The outing comes as Bea, 33, hinted she doesn’t have long to wait until she welcomes her first child with 38-year-old E

Princess Eugenie’s husband, Jack Brooksbank, is reported to be taking on a “serious” new role, just weeks after he was snapped partying with several bikini-clad models on a boat in Italy. Most recently a brand ambassador for Casamigos tequila, Jack,

Meghan Markle had a clear vision when she relocated her family back to her old California stomping ground last year. As the newly crowned Duchess of Sussex, the former actress and LA native planned to rule over Hollywood – a town that once barely loo

While Meghan’s plans to take over Tinseltown aren’t quite going according to plan, it seems her estranged sister-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge has managed to befriend many Hollywood power players – including Reese Witherspoon. The two first met

When Delta Goodrem confirmed she would not be part of the new-look Voice, fans were less than impressed. But New Idea hears the Aussie songstress could be about to make a blockbuster return – and it’s all thanks to Guy Sebastian! With Channel 7 re

Things between Rita Ora and her new boyfriend, Taika Waititi, are moving so fast that an insider close to the singer says there’s already wedding buzz! “There’s a lot of marriage talk,” the source says of the pair, who met in Australia earlier this

Keith Urban could once again be vacating his coveted red chair after one season. The beloved coach, who only appeared on the inaugural season of The Voice back in 2012 before leaving, is reportedly being urged by his wife, Nicole Kidman, to jump sh

Julia Roberts has silenced reports of relationship rockiness by taking to the high seas for a romantic Italian vacation with her husband, Danny Moder. In new photographs obtained by New Idea, Julia, 53, and Danny, 52, appeared to have put any hint o

August 31st – that’s the day everything could change for co-workers and good mates, Karl Stefanovic and Ben Fordham. The date brings in the next round of radio survey results for Nine’s 2GB. And if Ben’s breakfast show numbers slip once again, ins

During their time competing on The Block last year, fan favourites Sarah and George Bragias made no secret out of the fact they wanted to start a family. “It’ll just have to wait until after The Block,” George explained ahead of the hit show’s launc

Rumoured new couple Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have reportedly been spotted looking  super cosy on yet another winery getaway, this time to the gorgeous Napa Valley! Multiple whispers from the Northern California vineyards were abuzz last w

As the cameras rolled, Simmone Jade Mackinnon rode into view, her white and purple bridal gown dazzling in the outback sun as her bridesmaids trotted behind her on horseback. The scene was set for one of the most romantic moments on McLeod’s Daught

After the success of our athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Australians everywhere are excited for the Paralympics – but none more so than former Olympian and television host, Johanna Griggs. In fact, of all the sports events Joh has covered in he

The last 12 months have been a busy time for Married at First Sight’s Jules Robinson. She welcomed her first child, son Oliver, with husband Cameron Merchant in September, and her shapewear business, Figur, continues to go from strength to strength.

“Dylan Alcott’s attempt to defend his double from Rio, where he took home the gold in the singles and teamed with Heath Davidson to win the doubles, will be magic.” “I’m excited for Lakeisha Patterson in the women’s 400m S9. In the men’s 400m S9, A

Kellie Sullivan has seen both sides of the coin when it comes to cancer. First, she acted as a carer for her late father, Allan, as he battled the disease. Then, she was struck down herself with cervical cancer. Rather than feel defeated by the hea

For many, conjuring an image of a forensic crime investigator would leave us thinking about the suave, suit-clad stars in a popular TV crime drama. But according to Aussie comedian and true-crime queen, Meshel Laurie, that’s the last thing we should

Browse through Spotify or Netflix and there are countless podcasts and documentaries covering all manner of crimes. While most true- crime fans stick to these mediums, there’s another facet of the community that is often reviled or dismissed – murde

Even before her husband Steve’s tragic death, Terri Irwin made an emotional pledge that she would always carry on his crusade. Almost as if he knew his days were numbered, the famous conservationist pressed his US-born wife to keep his beloved Austr

When Bindi Irwin’s precious baby girl arrived on her parents’ first wedding anniversary, it was instantly obvious she’d have some very big elastic-sided boots to fill, as she followed in her grandfather’s footsteps. “Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021!”

They speak in unison, wear matching outfits and sleep in twin beds in the same room. The identical Powers twins – or ‘The Twinnies’, as they prefer – cannot stand to be apart, which means neither of them have had boyfriends. But the most magical par

Serves 4, Prep and Cook 40 mins 2 x 600g pkts Bacon WrappedChicken Parcels with Pumpkin, Feta and Spinach Steamed broccoli, to serve 2 tblsps olive oil350g button mushrooms, sliced2 green spring onions, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, crushed300ml ca

Serves 4, Prep and Cook 25 mins 4 eggs1 onion, thinly sliced500g sweet potato, peeled, cut lengthways into quarters, very thinly sliced¹/³ cup korma curry paste400ml can light coconut milk2 (250g) tomatoes, chopped400g can lentils, drained, rinsed20

Serves 12, Prep and Cook 1 hour 250g pkt plain sweet biscuits125g unsalted butter, melted2 tblsps caster sugarFresh raspberries and whipped cream, to serve 180g block white chocolate, chopped2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperatur

Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook 1 hour 1½ cups self-raising flour¹/3 cup cocoa powder, plus extra to serve½ cup firmly packed brown sugar75g unsalted butter, melted, cooled2 eggs²/³ cup milk3 tsps red food colouring4 x 52g bars Cherry Ripe chocolate, chop

Serves 2 to 4, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 30 mins 1 tsp instant dried yeast1½ cups pizza or bread flour½ tsp saltFresh basil leaves and grated parmesan, to serve ¾ cup tomato passata150g fresh mozzarella cheese in brine, drained 1 To make dough, sprink

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After months of battling cold air and dry skin, it’s no surprise your complexion might be feeling faded and fatigued. With the outermost layer of your skin – also known as your skin barrier – putting up a fight to protect and defend, it’s time to re

Australians lost more than $851 million to scams in 2020 – a record amount, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The largest percentage age group affected were those 65 and over. And that’s just targeting scams! Pe

Pollen is more prominent when the weather warms up. Humans may sneeze and get the sniffles, but airborne allergens can affect your pet’s skin. Symptoms include red, irritated hotspots, balding spots on the fur and excessive licking of a specific body

There are so many wonderful aspects to having children, but one difficult part we hear so much about is the lack of sleep. It was something that really worried me when I was pregnant for the first time, as I knew I wasn’t someone who did well with no

As you age, parts of your body and mind require extra TLC – and this includes keeping up with your regular checks. Here are some you need to know about... Regina Cowie, from Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, says you should have a BP [blood pres

Whether it’s a chuckle, chortle, or that hilarious burst of hysterics, it turns out there’s some scientific truth behind the belief that laughter has healing powers. “From reducing stress to helping cure cancer, laughter has been claimed to do prett

READER Q&A QI fell for an online scam a few months ago (involving Bitcoin) and ended up losing the bulk of my savings, which was substantial. I feel devastated, as this money was previously set aside to buy a home. A recovery agency is tracking dow

To attract more luck and good fortune into your home, why not look for a laughing Buddha? Also known as the ‘Buddha of Prosperity’, his sack is said to contain precious gemstones and gold coins. Buddhas can be positioned wherever it ‘feels right’, al

My 8-year-old daughter Jasmine was writing her birthday wish list. The list was quite long and included Barbie dolls, Lego sets and stationery items. At the very bottom of the list written in small text read, “I wish my mum would stop asking me to ma

1 What is the name of Brett’s spatially unaware pet rottweiler? A) Cujo B) Cuddles C) Coco D) JoJo 2 What fi ctional Melbourne suburb is Kath & Kim set in? A) Patterson Lakes B) Rolling Hills C) Fountain Lakes D) Bogan Hills 3 Whi

Last September, Wentworth fans were sentenced to almost a year-long wait to find out how the hit prison drama’s final season would play out. Now, they’re getting answers, as the remaining 10 episodes have arrived at long last! Telling New Idea it’s b

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s love bubble seems to have burst! The couple, who rebooted their early noughties romance in April, were spotted having what onlookers described as a “tense argument” while out for dinner at Craig’s in West Hollywood on

Kevin Costner relived his Field of Dreams glory days during a special baseball game. The actor attended the Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, which was played next to the original fi lming location of the popula

For the record: I shower every day. I wash my hair. I brush my teeth every day. Except on the days I don’t. As a D-list celebrity, does anyone really want to know my bathing habits? Uh, no! But apparently there are AAA-list celebs who want EVERYONE

Fiercely private couple Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender were spotted strolling through an airport in Paris with a baby on August 5, prompting rumours they have welcomed their first child together! Alicia cradled the tot, believed to be around

Anya is one of the hottest stars on the planet right now, thanks to her lead role in The Queen’s Gambit. Next, she’ll be seen in the film, Last Night in Soho, for which she’s already getting Oscars buzz. She’s also taking over the role of Furiosa fro