Issue 42, 2021

New Idea

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Russell Crowe Secretly Engaged In Thailand
Russell Crowe and his girlfriend, Britney Theriot, have spent the past few weeks living in the lap of luxury in Thailand – and New Idea hears the picture-perfect setting has inspired Rusty to pop the question! Russell, 57, is currently in Thailand f
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Ricki-lee’s Dance Floor Body!
Ricki-Lee Coulter is getting into seriously good shape ahead of her return to the dance floor for Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. The 35-year-old was recently seen heading to dance rehearsals in activewear, with the singing superstar looking in
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Welcome!
Discussing the soaring property market is one of our nation’s favourite pastimes. Whether it’s unbelievable sales results or incredible renovations, we can’t get enough. That’s why in this week’s issue, we’ve included a special Aussie celebrity prope
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Holly Valance Joins Real Housewives!
Holly Valance has sparked whispers of a blockbuster return to the spotlight! Long before she married billionaire Nick Candy in 2012, Holly was one of TV’s biggest names thanks to her role as Felicity Scully on Neighbours. While the 38-year-old appe
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Kylie Quits The UK
After 30 years of living in London, Kylie Minogue is once again calling home. The pop princess confirmed widespread reports that she’s relocating back to Oz. It comes after she spent time in Melbourne during the pandemic last year, to be with her fam
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Craziest Celeb Feud Ever!
The Big Bang Theory star, Mayim Bialik, recently revealed she had an ongoing feud with Neil Patrick Harris that lasted for years. Mayim explained that she’d known Neil from the time they were both child stars – she starred in Blossom and he in Doogie
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Anne Tells Camilla ‘You Will Never Be My Queen’
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Princess Anne have been butting heads for years, but in recent weeks it’s been getting out of control. While the sister-in-laws put on a united front for the public, behind closed doors the pair are said to be at log
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Happily Ever After For Sam Mac!
Sam Mac and his girlfriend, Rebecca James, are taking their relationship to the next level! The Sunrise weatherman recently took to social media to share that he and his girlfriend have purchased their first home together. The larrikin presenter pos
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Charles Caught In Shock Investigation
For decades, Highgrove Estate has been Prince Charles’ place of solace – a quiet mansion in the countryside where the future king can tend to his garden. But sources say it may soon be “crawling with police” amid a shocking ‘cash-for-honours’ invest
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Charles Cleans House!
The Prince of Wales has some major changes planned for the royal household when he becomes king: • The monarch’s living quarters in Buckingham Palace will be dramatically cut and Charles will reside in a modest flat. • Kate and William are expecte
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MEGHAN & HARRY’S HUNKY DOG WALKER!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex might not be in the royal fold anymore, but that doesn’t stop them from treating their pooches to the royal treatment! Recently, the couple’s black labrador, Pula, was taken for a stroll in Santa Barbara by a hunky dog
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Bea Honours Mum Fergie
Almost two weeks after her birth, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi finally revealed they’ve named their baby girl Sienna Elizabeth. Her first name is a tribute to Bea’s mum, Sarah ‘Fergie’ Ferguson, as it means reddish brown in Italian, a
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Diana’s Friend Speaks Out
Princess Diana’s friend and former editor of Vanity Fair US, Tina Brown, is set to lift the lid on the royal family in her upcoming novel, The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor – the Truth and the Turmoil. But, if Prince Harry thinks his lat
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GEORGE & AMAL’S BIG MOVE TO OZ!
Since news first broke that George Clooney and Julia Roberts would be filming their new rom-com, Ticket to Paradise, in Queensland, the buzz in the Sunshine State has been electric. Now, New Idea can reveal that George, his wife Amal and their 4-yea
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Karl Begs Jasmine ‘Please Come Home!’
This week will mark two long months since Karl Stefanovic last saw his wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, who raced to Queensland in August to be with her late grandmother before her sad passing. It’s no doubt been a tough time for the couple, who married in
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Lisa Twists The Knife!
Ever since Lisa Wilkinson revealed she’s penning her autobiography, It Wasn’t Meant to Be Like This, New Idea’s sources have maintained Karl should be worried. All that was confirmed last week when reports in The Australian revealed Lisa has, in fa
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Keith’s Secret Past Letters Uncovered!
He’s a devoted dad to the two daughters he shares with wife, Nicole Kidman, but in a personal letter obtained exclusively by New Idea, Keith Urban confesses to previously being a father figure to twin boys! In the handwritten note, which was sent to
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Bella’s Big News!
Bella Kidman Cruise made a rare public appearance at a recent art exhibit hosted by rock star, Courtney Love. Now 28, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman has largely shunned the spotlight, preferring to live a quiet existence as a London-b
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Red-carpet Antics!
George and Amal were all smiles as they hit the red carpet at the LA premiere of his new movie, The Tender Bar, last week. George, who directed the coming of age flick, goofed around with leading man, Ben Affleck, and young star, Daniel Ranieri. ■
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Connor’s Ready To Wed!
The Kidman-Cruise kids are all grown up! As Bella contemplates motherhood, sources say her younger brother, Connor, is getting ready to walk down the aisle, and start a family of his own, with his Italian girlfriend, Silvia Zanchi. Recently, Connor,
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‘We Don’t Trust You’
As if Kirsty and Jesse needed more on their plate, New Idea is told that Love Island twins, Josh and Luke, are set to target the pair! While they embark on completing their giant build, insiders tease that the twins grow suspicious of the country mus
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JESSE & KIRSTY’S MAR RIAGE UNDER THREAT!
After winning the House Decider Challenge, Kirsty and Jesse did not hesitate in scooping up The Block’s biggest property. House 5 is a massive block of more than 900sqm and is the only two-storey home this year. Although Kirsty and Jesse nabbed the
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SHAYNNA & SHANE GO PUBLIC AT LAST!
For weeks, rumours have been building that producers are working hard to have Shane Warne attend the anticipated auction at Bronte Court in Hampton, Victoria. Now, sources confirm to New Idea that the cricket champ, who grew up on Bronte Court, is
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Jana Pittman: ‘I’m Pregnant... With Twins!’
Not content with pushing her body to its limits on SAS Australia, mum of four, Jana Pittman, has found a new way to stretch her boundaries – a twins pregnancy! “I never thought I’d have six children,” Jana, the last woman standing on Channel 7’s pop
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‘The Kids Think I’m Awesome!’
She’s been around the globe competing in some of the world’s most ambitious spaces, but Jana says SAS was a whole other level of challenging. “The course was as I expected, really hard, but the problem for us athletes was that there was no end poin
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The Au$$ie Stars Who Boast Million-dollar Luxury Home$!
When they’re not living in Nashville, Tennessee or Sydney, Nicole and Keith love escaping to their grand Georgian mansion in NSW’s Southern Highlands. With its wide verandahs, the lavish home – which boasts 10 marble fireplaces inside – has unrivalle
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JACKIE & ALAN ‘NEIGHBOURS IS OUR THERAPY’
Just over 27 years ago, Neighbours stalwart Alan Fletcher was cast as Dr Karl Kennedy in the long-running Aussie soap. At the time, the actor was unaware of who would be playing his on-screen wife, Susan. So, when his friend, Jackie Woodburne, walked
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James Packer’s $50m Mexican Hideout!
New photos emerged last week of billionaire James Packer’s sprawling $50 million Mexican compound. After three years of construction, the massive multi-home property occupies one of the largest beachfront blocks in Cabo San Lucas, on Mexico’s Baja Ca
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‘I Was Given A Second Chance’
Nearly a decade ago, mum Donna Thistlethwaite made a decision that would change her life forever. That decision saw her make an attempt to take her own life. In the process, she broke five vertebrae, a rib and lacerated her liver. Remarkably, Donna w
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‘We Deserve To Be Recognised’
Just like any parent, Thea Calzoni’s life changed forever when she gave birth to her son, Julian, 34 years ago. But unlike most mothers, Thea’s responsibility to her son, who has an intellectual disability, did not end when he reached the age of 18
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Cancer Scammer Victim: ‘She Betrayed Every One’
After Lucy Wieland was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the kind people of Townsville, QLD, opened their hearts, raising over $50,000. What they didn’t know at the time was that Lucy was a scammer, lying to her friends, family and the wider community
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Tragic Death Of Keith’s Groomsman
New Idea is exclusively told Marlon Holden, Keith’s former best friend, bassist and groomsman, died last December after a short battle with cancer – and Keith has yet to publicly acknowledge his passing. After speaking to several of Keith’s associa
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3 Great Ways With... Quiches
Serves 2, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 5 mins 2/3 cup long-grain rice¾ cup grated Tasty cheese1 egg yolkTomato relish, to serve 1 bunch rocket, trimmed½ cup light thickened cooking cream2 eggs½ cup ricotta cheese¼ cup grated Tasty cheese180g tub antipasto
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Billion-dollar Empire... Or Pyramid Scheme?
DeAnne Stidham isn’t the kind of person you might expect to be at the helm of a billion-dollar fashion business. She’s a mother of 14 and a devout Mormon with an impressive selection of high heels. But alongside her husband, Mark, DeAnne built LuLaR
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New Idea Food 20-minute Dinners
Serves 4-6, Prep and Cook 20 mins 350g packet fresh chow mein noodles2 tblsps vegetable oil350g sliced Chinese barbecue pork1 tblsp finely grated fresh ginger1 bunch pak choy (250g), thinly sliced300g bag Classic Coleslaw5 green spring onions, thinl
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Impressipe
Serves 12-14, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 15 mins 4 eggs, at room temperature1 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup vegetable oil1½ cups self-raising flour1 tsp bicarbonate of soda2 tsps ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped walnuts2 cups grated carrot (250g)
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Relish Lovers
Barker’s New Zealand have released an exciting new range of classic relishes that include four enticing flavours – Onion Marmalade Relish, Sundried Tomato & Olive Chutney, New Yorker Mustard Relish and Green Tomato Chutney. These premium-quality reli
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Magical Meringue
Serves 8 to 10, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 20 mins 470g packet lemon cake mix420g tub lemon curd 4 egg whites, at room temperature1 cup caster sugar 1 Invert the base of a round 21cm springform pan (base measures 20cm). Grease and line base and side wi
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Kitchen Hacks
Serves 6, Prep 25 mins 1 large mango (525g), peeled2 x 85g packets mango-flavoured jelly crystals¼ cup caster sugar270ml can light coconut milk1 cup vanilla bean yoghurtExtra sliced fresh mango, toasted coconut flakes and finely grated lime rind, to
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Chocolate Art!
Get artistic with chocolate! Using a 7cm round cutter, trace six circles, about 5cm apart, on a sheet of baking paper. Place paper, trace-side down, onto a greased, large oven tray. Place melted dark choc melts into a sandwich snap-lock bag. Squeeze
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THREE QUICK AND EASY WAYS WITH Broad Beans
Broad beans are becoming the new frozen pea – versatile, nutritious and a must-have freezer staple. They team beautifully with lemon, mint, feta, parmesan, bacon, chorizo and avocado. They’re great in salads or served with rice. 1. SALAD: Cook bean
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Style To Suit You!
Jeans don’t have to be uncomfortable! Opt for a pair with slight stretch so no matter the cut, they fit to your shape. Relaxed jogger pants combine easy style with comfort for the perfect weekend update. Structured pieces like this longline vest
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BOOST YOUR CHILD’S BRAIN POWER at home
Whether you’ve been stuck in lockdown or just keen to get your kids to do their homework, there are easy ways to help motivate them. And now, it’s more important than ever. “Two years ago, no-one could have predicted we would be in the grips of a p
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Hair Rehab
Your strands may not get wrinkles, but they can reveal the passage of time. After all, they go through a lot including questionable haircuts, luscious pregnancy locks, post-partum hair loss and the onset of greys and concerns like dullness and thinni
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Save Money And Stream Less!
Kanopy has a great selection of movies including newer releases and classics that you can ‘loan’. All you need is a local library card to join for free. kanopy.com Love documentaries, classic movies and TV? You need to check out Tubi. The downside is
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7 Tips For PLANT PARENTS
Love plants but hate the mess they can sometimes make? Eco-friendly pot brand Elho share how to house and maintain your leafy friends so they thrive without soiling your space! 1 When choosing a pot for your new indoor plant, consider a waterproof
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Reviews For You
The noble weapon wielded by Jedi and Sith alike in the original trilogy inspires the Star Wars Lightsaber Legacy Lamp, exclusive to The Bradford Exchange. Order today for $299.95 (plus $24.99 P&H), bradford.com.au/starwars Shampoo With A Purpose is
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Walk This Way!
Whether it’s an intrepid hike or a scenic amble, walking has benefits for everyone. Sports physiotherapist Simonne Reynolds from Duke the Label explains the perks include everything from increased cardiovascular fitness, reduction of excess body fat,
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Activewear For All Sizes
When it comes to shopping for activewear, it’s essential to get the right fit. Aussie brand Duke the Label caters to all sizes from XS (size 6-8) to XXX Curve (size 22) with functional, fashion-forward buys to suit everyone. ■
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BEAT THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL blues
The transition back to school can always spike stress levels in our young ones – especially if they’ve been remote learning. Psychologist Tara Hurster advises how to help and communicate with kids who may be experiencing feelings of stress and anxiet
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TRACK Stars
A classic clifftop canter around five of Sydney’s best beaches, this urban adventure starts amid the backpackers and breakers on Bondi. Tracing the curvaceous coastline south, it takes in Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly and finally Coogee Beach. Allow amp
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Horoscopes With Jenny Blume
Hold on tight! As Saturn and Pluto shift gear, life will accelerate, not just for you but for the kids. A series of sporting or social events might keep you on the go, but with Mars revving things up, staying busy should keep that stress at bay. As t
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Astro with Jenny Blume
QI am not sure whether my boarder and I have romantic feelings for each other, or is it just our insecurities? We have our ups and downs sometimes, and enjoy each other when we spend time together. What can you see in my stars? MARY, AUCKLAND, NZ. A
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Two-storey Homes
Do you live in an apartment or two-storey home? According to feng shui lore, spending time under certain objects can have a negative effect on your health and wellbeing. Toilets are number one offenders, followed closely by sinks and washing machines
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Tilly Ramsay ‘Don’t Compare Me To Dad’
Given she’s the daughter of renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay, there are high expectations for Tilly Ramsay as she enters the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen. But, the British TV personality and influencer tells New Idea she’s only starting out when it comes
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James Bond Ultimate Trivia
1 The James Bond movies are based on a series of novels by which British author? A) Peter James B) Peter Finch C) Ian Gold D) Ian Fleming 2 Who does James Bond work for? A) Military Intelligence 6 B) Golden Eye Services 8 C) Military
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Your Say
This is my 2-year-old moodle, Buddy. He has a magnetic little face that draws people to him no matter where we are – he’s a mental therapy dog! KAREN VENAGLIA, VIA EMAIL. Last week, my daughter came up and asked me if we could get a kitten. I told
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Celebrity Confession!
Liane Moriarty is no stranger to Hollywood, with her novels, Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, both being adapted to the small screen. While she has rubbed shoulders with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon, Liane says meetin
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Don’t Miss!
Based on the hit UK series and narrated by Australia’s favourite vet, Dr Chris Brown, this feel-good show has teamed up with the Animal Welfare League NSW to find forever homes for dogs in need. TUES. 7.30PM ON TEN Everyone loves a good romantic
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Starwatch
They’ve been together for 38 years, but Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell haven’t run out of things to bicker about! The pair were seen looking “stony-faced” as they left the LA home of their daughter, Kate Hudson, on October 2. Describing their mood as “

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