Issue 2, 2023

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This Week In...
Welcome to a new year and new issue of New Idea! And what an issue it is! This week, our team was lucky enough to visit the ever-wonderful Patti Newton who just happened to be entertaining her adorable grandchildren at the time. In an emotional inter
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Dr Chris’ New Year Wedding!
It’s no secret that Dr Chris Brown is eager to settle down and start a family – and according to astrologer Georgina Walker, the popular TV star’s wishes might be coming true. In an exclusive interview with New Idea to discuss what’s in store for our
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Bec & Deb’s WILD NIGHT OUT IN NYC
There’s nothing quite like catching up with old friends. Just ask Rebecca Gibney, who reunited with her long-time gal pal, Deborra-Lee Furness, while holidaying in New York. Joining the pair were their respective husbands, Richard Bell and Hugh Jackm
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Cher’s $370k Engagement Bling!
He’s got you, babe – ’till death do you part! Indeed, Cher and her toyboy lover, Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, appear to be engaged. The twice-divorced singer, 76, sparked engagement buzz after sharing a picture of her stunning pear-shaped diamond ring.
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Barry Humphries OUT OF HIDING!
Hello, possum! In a rare public sighting, Barry Humphries was seen enjoying a spot of shopping and a bite to eat in Sydney recently. As he dined at Fratelli Paradiso in the exclusive suburb of Potts Point, Barry, 88, blended into the crowd – near u
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Katie’s Ready To Mingle... Again!
Katie Holmes is on the hunt for a new A-list romance after ending things with 33-year-old musician Bobby Wooten III. “They just didn’t work out together for the long run,” a source said of the pair, who dated for about eight months. The break-up came
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Shiloh Rocks A New Look!
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has always been one to march to the beat of her own drum – and that doesn’t seem to be changing any time soon! The 16-year-old child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie debuted a bold new buzz cut while picking up some dog treats at a
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Chase Star’s Huge 63kg Weight Loss!
The Chase’s Mark Labbett – better known on the show as ‘The Beast’ – may need a new moniker after shedding an impressive 63.5 kilos! The British quiz-show star, 57, has spent the past five years achieving his incredible transformation. Last January
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David Beckham’s Heartbreak Over Harper
David Beckham has shed a few tears after being told by his youngest child and only daughter, Harper, that she is “embarrassed” to be seen with him! The revelation came from Becks’ wife, Victoria, who explained in a new podcast interview that Harper,
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Richard Wilkins Leaving Today After 29 Years?
Since 1994, Today viewers have been waking up with Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins in some capacity or another. But fans could be seeing a lot less of the 68-year-old moving forward. Sources claim Dickie, who has also co-hosted Weekend Today since 2020, m
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11 Minutes Is All It Takes!
Temperatures are rising – and so are the rates of skin cancer in Australia, with more than 2000 Aussies expected to die from the disease in 2023 according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This year is our first summer without major COVID restr
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King Breaks Down ‘It’s All Too Much!’
It should have been the start of a glorious, long-awaited reign for King Charles III. A time of celebration, watching his face printed on notes and coins from the Royal Mint, settling down to make his debut Christmas speech to the Commonwealth, and h
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Little Louis Steals The Show!
Seven months after Prince Louis stole our hearts as he danced and pulled faces during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the royal rascal was at it again. Only this time the cheeky 4-year-old was participating in the annual Christmas wal
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Tracy vs Ellen BIZARRE FEUD ERUPTS!
Tracy Grimshaw certainly made her mark during her 17-year tenure at the helm of A Current Affair. From interviewing the toughest politicians to hotheaded celebrities including controversial chef Gordon Ramsay, her sit-downs are part of Aussie TV folk
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Patti Newton ‘MY GRANDKIDS HELPED ME HEAL’
Upon farewelling the man who was her world for almost 50 years, it was Patti Newton’s cheeky grandson, Monty Welsh, who touched her broken heart in the sweetest way possible – and made her realise just how much she still had to live for. “When Bert p
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Meet Australia’s oldest ELVIS IMPERSONATOR
Ian Harris was just 12 years old when he first heard an Elvis Presley song. It was 1956, and Ian and his family were on a road trip, driving in his grandparents’ ’33 Dodge, when ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ came on the radio. “I started tapping my hand on my kne
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True Blue Beach Bums!
You can take the girl out of Australia … but you can’t take Australia out of the girl! Leaving the pomp and ceremony – as well her tiara! – back in Copenhagen, Crown Princess Mary could have been mistaken for any other local as the Danish royal famil
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Sarah Marie & Matty Fahd HOPING FOR A GIRL!
Much-loved Goggleboxers, Matty and Sarah Marie Fahd, have their fingers crossed that they’re expecting a daughter. The reality stars announced their second pregnancy over the festive season with a cute Instagram post featuring 3-year-old son Malik ho
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New Year, New Oprah!
Weight has never been a topic that Oprah Winfrey’s been afraid to get real about. Now, she’s letting fans in on how she transformed her body. After losing around 10kg, the TV titan, 68, is happier and healthier than ever – and it’s all thanks to a wh
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At home with Deborah Hutton ‘I’M HAPPIER THAN EVER!’
Deborah Hutton has an easy laugh. And these days she’s laughing a lot – like when she swaps her sky-high heels for bare feet as New Idea comes calling. “I never want to do anything again if I have to wear a high heel,” Deb declares with a hearty chuc
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From Cover Girl To FIGHTING CANCER
A my Erbacher was one of Australia’s original It girls. She hosted TV shows, graced magazine covers and was constantly photographed on the red carpet at premieres and A-list parties. When she wasn’t in front of the camera, Amy, now 44, was mixing wit
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Renée GETS HITCHED …IN TEXAS!
Pull on your cowboy boots and add some flowers to your Stetson hats, because Renée Zellweger is planning a secret country wedding to partner, Ant Anstead. With Texas-born Renée, 53, already known in their circle as the stepmum to Ant’s 3-year-old son
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KILLERS Around The Corner
Ian Francis Jamieson had a cordial relationship with his neighbours, Peter and Mary Lockhart, when they first moved across the road from him in 2006. Jamieson allowed the couple to graze sheep on his property in Wedderburn, Victoria, and the Lockhart
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Impressipe
SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS ■ 300ml tub thickened cream ■ 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture ■ 2 tsps vanilla extract ■ 250g tub mascarpone ■ 460g packet doubleunfilled sponge cake ■ ¹⁄³ cup elderflower cordial ■ 1 cup caramel spread ■ 1 large yellow peach, sto
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Summer Eats
SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 4 long crusty white rolls ■ ½ cup whole-egg mayonnaise ■ 8 slices roast pork ■ ½ bunch (50g) fresh coriander,cut away root and stems ■ 1 long fresh red chilli,thinly sliced ■ 2 tblsps hoisin sauce ■ 6 green spring onio
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Make The Most Of... FRESH CORN
SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 8 fresh corn cobs, husks removed CORIANDER PAPRIKA BUTTER ■ 150g butter, chopped, at room temperature ■ 2⁄³ cup finely choppedfresh coriander, plusextra to garnish ■ 1 tblsp smoked paprika ■ 2 tsps sea salt ■ ½ tsp c
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3 Great Takes On CHILLED CHOC SLICES
SERVES 16 PREP 20 MINS ■ 180g block peppermintmilk chocolate ■ 75g unsalted butter,chopped ■ 400g packet chocolatechip biscuits ■ ½ cup sweetened condensed milk ■ 2 x 35g Peppermint Crispbars, crushed 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. L
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Kitchen Hacks
Utah-based Faith Christensen (@faithsfresh) knows how to navigate around both the kitchen and social media. From two-ingredient wraps made with oats to sweet potato nachos, the 23-year-old puts a fun spin on alternative eating by crafting instructi
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Spotlight on: CYBER-SAFETY FOR KIDS
How can I keep my grandkids safe online? Though the holidays present unlimited opportunities for you to grab the children in your life and head to the beach, we know that scorching hot days also force us into a fair bit of inside playtime. As devic
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Can supplements really BOOST MY IMMUNITY?
GOT A HEALTH Q? DR MANSBERG’S GOT THE ANSWERS... I saw 56-year-old Donna yesterday. Since she had COVID six months ago, she has hardly gone three weeks without a new cough or cold. Her partner is fine, but she almost permanently has a scratchy throa
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New Year, New You!
Refresh my style in 2023 What would be your advice to someone who isn’t feeling overly confident lately, maybe stuck in a style rut and wants to hit refresh on their look? “Choose a day when your energy is good and you have a positive mindset.
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Easy ways to UPDATE YOUR HO ME
How can I freshen up my living area? There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year to freshen up your space. But, rather than spending loads of time, money, and effort renovating your entire home, there are a few clever ways you can redec
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Sorted
THE MUM OF SIX ON THE TRIALS & TRIUMPHS OF PARENTING School holidays are great! They give me a much-needed break from packing lunches and preparing uniforms, not to mention the early starts and constant race from one activity to another. But they ca
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Circular BEAUTY
How can I make my beauty routine more planet-friendly? ‘Circular’ seems to be the latest buzzword in beauty, but this new ‘trend’ is one that’s really worth paying attention to. The concept is all about creating a closed-loop product manufacturing
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Prepping your yard FOR A POOL
Tips to set up an above-ground pool Looking for a way to get your backyard in order for summer soirees without spending a fortune? Thankfully, setting up your outdoor space for an above-ground pool is a lot easier (and cheaper!) than you might thin
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Shop ’til You Drop In JAPAN!
Best places for shopping in Tokyo? Few places in the world offer Tokyo’s abundance of choice when it comes to shopping for … pretty much anything. The street-style fashion, bargain beauty products and new tech can be enticing, so even if you weren’
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You Can Win A Share In ! $2000 Puzzles
$300 UP FOR GRABS! To win one of six prizes of $50, complete the puzzle and read the coloured squares to reveal a movie featuring Allison Janney (3). Write this title on the coupon. For a chance to win one of two prizes of $250, simply solve the c
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Horoscopes
As the planets crowd into your sign, a fresh sense of optimism should infuse your thinking; just don’t let someone take advantage of your good nature. On the home front, Jupiter could prompt some big decisions over summer, so use these talkative star
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Mailbox
This is our beloved Duke enjoying a slide! CLAIRE GRATTIDGE, GLENROY, VIC. I came across this cute little guy on my bushwalk in the Toolangi State Forest. LOUISE MARR, KINGLAKE, VIC. My 6-year-old son Christopher, ‘hanging out’ and helping Dad
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Astro
Q Will my family reunite and be happy over the festive period? The recent fallout between my husband and our (adult) children has broken my heart. SAM, PORT MACQUARIE, NSW. A Christmas Day could bring a partial reconciliation, but unfortunately, p
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Royal Predictions 2023
After living a mostly private life, Princess Beatrice will open up to talk about her struggles with mental health. Beatrice will reveal she was helped by family members, especially her mother the Duchess of York, during a particularly challenging per
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Celeb Predictions 2023
Quite a businesswoman emerging off the tennis courts to empower the younger generation, I see the colours of the Commonwealth Games in Ash’s future, with Ash having a significant role to play in endorsements and as a spokesperson. I keep hearing lyri
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Brides of Christ reunion ‘FANS STILL STOP US!’
Thirty-two years ago, a little miniseries about an order of nuns and a group of teenage schoolgirls coexisting in a Sydney convent captivated the world, and had Australians wedded to their televisions over its six episodes. Indeed, Brides of Christ g
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ROYALTY, MURDER & FAMILY BETRAYAL
by Tina Gaudoin Debutante of the year. Able politician. Femme fatale. Coiffed countess. Raine Spencer, the second wife of Princess Diana’s father Earl John Spencer, was given many labels during her scandalous life. In this biography, those who kne
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VICTORIA ARBITER Life As A Royal Insider!
When it comes to royal insiders, few are anywhere near as well connected as Victoria Arbiter. Her father, Dickie Arbiter, was the late Queen Elizabeth’s press secretary. As such, Victoria spent her teenage years living inside Kensington Palace, or as
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Treat Your Shelf
by Judy Nunn Judy Nunn is back with six short stories, making her new book the perfect pick to pop in your suitcase for your summer holiday. From tales of mates going on a digital detox to a woman celebrating her 65th birthday, it’s packed with plen
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Don’t Miss!
The Yellowstone franchise continues to go from strength to strength. Prequel series 1923 follows Cara (Helen Mirren) and Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) as they get involved in a standoff with their greedy neighbours during a horrific drought. STREAMI
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Are You A Fair Dinkum Movie Fan?
1 Where do the Kerrigans go on holiday in The Castle? A) MilduraB) MudgeeC) Bonnie DoonD) Wagga Wagga 2 Who made their film debut playing Sybylla My Brilliant Career? A) Robyn NevinB) Wendy HughesC) Judy DavisD) Rachel Ward 3 The Man
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Star Shots
Looking va-va-voom in violet, Nat Bass put on a show at a Sydney nightclub. It was a case of seeing double as Mel celebrated her daughter Talia’s 19th birthday. Showing off her yoga-toned body, mum-of-three Simone hit the beach in Melbourne. At the L

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