Issue 26, 2023

New Idea

It starts with a New Idea

New Idea1 min read
Engagement No. 4 FOR SEAN PENN?
Could another wedding be on the cards for Sean Penn? Fans think so after he and his latest love, Olga Korotyayeva, were spotted living the dream in Italy recently. They took their time to stroll through the streets hand in hand, happily perusing the
New Idea1 min read
THIS WEEK IN… New Idea
Hello! Our fearless editor Karleigh is away enjoying a much-deserved mini-break, so I have the honour of bringing you this week’s issue. Like the rest of Australia, the New Idea team were shocked watching the wedding bus crash tragedy in NSW’s Hunter
New Idea1 min read
Logies Host Revealed: It’s Sam Pang!
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might have missed the rumours that Sam Pang is being eyed up to host the TV Week Logie Awards! With the show heading to Channel Seven for the first time in 28 years, insiders say bosses are looking to change
New Idea1 min read
Rachel Hunter’s GRANDMA JOY
New Zealand supermodel turned yoga teacher Rachel Hunter can now add grandmother to her resume! Her son Liam Stewart, and his partner Nicole Artukovich welcomed their first child, Louie Mark Roderick Stewart, earlier this month. Liam, the 28-year-old
New Idea1 min read
MAGGIE DEVASTATED A Second Time
Restaurateur Maggie Beer has shared the sadness and shock she experienced when she learnt the news that her good friend Jock Zonfrillo had tragically passed away at the age of 46. Jock, who was found to have died of natural causes, was discovered i
New Idea1 min read
KEITH’S BULKING UP with Hugh!
Keith Urban turned his performance at the Country Music Association Festival in Nashville into a bulging-bicep bonanza! Keith’s muscles did not go unnoticed by fans, and close sources tell New Idea there’s a reason the singer is looking beefier these
New Idea1 min read
KAK skips JUNGLE REUNION!
There was a noticeable absence when I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here’s cast hit the Gold Coast for a reunion last week. Controversial campmate and TV legend Kerri-Anne Kennerley appeared to skip the night out with her co-stars, including Nathan H
New Idea1 min read
Natalie’s Public Breakdown
Natalie Portman is yet to speak out about the claims her husband, Benjamin Millepied, had a rumoured affair with a 25-year-old ballerina – but something seems to be taking a toll on the Hollywood star. On June 11, Natalie, 42, and Benjamin, 46, wer
New Idea1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
ADELE & BRITNEY TEAM UP
As Britney Spears battles more headlines, insiders reveal Adele is throwing her support behind her! “You cannot underplay how much of a Britney fan Adele is,” tells one source, adding the British singer, 35, is working on plans to collaborate with
New Idea3 min read
WEDDING BUS CRASH HORROR ‘Our hearts ARE BROKEN’
Vigils were held across Singleton, NSW, last week to mourn the 10 people killed in the tragic Hunter Valley bus accident. On June 11, Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell’s “fairytale” wedding turned into a nightmare when the bus carrying guests lea
New Idea2 min read
Anne & Camilla TROOPING SHOWDOWN
Trooping the Colour is one of the biggest events on the royal calendar – and this year’s events were especially significant given it was King Charles’ first. But behind the scenes, the festivities were almost overshadowed due to the continued bittern
New Idea2 min read
Meet Shirvo’s Famous Wife
Matt Shirvington has just taken on the biggest job of his TV career, replacing David Koch as host of Sunrise. Behind him every step of the way is his wife and the mother of his three children, Jessica. “Jess has been so supportive of this promotion,”
New Idea1 min read
Kochie’s New Show!
Watch out Travel Guides, there’s a rival show on the way! Just one week after his celebratory exit from Sunrise, David Koch has unveiled his next project for Channel Seven: a travel series. Titled Passport, the show promises to delve deep into the wo
New Idea1 min read
Eddy’s FAMILY BATTLE
Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew has laid bare private health struggles her family has been facing in an emotional new interview. The journalist told The Australian Women’s Weekly that her husband Neil Varcoe received news that ignited some “tough d
New Idea1 min read
Harrison Snaps During Date Night!
Wining and dining his wife Calista Flockhart at the fancy Santa Monica restaurant Via Veneto ended on a sour note for Harrison Ford, with the actor seen melting down on the sidewalk. Following what was supposed to be a peaceful evening, insiders say
New Idea1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Bec’s PROUDEST MOMENT
It seems like only yesterday that Bec and Lleyton Hewitt were celebrating the arrival of their firstborn daughter, Mia. But in the blink of an eye, their now 17-year-old is officially a graduate – and her famous folks couldn’t be prouder. On June 8,
New Idea4 min read
Sally Pearson ‘THIS WAS HARDER THAN THE OLYMPICS’
Champion Aussie athlete Sally Pearson can still remember how many paces to take in between hurdles, but these days, the retired queen of the track can be found counting the steps needed for the cha-cha-cha. Swapping her running spikes for dance heels
New Idea3 min read
‘My Back Ache Was Actually Terminal Cancer’
Having beaten stage two cervical cancer months after giving birth to a baby boy in 2021, Melissa Saint thought her whole life was still ahead of her. At the beginning of this year, the Adelaide-based businesswoman, 35, was wrapped in a “love bubble”
New Idea2 min read
Dark Side Revealed Not So Happy Days
The decades-long rift between Happy Days favourites Ron Howard and Henry Winkler is threatening to derail plans for a milestone celebration. New Idea’s Hollywood insiders reveal Ron, 69, is planning a bonanza of a 70th birthday party for his adoring
New Idea1 min read
Naomi’s FINALLY A BRIDE!
Surprise! Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup shocked the world last week when they announced they’d gotten “hitched” without any fuss at a New York City courthouse. The actress, 54, stunned in a lace dress by high-end designer Oscar de la Renta dress as sh
New Idea2 min read
Johns brothers FACE OFF!
The tough-as-nails father of Matty and Andrew ‘Joey’ Johns, has been called upon to mend the long-standing rift between rugby league’s most famous siblings. A source who has known the pair for most of their impressive careers tells New Idea that neit
New Idea3 min read
‘My Camels Saved Me’
When most of us go through a break-up, we might cut our hair, call our girlfriends, or have a wine or two – but not Sophie Matterson! Sophie, 34, has always craved adventure. So, after splitting up with her boyfriend Sam, she opted to nurse her broke
New Idea3 min read
FIONA MACDONALD Smiling through THE PAIN
These days, walking, talking and eating all require a huge – and sometimes overwhelming – effort from Fiona MacDonald. It’s been two years since the vibrant It’s a Knockout favourite was diagnosed with the deadly degenerative disorder, motor neurone
New Idea2 min read
Jackie’s Dream Man… It’s Rusty!
With her 2018 divorce firmly in the rear-view mirror, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has made a bold confession about the type of man she is now looking for. Having signed up to the popular dating app Hinge to meet potential suitors, Jackie, 48, admits she is
New Idea3 min read
Souped UP
SERVES 4PREP & COOK 45 MINS ■ 1.25kg butternut pumpkin■ 1 large onion, finely chopped■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed■ 1½ tsps sweet smoked paprika■ 1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock■ 1 chorizo (130g), finely chopped■ Sour cream, to serve 1 Peel and deseed p
New Idea2 min readCrime & Violence
Poisoned Love
When Eric Richins died unexpectedly aged 39 in March 2022, his family and friends were shocked and understandably devastated. He left behind his wife of nine years, Kouri, and their three sons, aged six, nine and 10. As the boys struggled to cope wit
New Idea3 min read
3 Great Takes On TRAYBAKE DINNERS
SERVES 4PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 700g sweet potatoes, cut into 2cm-thick wedges■ 2 red onions, cut into 2cm-thick wedges■ 2 tblsps olive oil■ 4 x 200g pork loin cutlets■ 2 bunches broccolini, thick stems halved lengthways■ 250g punnet cherry tomatoes■
New Idea2 min read
Impressipe
SERVES 10PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 25 MINS ■ 6 red apples (1kg)■ 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar■ ½ cup golden syrup■ ¹⁄³ cup lemon juice■ 2 tsps ground cinnamon■ 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature■ 3 eggs, at room temperature■ 1½ cups sel
New Idea3 min read
Make The Most Of GINGER
SERVES 10-12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 125g unsalted butter, chopped■ ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar■ ¼ cup golden syrup■ ¹⁄³ cup ginger marmalade■ ¾ cup milk■ 2 eggs, lightly beaten■ 1½ cups self-raising flour■ 2 tsps ground ginger■ Vanilla ice-cream,
New Idea1 min readPopular Culture & Media Studies
Keep it COSY
3 easy ways to stay warm Instead of sweltering in chunky knits, try a trusty lightweight turtleneck. They’re often wool blend, have a high neck to keep you warm, and can easily be layered under shirts and even dresses. The neck is the most trending
New Idea3 min read
No Contact
Can contact lenses give you cancer? If you’re among the around 13 per cent of Australians who wear contact lenses, news about a possible link between contacts and cancer risk might have caused concern. A recent US study found 18 popular brands of c
New Idea2 min read
Kitchen Hacks
SERVES 4PREP & COOK 25 MINS ■ 460g packet skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3cm pieces■ ¹/³ cup Dumpling Soy Sauce■ 1 bunch baby pak choy, trimmed, sliced (see Tip)■ 300g bag carrot sticks■ 200g snow peas, trimmed■ Steamed rice, finely sliced green
New Idea2 min read
Make It A STAND-OUT
ANDREW SHARES HIS TOP TIPS ON FINDING YOUR NEXT HOME Avery real dilemma for many people right now is how do you secure that elusive rental property? In my many decades working in the real estate industry, I have never witnessed such a competitive re
New Idea3 min read
Five Steps To A STRESS-FREE Wardrobe
How to declutter and organise my closet Our wardrobes can very easily become places of chaos, especially when we’re not willing to let go of items that may have had their heyday. However, a simple sorting of belongings can help reduce a lot of your
New Idea3 min read
A-list Approved
Celebrity favourite beauty products? Drew Barrymore & Oprah You may be familiar with the Sunday Riley brand and its array of cult-favourite products, including the original Good Genes. It’s a lactic acid serum that deeply exfoliates the skin fo
New Idea2 min read
Protect your PELVIC FLOOR
ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY HAPPY This topic is close to my heart, and I speak openly about my own journey with the hope it inspires other women with similar experiences to get help! Pelvic floor damage is a well-recognised consequence
New Idea2 min read
Your Best Ever LAWN
Turf maintenance tips One of life’s true pleasures is walking out barefoot onto a lawn. Us gardeners get fanatical about it. We love the carpet of green foliage, a crisp cut edge and a tightly mown surface – but how do you achieve that bowling gree
New Idea3 min read
Sail With A CELEBRITY
Best cruises for star spotting When Katy Perry stepped aboard Norwegian Prima last year in her role as the ship’s godmother, she wasn’t just there for the ceremony, she wanted a holiday at sea. Fiancé Orlando Bloom and daughter Daisy joined her to
New Idea3 min read
Horoscopes
Your caring side is acting like a beacon. Connections are beginning to strengthen, both at work and on a personal, more intimate level, so start letting out those bottled-up feelings. If searching for ‘something more’, why not learn about a topic tha
New Idea9 min read
Puzzles
To win one of six prizes of $50, complete the puzzle and read the coloured squares to reveal a TV series featuring Harrison Ford (9). Write this title on the coupon. $300 UP FOR GRABS! For a chance to win one of two prizes of $250, simply solve t
New Idea1 min read
Mailbox
My 15-month-old granddaughter Olivia with her best mate Lenny watching you know who. ROSS MCKIBBIN, YACKANDANDAH, VIC. I have followed New Idea for 23 years as the magazine always gives readers so much and covers all special occasions. What could be
New Idea2 min read
Astro
Q Can you see me buying a home this year? I’ve saved a sizeable deposit and have bid at a few auctions, but the places I like are always just out of reach. – Sal, Geelong, VIC. A Purchasing a home looks likely towards the end of summer, so keep a c
New Idea2 min read
Pushing Boundaries
No sooner had it been announced, Channel Nine’s Shane Warne miniseries sparked serious controversy. Many thought producers were ‘cashing in’ after the cricketer’s death in March 2022, while others felt it shouldn’t be made at all. Despite the backlas
New Idea1 min read
Ncis: Sydney’s All-star Cast!
Filming is officially underway on the new NCIS: Sydney! The cast have been spotted on-set at Bondi Beach, as well as other locations around the city, much to the delight of fans. Leading the show is former Home and Away star Todd Lasance, who is play
New Idea2 min read
Big Quiz
1 Former couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West share four kids. Who is the youngest? A) Saint B) Chicago C) Psalm D) North 2 What is the name of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson’s daughter, who starred in the 50 Shades movies? A) Lily-RoseB
New Idea1 min read
Treat Your Shelf
by Amanda Geard A faded photograph in 1939, an abandoned house in 1975, and a wartime secret revealed in 2004 link three generations across Tasmania and London. But the question remains: should some truths stay hidden? OUT NOW by Margaret Hicke
New Idea1 min read
Don’t Miss!
Jennifer Lawrence is on fine form in this coming-of-age laugh-fest. The Oscar winner plays Maddie, an Uber driver who agrees to be a shy 19-year-old’s girlfriend in exchange for a new car from his parents. IN CINEMAS THU. US Army sergeant John Kinley
New Idea2 min read
Star Shots
Prepare the Cosmos! SJP, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis celebrated the 25th anniversary of Sex and the City at a party in Manhattan. Who wrote it better? Sam and his “darling friend” Heather Mitchell met up to celebrate (and plug!) their recently re

New Idea

More Issues From New Idea