Issue 1, 2024

New Idea

It starts with a New Idea

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This Week In…New Idea
Working as a royal journo for the best part of the past 15 years, I’d been hearing on the grapevine that Denmark’s Queen Margrethe had for some time been considering stepping down due to ill health. But watching her bounce back from a recent surgery,
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Back Together
Hugh Jackman and ex-wife Deborra-lee Furness have fans on tenterhooks over a possible recoupling! Following their friend Bill Granger’s death in London on Christmas Day, Hugh, 55, and Deb, 68, released a joint tribute to the Australian chef. They sig
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Recipe For Love
Erica Packer has all the ingredients for a new love, as she has been spotted with chef Shannon Bennett. The pair, and their combined clan of nine kids, spent time together around Byron Bay during the festive season. Erica, 46, and her children Indigo
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Pops The Question!
Sunriseweatherman Sam McMillan’s love life is all sunshine and rainbows right now – because he’s engaged to partner Rebecca James! He pulled off an elaborate surprise proposal in Sydney on New Year’s Eve, with their one-year-old daughter Margot prese
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Another Kennedy Wedding!
The Kennedy compound in Maria Shriver, daughter of Hyannis Port, Massachusetts JFK’s sister Eunice, hopes her could soon be hosting a son Patrick Schwarzenegger star-studded Hollywood will marry his new fiancée wedding! Sources say Abby Champion at t
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Sweet Success!
He may already be worth a cool $220 million thanks to flicks such as Notting Hill and Love Actually, but now Hugh Grant is raking in even more cash thanks to his new blockbuster, Wonka. “Did anyone really think Hugh would agree to playing an Oompa-L
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Cher’s Fight To Save Son
Cher has come under fire after she filed to become temporary conservator of her son Elijah Blue Allman’s estate. This is in spite of her voicing her disapproval in 2020 when Britney Spears was governed by one. According to court documents, Cher, 77,
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Bust-Up In St Barts!
Could there be trouble in paradise for Bennifer? Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted having a heated discussion while on holiday in St Barts recently, leading fans to wonder if all is well between the pair. Shopping for Bulgari jewellery in t
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Stay Away From Charles!
The once ostracised Sarah, Duchess of York was a surprise inclusion at the Royal Family’s annual Christmas Day church service. The 64-year-old beamed as she greeted wellwishers at Sandringham, and even had to be ushered along by her daughter, Princes
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His Secret Meeting With Reeva’s Mum
Last week, the world watched on as double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius walked out of South Africa’s Atteridgeville prison. Granted parole in November, the 37-yearold is now a free man, after spending nine years in jail for killing his 29-year-old
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Mary’s Fairytale… Or Nightmare?
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, her third cousin Queen Margrethe became Europe’s longestserving current monarch. But now that she’s decided to abdicate, a new royal styling will be assigned to Margrethe. According to a statement r
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Mary’s Five Rules For Her ‘Casanova King’
Now that he is King, Fred’s life isn’t his own – meaning he won’t be able to jet off on his lads’ trips willy-nilly. A source claims, “Even before they knew about the abdication, Mary got Fred to agree to no more of these trips away. Sporting events
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‘I Wish Mum Was Here’
The whole world might be fixated on Mary as she’s proclaimed as the first Australian-born queen in history, but there’s only one person on her mind right now – her late mother, Henrietta Clark Donaldson. “It’s hard to be going through so many huge mo
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Path To The Hrone!
It’s almost 24 years since an ordinary Aussie girl met an undercover Danish prince in a bustling Sydney pub. Since then, life has changed dramatically for the woman who was Mary Donaldson… After their first meeting in the Slip Inn during the Sydney O
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Firefighting Goats? No kidding!
Hungry goats have been chomping their way to the top of the payroll to eliminate a fire hazard. Queensland Rail certainly weren’t kidding when they offered the fleet of 15 goats a three-month contract to act as living lawnmowers on two hectares of ov
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The Most tee-rific Day
There was no wiping the smile off Cameron Smith’s face – or getting rid of his trademark mullet! – during his recent wedding to American beauty Shanel Naoum. A source close to the champion golfer tells New Idea that “all his dreams came true” as he a
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‘Our Scenes Come So Easy’
Whether it’s on screen or off, Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart have got each other’s backs. The pair have been pals for 25 years, and for the past seven years have been co-stars on Home and Away, playing married couple Leah Patterson and Justin Morga
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Battle Over Bert
Patti Newton is taking no prisoners after inadvertently lifting the lid on a secret clash with her fellow showbiz veteran, Val Lehman. Recently, Patti appeared on The Project to promote the new stage production of Grease and her role in it as Rydell
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Sizzling Up The Bay!
For two years now, Stephanie Panozzo and Nic Cartwright’s characters Eden and Cash have been putting the sizzle into Summer Bay – so it’s no surprise that they have totally embraced shooting these fun poolside pics on a steaming hot Sydney summer’s d
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‘We Deserve Answers’
Dianne McKay has spent most of her adult life desperately hoping to find out what became of her mother. Muriel McKay, the Adelaide-born wife of newspaper executive Alick McKay, was kidnapped from her London home on December 29, 1969 and held for a mu
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From Pin-Up To Recluse
Some 50 years ago, a gorgeous young actress landed a starring role in what was a bold and brazen new soap opera. Blonde, beautiful and with a singular moniker, she quickly became Australian TV’s first pin-up. Her name was Abigail and she played the v
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Say g’ Day To The Bush Nippers!
Every Sunday morning, thousands of children across Australia hit the water to learn important safety skills with their mates. But the Aussie institution of Nippers isn’t just for those who live by the beach. A special scheme, Bush Nippers, is deliver
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Salad Mains
Try a non-cook salad and replace pork with shredded roasted chicken meat for a change. Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Kebabs are available from the refrigerated meat section in major supermarkets. Any variety of kebabs can be used. In dressing, replac
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3 Great Ways With Bacon
For a change, try adding pineapple pieces and brushing bacon with maple syrup. Pizzas can also be cooked in a moderate oven (180C) for 15 minutes. Chicken tenders and salads are available from some Coles supermarkets. Chicken can be replaced with 40
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Impressipe
This dessert is best made up to one day ahead. Decorate on day of serving. Try replacing mango with thinly sliced strawberries. New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food
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Make The Most Of Kids’ Snacks
Banana splits can be assembled up to one hour ahead. Keep in the fridge. A very lightly greased pan will give the best results for evenly browned pancakes. If you prefer, use jam to secure the fruit pieces. You will need about 3 large bananas (350g)
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Summer Sleep Sorted!
You wake at 4.30am to the sound of birds outside and a room bathed in summer light. You need the bathroom. You hope you’ll be able to get back to sleep – but as soon as you’ve had that thought, slumber becomes ever more elusive. Summer can be tough o
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Kitchen Hacks
MONDAY Smashed avocado and boiled egg sprinkled with dukkah. TUESDAY Hummus topped with sauteed mushrooms and chives. WEDNESDAY Peanut butter, sliced banana and toasted muesli with a drizzle of maple syrup. THURSDAY Vegemite, sliced avocado, sliced t
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Pet Fostering 101
Fostering a pet can be such a rewarding experience. It’s a great way to give back, particularly for those who may not be in a position to commit to having a pet long-term. You can provide a loving and safe environment for a cat or a dog while they’re
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Beauty Overhaul
Contouring your features has the ability to sculpt and shape, but heavy contouring is a trend we’re leaving in 2023 says Violette Serrat, founder of beauty brand Violette_FR. She believes it’s a method that takes away from natural beauty and is too m
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Summer Lounging
Footbed slides are not only easy to slip in and out of, but the soles are extremely comfortable. This can help avoid a sore back from wearing flat shoes! Under $50 By Aimee Bruce. Stockist: amazon.conm.au, cottonon.com/au, forevernew.com.au, h&m.com/
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Feeling Fresh
What better way to bring in the new year than an interior makeover. But a flashy freshen-up doesn’t have to mean splashing out massive amounts of cash. A few subtle tweaks here and there can give your space the stylish spruce-up it needs. We’ve round
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Guardians Of The Internet
Growing up, we were always taught about safety, whether it was crossing the road or not talking to strangers. My mum always took us to school and picked us up, and stayed with us at parties. We had a handful of friends that we could stay with, but th
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Firepr Of Your Garden
Bushfires are a part of Australian life and affect so many areas, not just those in rural regions. There are things you can do to help lessen the impact of these devastating natural disasters and ensure you’re well-prepared for bush fire season. The
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Discovering Komodo Island
The magnetic pull of our favourite Indonesian holiday isle, Bali, shows no signs of slowing. However, as longtime visitors begin to suffer from ‘been there, done that’ fatigue, there’s another nearby contender for a fun, tropical vacay – one that pai
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Horoscopes
Conversations could take a dramatic turn, but a dose of honesty might be what everyone needs. All sorts of behaviour patterns can be changed this week, so take advantage. If you’re searching for stress relief, this weekend’s social stars might provid
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Astro
– JULIE, CAIRNS, QLD. A People are complex beings, and it’s only by assessing the full birth chart or horoscope that we get a sense of this. In addition to the sun, the moon and ascendant exert a powerful influence, along with the planets, particula
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MailBox
Rocket, two, rockin’ his bandana. EVIE HAMPSHIRE, RAYMOND TERRACE, NSW. Throwback to when Tina was playing in Sydney! What an incredible show this was. We jived the whole way through it! JUDY RIDLEY, WARREN, NSW. Hi, I’m Norbit and I’m playing hid
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‘This Is My Dream Job!’
Eighteen months ago, former Australian netball captain Liz Ellis was contemplating going back to work – as a lawyer. “My contract with Netball Australia had ended, I was just about to turn 50 and I’d let my hair go grey,” she tells New Idea. “I thoug
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Hitting The Road Again
Returns Tue. at 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview Much-loved series Back Roadsreturns for another road trip around Australia, with host Heather Ewart continuing her quest to reveal the remarkable in seemingly sleepy towns and communities. Having been in t
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Treat Your Shelf
by Jack Beaumont Alec de Payns is blackmailing a Russian intelligence officer. Secret meetings, terrorists and mercenaries must be stopped. Will Alec expose the villains or will he run out of time, leaving Europe to face catastrophe? OUTNOW by Liz
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Big Quiz
A) Lettuce B) Kale C) Broccoli D) Spinach A) Angola B) Egypt C) Zambia D) Botswana A) In their tongues B) Behind their eardrums C) In their eyes D) In the webs of their feet A) Public relations specialist B) Reporter C) Personal assista
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Star Shots
The actor sure hasn’t been skipping the gym while holidaying in Barbados! Great Scot, this is a fine looking clan! Rod and sons Aiden and Alastair looked dapper paying homage to their heritage, while wife Penny Lancaster ditched the tartan in favour

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