Issue 12, 2024

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As you read this, I hope you’re preparing for a lovely four-day Easter break with your loved ones. This issue has all you’ll need for a relaxing time, from intriguing reads (I love our feature about people who’ve realised a random household item is a
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Pink’s The Real Queen Of Oz!
Taylor Swift caused quite the commotion when she brought her epic, sold-out Eras tour to our shores. But despite Taylor Mania sweeping the nation, it is Pink who has emerged as the real music queen of Australia! Pink’s Summer Carnival tour, which jus
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Meet Eddie’s ‘Nepo Baby’ Son!
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – and that is absolutely the case for Eddie McGuire and his look-alike son, Alexander! The 21-year-old, who goes by the nickname ‘Xander’, is kicking goals as he carves out a career as a sports report
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D Is For Daughter ... & Drama!
Things seemed less than friendly between Courteney Cox and her daughter Coco Arquette when the pair were spotted having a heated discussion after arriving at London’s Heathrow Airport recently. “Things looked tense,” an onlooker told New Idea. The F
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Hospitalised For Mystery Illness
Kate Middleton’s health woes might be dominating headlines, but it seems another famous Kate is also battling a mystery illness. Kate Beckinsale has been in hospital for nine days now. At press time, the actress hadn’t shared what caused her to be a
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Slams Australia
Holly Valance has launched a scathing tirade on Australia, claiming we’ve become too hip for our own good! Holly – who is now based in the UK, where her mother is from – unleashed in a recent podcast interview. She said, “The Australia I grew up in w
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Secret Air Force Career!
Peter Overton is used to breaking big stories as Nine News Sydney’s evening bulletin presenter. But now it’s been revealed the 57-year-old has been keeping some news of his own under wraps. He has a side hustle – as a Wing Commander in the RAAF! Pete
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Jen Vetoed From Ncis
Jennifer Aniston became one of the biggest movie stars on the planet after Friends ended. But if things had worked out differently, she would have continued on being the queen of the small screen! It has been revealed that the creators of NCIS were c
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Sam’s Feeling Strain
A tumultuous few months filled with injury and controversy seem to have caught up with Sam Kerr. Earlier this month, the Matildas captain was spotted looking stressed and “out of sorts” while on a date with her American fiancée, Kristie Mewis, in Lo
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Population 11
When Paddy Moriarty and his dog, Kellie, vanished from their home in the remote Northern Territory town of Larrimah on December 16, 2017, the tiny community was left reeling. With a population of just 11, 70-year-old Paddy – who was last seen when he
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‘He's Feeling Guilty'
At any other time, the Prince and Princess of Wales popping to the local shops to pick up their groceries wouldn’t bat a single eyelid in Windsor. After all, the couple moved to the country hamlet to enjoy a normal family life, and locals are accust
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Sussex Website Drama
Buckingham Palace’s official website has undergone a refresh – and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been significantly downgraded in the makeover! Previously, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, each had a 4000-word personal biography. But r
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Thomas Markle Out Of Hiding
Thomas Markle is alive and well, all things considered. Meghan’s reclusive father was seen for the first time in almost a year on March 13 near his home in Rosarito, Mexico. “He leaned heavily on his walking stick, but otherwise looked well,” an onl
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Surprise New Best Friend!
Harry recently enjoyed a ski holiday in Aspen, Colorado – with reality TV queen Kris Jenner’s beau, Corey Gamble! Kardashian matriarch Kris, nor Meghan, joined the party, although Bumble dating app billionaire Whitney Wolfe and her husband, Michael H
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Cooking Up Tv Comeback!
The on-screen chemistry shared by Carrie Bickmore and Rove McManus has been undeniable ever since she got her big break working on his eponymous variety show in 2006. And, if these new photos are anything to go by, the former colleagues still share a
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The River Boys Were Off-Brand’
Stone the flamin’ crows! Home and Away stalwart Ray Meagher is raising eyebrows with his thoughts on some of the long-running drama’s most popular characters. Ray, 79, recently gave a wide-ranging interview to TV Tonight. One of the topics he touched
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A Happy Family Reunion In Perth!
James Stewart and daughter Scout were seen arriving at Perth Airport last week, where it’s believed they had a lovely reunion with Scout’s mum, Jessica Marais. James has been Scout’s main carer since he and Jess, 39, parted ways in 2015. The Home an
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Prepare To Say Goodbye
Bruce Willis spent his recent 69th birthday being showered with love and affection by the women who love him most. In honour of the occasion, the actor’s ex-wife, Demi Moore, and their three daughters – Rumer, Scout and Tallulah – took to social medi
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We Saved Our General Store!
Since its humble beginnings more than 140 years ago, the Cumnock General Store has had only five different owners. But now it has a whopping 196 – and they are all long-standing customers! Locals say the heritagelisted site is the “heart and soul” of
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‘I Want A Real Ring Before Any Babies!’
For the lucky few, love at first sight truly does exist. Case in point – Married At First Sight couple Jade and Ridge, who fell for each other hook, line and sinker the moment they met at the altar. And as New Idea sits down with them near the tail e
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Toots Her Own Horn!
Samantha Armytage can buy her own flowers, thank you very much! The TV star recently shared a “fun facts” social media post highlighting the great success Farmer Wants A Wife has had since she took over as host. Interestingly, it came not long after
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Neale’s Out... Marty’s In Full-Time?!
Doubt has been cast over whether Neale Whitaker is returning to his main judging role on TheBlock’s milestone 20th season. The esteemed design expert was noticeably missing when his fellow judges Darren Palmer and Shaynna Blaze filmed new season pro
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Mystery Woman
New I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! co-host Robert Irwin has set the rumour mill into a spin after posting an Instagram photo featuring a mystery woman! eyed followers honed in on the photo, which shows a woman reflected in the background of Rob
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Revisiting the Sharpe Family Murders
Most police officers will attest that there is at least one case from their careers that they just can’t shake, even after the investigation has wrapped up. And that is certainly true for veteran Victorian detective Narelle Fraser. Although two decad
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Keep Calm & Cousin On!
Despite the ongoing issues currently engulfing the British royals, these family members weren’t about to rein in the fun as they hit up the Cheltenham Festival. Indeed, wild horses couldn’t have kept Zara and Mike Tindall from the recent four-day ra
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‘Farrah Did Not Want This’
Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal had a notoriously turbulent relationship, even by Hollywood standards. And now in death, Ryan’s burial instructions are being interpreted as one last act of betrayal against the Charlie’s Angels icon. Ryan passed away
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Meet Our Little Farmer Roy!
Popular Farmer Wants A Wife couple Brad Jones and Clare Hockings are loving every minute of first-time parenthood It’s been three months since the pair welcomed their son, Roy Grahame, into the world. New Idea has been invited down to their farm in C
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Are You Sitting On A Secret For Tune?!
When a scrap metal entrepreneur laid eyes on a golden egg at a flea market, he snapped it up, planning to melt it down. He knew it was worth a lot of money, and paid around $20,000 for the trinket. But after reading about the imperial Fabergé Easter
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Easy Noodle Dinners
Replace drumsticks with chicken wings for a change. Cooking time will vary. Ginger paste is available in tubes in the refrigerated vegetable section of major supermarkets. We used Chang’s Fried Noodles. Add noodles just before serving so they remain
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3 Great Ways With Zucchini
Replace parsley with two tblsps fresh chopped oregano or two tsps of dried oregano. Pepperoni can be replaced with chopped bacon, salami or cabanossi, if preferred. Any flavoured pasta sauce can be used. Wash spinach well before using. Pat dry. Sala
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Impressipe
Keep any leftover pancakes in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave to serve. Photographer: James Moffatt. Stylist: Janelle Bloom. Photo chef: Kerrie Worner. Recipe development: Jane Ash. ■
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Make The Most Of Hot Cross Buns
Pies can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave on High (100%) for 30 seconds until warm. Try replacing fruitless buns with traditional or chocolate buns. Cheesecake can be made up to two days ahead. For a change, replace Caramello eggs with c
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Kitchen Hacks
SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 10 MINS ■ 3 cups frozen strawberries (360g) ■ ¼ cup strawberry jam ■ ½ x 210g packet Iced VoVo biscuits ■ 1-litre tub strawberries and cream ice-cream 1 Combine strawberries and jam in a medium saucepan. Stir over a low hea
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Get Creative
Creative first aid is an approach to life that uses our innate creativity to protect and support our mental health. Utilising this innate creativity to care for ourselves and others is accessible, sustainable and beneficial. For example, if you’re fe
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Stop The Snacking
Life can have its ups and downs, making it all too easy to fall into stress, emotional or boredom eating. If you’re finding this is affecting your relationship with food, here are some ways to identify your triggers. When you think of emotional eatin
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Office Ready
Extra-large totes are back in fashion, but not just for your daily commute. Upgrade to a soft leather or choose a sleek silhouette and use it as your sole carry-all, whether it be full to the brim or holding just the essentials. If you’re sick of iro
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pump It Up
Achieving full and voluminous hair can be a challenge for anyone with thin or fine hair. But if you’ve been dreaming of thick, luscious locks, you’re in luck! We asked the experts to share their secrets to help you achieve the hair you’ve always want
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Easter Entertaining
From organising egg hunts to sharing a delicious spread, Easter is the season for creating memories and spending time with loved ones. If you find yourself hosting this year, no need to stress! Interior stylist, Justine Wilson shares her top tips on
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Renovate Or Relocate?
ANDREW SHARES HIS TOP TIPS ON FINDINGNG YOUR NEXT HOME Whether you should renovate or move is a genuine dilemma for many Aussie households. It’s a case of do you love it or list it? (I believe there’s a rather good TV show focusing on that precise t
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SPICE UP Your Yard
Do you love to cook with ginger, or do you prefer to drink it as tea? This versatile ingredient is not only a staple for those who love a little spice but has various health benefits as well. Spices like ginger, cardamom, turmeric and galangal can be
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Enchanting Edinburgh
In much of Scotland there’s an almost unspoken rule: when the sun’s out, drop everything and go enjoy it while you can. So, as I stood in the kitchen of my Airbnb contemplating what to have for breakfast, the sight of a morning sky growing bluer and
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Horoscopes
With passions running high, life looks anything but boring. Keeping everyone happy won’t be easy, but among the drama, some magical moments await. It’s all about picking your battles and taking a philosophical approach. If you can’t get away, why not
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See Into Your Future
QI am hoping you can help me. During the early days of COVID, I did a massive clean out of things in my house and I can no longer find my wedding album and am so worried that I have thrown it out. Can you please tell me if I have thrown it out as rub
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Mailbox
Schnitzel Von Krumm celebrating her birthday. LISA BUTLER, CRAIGIEBURN, VIC. Your headline ‘My Wife Needs Me More’ says to me that Prince William is no different to any of us. We are all very vulnerable when our spouse is unwell. William would have
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Who’s Afraid To Be Alone?
Having grown up in Sweden, Andreas is no stranger to the cold! But the punishing rain and humidity of New Zealand’s South Island (Aotearoa’s Te Waipounamu) will present new challenges for this city-based personal trainer and subsistence hunter. “I’m
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‘I’d Be The Worst Campmate’
Julia Morris is having a roaring good time being back on deck for her 10th season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. But with a new co-host by her side, the jungle looks a little different this year… It has it all – comedy, heart, redemption. It
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Treat Your Shelf
by Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion When Hannah lands a job in a psychiatric ward, she is challenged every day. Figuring out her new role is tough, but finding herself in the process is an even bigger task. OUTWED. by Louise Milligan Journalist Kat
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Big Quiz
A) Kylie Minogue B) Miley Cyrus C) Taylor Swift D) Madonna A) The Green Mile B) Forrest Gump C) Big D) Splash A) Indonesia B) South Korea C) Uzbekistan D) Syria A) 118 B) 200 C) 89 D) 415 A) Crete B) Sicily C) Santorini D) Ibiza A)
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Star Shots
Something clearly left an unsavoury taste in the actor’s mouth as he took in a Los Angeles Lakers game with wife, Jennier Lopez, and son Samuel. It’s Thelma and Louise … and Mira! The actress was thrilled to share the stage with fellow Oscar winners
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One Last Word...
Melissa McCarthy shirks the designer’s famous rule that you should take at least one thing off before leaving the house. She just celebrated her 78th birthday, but Liza Minnelli remains young at heart. Despite her recent Oscar nomination, Sandra H

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