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It’s an excellent week for Aussie legends in this issue. New Idea was invited into the home of AFL hero Peter Daicos, where his wife Colleen, daughter Maddie and dog Odell kept us entertained while the ‘Macedonian Marvel’ himself was enduring I’m A C

Isla Fisher’s divorce from Sacha Baron Cohen might finally be public knowledge, but that doesn’t mean it’s all wrapped up in a neat and tidy bow. An insider tells New Idea that the former couple are still “negotiating terms” of their rumoured $245 mi

Miley Cyrus is reportedly unhappy with her sister Noah after she liked a selfie posted on Instagram by Miley’s ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth. Eagle-eyed fans spotted that Noah, 24, had liked a recent gym picture of Liam showing off his bulging muscles.

John Farnham is finally set to release his long-awaited memoir. The upcoming book titled The Voice Inside will chart the Aussie music star’s incredible life story, from his early childhood in Melbourne to his music career, years of touring and, of c

Russell Crowe has just turned 60, but New Idea hears any and all celebratory plans are on the backburner. And that includes his impending nuptials with rumoured American fiancée, Britney Theriot. According to our insider, Russell “refused” to accept

Andrew Garfield may have a magical new love interest in ‘professional witch’, Dr Kate Tomas! The 40-year-old actor was recently seen walking hand in hand with the spiritual adviser in Malibu. And it appears to have been a double date, with singer Ph

One-time best friends and bandmates Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora gave love a bad name when their explosive feud erupted in 2013. Richie, who had been Bon Jovi’s lead guitarist since the band’s inception in 1983, quit the group amid his well-docume

The alleged murder of yet another woman has renewed nationwide calls for the scourge of violence against females in Australia to be addressed once and for all. On April 5, Hannah McGuire’s body was discovered in a burnt-out car near a national park o

In a year that has already dealt the royal family a number of heavy blows, the Princess Royal is now reeling after yet another unexpected shock. Her eldest son Peter Phillips has quietly split with his partner of three years, Lindsay Wallace. A sourc

Prince Andrew was once infamous for his jet-set lifestyle that saw him partying with celebrities and billionaires. But ever since he was stripped of his royal duties following his lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, the disgraced duke has become somewhat

King Charles is making some upgrades to the royal family’s much-loved country retreat, Sandringham Estate. Ahead of the Northern Hemisphere summer, the Norfolk property will be upgraded to feature a ‘Lower Maze Garden’. A video post shared to the off

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh represented the King at a special royal event in London on April 8. Edward and Sophie inspected French soldiers who were taking part in a Changing of the Guard ceremony that marked 120 years since the signing of a pe

Just weeks after the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis, the Middleton family have been dealt another blow. According to reports, Carole and her husband Michael are allegedly more than $500,000 in debt following the collapse of their pa

There’s no doubting I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here star Peter Daicos’ strength and resilience. After all, the AFL legend played 250 games for Collingwood from 1979 to 1993, and kicked a whopping 549 goals during his 14-year career on the field!

Farmer Wants A Wife might like to bill itself as the ‘true love’ alternative to Married At First Sight – but that hasn’t stopped the reality show from giving three eligible bachelors the boot! When producers put the call-out for the 2024 season, eigh

Move over, Thelma and Louise … there’s a new fierce duo in town! Lucinda Light and Andrea Thompson might have signed up to Married At First Sight hoping to find a soulmate, but they left the show with something even better – a soul sister! Indeed, t

At first glance, this group of Aboriginal women lifting weights and striking punching bags look like your typical outback fitness group. But the women in the backyard of the Alice Springs dialysis clinic are working out for a more powerful reason – t

Just over a year ago, Denmark’s then Princess Mary was living the dream. She had a tiara on her head, a palace to live in and, most importantly, a very happy and united family. But ever since she was elevated to queen status following her mother-in-l

They vowed to be there for each other in sickness and in health. And Layne Beachley has never been more grateful to have husband Kirk Pengilly to lean on, as her father battles dementia. The champion surfer has taken to Instagram to share how their f

Stream now on Binge For many children who dreamt of Hollywood stardom in the 1990s and 2000s, landing a job on the Nickelodeon network was their number-one goal. The prized contract promised fame and fortune, with the network launching the careers of

Only in New Idea Not too long ago Leah Purcell was seriously entertaining the idea of quitting acting to go “clean toilets”. “I was just about to retire,” she candidly tells us. But thank goodness a voice inside Leah’s head told her to hold her hors

Ellen DeGeneres has been the butt of many jokes since her 2020 ‘cancellation’ over allegations of staff bullying and a toxic work environment on her talk show. But the 66-year-old looks to be getting the last laugh, as her comedy comeback has been me

There’s a steely resolve in Nicole Genrich’s eyes as she pulls the loaded bar off the gym floor. With more than 100kg of weight stacked on, it isn’t an easy feat – but Nicole keeps pushing, determined to smash every record possible. “I’m training tow

Can you believe it’s been two decades since Hamish Blake and Andy Lee made their TV debut? They can’t – and neither can we! Recently, Andy, 42, said he wasn’t surprised their debut show “got axed after just six weeks”, given the mid-naughties haircut

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Q Can I replace regular chives with garlic chives in a recipe? A Garlic chives, sold in large bunches with grass-like flat leaves about 5mm wide, have a medium-strength garlic flavour, while regular chives have much smaller, round hollow leaves with

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While sipping herbal tea and reducing screen time are just some of the things that can help improve sleep quality, our environment can also have a huge impact. Hayley Worley, designer and founder of Sheet Society, lists some of the easy ways you can

I’ve never been much of a romantic. I suppose when I was younger I might have been, but deep down I think I was just desperate to get married and have kids. I always wanted kids. I think because I was an only child and I wanted siblings, I always kne

Growing strawberries is a great way to get the whole family involved in the garden. They are one of the best plants to spark the imagination of your little ones, that is if you don’t eat all the fruit first. To avoid disappointment and to ensure a bo

Don’t be put off by the fact Bilbao is an industrial port city – it’s still deceptively beautiful. The 10th-largest city in Spain, Bilbao boasts of a population of over 347,000. It’s famous for its Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, but t

Give yourself a break! Emotions will be close to the surface this week, so concentrate on the things (and people) you love. As you slow down and reconnect, an underlying issue might finally be put to bed. Steer clear of expensive restaurants and head

This is a photo of my great-grandson Kaiden, who is quite a character. VAL O’BRIEN KANGAROO FLAT, VIC. My niece Sophia had a wonderful time visiting Mandurah. BELINDA MOUK, GIRRAWHEEN, WA. Every year for the last 23 years, this group of six workma

With themes such as Irish mythology, the Great Famine of the1840s and the Irish diaspora running through it, Riverdance is truly a mesmerising experience. It’s been 25 years since the dance troupe first took to the stage, but the ‘jig’ isn’t going to

by Sue Walker As founding editor of (The) New Idea in 1902 and then Australian Home Beautiful in 1926, pioneer William Shum influenced many lives during the birth of a contemporary Australia . OUT NOW by Saraid de Silva Three women on different pa

A) 2000 B) 2004 C) 2008 D) 2010 A) Greenland B) Iceland C) Antarctica D) Alaska A) Five B) Six C) Seven D) Eight A) Brian De Palma B) Francis Ford Coppola C) Ridley Scott D) Martin Scorsese A) ‘Let It Be’ B) ‘Hey Jude’ C) ‘Imagine’

Sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso shared a sweet moment while on stage in California. Relaxing on the sandy shores of Turks and Caicos was the perfect getaway for this reality star. Get us on that plane! Bigger is better for the former tennis ace,