Innholdsfortegnelse for 25 September 2017 i New Idea

Prince Harry is locked in a bitter war of words with his meddling stepmother Camilla, after she made a series of cruel and vicious jibes against his partner Meghan Markle. The 32-year-old leapt to the defence of his American love after the Duchess of Cornwall attacked Meghan for ‘embarrassing the monarchy’ through a recent interview. While the Vanity Fair article – which saw Meghan, 36, speak intimately of her fairytale royal romance – was sanctioned by Prince Harry and Kensington Palace, it’s believed senior royals at Buckingham Palace were left ‘completely in the dark’. Now Camilla is believed to be leading the charge of outrage over Meghan’s cover shoot and interview, labelling it as a ‘shameless publicity stunt’ – words that haven’t sat well with the prince. ‘Camilla was one…

After years of pining over ex-wife Linda Kozlowski, Paul Hogan has been left devastated and heartbroken once again. In a shock twist, the 59-yearold actress is celebrating her surprise engagement to Moroccan lover Moulay Hafid Baba – ending Hoges’ long-held dream that he and Linda would one day reconcile. It’s believed Moulay proposed to Linda earlier this year after a controversial romance that has raised eyebrows in the past. It’s no surprise the wedding news is a ‘bitter blow’ to the 77-year-old Crocodile Dundee legend. ‘Paul’s devastated by the news,’ a friend reveals. ‘He’s doing his best to suck it up and act happy for Linda, but deep down it stings to high hell that it looks like she’ll be walking down the aisle with someone else.’ But, while Paul…

DUMPED AND DEPRESSED Nicole Kidman is battling to stop husband Keith Urban from spiralling into a shock drug relapse after a string of devastating events that have left him desperately on edge. The Aussie singer is believed to be taking the recent deaths of two close friends and fellow country music stars ‘very hard’, and after not being asked back on the TV show American Idol after four years, he feels gutted. While Keith put on a brave face at the Toronto Film Festival with wife Nicole Kidman last week, he’s believed to be battling with the bad news behind closed doors – leading to a wave of concern for his wellbeing. ‘Nicole is beside herself with worry,’ says the source. ‘When Keith’s dad died last year, everyone was concerned…

They all left The Bachelor or The Bachelorette with broken hearts, but now the most memorable contestants from the popular Channel Ten shows will get a second shot at love. New Idea can exclusively reveal that a group of unluckyin- love former contenders will travel to a romantic paradise hoping to turn a potential summer fling into the real thing. Over the course of the series – which has been running for four seasons in the US – crews will follow cast members including Nikki Gogan, Keira Maguire and Sasha Mielczarek as they explore new relationships. ‘It is not known exactly how many other contestants have been approached, but due to the lack of success in matching couples there are a lot to choose from,’ an insider at Ten spills.…

With her delicious rolls and oh-sochubby cheeks, newborn bub Maisie Lily Macdonald is melting hearts wherever she goes. ‘It’s amazing how good she is,’ proud mum Makaela Kirkby tells New Idea. ‘She’s great with feeding, sleeping. She’s a contented little soul.’ Maisie made headlines earlier this month when she became the biggest baby ever born at Rockhampton Hospital. She was born via caesarean section on September 4, weighing a staggering 6.02kg. Proud dad Mason Macdonald, from Blackwater in Queensland, exclaims: ‘Maisie was bigger than me and my twin brother Lachlan put together!’ Maisie’s 21-year-old mother – who is of ‘average’ build – said her pregnancy was excruciating: ‘I used to sometimes lay in bed and roll from one side to another, and it would bring me to tears. I would…

Baked Pesto and Bacon Rice Serves 4-6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 30 mins 1 tblsp olive oil 2 00g short-cut bacon rashers, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 4 00g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce 3½ cups chicken stock 2 cups medium grain rice 1½ cups shredded mozzarella 2 tblsps bottled basil pesto Baby rocket leaves, to serve 1 Grease a large, ovenproof dish (14-cup capacity). 2 Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add bacon and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until soft. 3 Stir in sauce and stock. Bring to boil. Stir in rice. Transfer to prepared dish. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until just combined. Cover tightly with greased foil. 4 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for…

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FIND TIME TO MEDITATE ‘Fifteen minutes is a good amount of time to meditate and will give significant benefit if you can make it a daily habit,’ says meditation teacher Rory Kinsella. ‘By closing our eyes and directing awareness away from our thoughts and our senses, we stop taking in information.’ Rory advises setting up a regular time to meditate, so it becomes a habit. ‘If the only spare time you have is sitting in the car for 15 minutes before picking the kids up from school, then that’s as good a time as any,’ he says. WRITE IT DOWN According to executive coach Danielle Marchant, who has just authored the book Pause: How To Press Pause Before Life Does It To You (Hachette, $19.99), you should get a piece…

Q My marriage ended recently. I am confused and upset, and wonder if I am destined to be alone. Will I spend my life in debt? Karen, via email. A Karen, with your marriage ending so recently, you need time to heal. Don’t rush into another relationship. Love and money are frontline issues for most people. Love is determined by many variables. Key factors are staying open to falling in love, being mindful of not projecting past relationship issues onto a new partner, and a sense of humour. We draw in the energy we put out, so when you’ve reached a place of healing and acceptance of your divorce, remember to exude positivity so you can draw in a great mate. As for the money issue, most people worry about…

WITH KAREN MOREGOLD For all things astrological, visit my website: karenmoregold.com VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23 Taking the reins of a brand-new enterprise will bring challenging decisions. Attention to detail is important, but watch a tendency to micromanage. A fitness pursuit or strenuous task will ask a lot of you, a relationship will require careful adjustments, and a thought-provoking discovery may change an old opinion. A stroke of good fortune will help you get ahead and a prized new possession will do you proud. LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 2, 6 LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23 Going over and over lingering upsets or frustrations from the past could take you in emotional circles. Let go of what you can’t change and move on. A family undertaking may prove confusing. You’ll need to…

FACE OFF Q Last year I reconnected with an old school friend over Facebook and it’s been great catching up. But recently he’s started making very political comments on my posts – we have different opinions and I believe in live and let live, but it’s so irritating that he is preaching on my personal page. I messaged him and asked him to lay off, but he hasn’t stopped. Caitlyn, Kenthurst, NSW. A know nothing about tweeting, Instagram, Face Time or Snapchat, and I only occasionally post photos on Facebook of my handsome dogs. But my computer-savvy friend tells me you can block the friend. It goes without saying, do not reply to his Facebook posts. All my life I have shied away from discussing politics and religion – you…

It’s royal baby fever! Just weeks after Kate announced her third pregnancy, Australia’s own Princess Mary is set to reveal her own exciting baby news. Well-placed palace Well-placed palace sources in Copenhagen tell New Idea that the Danish royal family is poised to make an official announcement that Mary and husband Prince Frederik are set to become parents once again. The couple – who are already parents to Christian, 11, Isabella, 10, and sixyear- old twins Vincent and Josephine – have refused to confirm or deny growing pregnancy reports in recent weeks, leading speculation to rise even more. A surprise visit from Mary’s Aussie relatives to Denmark last week has only spurred on the royal baby whispers, with palace sources revealing that Mary would’ve used the face-to-face visit to announce…

Pink has unveiled her secret weapon as she works to lose 15kg for her hugely anticipated world tour – and it only costs $5! The singer has revealed that she’s incorporated resistance bands into her regime, loving that the budget workout tool – which costs just a few dollars from Kmart – can be used anywhere, any time. But while the mum-of-two has long been known for her muscly and toned physique, she’s been more relaxed about her workout and diet regime since welcoming son Jameson last December. As a result, she’s worked with celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins to make resistance band exercises – which can be done while her baby is sleeping at home – a crucial addition to her routine. ‘Pink might be known for having a six-pack,…

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s eldest son has broken his silence on his parents’ public and messy divorce – revealing he’s very much on his mum’s side. Maddox Jolie-Pitt famously found himself at the centre of their split drama last September, when Ange, 42, dumped Brad, 53, over his treatment of Maddox during a now-infamous argument aboard a private jet. It was claimed that Brad drunkenly insulted his thenwife, before allegedly turning on Maddox, 16, when he tried to defend her. The incident was investigated by the FBI and LA Child Services – which cleared Brad of any wrong-doing – but it seems the damage has been done between Maddox and his father. The teenager spoke out in support of his mother while promoting Ange’s upcoming drama, First They Killed…

They’ve been close friends for years, having both fought and survived cancer. But now, Olivia Newton-John has opened up about how Delta Goodrem has helped the 68-year-old Grease star during her recent brave health battle. Revealing how Olivia is committed to being a role model for all women going through cancer, sources say she’s particularly committed to being a source of inspiration to Delta, who she shares a ‘mother-daughter’ connection with. ‘Delta is playing Olivia in the upcoming Channel Seven mini-series and really looks up to her,’ says a source. ‘Olivia knows that and has told friends she loves being a role model to Delta. They’ve always had a strong mother-daughterstyle relationship and are very close. ‘Olivia is determined to beat cancer for herself and her family – but also…

After an epic 34- year romance, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are set to split. In a break-up bombshell that has all of Hollywood talking, it’s emerged that the pair have been living separate lives for months after being torn apart by years of raging jealousy, secret affair scandals and non-stop fights. Now friends fear that Kurt, 66, and Goldie, 71, could be staring down the barrel of a $160 million split – ending what’s long been regarded as Hollywood’s strongest couple. ‘They still love each other, but they need their own space,’ a source tells the National Enquirer. ‘They’ve thought about splitting... but they’re spending some time apart and seeing how it goes.’ Sources reveal the couple are living in separate wings of their recently built mansion in Brentwood,…

Monday, September 18to Sunday, September 24 SPECIAL EVENT THE 69TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS MONDAY, 10AM [AEST], FOX8 Get ready for TV’s night of nights! All the stars of the biggest shows of the year will frock up for the much-loved ceremony. Among the nominees for best drama is the adaptation of Aussie author Liane Moriarty’s novel Big Little Lies. Stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley will pose together on the red carpet, before hoping to pick up the biggest gong of the night. CRIMINAL MINDS WEDNESDAY, 8.30PM, CHANNEL SEVEN Fans of the longrunning US crime drama Criminal Minds have just a few more episodes left until the explosive season finale. When three women in New York City are found dead with several bones broken, the BAU works…

Macadamia and Choc Chip Share Cookie Serves 8, Prep 15 mins, Cook 35 mins 1¼ cups plain flour 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 100g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 tblsp cocoa powder ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 egg 2 tsps vanilla extract 150g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped ½ cup chopped, unsalted macadamias (80g) Vanilla ice-cream, to serve CHOCOLATE SAUCE 150g dark chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup cream 1 Trace a 25cm-diameter circle onto a sheet of baking paper. Place on a greased, large oven tray, trace-side down. 2 Place flour, sugar, butter, cocoa, soda, egg and vanilla in a food processor. Process until mixture forms a soft dough. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in chocolate and nuts. 3 Place dough in the centre of the circle…

Most of us are multi-tasking maestros, but mornings can be hectic. To get you moving faster, make-up expert Napoleon Perdis and founder of Que Colour hair salon Monique McMahon share their simple hacks to take time off your daily beauty routine... WAKE UP THOSE TIRED EYES Soothe, cool and de-puff eyes with a DIY eye mask. ‘Simply place your primer in the fridge overnight, then apply a small-sized amount under the eye area. Leave on, so skin is refreshed,’ says Napoleon. For best results, let the skin absorb the primer without rinsing. Natio Ageless Illuminating Primer, $16.95. CLEAN HAIR FAST There’s a new wave of shampoos emerging that don’t need to be followed by a conditioner,’ says Monique. These shampoos cleanse hair using natural ingredients like rassoul clay, which removes…

It’s the conundrum faced by so many families: how many kids do we have? While the birthrate in Australia has dropped to 1.8 children, research suggests most people have fewer kids than they’d like. According to Pew Research, a third of European women aged 40 to 54 reported the number of children they have is lower than their personal ideal. Similarly, 87 per cent of men reported their own ideal family would include two or more children – a figure higher than the birthrate. It’s the same in the US, where 40 per cent of women say they have fewer children than their ideal. While women rarely voice regrets about the children they have, many have spoken out about their sadness at not having more. Earlier this year, Nicole Kidman…

My beloved cat Tabitha became unwell and I made the decision to put her to sleep. I miss her dearly and would love to find out about her illness and to know where she is now. Tracy, via email. Tabitha says she knows even though you have been grieving, you have made peace with her transition and the decision you made to assist her to the other side. She indicates the imbalance was located on the right side of her body towards the back. There was nothing more to be done. Tabitha carries the happiest of memories of her life with you. She knows you still communicate with her and she says she does feel the love and messages you send her. There is a close-up photo you use as…

READER OF THE WEEK WINS $100! CHILDREN’S WORLD LOYAL FAN My eight-year-old greatgranddaughter was reading, when out of the blue she asked what football team I went for. I said: ‘None really, but I like the Dockers.’ She gazed at me and said very quietly: ‘If you don’t go for the Eagles, you really can’t be a member of this family!’ Irene Thomas, Eaton, WA. TOOTH FAIRY TIPS My seven-year-old lost a tooth and was telling his cousin that he was going to put it in a glass for the tooth fairy tonight. His cousin said: ‘Put pepper on it – it makes the fairy sneeze and she spills all her money out!’ Vicki Woolston, West Ulverstone, Tas. MULTI-TASKING My eight-year-old son Jordan came home from school one day very…

LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100 BRAVE BATTLE How heartwarming to read BIG SCHOOL news of Olivia Newton-John (NI Sep 11). Her special charisma never left her when she bravely fought cancer those many years ago, and Olivia will once again prove how much of an inspiration she can be to us all. Starting the Olivia Newton- John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, she has done so much to help others with breast cancer. How fortunate we all are to have such a passionate ambassador. She needs all the support we can possibly give. V. Mavros, Sale, Vic QUEEN JUDI Dame Judi Dench’s acting skills continue to wow her audiences. I have loved every movie she has been in and I cannot wait to see her in Victoria & Abdul.…

PRINCE GEORGE’S school ramps up security Prince George’s new school is undergoing major renovations after a terrifying security breach last week. A 40-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary at Thomas’s, Battersea school in west London, and now New Idea has obtained exclusive pictures showing the major building work that is underway at the $30,000- a-year private school in a desperate bid to keep the young royal safe. ‘Police are part of the protective security arrangements for the Prince and we will continue to work closely with the school, which is responsible for building security on its site,’ the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. While George started term on September 7, it is highly unlikely that he was present at the time of the burglary. BO &…

Pink has dropped kilos with her resistance band workout – and now you can too! Leading Aussie personal trainer Steven Halligan of Halligan’s Fitness shows us three easy exercises that will help you get results like Pink in no time... 1SEATED RESISTANCE BAND – ROW Sit on the floor and put your legs out in front of you. Place the resistance band around your feet and pull the ends toward the lower part of your rib cage, then return to the starting position. Remember to keep your shoulder blades pulled back. 2 STANDING RESISTANCE BAND – CHEST PRESS Stand upright and place the resistance band around a fixed object. Face away from the anchor point with the resistance band positioned under your arms. Start with your hands close to your…

They were rescued from euthanasia, but now these furry and feathered battlers at Storybook Farm are set to be homeless. ‘We are leasing this property and have just found out it’s up for development,’ says 50-yearold LJ Cameron, who runs the sanctuary with her two children Alex, 19, and Jonah, 13. ‘We have six weeks to find a new home.’ As New Idea sits down with LJ, a little sausage dog with bright blue eyes bounds over as fast as his wheels can carry him. Seven-year-old Krumm can’t use his hind legs due to an intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), but a specially made wheelchair enables him to lead a full and happy life. He even starred in the upcoming film Flammable Children, with Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce. The dashing…

Lads to watch BLAKE COLMAN While model Blake, 29, is known as a ‘bit of a player’, Sophie loves his desire to be the best. Blake is someone she has the most fun with, but she does wonder if he is ready for love. SAMUEL COCHRANE Creative and driven, Samuel wasted no time in sweeping Sophie off her feet. Smart, charming and very handsome, Sophie often described him as being the ‘whole package’. JARROD WOODGATE A successful vineyard manager, Jarrod, 31, is absolutely ready to settle down. Sharing a love for the finer things in life, Jarrod has given Sophie plenty of reasons to hand him the final rose. She even revealed to pals she ‘can see a future with him’. Until this point, Sophie Monk has made it clear…

Fresh, new recipes TIP Replace lamb with chicken or pork for a change. Lamb, Tomato and Haloumi Skewers with Tzatziki Serves 8, Prep 20 mins, Cook 15 mins 1.5kg deboned leg of lamb, cut into 4cm cubes 24 cherry tomatoes (about 2 punnets) 2 x 180g blocks haloumi, cut into 16 cubes Lemon wedges and fresh mint, to serve MARINADE 2 tblsps finely grated lemon rind 2 tblsps lemon juice 2 tblsps olive oil 2 tsps dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste TZATZIKI 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt 1 clove garlic, crushed ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, shredded 1 tblsp olive oil 1 For marinade, mix ingredients in a bowl. Add lamb. Toss to coat. Chill, covered, for 2 hours to marinate. 2 To make tzatziki,…

Tuscan Steaks with Crushed Sweet Potato Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 8 mins 2 tblsps olive oil 1 tblsp Tuscan seasoning 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 x 200g beef sirloin steaks 2 tblsps balsamic vinegar Steamed green beans, to serve CRUSHED SWEET POTATO 800g sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces 25g butter, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make potatoes, cook sweet potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water until tender. Drain. Return to pan with butter. Stir gently to crush. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, combine oil, seasoning and garlic in a large bowl. Add beef. Toss to coat. 3 Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat.…

Ask Pam QWould you have some cooking tips for making an omelette? Lee, via email. APrepare filling ingredients before you start, as omelettes cook quickly. It’s best to use a non-stick frying pan (23cm to 30cm) and heat over a medium to high heat before you cook. Once eggs have started to set around the edges, gently push cooked portions towards centre using an egg flip so raw egg can reach the hot pan. Continue to push cooked egg around until top is almost set before adding filling. Once added and omelette is folded over, immediately invert or slide onto a plate to serve. FOR BABY My First Pyrex range is designed to make cooking, storing and transporting food for your baby or toddler simple and safe. The glass containers…

You don’t need to go all out and spend hours at the gym or completely overhaul your diet to get healthy. Sometimes a little food tweak or a 10-minute body stretch can go a long way to making you feel good. Try these expert tips... STRETCHES TO HELP AN ACHY BACK ‘This little program is like medicine. These exercises are brilliant for improving your posture,’ says James Duigan, celebrity personal trainer and owner of Bodyism. Try them yourself: DISCO LUNGE Start with your feet together, hands by your sides and thumbs up. Step forward with your left leg, bending your knee to 90 degrees and let your back leg follow that movement. As you delve into your lunge, let your arms swing upwards to beside your ears. As you step…

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LETTER OF THE WEEK WINS $100! JUST DO IT Angry MM reported teenagers for jumping over his fence and damaging his garden while retrieving balls. The police asked him if he recognised any of them. He said: ‘I’m pretty sure one is Nicky, it was printed on his top.’ The young police officer pondered this, then asked him to spell it. ‘N-I-K-E,’ MM replied confidently. S. Williams, Doreen, Vic. BRA-VO! I was bringing in the washing that my MM hung out and noticed my bra was pegged up still inside the lingerie bag. When I told him that he was meant to take it out of the bag, he said: ‘I thought it was a privacy box so no-one would see it.’ Wilmer Winter, Kedron, Qld. OVERWORKED MM returned home…

Walking into the bustling Beautiful: The Carole King Musical rehearsal space, it’s everything you’d imagine – dancers are busting a move, singers are finding their note, others have their heads buried in their scripts, and crew members are moving props around. The space feels alive. Moving into a quieter, more intimate space, we meet Esther Hannaford. The talented performer, already swathed in award glory for prior roles in Hairspray and King Kong, is rehearsing on her own and New Idea is given an exclusive sneak peek into Esther’s immersion into the legend, Carole King. It doesn’t take long to realise just how intense the undertaking has been, and as the 35-year-old reveals, she doesn’t have room for anything else in her life these days. ‘It’s all I’m doing. I’ve even stopped watching…

When you think evil, psychotic, criminal mastermind, you instantly think of Julianne Moore, right? No, but that’s exactly what the talented actress tackles in her latest role as Poppy Adams in Kingsman: The Golden Circle – the follow-up to the successful Kingsman: The Secret Service. The 56-year-old beauty speaks to New Idea about what it takes to play a sociopath, and her treasured friendship with Colin Firth... How did you initially get involved with Kingsman: The Golden Circle? I’m friends with Colin Firth [with whom Julianne worked on Tom Ford’s A Single Man]. I got an email from him saying the director wanted to talk to me about the Kingsman sequel. He wanted to know if I liked the first one. I said I did. I loved the tone, I…