Innholdsfortegnelse for 12 March 2018 i New Idea

My husband’s ability to talk at the TV never fails to amuse me, and now he’s turned his running commentary to Australian Spartan. He watches the show, which features super-fit athletes competing over a tough assault course, with a beer in one hand and a bag of Doritos in the other, yelling at where they’re going wrong and how exactly they should tackle it. “How hard can it be?” he says, wiping chip crumbs off his not-very-athletic chest. Um... does he really want me to answer that? Now if only they launched Armchair Spartan he would definitely be in with a shot! Have a great week.…

The Project has been plunged into an all-new crisis, with an ‘insecure and upset’ Carrie Bickmore threatening to quit over new host Lisa Wilkinson. Well-placed Ten sources tell New Idea exclusively that network bosses are in ‘damage control’ to try and stop Carrie from walking out on the show, ‘panicking’ that their Logiewinning golden girl will quit. It’s believed the mum-of-two has become increasingly unhappy about Lisa’s role on the show, angry that she’s being sidelined while new host Lisa – whose role on The Project’s Sunday night show has led to improved ratings – is getting her pick of celebrity interviews and junkets. ‘They are having to handle Carrie with kid gloves as they don’t want the worst outcome – i.e. that she spits the dummy and…

As Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s messy divorce and custody battle continues to play out in the courtroom, it seems their six children have made a surprising new declaration. Sources close to Brad reveal that several of his young kids – Maddox, 16, Pax, 14, Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 11, and Knox and Vivienne, both nine – have told him that they want to live with him and new girlfriend Jennifer. It’s believed that Brad has spent the last few weeks slowly introducing his children to the former Friends star, after they rekindled their romance since her split from estranged husband Justin. And it now seems that Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne, in particular, have become incredibly close to Jen and want to spend as much time with…

It was the case that stopped the world – an American husband accused of brutally killing his eight-months-pregnant wife so he could run off with his mistress. But now as Scott Peterson sits in jail on death row after being convicted of the 2002 murder of his wife Laci and unborn son Connor, in Modesto, California, the release of shock new evidence has cast significant doubt on his guilt. It’s a serious turnaround in a case that has had millions of people whole-heartedly convinced he did it, with reports of Scott’s many extra-marital affairs while his wife was heavily pregnant swaying public opinion against him. However, Scott’s sister-in-law Janey Peterson never believed he committed the crime and has led a team of everyday mums from around the United States, who…

They were this season’s poster couple – attractive, devoted and seemingly rock solid. But now New Idea can reveal that behind Sarah and Telv’s smiles, lies a sad reality far from wedded bliss. Explosive rows, wild nights and secret deals have plagued the reality stars’ TV marriage. And with tempers flaring, the stunning beauty therapist took matters into her own hands kicking her ‘husband’ out. ‘There was a lot of shocking situations between those two that didn’t make it on to TV,’ says a friend. ‘They needed a couple people believed in, so when things started to go wrong, they just edited it out.’ Putting up with his partying, Sarah spent hours worrying about Telv’s whereabouts, and when he was with her, he would often have too many drinks and…

Caramel Mocha Cake Serves 18, Prep 30 mins, Cook 25 mins 2 tblsps instant coffee granules 2 tblsps boiling water 1 quantity Chocolate Cake Batter (See Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Frosting) Cocoa powder, to decorate CARAMEL CREAM 300ml tub thickened cream 380g can Nestle Top `n’ Fill Caramel 1 Grease two 19cm x 30cm lamington pans. Line the bases and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 2cm above the pan edges. 2 Dissolve coffee granules in water in a heatproof jug. Cool. Reserve 2 tsps. 3 Fold the remaining coffee into the cake batter in a large bowl. Divide evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops. 4 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 25 minutes, or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Remove from…

Steaks with Tomato Olive Sauce Serves 4, Prep 10 mins, Cook 25 mins 750g packet frozen potato wedges 4 x 200g beef scotch fillet steaks Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tblsp olive oil Steamed green beans, to serve TOMATO OLIVE SAUCE 1 tblsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 200g punnet sliced mushrooms 400g jar Napoletana pasta sauce ¹/ ³ cup drained, sliced kalamata olives ¹/ ³ cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 Cook wedges according to packet. 2 Meanwhile, make sauce. Heat oil in large saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes, or until soft. Stir in sauce and olives. Bring to boil. Cover with lid. Simmer for about 8 minutes, or until slightly…

It’s been worn for centuries, is timeless and sophisticated lifts the eye and works at any age according to celebrity make-up artist Jade Kisnorbo who shares her foolproof tips. STEP 1 It’s so important to prep the eye properly before you begin as the area can’t have too much moisture or the liner won’t stay and will smudge. I like to conceal both under the eye and on the eye lid to achieve an even colour and base. STEP 2 Lightly brush some powder over the concealed eye to ensure it all stays put or apply a skin-base eye shadow base. STEP 3 The key is to place the liquid liner rather than drawing it freehand as this is where people tend to go wrong. Look down when first placing…

Remember when being an only child was regarded as weird? Parents had to explain themselves as to why they’d stopped at one and their child had to fight the stereotypes that they were selfish, lonely or socially incompetent. Indeed, the idea that only children were 'oddballs' and 'permanent misfits' was espoused by psychologist Granville Stanley Hall who went so far as to say being an only child was 'a disease'. Fortunately, modern research proves only children aren’t lonely children, and, far from missing out, they’re generally fortunate to enjoy both attention and family resources. Dr Toni Falbo, who has studied only children for more than three decades, says research shows only children, along with firstborns and those who have only one sibling, score higher IQ marks and achieve more, but…

Q My husband left his job, which we were happy for him to do, but I am currently on workers comp on about 80 per cent of my wage, so we are behind in our bills and he is trying to establish his own business. Do you have any guidance for us? I feel like I am drowning in debt. Laurel, via email. A Laurel, it’s sometimes better to start a business on the side while working in a stable job, to see what kind of money you could make. New businesses can take years to generate any real income. My sense is that it’s going to take him at least a couple of years to make the money that you’d be comfortable with. It would serve you both well…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A stroke of good fortune with a financial venture will open a new door. Do your research to learn about the unusual options unfolding, clarify a good deal and maximise the potential. It will take a thoughtful initiative to handle a frustrating situation with another positively. Keeping an open mind to be sure you see the big picture and a different point of view will promote understanding. A journey may tax your energies but the emotional rewards will be high. LUCKY NUMBERS: 5, 6, 7 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A fortuitous meeting or generous gesture from another will set up a new chapter between you. Respond positively and there will be a joyful ripple effect. Attention to details with financial matters will…

SLIME TIME Last weekend my granddaughter made me some little cakes and other delicious morsels of food. They were all bright blue and looked good enough to eat. But it turns out, they were slime cakes! Now that I have some new recipes (NI Feb 12) for this addictive hobby, I expect there’ll be another ‘cooking session’ and more colourful creations to come. Thanks Queenie for your tips and clever recipes! JUDITH CAINE, DONVALE, VIC. THRIFTY SHOPPER How interesting to read about thrifty mum Samantha Tolley (NI Feb 12). Shopping is one thing, loving shopping is another. Turning shopping into a full-time job, and using social media as an outlet to showcase your bargain buys, is the modern way it seems nowadays – though I do wonder how you can…

Can you tell us about your new role on UnReal ? I play Crystal, who is Chet’s new girlfriend. She’s been referred to as his ‘midlife crisis’ choice... ha! With the history between Chet and Quinn in the first two seasons, Crystal comes in and shakes things up. What was it like working with the cast and crew? The cast and crew are lovely and incredibly talented. Powerhouses behind and in front of the camera. Did you enjoy filming in Vancouver? Vancouver is wonderful. It snowed on some of the days we were shooting and it was magical! Polar opposite to the beach of Summer Bay. Would you ever consider going on a reality dating show? No, I wouldn’t go on a real reality dating show. Are…

GIRL POWER! It was A-list overdrive at the premiere of A Wrinkle In Time in LA. Leading the charge was a svelte-looking OPRAH WINFREY, who was joined by REESE WITHERSPOON and her daughter AVA, SALMA HAYEK and her daughter VALENTINA, and EVA LONGORIA with her baby bump. WORK IT, RICKI! Steaming up the stage at the NBL MVP Awards in Melbourne, RICKI-LEE COULTER channelled her inner Beyonce – wind machine included! ‘I always get a bit of nervous energy before I perform, but it’s really just adrenaline and excitement to get out there – and once I hit the stage, the nerves disappear,’ she says.…

Just two years ago Jennifer Lawrence was Hollywood’s darling as she walked the Oscars red carpet as a nominee for her role in Joy but this year, the actress had zero nominations to her name. Having taken out the main gong in 2013 for Silver Linings Playbook at just 22, J. Law’s career was on the rise. But now there is one word on everyone’s lips – Margot. ‘Jen definitely feels threatened by Margot Robbie,’ a source tells New Idea. ‘A few years ago she could do no wrong – she was receiving award after award, her movies were huge successes and everyone loved her down-to-earth candour. Now she feels like Margot is stealing her spotlight.’ Indeed, running into Margot at the…

Heather Locklear has been arrested for domestic violence after allegedly attempting to bite off her boyfriend’s nose during a shocking drunken brawl at her Hollywood home. The disturbing attack reportedly played out in front of Heather’s 20-year-old daughter Ava – whose father is Bon Jovi rocker Richie Sambora – and resulted in the 56-year-old being led away in handcuffs. It’s a heartbreaking fall from grace for the former Melrose Place star, who’s become a virtual Hollywood recluse since her stint on the legendary soap ended and her marriage to Sambora crumbled. Indeed, her mugshot from last week’s shocking arrest shows a weathered and broken Heather – a far cry from the shiny eyes, glossy blonde locks, bronzed skin and enviable looks that made her one of TV’s biggest stars in…

He is a beloved footy legend who played both Rugby Union and Rugby League, and has regularly graced our screens on The Footy Show and Dancing With The Stars. So it’s no surprise he’s now taking on the role of sideline reporter for Australian Spartan. As an ex-athlete himself, Wendell Sailor was thrilled to be a part of the show. ‘I was very lucky to land this role,’ he tells New Idea. ‘I think this show really resonates with people, because it’s about team effort.’ With three kids of his own, Wendell hopes this show will encourage children to swap their phones for the outdoors. ‘I think people need to get outdoors a bit more and I think [the show] will encourage people to get out there. You don’t have…

‘I CAN’T BELIEVE HE’S STILL SINGLE. I’D BE MORE THAN WILLING TO GIVE HIM A FEW POINTERS AND TIPS’ He was left heartbroken after failing to win Georgia Love’s heart on The Bachelorette in 2016. But now, rumours are swirling that Perth-based Cameron Cranely is set to become this year’s Bachelor after he was papped trying on swanky suits and renewing his passport – a sure-fire giveaway that he’s gearing up for the next season of the reality dating show. Speaking about Cam back in January – after New Idea exclusively revealed the story – former Bachelor star Matty J gushed: ‘He would be an amazing Bachelor! ‘I can’t believe he’s still single. I’d be more than willing to give him a few pointers before he goes into filming.’ And…

Unicorns and fairies, superheroes and dinosaurs... These are the kinds of birthday-party themes many five-year-olds choose. But little Josee Kelly didn’t want just any party. The birthday girl settled on something she really loved – somewhere she enjoyed going more than anywhere else. She wanted a Woolworths party! ‘She used to hate the supermarket,’ her mum, 38-year-old Joelle, tells New Idea. ‘It was too stressful for her, so we started going for a few things more frequently to break it down for her. We built it into her routine, and over a few months she developed this obsession with Woolies!’ Seeing how much she loved the supermarket, her family daycare made Josee, who has Down syndrome, her own Woolworths play area. ‘They got some signs from Woolies and a register…

Sweet and Sour Pork Serves 4, Prep 20 mins, Cook 16 mins 750g pork loin steaks, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces 2 tsps ginger paste 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder 2 tblsps vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges 2 red capsicums (400g), cut into 2cm pieces Steamed jasmine rice, to serve Diagonally sliced green spring onions, to garnish SAUCE 440g can pineapple pieces in juice 3 tsps cornflour ¼ cup tomato sauce 2 tblsps hoisin sauce 2 tblsps soy sauce 2 tblsps rice vinegar 1 To make sauce, strain pineapple through a sieve over a bowl, reserving ½ cup of the juice. Set aside pineapple. 2 Blend cornflour with 2 tblsps water in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the reserved juice…

TRY THIS! Quick Pesto Dressing Makes ¾ cup Blend 1 cup fresh basil leaves, ¹/ ³ cup bottled French salad dressing, ¼ cup grated parmesan, 2 tblsps toasted pine nuts and 1 tblsp water in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a jug. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. • Jazz up dinner by drizzling dressing over a tomato, rocket, cucumber and bocconcini salad. Serve with grilled chicken or steak. • For breakfast or brunch, top toast with baby spinach leaves, smoked salmon and a poached egg. Drizzle with dressing. • Toss dressing with cooked penne pasta, chopped roma tomatoes, pitted kalamata olives and crumbled feta for a delicious pasta salad. SUNBEAM FOOD SAVER This clever Sunbeam FoodSaver Fresh Food Preservation System is a food vacuum sealer that can be…

DIY UNICORN HATS! YOU’LL NEED... Hole punch. Party hats. 20cm white polyester net. 2.7m roll of 15mm Offray Roman Stripe Ribbon. 2 x 5m rolls 9mm Grosgrain White Stitch Ribbon in baby blue and baby pink. 1 Punch holes around the base of the hat, 1cm from the edge and 2cm apart. 2 Cut net into 2.5cm strips – one strip for each hat. Cut stripe ribbon into 30cm pieces. Cut four 90cm pieces from blue and pink ribbons. 3 Thread net through a hole, leaving 30cm hanging. Weave the remaining net through the holes around the hat’s base. 4 Take the leftover piece of net and one piece of striped ribbon and push gently into the hole where the first net strip is hanging. Take a strip of pink…

Q My ex-boyfriend of two years and my bestie of four, called me out of the blue and said his life is happier without me. Since then, he won’t return any of my calls or messages and I’m worried we’ll never see or talk to each other again. What should I do? JASMINE, ADELAIDE, SA. A Why would you want to see or talk to the ex-boyfriend? The way he behaved was callous and gutless. Your best friend for four years and boyfriend for two years with no prior warning says his life is happier without you. You must be devastated. A decent person would have sat you down and explained why he wants to move on without you. It’s so unfair leaving you wondering what went wrong. He does…

Paul Hogan has teased fans with the possibility of a fourth Crocodile Dundee film. Rumours of a new movie started swirling after Tourism Australia’s clever mock Crocodile Dundee trailer aired during the Super Bowl last month. And now, the 78-year-old star of the iconic Australian movie franchise has revealed that he isn’t totally ruling out the idea of a reboot. ‘I would never say never, but I’d say it’s highly unlikely,’ Hogan told Samantha Armytage and David Koch during a segment on Sunrise last week. ‘I haven’t come up with an idea to do a reboot and I find if I do stuff that wasn’t my idea in the first place, like the third [Crocodile Dundee] one, [it doesn’t work]...’ he continued. The beloved actor then…

Russell Crowe is finalising his split from ex-wife Danielle Spencer by holding a divorce auction – and it’s all thanks to close friend Terri Irwin. The sale – listed as ‘The Art of Divorce’ – is set to take place at Sotheby’s and will feature 227 of his most-prized possessions. ‘Divorce has its way of making you really examine the things that are essential in life – and the things that are not,’ said the 53-year-old of his split from Danielle in 2012. ‘Through the process I had a look around and realised I had a lot of stuff. Career stuff, stuff I’ve collected, and stuff in general. Boxes and boxes of stuff... so in the spirit of moving forward into fresh air, here’s a portion of that collection of…

It’s the shock exit that Australia won’t see coming – the moment Melbourne contestant Kim walks out of MKR , leaving her team mate Suong to battle on alone in a bombshell new twist. While MKR fans may be stunned by the sensational and unexpected turn of events, New Idea can exclusively reveal the heartbreaking personal tragedy that has lead the Melbourne mum to make the totally gut-wrenching decision. Rocked by a devastating call from her mother, Kim rushed to be with her terminally ill sister, Lan, after doctors advised the family that they should say their final goodbyes. ‘I had to leave MKR,’ Kim tells New Idea in an exclusive interview. ‘I had to go, I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t see Lan –…

Barely a month since they made their tragic split announcement, it looks like Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have both well and truly moved on from each other. As New Idea exclusively revealed last week that Jen was seeking solace in the arms of ex-husband Brad Pitt, we can now reveal that Justin has completely fallen for British model Alexa Chung. A source close to Justin revealed: ‘Justin’s smitten with Alexa and has told pals how, while he didn’t plan this to happen, things have progressed quickly and they’re already planning a vacation and starting a family together.’ Justin, 46, and Alexa, 34, are believed to have met through mutual friends last year. The pair first sparked speculation of romance when they were spotted together at New York Fashion Week…

Benny And The Jets Benny, 28 (left), a self-described gnome lookalike and CrossFit enthusiast, is joined by his close pals Harriet, 27, and Craig, 27, (right). Harriet is one of the strongest females in the competition and can deadlift an impressive 165kg. But will it help them on the course? GC Fire Do these scorching firefighters have what it takes to make it to the end of the course? Joined by their pal Julie, 27, housemates Jeff, 35, (left) and Dave, 33, (right) have both featured in the Australian Firefighter’s Calendar and have experience in the army. AUSTRALIAN SPARTAN AIRS SUNDAY, 7PM.…

In an exclusive interview with New Idea, WA mum Patricia Graugg tearfully reveals how she was just 18 when she was forced to give her baby daughter up for adoption only weeks after she was born, bowing to family pressure to give her up amid fears she didn’t have the financial means to support a young child. Patricia, now 53, says she wrote an emotional letter for her daughter – who she named Rachael – before saying goodbye to her baby, telling her firstborn: ‘I love you dearly... It hurt me greatly as I held you for the last time.’ And while she’s now proud of the confident and sassy woman gracing our TV screens, Pat admits it was devastating to give her up for adoption back in 1982. ‘Giving…

Feeling nostalgic about the place you met the love of your life is normal for most couples. Being so grateful to the place that you actually visit it on your wedding day is a bit more unusual. Especially when that place is Coles. But Gold Coast newlyweds Rodney and Jessica Reinsma, who first met at a Coles, surprised weekend shoppers when they arrived at a local store in their bridal finery. The pair, who married in December 2017, stopped by on the way to their reception to pose for a few photos in the store. Despite her huge white dress, Jessica managed to clamber into a trolley for a shot next to the biscuits, and then they took a tour through the fruit and veg where Jessica threw a broccoli…

Free-Form Plum Tart Serves 8, Prep 30 mins, Cook 25 mins 1 cup self-raising flour ¾ cup plain flour ½ cup caster sugar ¹/ ³ cup almond meal 175g cold unsalted butter, chopped 1 egg Milk and extra caster sugar, for glazing Thick vanilla custard, to serve FILLING 600g red plums ¼ cup caster sugar ¹/ ³ cup flaked almonds 1 tblsp cornflour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 To make pastry, process flours, sugar, almond meal and butter in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add egg. Process until combined. Transfer to a lightly floured bench. Shape into a flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate the mix for 1 hour, or until firm. 2 Roll out pastry between two sheets of baking paper to form a 30cm…

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CAN-DO ATTITUDE My husband came in from gardening, looking for spray to kill ants. I told him to look in the laundry cupboard. He came out with fly spray and announced: ‘I will cover the label with my hand and spray them with this.’ DEB BOWDEN, ROSEBUD, VIC. CLASSIC MISTAKE I’d long suspected my MM husband needed his hearing tested. My suspicions were confirmed when I mentioned a local open day were hosting a display of classic cars. ‘You’d be interested in that, wouldn’t you?’ I asked. TO ERR IS HUMAN My MM work colleague is often ribbed for his poor spelling. At a recent meeting, he proudly declared that he had been meticulous in proofreading his report and we wouldn’t find any errors. All was good until the last…

He is the country boy from Karratha, Western Australia, and with his rugged good looks and brilliant acting chops Joel Jackson is tipped to be the next Hugh Jackman. After graduating from NIDA, Joel scored a breakthrough role in the miniseries Deadline Gallipoli, alongside Sam Worthington and Rachel Griffiths. But it was his stellar performance as Peter Allen in the two-part miniseries Peter Allen: Not The Boy Next Door that really got him noticed. And now, Joel stars in the exciting new psychological thriller Safe Harbour. A group of friends from Brisbane embark on the holiday of a lifetime sailing to Indonesia, but they cross paths with a fishing boat full of asylum seekers en route to Australia. The friends are forced to make a choice that will alter their…

MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB ‘All the haters who think I’m climbing too slow, just know my heart rate is at 180 and I want to [puke].’ No, Jessica Alba wasn’t about to summit Everest, but was struggling with her post-baby gym routine. We all know what’s tougher, right? BOOB JOB Goldilocks eventually found the perfect porridge, but poor Ricki-Lee’s search for the perfect bra goes on. ‘I've spent about four hours trying on bras and still haven't found one that's just right!’ the singer complained. Hopefully she’ll keep us abreast of any developments. HEAVY GOING ‘When I was younger, I was really into Metallica,’ Margot Robbie revealed last week. Look, we’ll be honest, we’d heard before that the Aussie actress was a heavy metal fan, but we thought she was talking…