Innholdsfortegnelse for 7 May 2018 i New Idea

Crown Prince Frederik is known for his low-key public displays. Intrinsically shy and willing to take the back seat, the prince has been known for his reluctance to take on the royal role. Danish actor and director Christian Tafdrup recently observed: ‘He was born into all of this and he didn’t want to be that man.’ Princess Mary on the other hand, is born to be a leader and is willing to take on that public role, which is most likely one of the reasons why Frederik is so deeply attracted to her.…

Estranged couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux recently had an explosive showdown as they came face-to-face for the first time in Los Angeles last weekend, as New Idea can exclusively reveal. Even though Jen and Justin said when they announced their split that they are still friends and love each other, insiders say the break-up was ugly and their divorce is set to be one of the worst Hollywood has ever seen! Despite putting on a friendly front after nearly bumping into each other at Jimmy Kimmel’s son’s birthday party, behind closed doors the pair are at each other’s throats! The whole debacle is making things very awkward for their close friends, as they have had to choose sides. Selena Gomez recently defriended Justin on social media and Jen was…

Sweet, unassuming truffle farmers, Henry and Anna don’t really seem like the adventure sport types. But it turns out the brother and sister have had more than their fair share of trips to hospital over the years! ‘This one is just a mess,’ Henry tells New Idea, pointing to his younger sibling Anna. ‘We’ve got a really steep hill on the farm, and being an adrenaline junkie, she was going really fast down the hill – and the bitumen road – and Anna’s face just went head-to-head and had a bit of a battle.’ The 24-year-old nursing student reveals that she fractured her cheekbone and ‘ripped half my face off.’ ‘I still have a scar,’ she says. ‘It’s really obvious whenever I run and get a red face.’ ‘I’ve broken…

It’s not unusual to breeze through everyday life without taking notice, or really seeing the people around you. But for Stephanie Agnew, not noticing her neighbour has a particular significance. ‘Rob lived next door to me for 18 months before we got together,’ she tells New Idea. At that time, Stephanie could still see. She remembers bumping into neighbour Rob Campbell, 48, when she was taking out the garbage in her Melbourne apartment, but she didn’t stop to look at him properly. It was only after she lost her sight at 27 – due to the genetic condition cone-rod dystrophy – the pair met properly. And now she’s kicking herself that she’ll never know what her husband-to-be looks like. ‘We met at a drinks event and then at another one…

BEAUTY SALON OR DIY? I pretty much only get to a salon for relaxation once a year when I head away for a weekend with my sisters. We usually get a facial and a massage. I try to go and get a Dermapen treatment ($450 to $600) on my neck once every quarter just to try and break up some of my pigmentation on my neck which is quite dark. SKIN ROUTINE? It usually consists of taking off really heavy TV make-up with A Dove Beauty Cream Bar, $4.49, and B Cocobetty Coconut Oil Facial Wipes, $21.95. When my skin needs a really good scrub I use Dermalogica’s Daily Superfoliant, $85. Then it’s all about moisturisers and sunscreen. C Dermalogica Age Smart Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50, $99, Dermalogica Ultracalming…

I’m a HUGE fan of Tiffiny Hall, so as Mother’s Day rolls round, I know exactly who I want to share mothering thoughts with my readers! As Tiffiny celebrates her first Mother’s Day with seven-month-old Arnie and husband Ed Kavalee, I asked the TIFFXO founder to share what motherhood has taught her. Here are her thoughts... I was surprised at how much I didn’t care about bouncing back to my pre-baby body. I’d survived a very sick pregnancy. I’d delivered a healthy baby. I was doing my best as a new mum. All that mattered to me was being a great mum, being present, keeping my milk supply up, feeding my baby and loving my baby. I had never been so proud of my body as I was after birth.…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 A bold undertaking will make stressful demands. There’ll be challenging financial matters, complex documents and large expenses to deal with – go peacefully to maximise energy and handle it all successfully. Emotionally, there will be a meaningful exchange, but also simmering issues with another to soothe. A discovery will explain a situation and an unexpected answer will offer some relief. LUCKY NUMBERS: 14, 24, 34 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A family event will call for special personal and financial support – it will be a chance to reset changing relations with a relative or in-law. Going further afield, throwing yourself into a fun social scene and exploring new places or ideas will expand your world – and there will be much to…

WHO’S BAD? As I read ‘The truth about Michael Jackson’s death’ (NI April 2), I am not surprised that even though Michael has long been gone (since 2009), we still read things about him – as he was always a hot topic during his heyday, and he can’t be forgotten by his immediate family and his millions of fans all over the world. Yes, the death of this talented performer and one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world, producing big hits such as Bad and Thriller just to mention a few, was a big shock. It’s no wonder it’s being talked about again as a Hollywood medium reveals shocking details of his passing and that he passed in peace. His popularity…

LOVE SICK Chris Judd certainly knows how to treat a lady. ‘When we met, I was so drunk and he has held my hair back when I was throwing up,’ Bec Judd said of their romantic hook-up. Surely the former AFL star deserves a Brown-Throw Medal for that!? HATS OFF ‘I’m not a man in a hat, I’m an icon in a hat!’ Boy George boasted recently. Forget The Voice , the former Culture Club star must be auditioning for a show called The Ego. He might not win, but it’s brave of him to throw his hat in the ring. CROC SHOCK ‘I have a secret phobia of elevator doors. Give me a crocodile any day,’ Bindi Irwin revealed last week. Sure, she’s had her ups…

WHAT THE PSYCHIC SAYS BY SALLY MORGAN William and Catherine’s new baby boy will be the noisiest of her children so far. He will be known as the charmer of the Cambridges and have many female admirers. As an adult he will not be drawn to any of the armed forces like his predecessors, he will flourish in commerce. I feel also that his greatest loves will be Italy and fast cars. He will have a long and happy life which is all his parents want for him, happiness. I think there will be another pregnancy announcement late 2020 or early 2021. WHAT DO THE STARS HOLD? BY ROYAL ASTROLOGER DEBBIE FRANK There is another royal bull on the block with the arrival of the new prince. The most famous…

She’s already making history as the first royal female to retain her position in succession to the throne, but Princess Charlotte, who turns three this week, is also making her mark as a star. The cherubic tot sent the public into meltdown when she visited her new baby brother in hospital last week. Looking like the ever-perfect princess, Charlotte wowed the crowds with her adorable outfit, beaming smile and graceful royal wave – which she did not once, but twice. Social media went into a frenzy as they described the royal tot ‘as the cutest thing ever’. Another claimed she ‘stole the show’ and her wave ‘melted her heart’. One claimed that she was ‘their favourite thing on the internet’, while another went as far to say she could be…

After Jessica Rowe recently quit Studio 10 , co-host Ita Buttrose also made a hasty exit, announcing her departure from the show last week. Ita says that her choice to leave was a personal one. ‘I’ve got five grandchildren... I want to spend a bit more time with them,’ she said. Still, her sudden exit has caused rumblings. With the supposed ongoing tension between Denise and Ita after the infamous ‘brussel sprout’ incident and now revelations that Ita is ‘p***** off’ with Network Ten for overlooking her and choosing Lisa Wilkinson and Angela Bishop to cover the royal wedding instead, there could be more to her exodus than meets the eye!…

It’s been nearly 12 years since they lost their father, but there’s one person who has been able to fill the gaping void in the lives of Bindi and Robert Irwin: Russell Crowe. The long-time confidant of the family, and former friend of the late Steve Irwin, proved just how much of a father figure he has become to the Irwin siblings, when it was revealed last week that Russell was instrumental in helping the Irwin’s secure the animal conservationist a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In a gushing Instagram post, 19-year-old Bindi revealed that The Nice Guys actor, 54, had personally written a letter of recommendation – and that the generous act may have been what sealed the deal. ‘As we get ready to unveil Dad’s…

Fun-loving Sydney brothers Josh and Nic are ready to show off exactly what they’ve been hiding under their MKR aprons! In a New Idea exclusive, the Italian siblings posed without their shirts – putting their impressive bodies on display. ‘I put on 10 kilos on the show... [but] I’ve been training for six weeks for this,’ Nic says, laughing. The 33-year-old reveals he now weighs 74kg, but ballooned to 84kg during the filming for My Kitchen Rules. ‘I was always peckish after the instant restaurant table,’ Nic spills. ‘So I would stay up and eat. I would get room service or have fast food... ‘Not just a cheeseburger, the whole menu. That’s why I gained 10 kilos!’ So what’s his secret to losing the weight? ‘It’s…

Princess Diana’s former psychic says the late royal hand-picked Meghan Markle for her son Harry, and played a hand in bringing the soon-to-be-wed pair together from beyond this world... Once a member of Diana’s trusted inner circle – reading for her daily over the course of four and a half years – Sally Morgan says she has no doubt Diana knew what Harry needed in a woman – and sent him Meghan. ‘I think that she knew exactly the person that would be perfect for Harry – she knew! ‘And Meghan is perfect for him – because she’s imperfect. She’s been married, she’s seen life, and that’s the reason that she’s [right] for him,’ Sally tells New Idea. ‘Diana was all about supporting people who had chips knocked out of…

When their next door neighbours broke the awful news their daughter had been diagnosed with terminal cancer – and her only chance of survival was an expensive treatment overseas – Rachael and Nathan Cue knew they had to help. ‘We were so close – like family,’ Rachael tells New Idea of Hanna Dickenson and her parents Sue and Jeff. ‘Sue asked us for the money. She said there was treatment in Germany and it was going to cost $40,000. ‘She said their son Ashley was going to put in $20,000, but they still needed $20,000. Jeff said to Nathan: “You’ll have your money back in three months.”’ Rachael and Nathan didn’t have that type of money lying around. But desperate to help their close friends, the couple decided to redraw…

Caramel Honeycomb Brownies Serves 18, Prep 25 mins, Cook 45 mins 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 200g unsalted butter, chopped 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs ¾ cup plain flour 2 tblsps self-raising flour 2 tblsps cocoa powder ¼ cup bottled salted caramel dessert topping 2 x 50g Crunchie chocolate bars, coarsely chopped 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending 2cm above edges. 2 Combine chocolate and butter in a large heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Remove bowl from pan. 3 Stir sugar into warm chocolate mixture. Cool for 15 minutes. 4 Whisk eggs, one at a time, into chocolate mixture. Add combined sifted flours and cocoa. Whisk until smooth. Pour into…

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Q I lived in a house for a short period when I was between 2.5 and 3.5 years of age. All my life (I am 31 now) I have felt a connection to that house. I still dream about it. The house was recently torn down but I am still so drawn to it. Why could this be? Khya, via email. A Khya, you had feelings of being taken care of in that house and you felt safe there when you were little. That’s nice. I still go back and sit in front of the house I lived in when I was a little girl. I think a lot of people do, it helps us go back in our mind and reconnect with our memories. Also, with how it felt…

CHIPPING AWAY Miss Four was playing peacefully when she heard her father asking Master 10, who was helping him on a carpentry project, to get him some chisels. Miss Four got up excitedly and joined her father. When Master 10 returned, the smile disappeared from her face and you could see her shoulders slump. Miss Four turned to her father and asked: ‘Where are the Cheezels?’ ERROL KURTH, KIRWAN, QLD. GIFTS KEEP GIVING I was showing Master 12 our wedding and engagement albums. He looked at the photos of gifts and said: ‘Wow Mum, I didn’t know you got gifts for your wedding and engagement. I’m going to get married as soon as possible!’ NICOLE RYAN, MIRANDA, NSW. DOUBLE THE FUN Four-year-old Coco thinks she can make up jokes, her…

Q I had a friend who was moving and she could not take her pet cat and dog with her. She asked me if I could look after her pets. The lady was desperate for a kind favour and promised at the time that she would look after all the vet bills, etc. Unfortunately, my former friend has not honoured her promise, and has ignored my calls and messages. It is like she doesn’t want to know and has wiped her hands. FIONA, VIA EMAIL. A I have no time for people who abandon their animals. I also have no time for people who do not keep their promises. Your former friend is heartless, selfish and neglects her responsibilities. You did her a favour taking the pet cat and dog…

The world stopped in awe at the adorable moment Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited their newborn sibling last week. William and Kate were keen for their children to meet the baby first, so dad went home in the afternoon to fetch George, four, and Charlotte, who turns three this week. Before leaving, Wills told the royal reporters he’d be ‘back in a minute’ and headed home to collect the kids after they had returned from school and nursery, just five hours after Kate had given birth. When they arrived, George was dressed smartly in his school uniform and looked slightly timid, but Charlotte grinned and waved at the waiting banks of photographers as their dad led them up the steps of the hospital. As William later commented, the pair…

The royal baby is finally here! As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge adjust to life as a family of five, Kate’s former school friend Jessica Hay exclusively tells New Idea how she makes motherhood look easy. Stepping out to greet the waiting press pack just hours after giving birth, Kate had mothers around the world asking how she managed to look so happy and glamorous. ‘Kate just wanted to get her new baby boy home,’ Jessica tells New Idea, revealing the couple aimed to get the formalities out of the way so they could settle in as a family. ‘Kate and William are obviously tired, but so overjoyed. This has been such an easy pregnancy compared to her others. Kate is so healthy and so capable and just excited…

Australia’s most infamous cancer faker recently sparked more outrage when it was revealed she still hasn’t paid her fine. Last September, disgraced wellness blogger Belle Gibson was fined $410,000 for five contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law. Gibson lied to her thousands of social media followers about having brain cancer and curing it with natural remedies. Despite promising the proceeds from the sale of her app and book, she only donated $10,000 of the $440,500 she made for charity. A spokesperson for Consumer Affairs Victoria, which brought the proceedings against her, said all legal options are currently being considered.…

MONDAY Lemongrass Chicken with Vermicelli Noodles Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 8 mins 100g rice vermicelli noodles 500g chicken mince 1 tblsp olive oil 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced 80g tube fresh lemongrass paste 250g snow peas, trimmed, halved lengthways 200g button mushrooms, thickly sliced Shredded iceberg lettuce, to serve DRESSING 2 tblsps fish sauce 2 tblsps sweet chilli sauce 2 tblsps rice wine vinegar 1 To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jug. 2 Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 minutes. Loosen noodles with a fork. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Return to bowl. Using kitchen scissors, cut into shorter lengths. 3 Heat an oiled, large wok over a high heat. Add chicken in two…

Dear Amanda, The overall aspects of your hands fall into the fire category. This element, when accompanied by the tapered fingers, can bring two key traits to the fore. Firstly, you may find you want things to move quickly in life and feel you get frustrated if the pace isn’t a happening one. Secondly, you will find that a love of beautiful things fosters a desire for the finer things in life. This combination could find you wanting the best on offer, yesterday! Ironically, learning patience is a process, not an overnight happening. There are two dominant relationship lines and both will be of value and have lasting impact on your life. Financially, you are destined to be better off than you thought, but during the early years money will…

WHAT DAY? I mentioned to my brother-in-law that the following Wednesday was my wedding anniversary. ‘That’s impossible,’ he replied seriously. ‘I remember that your wedding day was on a Friday.’ DEB BOWDEN, ROSEBUD, VIC. BIG FAN SALE During the heatwave, my MM brother (manager of an electrical store) decided to put the fans on sale. That evening MM complained to his wife: ‘I had so many people coming in asking for big fans, I am out. No-one bought a single medium or small fan.’ Next day I saw the sign outside MM’s store: ‘Big fan, sale.’ I found MM (who was stressed due to the demand for big fans) and asked him for some chalk. ‘What for?’ he asked. I said: ‘I need to move your comma.’ MM soon sold…

‘I PUT EVERY BIT OF FOCUS AND ENERGY INTO PROVING... I’M NOT IN A WHEELCHAIR... I CAN DO THIS!’ Small business owner Kim has turned to new reality show, The Mentor, in the hope that successful businessman Mark Bouris can help save her struggling flower shop. But, for the bubbly mother-of-one, running her own business isn’t the only challenge that she has faced. When she was 21, Kim was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disease that results in chronic inflammation affecting the lining of the joints. It causes painful swelling that can result in bone erosion and joint deformity. ‘I was heartbroken!’ Kim tells New Idea of the moment she found out. ‘At the time I was a florist, but I also enjoyed playing softball…