Innholdsfortegnelse for 16 December 2019 i New Idea

As clues for the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestants start to drop, sources spill to New Idea which stars could be heading into the jungle. The promotions tease fans with four official clues, promising a “footy legend”, “leading lady”, “blonde bombshell” and “TV megastar”. “Looks like retired Collingwood character Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas is the footy ‘helluva character’ from the promo,” the insider claims. “Adam Goodes is still on the list, as they will get great TV from these two polar opposites on the field who court controversy for different reasons,” they added. According to the insider, Kitty Flanagan is looking like the comedian and party girl Lindsay Lohan has also been secured as the TV megastar. The blonde bombshell is believed to be TV host Sophie…

Jimmy Bartel and his new girlfriend Lauren Mand have made a bold public declaration about their new relationship. To celebrate Jimmy’s 36th birthday, the socialite shared a picture of the pair on a night out with the caption: “Happy birthday JB, I love you”. As previously reported in New Idea, the couple were linked shortly after the ex-footy player announced his split from wife Nadia Bartel in mid-August. The estranged WAG is reported to have moved out of the marital home two months prior to that announcement. The couple share two children, Aston and Henley. Jimmy and Lauren officially went public with their relationship last month, with Lauren re-sharing a picture of Jimmy playing with his sons on her newly public social media account. Lauren has also shared another loved-up…

EUGENIE Not on the payroll, but gets an allowance from Andrew who is, and lives in a royal residence. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA A full-time royal, she has use of a grace-and-favour apartment in St James’s Palace. THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER Their apartment in Kensington Palace is paid for by the Queen.. PETER PHILLIPS Not on the royal payroll. He and his wife Autumn are believed to live in London. PRINCE & PRINCESS MICHAEL OF KENT For 30 years the Queen paid for their Kensington Palace home. PRINCESS ANNE As a full-time working royal she’s paid by the Queen and taxpayers. DUKE AND DUCHESS OF KENT Live within Kensington Palace. The duke is paid by the Queen. ZARA PHILLIPS Not on the royal payroll, but lives in a cottage within…

Terri Irwin and her sister Patricia Raines have reportedly been estranged for years and now recently unearthed court documents could explain what may have added to the fall out. The Oregon judicial records show that in February 2015, Terri was the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed in the Lane County Circuit Court against Patricia for ‘conversion and negligence’ – conversion is defined as treating another person’s goods or property as your own. Court records show the case was subject to general dismissal with prejudice, meaning the case was dismissed and Terri was blocked from filing another suit on the same claim. Just months after the case concluded, in August 2015, Patricia sold her three bedroom home in Eugene, where she’d lived her whole life, and moved into a one-bedroom holiday…

EMILIA CLARKE Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke – who is also the leading lady in the film Last Christmas – shared a sweet story about her final Christmas with her father, who died of cancer in 2016. “In 2015, I had the idea of taking my family away for Christmas [to the North Pole]. It was on this trip I realised what made my dad giddy with joy: it was the gift of us,” the actress wrote in her essay in the film’s companion book, Last Christmas. “This would be my darling dad’s last Christmas. After that particular week away, and after losing one of the most brilliant men I will ever know, the giving and receiving … just became less joyful.” But despite this, Emilia, 33, admits that…

NICOLE KIDMAN SUTTON FOREST Best known for its wineries, produce and rolling green fields, the NSW Southern Highlands region is calm personified. So it’s perhaps unsurprising that the region’s small farming village of Sutton Forest is where homegrown Hollywood heavyweight Nicole Kidman has chosen to have her Aussie rural retreat. Buying the historic Georgian mansion Bunya Hill in 2008 for $6.5 million with hubby Keith Urban, the country homestead boasts wide sandstone verandahs and a clutch of original features. Shortly after buying the estate, the pair put in a plush swimming pool, gym, full-sized tennis court and high grass mounds and hedging around the perimeter to guard against the paparazzi’s prying lenses. SAM ARMYTAGE BUTTAWANGF Based in the Southern Highlands, Samantha Armytage purchased a $2.2 million home in the quaint…

Antipasto Entertaining Platter Serves 8, Prep:1 hour 200g block vintage cheddar, cut into thick wedges 200g packet sliced deli meats (See Tip) Water crackers, sesame breadsticks and bagel crisps, to serve BLUE CHEESE DIP 150g packet Castello creamy blue cheese, chopped ½ cup sour cream 1 tblsp lemon juice Chopped fresh chives, to garnish GREEK SALAD SKEWER BITES 200g packet Greek feta, cut into 24 x 2cm cubes 1 tblsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tblsp lemon juice ½ tsp dried oregano 2 Lebanese cucumbers, trimmed 250g punnet small cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup pitted kalamata olives (You need 24) 24 x 7cm bamboo skewers 1 To make dip, process cheese, sour cream and juice in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving…

1. Place two pastry sheets side by side overlapping by 2cm. Press edge to seal. Trim 12cm off one short edge of pastry. With short edge of pastry facing you, cut out the triangle for Christmas tree. Reserve off cuts. Spread spinach mixture evenly over tree. 2. Cover tree with reserved pastry, trimming to fit. 3. Using a rolling pin, gently roll over tree to seal. 4. Slide baking paper with tree onto a large oven tray. Using another sheet of baking paper and tray, flip trays over so that pastry join is on the base. Starting 4cm down from top of tree, mark a 2cm wide strip down the centre of the remaining pastry for the trunk. Cut 2cm-wide strips down either side of the trunk, leaving pastry attached.…

So, you’re in charge of cooking the big family Christmas meal and unsure where to begin - and don’t even get us started on those pre-Christmas supermarket queues. Well, don’t panic! HelloFresh has taken the stress out of Christmas Day by designing a kit filled with everything you need. The fresh food delivery service will send a box to your door filled with all the ingredients and recipes needed to make a festive feast. What’s on the menu? Think, stuffing, Christmas ham with sticky orange mustard glaze, lemon roasted chicken and loads of tasty sides like potato salad and green beans with toasted hazelnuts.  A gift for the host is a stylish and lovely way to thank them for their hospitality and is always appreciated. The gift doesn’t have to…

ARIES An unexpected option with a business or monetary undertaking will be tempting, there may also be a surprise gain or unusual new acquisition. An enlightening exchange will offer new possibilities or a different point of view with an uncertain relationship. Clarifying what matters most will point the best way forward. An ambitious undertaking on the job will shine a light on your talents. LUCKY NUMBERS: 14, 24, 40 MAR 21 – APR 20 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 An unusual opportunity to begin a new friendship, romance or change the direction of an existing relationship will set up a fresh chapter emotionally and any uncertainties will resolve as you go. Juggling your money for special purchases, hefty commitments and sudden extra outlays will take discipline – avoid spreading…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. ECHOES OF DESPAIR June Johnstone isn’t sure what woke her that night, but she’ll never forget what she saw when she opened her eyes. The experience took place 60 years ago, but it’s as fresh in her memory today as it was the morning after it happened. Then in her early 20s, June was a young mum living on a farm in Albany, Western Australia. On this unforgettable night, she’d tucked her toddler into…

It was the family we all wanted to be a part of. A tightly knit, supportive, loving, blended unit, whose good-natured hijinks – paired with lashings of ’70s sentimentality – kept us glued to our screens. The Brady Bunch became one of the most watched – and longest-running – TV shows of all time. But while trading places with one of the six Brady kids was likely high on every child’s wish list at the time, in reality, life away from the cameras for these young actors was often far from idyllic, as Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady, can attest. “It’s like most things – there’s always good and bad,” the 62-year-old tells New Idea. “There’s benefits and strangeness to a public life like that. I remember it being…

After splitting from her husband Lachlan Gillespie last year, Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins announced she’s found love with a new man – Wiggles musician Oliver Brian. “Yes, I’m in love and I feel very excited to tell you,” she told Stellar. “He’s a very calm and thoughtful person and I’ve always been interested in his mind and his take on life, and his morals.” She also spoke about her split from Purple Wiggle Lachlan. “I don’t really think many people knew about it at the beginning. I think people recognised that maybe dynamically things had changed between us, but there weren’t any upset feelings. We were just trying to work out our friendship during that time. “A lot of people have said to us that they just can’t see how…

Channel Ten’s The Living Room is being axed, with Dr Chris Brown, Amanda Keller, Miguel Maestre and Barry du Bois saying goodbye to their hosting roles on the much-loved lifestyle show. While The Living Room may be over, the hosts will return in the same slot in 2020. With their undeniable chemistry on-screen, speculation is rife about what type of show the stars will return for next year! “We are thrilled that the brilliant team of Amanda, Barry, Miguel and Chris will be back at 7.30 on Friday nights next year. Watch this space for more information,” a Network Ten spokesperson told TV Tonight. But in the meantime, Miguel is heading into the jungle on I’m A Celeb... where Dr Chris will return as host. Speaking on the AACTAs red…

Kate Ritchie has turned to old family friends the Hemsworths to help her through a rough patch. In these New Idea exclusive pictures, the 41-year-old actress and radio star was seen dining with the parents of Chris, Luke and Liam Hemsworth. Kate wore oversized sunglasses while sitting across from Craig and Leonie Hemsworth enjoying a meal. The group appeared deep in serious conversation, with Kate making animated hand gestures as she spoke to the megastars’ parents. Kate’s personal life has recently made headlines following a spate of incidents involving her husband of nine years, Stuart Webb. The former rugby league player faced court last month after being caught drink driving for a fifth time. This incident comes just over a month after an altercation at the couple’s Randwick home, which…

Bindi’s about to marry an American and her family has always had a massive following over in the US, so it’s no surprise to hear the Irwins could be gearing up to spend even more time based in the United States. Recently found documents show that in February 2017, Terri and Bindi set up a property company called Turtle Beetle, with offices based in Eugene. The company’s solicitor, Sarah Subias, is an expert who can ‘navigate through the process of transferring an estate’, according to her law firm’s website, prompting questions about whether the Irwins are considering moving their business operations to the US. Terri also has a Eugene, Oregon, base for the family’s non-profit Wildlife Warriors, which is reportedly headed up by family friend Cathy Leach. If the family…

PRINCESS MARY DANISH DIET How does she look so good? While some say the secret to Princess Mary’s incredible figure is the keto diet, others believe it’s all down to a wholesome Danish diet. “This is really working for Mary. She might have four kids, but she’s in the best shape of her life despite being a really busy, time-poor mum,” a source revealed. JOGGING & HORSERIDING Meanwhile, her sister-in-law Leanne Donaldson previously revealed Mary also likes to keep very active. “She is so active she just burns the calories. Mary, like the rest of the family, is totally dedicated to exercise. She’s always walking, jogging or riding a horse. And now she’s also running after four children – that’s guaranteed to keep anyone in shape.” KATE MIDDLETON DUKAN DIET…

Crackling Roast Pork with Maple-Glazed Pears Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 50 mins 1 tblsp sea salt flakes 2 tblsps olive oil 2kg rolled pork loin, rind scored at 1cm intervals MAPLE-GLAZED PEARS 6 Packham pears (220g each) 2 red onions ¼ cup firmly packed fresh sage leaves ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tblsp wholegrain mustard 1 tblsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsps dried fennel seeds 1 tblsp olive oil 1 Rub combined salt and oil over pork, making sure it penetrates scores in rind. Place on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. 2 Cook in a very hot oven (240C) for 30 minutes, or until rind has blistered. Reduce heat to moderate (180C). Cook for a further 1 hour, or until pork juices run clear…

Raspberry Red Velvet Trifle Serves 14, Prep: 35 mins 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ½ cup icing sugar mixture 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind 600ml tub thickened cream 900g tub double thick French vanilla custard 3 x 125g punnets fresh raspberries ¼ cup caster sugar 2 x 400g ready-made Red Velvet Cakes (see Tip) ¼ cup sweet sherry 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 Beat cream cheese, icing sugar and rind in a large bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Add 1 cup of the cream. Beat until thick. Using a wire whisk, fold in custard. 2 Reserve ½ punnet raspberries for decoration. Place remaining raspberries and caster sugar in medium bowl. Mash with a fork until coarsely crushed. 3 Cut cakes into 2cm…

AT THE AIRPORT • Try a falafel wrap. “Sashimi and miso soup is a good option too,” says Gabby. • “A green smoothie with added protein powder to keep you full. A healthy nut bar or little packs of nuts from the  newsagents are a good option to bring on the plane,” says Kate. ON ROAD TRIPS • “Protein balls are great for between meals. Check the label: you want it to be made out of nuts and seeds, not artificial ingredients,” says Kate. • “I always pack chopped vegetables  and fruit, some mixed nuts, sliced cheese and crackers and you can’t do a road trip without salt and vinegar chips,” says Gabby. AT THE BEACH • “Bring a roast vegie salad (so it won’t go soggy) topped with goat cheese. Homemade low-sugar brownies, chopped…

The trouble with Christmas is it has an image problem. There are no ‘silent nights’, very little ‘joy to the world’ and ’tis often not ‘the season to be jolly’. What it’s become is a huge guilt-fest. Ever since marketers commandeered Christmas, re-purposing it from a family time and into a showcase of ‘lifestyle’, the festive season has become a source of stress. Throw in Instagram influencers and you’re suddenly hyperventilating over your substandard table decorations and soggy trifle. As the shape of our families has changed, so the guilt and complications have magnified. With many spread interstate or overseas it’s often harder to get everyone together. Throw in divorces, separations, ageing parents and money woes, and the tension is screwed tighter than a steamed pudding bowl. HOW DO YOU…

We all know that country folk have been doing it tough lately – so here’s a great way to show your support and get your Christmas shopping done. The #BuyFromTheBush campaign connects city shoppers with boutique rural Aussie businesses. Head to the Facebook page (facebook.com/buyfromthebush) or search the hashtag to see what gifts are available to buy online. Don’t delay! Order early to allow plenty of time for shipping during the busy holiday period.…

Q My mother-in-law insists on giving my daughter a terrible nickname. I named my daughter Lunette, but my husband’s mother keeps calling her Lulu. I’m sick of her beautiful unique name being reduced to a silly sound! What should I do? Bring it up with her? REBECCA, VIA EMAIL. A You have given your daughter a lovely, unusual name and your mother-in-law should respect your choice. She needs to be told that your daughter is not Lulu and you would appreciate it if she would use the correct name. The request may not be gratefully received. If your daughter is old enough, she could ask her grandmother to call her by her right name. If not then make sure your mother-in-law respects your wishes. If I’m called Neen, I quickly…

As Prince Andrew faces yet more lurid accusations, royal experts are now warning the British royals are facing the possibility of complete collapse. With reports circulating that the Queen will effectively abdicate in less than two years, leading Charles to step in as Prince Regent, senior royals, including Princess Anne, are being warned they could be out of a job by 2021. “It’s going to be a turbulent period in history,” royal expert Phil Dampier tells New Idea. “It’s only 18 months until the Queen is 95 and she is widely expected to hand over power to Charles in all but name. He will then start to modernise the institution.” It’s been reported for some time that Charles’ long-held ambition is to create a slimmed-down monarchy. Behind the scenes, Prince…

After recently welcoming her second child, Theodore ‘Teddy’ in October this year, musical-theatre star Lucy Durack and her husband Chris Horsey have double the joy to look forward to this Christmas. “Now that we have two kids, I am pretty excited for Christmas,” she tells New Idea. “I am someone who rejoices when the shops start decorating, playing carols and selling fruit mince pies in September.” “NOW THAT WE HAVE TWO KIDS, I AM PRETTY EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS” While Christmas is normally a time to sit back and relax, Lucy is set to have a busier month than ever with only a couple of days off over Christmas as she prepares for her coming role as Fiona in Shrek The Musical alongside Ben Mingay. But despite her packed schedule over…

TRIPLETS UNDER THE TREE Roxanne White was worried she’d never become a mother after suffering a devastating miscarriage. But the US woman was amazed to find out she was pregnant with not just one baby, but three! This year, Roxanne, 37, will be spending Christmas with her healthy triplets – and there’s certainly a lot to celebrate. “I got pregnant within a few months, but I had a miscarriage during my ninth week. I was then diagnosed with secondary infertility which is the inability to get pregnant after managing to do so once before. This was such a sad and lonely time,” Roxanne says. “We found out we were expecting again in May 2017. The fertility clinic guessed twins, but my mum had a hunch it was triplets. We were…

Peanut Butter Cup Reindeers Makes 8, Prep: 1 hour 150g packet milk chocolate miniature peanut butter cups ¹/³ cup Milk Choc Melts 8 red Smarties 16 candy eyeballs 30g salted pretzels 80cm x 5mm-wide green and red ribbons 1 Unwrap peanut butter cups and remove paper cases. 2 Place Milk Choc Melts in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) in 20-second bursts, stirring, until melted. Transfer to a small snap-lock bag. Squeeze into one corner. Twist bag. Snip tip. 3 To make faces, pipe a small amount of chocolate on the base of eight peanut butter cups. Stick on Smarties for the nose. 4 Pipe a small amount of chocolate on the back of each eyeball. Stick two eyeballs on the fluted side above the Smarties. 5 Pipe…

Bright smile Don’t have the time or the budget for sitting in the dentist’s chair for a teeth whitening session? This at-home kit promises clinical whitening results using a gel in conjunction with a blue LED light to activate and accelerate stain removal, with noticeable results after just one day of usage. BRONZED BEAUTY If you have left it to the last minute and need to fake a tan immediately, look no further than a tanning water or oil. We love this Tan Water formula from ModelCo, it’s safe to use on sensitive skin types, it’s deeply hydrating and the colour develops within two to four hours. If you have a little extra time, try adding a tanning oil to your daily moisturiser. You can determine the shade and extent…

Is it your turn to host a seasonal party this year? Does the mere thought of all the planning fill you with dread? There are ways to make it easy, so you can really relax on the day and have a good time. Just follow these simple rules. 10 DAYS BEFORE – GET THE WHOLE FAMILY ONBOARD It’s all about the planning. Everyone gets excited about Christmas, and everyone likes to have a purpose. Here’s what you need to do. Assign tasks to different family members to finish by the week before Christmas. Make some not-so-exciting, like putting all toys away, cleaning the fridge, scrubbing the outdoor deck and washing windows, but then pepper in the good stuff like putting up the Christmas tree and decorations, and wrapping presents. Not…

Let’s face it, Christmas Eve is probably the most exciting night for little ones. Keep them busy before bed with these traditions. 1. CHRISTMAS MOVIE MARATHON Streaming services like Stan and Netflix will be in full Christmas swing, with classics such as Elf and Love Actually. Netflix is also offering up a few new festive favourites, including its first animated feature film, Klaus, from the co-creator of Despicable Me. 2. PREPARE A TREAT FOR SANTA Write a thank-you letter to Santa and leave it out with the milk and cookies. 3. PLAY CANDY CANE FISHING Get a cardboard box and fill it with Christmas baubles (with the hanging ribbon attached). Then, each player takes turns to fish out as many baubles as they can in one minute but using a…

My son, Sammy, 6, is excited to play a game of Sunday soccer! VANESSA PANOSSIAN, NOLLMARA, WA. MERE MALE At a shopping mall, I noticed two MMs in front of the store directory. The map had an arrow indicating YOU ARE HERE. One MM said to the other, “How do they know where we are?” Z. GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ. SAM’S THE MAN One of my favourite parts of NI is ‘On the Road’ with Sam Mac. It always puts a smile on my face. As a long-time viewer of Sunrise, we get to share in Sam’s many adventures – spectacular, crazy, and everything in between – as the show’s weatherman, and hear about his beloved cat, a lot! But it’s always nice to see fun little extras his column affords…

6 MONTHS TO GO STORM KEATING In November Storm announced she was expecting her second child with hubby Ronan, so she’s likely due around mid-May. 12 WEEKS TO GO TURIA PITT Turia announced she and partner Michael Hoskin were pregnant with their second child in August, so she could be looking at giving birth in February. 12 WEEKS TO GO JESINTA FRANKLIN Jesinta, who’s married to Buddy Franklin, announced they were expecting their first child at the end of August, so she could give birth around late February. 10 WEEKS TO GO CYRELL PAULE Cyrell announced she and MAFS alum Eden Dally were 12 weeks pregnant with their first child in August, so she’ll probably give birth in February. 1-2 WEEKS TO GO EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW Edwina announced she was pregnant…