Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 1, 2021 i New Idea

Now is the perfect time to relax and unwind – particularly after the year that was! To get you in the holiday mindset, we’ve put together a bumper edition of New Idea. Puzzle buffs, head straight to page 69. We’ve not only added heaps of extra puzzles, but also some fun brain teasers to keep your mind occupied. Or, if the kitchen is your happy place, then you won’t want to miss our bonanza food section filled with loads of mouth-watering recipes. Head to page 36 to get inspired. Finally, if true crime is your idea of escapism, then go to our special sealed section on page 27, if you dare! Happy reading – and wishing you a safe holiday.…

She’s had a stellar year in her career, but MasterChef favourite Melissa Leong’s personal life has come crashing down with the end of her nearly four-year marriage to Joe Jones. The cooking show judge, 38, took to Instagram last week to announce the split, writing: “It has brought us such happiness to walk together, but the time has come for Joe and I to part ways and walk on, apart.” Melissa and Joe got engaged after dating for just three months, and eloped two months later.…

Looking stunning as she headed to festive drinks at The Dolphin Hotel in Sydney recently, Kate Ritchie was oozing confidence. Rocking an all-black number, the former Home and Away star couldn’t wipe the smile from her face as she caught up with a bunch of work pals – and we hear her and Dr Chris Brown’s big news may have something to do with it! Kate’s new-found glow comes just months after New Idea first revealed Dr Chris and Kate’s plans to team up – and it seems the showbiz pair’s discussions are in motion. “Kate and Chris are very close and it’s no secret they have been talking about working together,” says our well-placed insider. “He is so much fun and he and Kate just seem to have a…

A year after quitting as a senior royal, the Duchess of Sussex is apparently finding it difficult to break back into the cliquey world of Hollywood. Now an insider claims that Meghan’s attempt to cosy up to her one-time co-star, Jennifer Aniston, is just one example of how the royal’s attempts at making A-list friends has backfired. “When Meghan was cast in Horrible Bosses, she had all these visions of Jen seeing how amazing she was and becoming good friends,” says a source. “That didn’t even come close to happening – Jen barely even noticed she was there, and Meghan was devastated to find out her part had been cut to a mere 30 seconds.” After Meghan’s blink-andyou’ll-missit part in the 2011 comedy, it’s claimed the former actress was so…

Many wish they could have an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and start again. But for Chris Watts, wiping the slate clean involved murdering his pregnant wife and their two daughters, Bella, 4, and Celeste, 3. At first, he feigned to be a worried dad and husband, begging for the safe return of his missing family. His story fell apart days later when he failed a lie detector. Chris eventually confessed to strangling his wife, Shanann, and smothering their two little girls, before burying Shanann’s body and dumping his daughters in oil tankers. The reason for this unimaginable evil? Chris had been having an affair with a young co-worker and wanted to start his life over with her. His crime was eerily similar to the case of Scott Peterson,…

The world was equally horrified and fascinated by the twisted case of the Turpin children – 13 kids who were tortured mercilessly by their parents for years. David and Louise Turpin raised their children in the seemingly suburban paradise of Perris, California. But inside their idyllic home lay a heinous secret. The sick parents isolated their young kids from the world and locked them in their home without contact for years and years. For some of the 13 Turpin children, this lasted decades. The Turpins, aged between 2 and 29, were chained or tied to their beds for most of their lives, weren’t allowed to use the bathroom, were fed once a day and only given one shower per year. They were so isolated from society, the victims didn’t know…

Charred Corn with Avocado and Black Bean Salad Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 50g butter, melted 2 x 425g packets corn cobbettes 1 small iceberg lettuce, finely shredded 400g can black beans, drained, rinsed 2 avocados, sliced DRESSING 120g sachet Mexican Spice Stir In Seasoning ½ small red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander ½ cup olive oil ¹/ ³ cup lime juice 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 To make dressing, place 1›tblsp of the seasoning in a jug. Add onion, coriander, oil, juice and sugar. Whisk well to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato. 2 Combine butter and remaining seasoning in a large bowl. Add corn. Toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Heat…

Coffee Nutella Martini Serves 4, Prep: 15 mins ¾ cup Nutella 2 x 16.5g sachets vanilla latte coffee 1 cup ice cubes ¼ cup vodka ¼ cup coffee-flavoured liqueur 2 cups vanilla ice-cream 1 Spoon ½ cup of the Nutella into a disposable piping bag. Twist top. Snip tip. Pipe around inside of four martini glasses (300ml capacity). 2 Empty coffee sachets into a›medium heatproof jug. Stir in›1¼ cups hot, not boiling, water with remaining Nutella. Stir until Nutella is melted. 3 Pour coffee mixture into a›blender with ice cubes, vodka, liqueur and ice-cream. Blend until smooth. 4 Pour martini evenly into prepared serving glasses. Serve immediately. TIP Try using other flavoured coffee sachets, such as hazelnut, mocha or caramel. For an extra chocolate flavour, replace vanilla ice-cream with chocolate…

1 You and your child together can explore your needs by each picking a card and reading the meaning from the guidebook aloud. 2 Write the affirmation down, or you can leave the affirmation card in a special place so you can see it at any time during the day. This has a positive response for the child and helps create a shift in their nervous system. 3 As a result, this helps kids to feel clearer within themselves and more secure about owning their own feelings. Children’s Wellbeing Cards, $25, childosophy.com…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… There is pretty much no doubt that this year is going to be easier for you than last year. You are under far less pressure. However, there are still going to be some challenges. Your biggest issue is probably to do with sorting out your finances. You need to be disciplined and stick to a budget in the coming 12 months. Find out more about Jupiter and Saturn at moonmessages.com/js2020. READER Q&A Q Will I ever find happiness and meet a man who will love me for who I am? KATE, VIA EMAIL. A I’m actually hoping that in the time since you wrote to me, you have found love! In fact, you have pretty good love stars right now, so hopefully that’s translating into meeting…

A QUIET PLACE PART II Starring: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy Whatever you do, don’t make a sound! In this sequel to the 2018 horror hit, the Abbott family continue their fight for survival against the creatures that hunt by noise – but soon they realise that’s not the only threat... IN CINEMAS APRIL 22 BLACK WIDOW Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour This Marvel superhero flick takes place after the events of Captain America: Civil War. Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett), a skilled former KGB assassin and agent of S.H.I.E.L.D, is on the run and forced to come to grips with her past. IN CINEMAS APRIL 29 CINDERELLA Starring: Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Minnie Driver Wait, another version?! This one is an updated musical rom-com, with ‘Havana’ singer Camila making her…

Isla Fisher is once again calling Australia home after she and her comedian husband, Sacha Baron Cohen, relocated their family to Sydney. Recent reports suggest the notoriously private couple have traded in the Hollywood hustle and bustle for a more peaceful existence Down Under, after they were spied enrolling their children, Olive, Elula and Montgomery, at a local school. In the past, the former Home and Away star, 44, has spoken of her desire to move back home, and as she reflects on her new fairytale film, Godmothered, it appears she’s been granted her own wish! WHAT WAS IT ABOUT GODMOTHERED THAT APPEALED TO YOU? I felt the message in the story was so much more inclusive and modern than a lot of the fairytales one tells as a parent…

Reese Witherspoon has blown an undisclosed sum on a three-acre estate down the road from her home in Brentwood, California – and sources believe the new purchase could be a sign the Big Little Lies star is finalising a split from her second husband, Jim Toth. “Why else would she buy another home so close,” pondered one online commentator. Like most of us, 2020 was a difficult year for Jim – who shares 8-year-old son, Tennessee, with Reese, 44. The former super-agent once managed the careers of Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr. and Matthew McConaughey, but quit the showbiz game two years ago to help found the streaming platform Quibi – which went bust in October. The failure has reportedly put immense strain on his and Reese’s nine-year marriage. “Jim’s…

She told fans she was walking away with fond memories of her eight years on The Voice, but sources say Delta Goodrem had a “mini meltdown” when she found out her good pal Guy Sebastian stayed on without her. Delta, 36, had been a coach on the singing show since Season 1, but her exit was finalised when Keith Urban, Rita Ora and Jessica Mauboy were announced as the new judging line-up. “Delta is not happy for many reasons,” dishes a well-placed insider. “She feels betrayed and disappointed by her close friend and fellow recording artist.” The source adds that Delta “saw herself as the queen of The Voice.” “When the new line-up was announced, she was less than impressed. Seven said they wanted an all-star line-up and Delta didn’t…

›The countdown is well and truly on until the arrival of the next royal baby. But is Princess Eugenie secretly keeping a surprise triple pregnancy under wraps? In late September, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, are expecting. “Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are very pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in early 2021,” read the official statement. While the wording of the announcement suggests the couple are expecting just one child, eagle-eyed royal watchers have noted several telltale clues suggesting the royals are in fact expecting multiple babies! A source tells New Idea that the rumour mill went into overdrive after word got out about Eugenie’s pre-baby preparations. Namely, that the princess was very deliberately collecting baby…

GEORGE & AMAL “We were taken by storm when George found his perfect match with Amal. They seem destined for success, sharing idealism for a better world, A-list friends and the dream to be parents. The birth of their beautiful twins – Alexander and Ella – cemented their desires for stability, more control over their professional lives, and the need for predictability, schedules and a place to call home. I hear, ‘Torn between two lovers.’ Not romantic love – the love of children verses professional careers. Who will make the sacrifice? Will it be George, Amal or both? Cracks are starting to show as the pressures mount towards schooling choices, country location and time away from their twins. The marriage is just holding together as they try to keep all…

Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander had an explosive relationship from the get-go. Jodi, then 26, and Travis, 29, seemed to have an idyllic romance from the outside, but it soon grew volatile as Jodi’s behaviour became toxic and possessive. When Travis tried to end the relationship and told his girlfriend he was going on a trip to Mexico with another woman, Jodi exploded into a violent rage. His body was found on June 9, 2008 with multiple stab wounds and a gunshot wound to his head. Jodi said she killed her boyfriend, but claimed it was in self-defence after Travis had “attacked” her. She was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life behind bars. Last year she launched an appeal from prison, alleging prosecutorial misconduct.…

In 1989, before Buffy or The Vampire Diaries were gracing our screens, a real vampire roamed the streets of Brisbane. When the mutilated body of father-of-four, Edward Baldock, 47, surfaced on the Brisbane River, Tracey Wigginton was apprehended and confessed to the crime. Wigginton fast became tabloid gold when she was dubbed the ‘Lesbian Vampire Killer’, after it became widespread knowledge that she had a penchant for blood. The then 25-year-old told police the night Edward was murdered, she was on the hunt for human blood, after she grew sick of feeding on animals. But if it wasn’t for one clue found inside her victim’s shoe, Wigginton may never have been caught at all. Wigginton lured Edward in using sex, before stabbing him. When police found the body, Wigginton’s bank…

Ham Caesar Salad Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 6 thick slices sourdough (200g), cut into 2cm cubes 1 tblsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 4 eggs, at room temperature 100g green beans, trimmed, halved 2 baby cos lettuce, trimmed, leaves separated 300g shaved or thinly sliced leg ham ¾ cup shaved parmesan DRESSING ¹/ ³ cup shaved parmesan ¼ cup olive oil 2 tblsps lemon juice 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce 2 tsps caster sugar 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 Toss bread with oil and garlic in a large bowl. Spread over a›large oven tray. 2 Cook bread in a moderate oven (180C) for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden. Remove. Cool. 3 Meanwhile, place eggs in a small saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring…

• Prepare raw meat before going outdoors by slicing, marinating and skewering. • Keep your meat covered until you are ready to barbecue, and never place raw or cooked meat in direct sunlight for any length of time. • Always use separate tongs and equipment to handle raw and cooked food. Hands should not be used unless absolutely necessary, but if that happens, make sure you wash your hands after handling raw meat. • Use clean and dry utensils for serving food. Don’t place cooked meat back onto the same plates or dishes that held the raw meat. • Chicken, sausages and hamburgers must be cooked thoroughly until juices run clear. You can cook steaks to your liking. • Never pour raw marinade over cooked meat. Boil the marinade for a few minutes if using for…

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ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 The year kicks off with a big message for you: it’s time to be focusing on finding a balance between your work and home life. If working from home in 2020 has meant that your life has been overtaken by professional concerns, this is the week to redress that balance. Maybe shift your home office so it’s less visible, or just shift your mindset. POWER DATE: JANUARY 2 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Expect issues around money and/or sex this week. Your ruling planet, Venus, is clashing with the planet Neptune, from your Sex and Money Zone. If you suspect someone is doing the dirty on you, financially or sexually, you might be right. Proceed with caution though, because it might be a…

‘MY HEART AND SOUL (I NEED YOU HOME FOR CHRISTMAS)’ IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW VIA ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS No-nonsense, ballsy and bad-arse, Suzi Quatro remains one of the music industry’s true trailblazers. Since bursting onto the international stage in the 1970s, with hits including ‘Can the Can’ and ‘Devil Gate Drive’, both she and her trademark leather catsuit have been elevated to icon status. And while she says she never set out to be a “pin-up”, these days the musician is more than happy to be sexy at 70. “I’m OK with it now!” Suzi tells New Idea. “Did I go up on stage and try to be sexy? No. But whatever it was that I had – that I have – is a natural thing. That’s the only…

PINK & CAREY HART This duo celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary in January. But Pink, 41, admits that, were it not for a therapist “translating” for each of them, she never would have made it to the finish line with 45-year-old Carey, a retired motocross racer. “I think partners, after a long time … you just speak two different languages,” says the singer, who briefly separated from Carey in 2008, before reuniting in 2009. They’ve since welcomed children Willow, 9, and Jameson, 4. Pink adds, “We’re not taught as kids how to have relationships.” JESSICA SIMPSON & ERIC JOHNSON Since they got together in 2010, Jessica and Eric have turned to various types of counselling to strengthen their relationship and keep the lines of communication open. In 2013, it was…

Victoria Beckham was more than happy to help her daughter, Harper, out when the 9-year-old informed the fashion designer that she wanted to “look amazing” as a bridesmaid at Brooklyn’s wedding to Nicola Peltz. However, the mother-daughter moment has turned into an all-out family war. “David disagrees with the proposed dress because it’s way too revealing,” explains a close family friend. “Poor Harper just wants to look pretty at the wedding, but she’s at that awkward pre-teen stage, so having her folks at loggerheads over it is making it worse.”…

As her only child, it’s understandable that Olivia Newton-John would worry constantly about Chloe Lattanzi. Now as she battles stage four breast cancer, Olivia, 72, has reached out to John Travolta, pleading: “Take care of Chloe after I’m gone!” Says a source: “Now that she can see the end is near, she asked John to pledge to be that person. He said: ‘Of course.’” Chloe raised concerns recently when she shared her opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine. In the past, she’s been open about eating disorders, depression, and alcohol and cocaine addictions.…

Prince Albert of Monaco will face court in the new year to fight explosive claims that he fathered a third love child with a secret girlfriend. It has already been proven the 62-year-old has two illegitimate children, fathered prior to his marriage to Princess Charlene. These latest allegations see the prince accused of having a relationship with a Brazilian woman, resulting in a daughter in 2005. Legal papers have also been filed by the mother-daughter claimants (who cannot be named for legal purposes) requesting that Albert undergo a DNA test. These claims will undoubtedly rub salt into the wounds of Princess Charlene, 42, as the timeline of these events directly crosses over with when she was dating the prince. A source, who works closely with the Monaco royal household, says:…

When Jemma sat down at the family dinner table and refused to eat, she wasn’t being rude nor was she being fussy. In fact, her peaches and cream skin and cheeky grin masked a serious health problem that, until recently, meant the 14-year-old hadn’t eaten in over a decade. “Jemma has Coffin-Siris syndrome, a rare condition causing intellectual disability or delayed development of speech and motor skills,” Jemma’s mum, Belinda, tells New Idea. “Children also suffer respiratory infections and have trouble feeding.” Sufferers tend to have coarse facial features, a wide and flat nose, as well as underdeveloped tips of the fingers or toes. And Jemma, as far as they know, is one of just 200 cases worldwide. From the moment Jemma was born, she constantly struggled to thrive. “She…

To their friends and neighbours, Fred and Rose West seemed like any other normal, middle-aged couple with kids. So, when the police began digging up the garden of their Gloucestershire home, people were baffled. What on earth were they looking for? They didn’t have to wait long to find out. Soon, newspaper reports of Fred and Rose’s hidden “house of horrors” came flooding out. Behind curly-haired Fred’s “family man” image and bespectacled Rose’s façade of being a simple housewife, the couple had successfully kept their sordid lives as rapists and serial killers a secret from the outside world. In fact, it was by chance they were discovered when one of their children let slip the family’s inside joke about ending up “under the patio” like their older sister, Heather. Heather…

When authorities raided the home of this serial killer, they found a chilling map marked with ominous ‘X’ symbols. The mass murderer, who was at large in the US in the ’70s and ’80s, committed his atrocious crimes in the wild woods of Anchorage, Alaska. Nicknamed the ‘Butcher Baker’, Robert Christian Hansen was an avid game hunter, and took pleasure in stalking and killing animals. But Hansen upgraded to hunting and killing strippers and sex workers, luring and kidnapping them so he could indulge in his fantasies of rape and torture. Those who would withstand the torture would be flown via a private plane to his home in the remote Alaskan bush where, in the wilderness, Hansen would set his victims free before tracking them down with a hunting knife…

Meet the new range of Barker’s Dessert Sauces. Available in three mouthwatering flavours – Rich Chocolate, Butterscotch Caramel and Luscious Strawberry – these sauces are gluten free and contain no artificial colours, flavours or added preservatives. Perfect for an indulgent ice-cream sundae, or try them drizzled over pancakes or whizzed into your favourite smoothie and milkshake combos. Let your imagination run wild and create your dream dessert. Chocolate Sauce and Butterscotch Caramel Sauce are available from Coles supermarkets, and the whole range is available at Woolworths supermarkets, RRP $5.…

Did you know skin tags affect 45 per cent of the population? Women are more likely to develop skin tags than men, and they’re often more likely to appear during warmer months when we’re exposing more skin. Check with your GP to ensure it isn’t something more serious. If it is a skin tag, the good news is they’re harmless and can be easily removed using over-the-counter products that freeze the tag while protecting the healthy surrounding skin. Chat with your GP or pharmacist to see if it’s suitable for you.…

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY. YOUR MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS THIS YEAR ARE GOING TO COME THROUGH YOUR FRIENDSHIPS. LOVE Whether you’ve been working hard, looking for work or just worried about money, those pressures are easing up in 2021. And what does this have to do with your love life? The easing up of this pressure means you’ll have more time for romance. Expect to also have more mental headspace for romance and relationships this year. Pining for an ex? October could bring reconciliation or closure. HOME You are more of a homebody than many people would realise. However, lockdown restrictions permitting, chances are you’re going to be wanting to get out and about with friends a bit more in 2021 than you did in…

MERE MALE MM’s visit to the eye specialist took 10 minutes, only to be told he had dry eyes and was given a small bottle of complimentary eye drops. When he went to pay the receptionist, she quoted him $350. He stared in disbelief and, looking at his watch, said: “I thought it was only 1.50!“ ANN KIDD, TASMAN, NZ. DOWN ON THE FARM Grant Denyer is a pocket rocket of fun and laughs. Hilarious and humble, he reminds me of a young Graham Kennedy – a natural, loved by so many, never taking himself seriously. I can only imagine how much fun the Denyer reality show would be – Grant obviously adores Chezzi and cherishes their gorgeous daughters, Sailor and Scout. We need fun family viewing. I think down…

He’s been in the music industry for nearly five decades, poured his heart into countless hit songs and even penned a memoir. But Elton John still has plenty more to share. “Elton’s looking to do a tell-all interview that will cover everything he’s been through – the good, bad and the very ugly,” says the insider. “Elton’s done this before to a lesser degree, but this time he won’t hold anything back. He sees this as a fitting way to mark the end of an era.” No subject is apparently off limits, including his famous feuds with Madonna, Simon Cowell and Rod Stewart. He’ll also talk about how he dealt with the back-to-back deaths of his close friends Gianni Versace and Princess Diana. “Elton has been through it all,” add…