Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 35, 2021 i New Idea

After an absolutely enthralling 2020 Olympics Games, I’m ready for Tokyo round two as the 2020 Paralympics kicks off! After weeks of solid Olympic viewing last month, I’ve recently missed not being able to just flick on the TV every night and become absorbed in watching the best of the best athletes compete. Luckily, that’s all about to change as the Paralympics takes flight – and the Australian team is once again looking red-hot! Go to page 29 to meet some of the amazing competitors who will be flying the flag for Australia – and hopefully bringing home plenty of medals, too! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Oi, Oi, Oi!…

Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew delighted fans when she revealed live on-air that she is expecting her second child with her husband, Neil Varcoe! The 38-year-old, who shares 1-year-old Molly with her husband, made the exciting announcement after reading the news. “We’re having another baby,” she announced to her co-stars, confirming she is currently three months in. Due in February, Eddie said she knows the gender of her new bundle of joy, but she’d be keeping it under wraps for now. “We found out this time because we just wanted to know, but I wanted to keep that one as a little secret.”…

A Star Is Born may have been 2018’s biggest box office hit, but Barbra Streisand has candidly revealed she wasn’t a fan of the most recent remake, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The 79-year-old, who starred in the 1976 version of the movie musical, recently said she felt the remake lacked “originality”. “I was surprised when I saw how alike it was to the version that I did,” Barbra said during an interview on The Project. The famed performer added that she also felt the movie was incorrectly cast. “At first, when I heard it was going to be done again, it was supposed to be Will Smith and Beyoncé. I thought, that is interesting.”…

‘[SHE’S] BEEN MORE OF A MOTHER TO ME THAN MY MOTHER’ ollowing her scandal-plagued separation and eventual divorce from Prince Andrew, Sarah ‘Fergie’  Ferguson was promptly cast out of the royal family. In fact, the late Prince Philip reportedly avoided contact with his former daughter-in-law entirely, after she was sensationally pictured having her toes sucked by American financier, John Bryan, in 1992! But almost thirty years later, and with Philip having passed, Fergie is back in the family fold. Recently, she was invited by the Queen, 95, to join the royals on their holiday at Balmoral. Sources now say more official royal appearances could be on the cards. Indeed, it’s believed the Queen plans on giving Fergie, who was allowed to keep her Duchess of York title after her divorce,…

Meghan Markle had a clear vision when she relocated her family back to her old California stomping ground last year. As the newly crowned Duchess of Sussex, the former actress and LA native planned to rule over Hollywood – a town that once barely looked at her twice. However, due to the pandemic and widespread distaste among the LA elite for the way Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, have publicly dissed the royal family, it hasn’t quite been the glorious homecoming she envisaged. Now, with her plans to conquer Hollywood dead in the water, enterprising Meghan, 40, has set her eyes on a new prize – moving to New York City to maintain a residential address that would allow her to make political inroads in Manhattan. It’s long been…

Things between Rita Ora and her new boyfriend, Taika Waititi, are moving so fast that an insider close to the singer says there’s already wedding buzz! “There’s a lot of marriage talk,” the source says of the pair, who met in Australia earlier this year. “Taika calls Rita ‘wifey’ all the time and chats about how he’s going to be her first and last husband. “Everyone around them downplays it as flirty banter, but she’s definitely hoping he’s for real.” Rita is said to be “absolutely obsessed” with the Oscar-winning director and has high hopes they’ll go the distance. While Taika has never officially acknowledged his separation, he married New Zealand-based filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley in 2011, with the couple rumoured to have split in 2018. And when Rita was in…

One person who might not be too happy that Jen and David are taking their relationship to the next level is her ex-husband, Justin Theroux. Sources claim the actor was hoping to reboot his own romance with Jen, after she posted a gushy Instagram message for his recent 50th birthday. “Truly 20 one of a kind, LOVE YOU!” Jen wrote alongside a shirtless pic of Justin, which he later reposted on his own account. Jen and Justin have stayed close friends since they split in 2018 after just two years of marriage. But while Jen will always love Justin, a source claims she has no intentions to “revisit the past”.…

Even before her husband Steve’s tragic death, Terri Irwin made an emotional pledge that she would always carry on his crusade. Almost as if he knew his days were numbered, the famous conservationist pressed his US-born wife to keep his beloved Australia Zoo open “if anything happened”. ‘AFTER LOSING STEVE, WE BECAME STRONGER AND CLOSER’ And that has remained brave Terri’s focus after a stingray barb so cruelly took her Crocodile Hunter’s life on September 4, 2006. Aged just 44, Steve still had so much left to accomplish. And in a moving interview soon after Steve’s death, Terri vowed: “I’ll make Australia Zoo bigger … because I promised.” Lovingly, single-minded Terri has encouraged their children – Bindi, 23, and 17-year-old Robert – to build on their late father’s legacy. “We…

Red Velvet Cherry Ripe Self-Saucing Pudding Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook 1 hour 1½ cups self-raising flour ¹/3 cup cocoa powder, plus extra to serve ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 75g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs ²/³ cup milk 3 tsps red food colouring 4 x 52g bars Cherry Ripe chocolate, chopped Vanilla ice-cream and icing sugar mixture, to serve SAUCE ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 Lightly grease a 10-cup capacity ovenproof dish (about 23.5cm round x 6cm deep). 2 Sift flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. 3 Whisk butter, eggs, milk and colouring in a medium jug. Add to flour mixture. Stir until combined. Spoon into prepared dish. Spread evenly. Scatter over chocolate bars. 4 To make…

BABIES AND SLEEP There are so many wonderful aspects to having children, but one difficult part we hear so much about is the lack of sleep. It was something that really worried me when I was pregnant for the first time, as I knew I wasn’t someone who did well with no sleep. It was definitely a struggle when I had my first child, Sam, 13 years ago. My husband, Matt, was still swimming, so training was early and we needed to get into a good routine. Bring on babies number two, three, four, five and six and it was even more important, and I learnt what I needed to do to make it happen. I read all the baby books, but it was trial and error for me and…

READER Q&A QI fell for an online scam a few months ago (involving Bitcoin) and ended up losing the bulk of my savings, which was substantial. I feel devastated, as this money was previously set aside to buy a home. A recovery agency is tracking down the stolen money, which now appears to be in the US. Can you see me getting my savings back, and if so, when? MARGARET, BENDIGO, VIC. A Oh, Margaret, how distressing for you. Online scams and fake websites can be so convincing these days, and they seem to growing exponentially. I’ve heard that some recovery agencies are also scams, so please research them carefully or seek professional help in person. With Neptune – the planet of dreams and illusions – opposing your Virgo sun…

1 What is the name of Brett’s spatially unaware pet rottweiler? A) Cujo B) Cuddles C) Coco D) JoJo 2 What fi ctional Melbourne suburb is Kath & Kim set in? A) Patterson Lakes B) Rolling Hills C) Fountain Lakes D) Bogan Hills 3 Which AFL Footy Team is Kath an avid supporter of? A) Richmond Tigers B) Melbourne Demons C) Sydney Swans D) Adelaide Crows 4 What store do posh shop assistants Prue and Trude work at? A) Home B) Bosch C) Le Creuset D House 5 In the short-lived American remake of Kath & Kim, which actresses starred in the titular roles? A) Selma Blair and Molly Shannon B) Brittany Snow and Molly Ringwald C) Tina Fey and Amy Poehler D) Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair 6…

Last week, Mariska Hargitay posted a sweet birthday message on Instagram to fellow actress Debra Messing. As it turns out, the pair met in 2006 and have been best buddies since working together on Law & Order: SVU in 2011 when Debra was a guest star! “It was ‘love at first like’ for these two who hit it off on day one of filming,” reveals an insider. “They’ve been there for each other since.” Indeed, Mariska has been “a total rock for Debra” after the Will & Grace star missed out on her dream role of Lucille Ball to Nicole Kidman in the new biopic, Being the Ricardos.…

ANYA TAYLOR-JOY Anya is one of the hottest stars on the planet right now, thanks to her lead role in The Queen’s Gambit. Next, she’ll be seen in the film, Last Night in Soho, for which she’s already getting Oscars buzz. She’s also taking over the role of Furiosa from Charlize Theron in the Mad Max prequel. JONATHAN MAJORS Jonathan is set to become Marvel’s next big thing. After starring as Kang in Loki, he will reprise the role in Ant-Man 3. FLORENCE PUGH Florence already has an Oscar nomination under her belt, for 2019’s Little Women. Off screen, the Black Widow star is dating Zach Braff. ANTHONY RAMOS The breakout star of the stage musical Hamilton had the leading role in this year’s In the Heights. He also appeared…

After Kim Cattrall opted not to reprise her role as Samantha Jones in the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That..., it appears a new character is taking her place among the show’s leading ladies. Sarah Jessica Parker shared an on-set photo of herself and long-time co-stars, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis, with new addition, Nicole Ari Parker. The actress is playing Lisa Todd Wexley, a Park Avenue mother who is closely linked to the three fashionable friends.…

The Wiggles star Anthony Field has taken to social media to assure fans he’s alive and well after an online hoax claimed he’d died. On Instagram, the Blue Wiggle shared a screenshot of his Wikipedia biography, which incorrectly stated that Anthony had passed away on August 15 2021. The 58-year-old captioned the post: “Unless I’m not up with the times, I’m still here!!” The founding member of the popular kids’ band concluded that he was “back alive on Wikipedia now! Phew!”…

Princess Beatrice flaunted her growing baby bump while enjoying lunch in London with husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, on August 13. The outing comes as Bea, 33, hinted she doesn’t have long to wait until she welcomes her first child with 38-year-old Edo, who is already a dad to 5-year-old son, Christopher ‘Wolfie’. Speaking to Hello! last week about her battle with dyslexia and any possible challenges ahead, Beatrice appeared to reveal her baby, believed to be a girl, is due in October by saying it will be here in a “couple of months’ time”. “My husband’s also dyslexic so we’ll see whether we’re having this conversation in a couple of months’ time with a new baby in the house, but I really see it as a gift,” she explained.…

August 31st – that’s the day everything could change for co-workers and good mates, Karl Stefanovic and Ben Fordham. The date brings in the next round of radio survey results for Nine’s 2GB. ‘THE PRESSURE IS ON BEN, AND HE KNOWS IT’ And if Ben’s breakfast show numbers slip once again, insiders reckon Karl will be ready to strike! Despite Today picking up ratings over the last few weeks, insiders claim co-host Karl will “stop at nothing” to save himself from any looming cuts and has quietly been eyeing off Ben’s chair as part of a possible exit strategy from TV. “What a lot of people don’t know is he’s had an axe to grind with Ben for years – not in a nasty way, but he sees Ben as…

Browse through Spotify or Netflix and there are countless podcasts and documentaries covering all manner of crimes. While most true- crime fans stick to these mediums, there’s another facet of the community that is often reviled or dismissed – murderabilia, artefacts that have direct links to crimes, such as artworks, letters, recordings or a lock of hair. Trent Clarno, a crime expert who has amassed a large collection of murderabilia, agrees there is a darkness to the world of crime collecting. He says there is “a fine line between items of historical significance and pieces that are more of a gratuitous and macabre nature”. There is a definite concern about the offensiveness of some pieces and that some items sold or traded may be considered disrespectful to the memory of…

When Bindi Irwin’s precious baby girl arrived on her parents’ first wedding anniversary, it was instantly obvious she’d have some very big elastic-sided boots to fill, as she followed in her grandfather’s footsteps. “Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021!” proclaimed the Instagram pregnancy announcement, featuring a photo of the radiant mum-to-be and husband, Chandler, holding a tiny Australia Zoo uniform. “Chandler and I are proud to announce that we’re expecting! It’s an honour to share this special moment in our lives with you,” a delighted Bindi wrote to her 4.7 million followers. “Though I’m still in my first trimester, we really want you to be part of our journey from the beginning of this new life chapter.” Delight at the news was universal, from ordinary fans and celebrities alike. Beloved music…

Indian Spiced Lentils and Eggs Serves 4, Prep and Cook 25 mins 4 eggs 1 onion, thinly sliced 500g sweet potato, peeled, cut lengthways into quarters, very thinly sliced ¹/³ cup korma curry paste 400ml can light coconut milk 2 (250g) tomatoes, chopped 400g can lentils, drained, rinsed 200g green beans, trimmed 12 small pappadums ¹/³ cup fresh coriander sprigs 1 Cover eggs with cold water in a small saucepan. Bring to boil. Gently boil for 6 minutes. Drain. Fill pan with cold water to cover eggs. Stand for 5 minutes then peel eggs. Cut into halves. 2 Meanwhile, heat an oiled stockpot over a high heat. Add onion and potato. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. 3 Add paste. Stir for 1 minute.…

Margherita Pizza Serves 2 to 4, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 30 mins 1 tsp instant dried yeast 1½ cups pizza or bread flour ½ tsp salt Fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan, to serve TOPPING ¾ cup tomato passata 150g fresh mozzarella cheese in brine, drained 1 To make dough, sprinkle yeast over ²/³ cup warm water in a small jug. Stir until dissolved. 2 Place flour and salt in a food processor fitted with a chopping blade or dough blade. Pulse for 10 to 15 seconds, or until combined. 3 With motor operating, gradually pour in yeast mixture. Process for 20 seconds, or until a smooth dough forms. Then process a further 30 to 40 seconds to knead dough. Remove. Shape into a round. 4 Place into a…

SEEK OUT FUNNY PEOPLE Hanging out with people who make you laugh is a terrific way to giggle more often. “There are lots of people who are humorous most the time. You can be that way, too, if you seek them out and laugh with them,” Dr Low says. FIND YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR Try to see the funny side in aspects of day-to-day life and to not take yourself too seriously. “It’s about looking for opportunities to lighten the situation,” explains Dr Low. MAKE TIME TO LAUGH Make humour a priority by treating yourself to funny distractions. “It could be something quite artificial such as watching funny movies, reading a book or watching YouTube videos,” Dr Low says. FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT Enjoy the benefits of a…

Last September, Wentworth fans were sentenced to almost a year-long wait to find out how the hit prison drama’s final season would play out. Now, they’re getting answers, as the remaining 10 episodes have arrived at long last! Telling New Idea it’s been a “bittersweet goodbye”, Top Dogs Susie Porter (Marie Winter) and Pamela Rabe (Joan ‘The Freak’ Ferguson) dish all about the final sentence... What can fans expect from this season? SUSIE: The usual roller-coaster of emotions and storylines that Wentworth has given them over eight seasons. All I can say is, strap yourself in for an amazing ride full of excitement, laughter, tears and joy. The fans won’t be disappointed. PAMELA: I think tears, thrills, few smiles and laughs. All the stops are being pulled. I would hope…

A man was arrested after sneaking into Taylor Swift’s New York City apartment on August 13. Patrick Nissen, a 28-year-old from Nebraska, who has been openly obsessed with the pop star on social media, was caught trespassing after he managed to make it inside the building. “I was doing what felt comfortable … I love her,” Nissen later said. This scary incident is just the latest in a string of stalker encounters that Taylor has faced throughout her career.…

Britney Spears is inching towards being released from the controversial conservatorship controlled by her father, Jamie Spears. Last week, the pop star’s dad indicated that he finally intends on stepping down as conservator of Britney’s estate – but not just yet. A source tells New Idea that the father-daughter legal battle will drag on unless Jamie, 69, can depart “on his terms”. “He’s demanding a lifetime six-figure salary, which Britney has no problem with,” reveals the family insider. “But the sticking point is he’s also asking for zero liability to stop her from suing him or, even worse, pressing charges against him.” In recent months, Britney, 39, has been increasingly vocal about wanting to remove her father from the conservatorship and take control of her own life. “No-one has ever…

Ernie Sigley will be forever remembered as a giant of radio and TV, after spending more than half a century providing laughs with his larrikin brand of humour. Ernie, 82, a pioneering star who won an incredible 21 TV Week Logie Awards, including the Gold Logie in 1975, sadly passed away last week after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Glenys O’Brien, and their four children. Ernie hosted Wheel of Fortune from its launch in 1981 to 1984, and last week two of Australia’s most-loved game-show kings paid tribute to the man who inspired and mentored so many. “What a loveable larrikin. Worked on Ernie in ’76 on ATV-0 as his sidekick, and in ’84 ended up doing WOF after he’d established…

When Delta Goodrem confirmed she would not be part of the new-look Voice, fans were less than impressed. But New Idea hears the Aussie songstress could be about to make a blockbuster return – and it’s all thanks to Guy Sebastian! With Channel 7 revelling in the show’s dynamite ratings, a well-placed insider says there is mounting pressure on producers and executives to secure the current coaches – Guy, Rita Ora, Keith Urban and Jessica Mauboy – for another season. “They have proven to be the key to success. Channel 7 will stop at nothing to make sure they return next year, but it’s proving tough,” a source says. As production work hard to lock in the fantastic four, one spanner in the works is said to be Rita. According…

When Guy Sebastian’s brother Chris won The Voice last year, fans across the country were up in arms, with many accusing the series of nepotism. Fast forward a year later and viewers are convinced the “nepotism scandal” as some have branded it, could be about to occur again! A rendition of Rihanna’s ‘Stay’ by 17-year-old Saraya during the blind auditions was met with praise, but nobody was more surprised than Jessica Mauboy, who is in fact her aunty! Jess had no idea her niece, who picked Rita Ora as her coach, was trying out, yet haters still flocked to social media to criticise Saraya’s inclusion in the show. “Here we go again – it’s Chris Sebastian all over again,” sneered one viewer. Another said Saraya’s audition “hardly seems fair –…

It seems Karl’s eldest daughter, Ava, is destined for a career in the spotlight! After rebranding herself as Willow, her middle name, the 16-year-old has elevated her fashion sense in recent months, prompting speculation the teen could be set to follow her shoe-designer stepmother, Jasmine Yarbrough, into the creative space. Taking to Instagram recently, Willow, who boasts over 6000 followers, showed off a seriously fashion-forward look, flaunting a brightly coloured swimsuit layered beneath blue jeans and a mesh singlet – which had the approval of her young friends. One family source tells New Idea that we can all expect “big things” from the creative teenager, who aspires to study fashion in Paris. The insider says Willow currently collects vintage clothing and has a keen eye for putting together looks.…

During their time competing on The Block last year, fan favourites Sarah and George Bragias made no secret out of the fact they wanted to start a family. “It’ll just have to wait until after The Block,” George explained ahead of the hit show’s launch. Fast forward a year later and New Idea can exclusively reveal, it’s happened! “We’re expecting a baby boy and we couldn’t be happier,” school teacher Sarah gushes. “I’ve always wanted to have a family [and], as we got older, we came to realise there’s something missing and that was children,” adds George. Last year, the couple took home $650,002 in profit after transforming their 1940s Brighton property in Victoria, selling it for a monster $4,000,002 at auction. It was an experience that the pair, who…

After the success of our athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Australians everywhere are excited for the Paralympics – but none more so than former Olympian and television host, Johanna Griggs. In fact, of all the sports events Joh has covered in her career, the 47-year-old admits this is her favourite. “If I was told tomorrow that I could only work on one thing for the rest of my life, I would hands down say the Paralympics – I love it!” Joh tells New Idea. What makes the Games so compelling for the former swimming champion are the incredible obstacles that many of the world-class athletes have overcome. “Australians can expect 12 days of extraordinary competition, featuring elite- level athletes who train just as hard, compete at exactly the same…

A MASK MADE OF CHARLES MANSON’S REMAINS A limited-edition mask of Charles Manson that has been artfully created with the inclusion of some of his cremated remains. LETTERS FROM KILLERS Letters written by criminals, such as notorious Backpacker Killer, Ivan Milat, sell for $369 on true-crime collectibles website. GUN THAT SHOT LEE HARVEY OSWALD In November 1963, nightclub owner, Jack Ruby, famously killed Lee Harvey Oswald – the man who assassinated President Kennedy – with this .38 calibre Colt Cobra revolver. It first sold in 1991 for $200,000, and in 2008 was up for sale once more for the price of $1 million. A LOCK OF HAIR A lock of hair from Casanova Killer, Glen Rogers, can be purchased for as little as $20. He was convicted of two murders…

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Slice Serves 12, Prep and Cook 1 hour 250g pkt plain sweet biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted 2 tblsps caster sugar Fresh raspberries and whipped cream, to serve FILLING 180g block white chocolate, chopped 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¹/³ cup caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla bean paste 250g tub sour cream 3 eggs 1 Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate while making filling. 3 To make filling, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%), stirring every 15 seconds, for 40 to 50…

There are two types of electric rice cookers available in department stores and at electrical retailers. One is a pot-type, usually with a lightweight removable pot that has a nonstick coating and a glass lid. It’s simple to use and easy to store. The other is a larger unit with a removable bowl, also with a non-stick coating. The lid is attached and closed during cooking, allowing a lot of the steam to be trapped inside for mess-free, efficient cooking. This type of cooker is popular in Asian countries where rice is eaten often.…

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEP 23 Direct your passion into something positive! Creative types may find themselves buzzing with ideas. At work, more responsibility may be handed to you – whether you want it or not. With the sun and Mars both energising your sign, your proactive approach will inspire. If fitness is on your spring agenda, round up a few friends and go for it. LUCKY GEMSTONE: BLUE CALCITE LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23 Quality, not quantity might suit as this month’s mantra. Small gatherings should keep you going until mid-September, but after that your social life will gather steam (that’s good news on the dating scene for singles). In the meantime, tackle a few tasks you’ve been putting off. With spring just around the corner, get that…

WISHFUL THINKING My 8-year-old daughter Jasmine was writing her birthday wish list. The list was quite long and included Barbie dolls, Lego sets and stationery items. At the very bottom of the list written in small text read, “I wish my mum would stop asking me to make my bed every morning!” MICHELLE WURFEL, HILLCREST, SA. MERE MALE My MM son went to the chemist to pick up a bottle of multivitamins. The one he purchased had 50+ written on the bottle, and to his silly mistake, he thought this referred to the amount of tablets in the bottle. To his disappointment, there were only 30 tablets! L. MAGUIRE, NORTHGATE, QLD. LOVE IS ALL AROUND While it’s very sad to hear that Johnny Ruffo is battling cancer again, there’s comfort…

STREAM HE’S ALL THAT The popular ’90s fi lm, She’s All That, is getting a gender-swapped remake in this teen romcom. Padgett (Addison Rae) accepts a challenge to turn unpopular Cameron (Tanner Buchanan) into the school’s prom king. FRI. ON NETFLIX BOOK SECRETS MY FATHER KEPT BY RACHEL GIVNEY Set in Poland on the eve of WWII, 17-year-old Marie is determined to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her mother 15 years ago and the secret her father is  hiding. Meanwhile, Marie must find a way to protect herself from the advancing German troops. OUT NOW TV UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH LIZ HAYES The gripping series is back for a second season and it’s set to start with a bang, investigating the life of Sallie-Anne Huckstepp and how she blew…