Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2022 i New Idea

New Idea’s team members are avid TV watchers. Whether it’s the latest scandalous reality show or a shock plot twist in a top drama, you can bet it’ll be up for spirited debate the following day in the office! But this week, we’re turning the tables. We’ve put together the New Idea TV Awards for 2022 – and we want to know who YOU think are the best TV stars and what shows YOU think make for unmissable viewing. Just by having your say, you will go in the draw to win $5000 in cold, hard cash! Head to page 16 for more information on how you can cast your vote and be in the running to win. Good luck!…

The brekkie TV ratings battle has taken a surprising turn after Studio 10 host Sarah Harris recently enjoyed lunch with an executive producer of Sunrise! Tongues were certainly wagging last week after a photo emerged of Sarah cosying up to Michael Pell, who has worked on Sunrise for more than 13 years, during a mutual friend’s lunch. The sit-down between the friends and network rivals has ignited speculation that Michael could be trying to convince Sarah, 40, to jump ship and join his show. Although Studio 10 has always struggled in the ratings, Sarah has been praised for her superior talent. Insiders tell New Idea the photo of Sarah and Michael won’t “sit well” with their respective co-workers, and could ruffle feathers with bosses. As Sunrise finds it feet following…

When Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie sat in prime seats at last weekend’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles, it appeared they didn’t have a care in the world. But behind the cousins’ big day out, there was a serious undertone to Eugenie’s secret visit to California. “Eugenie brought news of just how bad things are back home,” reveals a close source. Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan, are barely on speaking terms with most of the royal family, so are somewhat “out of the loop”, continues the source. “But things are getting rather desperate for the Queen, so Eugenie was tasked with convincing Harry to return, sooner rather than later.” During his last visit home in July 2021, Harry reportedly promised his 95-year-old granny he’d come back to the family…

Her Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated with great excitement across the Commonwealth, but for the Queen, her historic 70-year reign is tinged with sadness. Indeed, not only is she observing the milestone without her late husband, Prince Philip, by her side, but this year also marks 20 years since she lost the two most important women in her life, The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, within weeks of each other. “I’m sure the Queen will be deeply saddened that her sister died so relatively young and misses her every day, as she does her mother,” royal commentator Phil Dampier tells New Idea. Margaret was just 71 years old when she passed away on February 9, 2002. She had suffered a stroke that was followed shortly after by cardiac problems. Despite…

COMMUNICATE: Kids need to be seen and heard – so do we. BE INFORMATION AWARE: Share what’s age-appropriate and ask them what they’ve heard or read, and then debunk it so they don’t worry. SCHEDULE ‘ME TIME’: If you don’t relax, you’ll seem tense to the kids. JUST BREATHE: A great way to de-stress and calm down is to breathe deeply. I call it ‘belly breathing’. BE SILLY: Give yourself permission as a family to get outside, get some fresh air and to have fun. REGULATE TECH: Make sure your kids are using technology in moderation and that they take regular breaks to safeguard their eye health. DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP: Remember that your kids know you’re trying your best, and don’t beat yourself up for not being ‘perfect’.…

Graham Winbank knows from personal experience dress shopping can be very exhausting. Standing at 1.8m tall with broad shoulders, he says it is difficult to get the right fit. He much prefers a long, flowy maxi over a mini-dress, so he doesn’t flash his buttocks bending over! However, the father of three put his fashion woes aside last October, sporting a different frock each day of the month in memory of his beloved wife, Lisa. Lisa died of ovarian cancer at the age of 52 in August 2020. Not only did Graham raise a more than $34,000 during Frocktober – an initiative that encourages participants to wear bright dresses to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) – but he’s already looking for dress sponsors to go bigger…

Tropicana Pavlova Serves 12, Prep and Cook 2 hours 6 egg whites 1½ cups caster sugar 1½ tsps white vinegar 300ml tub thickened cream ½ cup sour cream 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture Fresh chopped pineapple, sliced kiwifruit, sliced mango and passionfruit pulp, to decorate 1 Grease a large oven tray. 2 Trace a 22cm-diameter circle onto a sheet of baking paper. Place onto prepared tray, trace-side down. 3 Beat egg whites in large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. With motor operating, beat in caster sugar, 1 tblsp at a time, beating well between each addition until dissolved. Continue to beat for a further 5 minutes, until thick and glossy. Beat in vinegar. 4 Spoon meringue onto traced circle on tray. Spread to edge. Smooth over…

With warmer temperatures comes hot air, humidity, some seriously strong rays and a skincare routine to match. While autumn may be on the approach, it’s still important to skip the heavy creams for gels, swap retinols for antioxidants and add an extra layer or two of sunscreen. Try these saviours to prevent, protect and hydrate… INNER GLOW Uneven skin tone is a leading beauty concern for women everywhere, and topical products were once the quick and easy solution – until now. Ingestible beauty guru, Vida Glow, has just released Radiance, a supplement specifically targeting skin tone perfection. Add this to your prevention routine ASAP and you could see visible results in two months. Vida Glow Radiance, $90, vidaglow.com PREVENT With your winter priorities of nourishing and treating skin still a…

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20 Looking good doesn’t come cheap, but it’s birthday season … and with your social life heating up, some new outfits are a must. Staying fit and healthy could also prove expensive, but view it as an investment for the future. Shared walks or team sports might hit the spot, along with pastimes that involve water or music. If romance is in the mix, all the better! LUCKY FLOWER: ROSE ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 It’s all about mixing business with pleasure. Either a social occasion will turn into a networking bonanza or a colleague could tip you off about something big. As a spin-off, talking should prove therapeutic over this chatty period, either with trusted friends or in a professional setting. Keep a…

Meet our newest member, Mila. Those blue eyes and her head tilt get us every time. ABBEY MCALISTER, PENRITH, NSW. KID THING In a takeaway shop, there was a list of different types of tea for sale. Miss 9 was reading it, puzzled. “English breakfast tea? What do they put in it, eggs and tomatoes?” DONNA WINCKEL, MOUNT GAMBIER, SA. My granddaughter Ella, 2, loved getting dressed up at Christmas time. How cute are her curls?! HELEN MORRIS, GLADSTONE, QLD. ALL BOOKED OUT I loved the Summer Reading Guide in New Idea recently, including The Wish by Nicholas Sparks and The Spy’s Wife by Fiona McIntosh. Great holiday reading for me and would make a great gift, too! MAV JANETZK, HORSHAM, VIC. Snug as a bug – my adorable grandchild,…

Since Elvis Presley died, his ex-wife, Priscilla, has felt more than her fair share of heartache. But the 76-year-old had plenty of reasons to celebrate last weekend when her son, Navarone Garibaldi, tied the knot! After four years of dating, Navarone, 34, wed his girlfriend, Elisa Achilli, at the Schloss Hünigen Hotel in Konolfingen, Switzerland. Elisa, 22, stunned in a lacy long-sleeved dress. She paired it beautifully with a dramatic floor-length veil. “I couldn’t be happier!” Priscilla wrote on Instagram following the ceremony, which saw some guests watching over video link. Priscilla shares Navarone with her ex-husband, Marco Garibaldi. While Navarone is close to his mother, he remains estranged from his half-sister, Lisa Marie Presley. “Lisa wasn’t invited to Navarone and Elisa’s wedding since they haven’t been on good terms…

Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie have been as thick as thieves for years, with Eugenie “hero-worshipping” her cousin – who’s older by nearly six years – ever since she was a little girl. “Harry was always making her laugh,” tells a source. “When they got older, they became mates.” Indeed, Eugenie was one of the few people who knew about Harry’s secret relationship with Meghan before they confirmed it. It’s also believed she introduced him to his ex, Cressida Bonas. More recently, Harry and Meghan sub-let their UK base, Frogmore Cottage at Windsor, to Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, – who allow Harry to stay there on his trips home. “He was always closer with the York girls, whereas William spent most of his time with Princess Anne’s kids…

1 My favourite Nine Network reality show is... A) The Block B) Married at First Sight C) Lego Masters D) Beauty and the Geek Australia 2 If I had to choose, my favourite brekkie TV show is… A) Sunrise B) Today 3 Who is your favourite breakfast TV anchor? A) David Koch B) Natalie Barr C) Karl Stefanovic D) Allison Langdon 4 My favourite Sunrise presenter is… A) Natalie Barr B) David Koch C) Edwina Bartholomew D) Mark Beretta 5 My favourite must-see game show is? A) The Chase B) Millionaire Hot Seat C) Tipping Point D) Hard Quiz 6 My favourite Channel 7 reality show is… A) Big Brother B) The Voice C) Farmer Wants a Wife D) Dancing with the Stars 7 My favourite Network Ten reality show…

Domenica has no issue speaking her mind and asking for what she wants – you only have to ask her husband, Jack – but New Idea can reveal this week the beauty guru unleashes! With an additional six participants entering the experiment, our spies say the dinner party explodes as Dom “goes to town” on an unsuspecting new bride. “This is a side to Dom that will shock,” teases a source, who says the unfiltered star “lets rip” as tensions mount. “There’s instantly a divide between the newbies and the existing group of brides and grooms, and Domenica is very much leading that division.”…

There seemed to be a whole lot more than coffee, juice and smashed avocado toast on the menu when Bec and Lleyton Hewitt grabbed lunch in Sydney recently. In our exclusive photos, Bec appeared to be getting more and more agitated as the meal went on. And onlookers say it seemed as though Lleyton, 40, was bearing the brunt of his wife’s frustration! The couple, who were visiting Sydney from their new home on the Gold Coast, were joined at the local cafe by their eldest daughter Mia, 16, as well as some friends. “There were lots of raised hands and pointing going on,” says one onlooker. “They looked really stressed ... it seemed like something was bothering Bec.” At one point, Bec, 38, took a phone call and appeared…

Mother-of-four Danielle Malafant is still haunted by the memory of the day she collapsed in agony at a family barbecue. For years, she had been plagued by stomach pain, bloating, constipation and cramping. Danielle’s gynaecologist dismissed her symptoms as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ‘WOMEN NEED TO KNOW THEIR BODY AND TRUST THEIR INSTINCTS’ It wasn’t until she was rushed to the hospital from the family event in 2015 that doctors discovered the shocking truth – Danielle had a massive 13cm tumour growing on her right ovary. “It was the worst pain I’ve ever felt in my life,” Danielle, 38, tells New Idea. “I delivered all of my children naturally without painkillers and this was 10 times worse. I couldn’t even move – the paramedics had to pick me up off…

WHAT DOES OVARIAN CANCER AUSTRALIA DO? “We offer holistic support for women experiencing ovarian cancer and their loved ones,” says CEO, Jane Hill. “Ovarian Cancer Australia provides women with a trusted source of advice and information, ensuring they are informed enough to participate in decision-making about their care and are better able to manage a raft of symptoms that may arise from the cancer itself or side effects of the treatment.” WHAT CAN EVERYDAY AUSTRALIANS DO TO HELP PREVENT THE DEVASTATING IMPACTS OF OVARIAN CANCER? “There are many ways you can support women with ovarian cancer, including sharing social media posts, hosting a ‘Teal Tea’, volunteering or donating,” says Jane. “Funds raised will help Ovarian Cancer Australia lead change by advocating for women to receive better treatment, and increase support…

Middle-Eastern Roasted Cauliflower Serves 4, Prep and Cook 35 mins 1.3kg cauliflower, trimmed 2 tsps harissa seasoning ¼ cup currants ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 Cut cauliflower into florets. Place in a large bowl with seasoning. Drizzle well with olive oil. Toss well to coat. Place on a large oven tray. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown and tender. 3 Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with currants and mint. TIP Try replacing harissa seasoning with Cajun or Moroccan, for a change. Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges Serves 4, Prep and Cook 40 mins 1kg sweet potato, washed, scrubbed 1 tblsp fajita seasoning ½ cup mayonnaise 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 Cut sweet potato into 3cm-thick long wedges. Place in a…

Q Will I ever find true love and not be so lonely? – RUTH WOOD A DEAR RUTH, I am happy to say that you are currently in a time of your life where there is the opportunity for love. I am picking up a lovely maternal energy on your mother’s side. This very gentle soul has beautiful, kind blue eyes and white, slightly wavy hair that is just to her shoulders. She is wearing a pale blue cardigan and a pastel blue floral dress with pretty blue Grosby slippers. I feel that she is your nanna and she is telling me that she will try to assist you. She is your ancestral guardian angel. I feel that before she passed she suffered with memory loss, such as dementia or…

1 At 11 months old, Drew starred in her first-ever acting gig. It was a TV commercial for what product? A) Toilet paper B) Barbie C) Dog food D) Toothpaste 2 Which very famous Hollywood director is Drew’s godfather? A) James Cameron B) Steven Spielberg C) Martin Scorsese D) Baz Luhrmann 3 What was the name of Drew’s emotionally raw autobiography released in 1991? A) The Truth About Drew B) Growing Pains C) Little Girl Lost D) Little No More 4 How old was Drew when she posed naked for Playboy? A) 19 B) 20 C) 21 D) 22 5 What are the names of Drew’s two daughters, who she shares with exhusband Will Kopelman? A) Olivia and Gertie B) Rebecca and Jane C) Apple and Jade D) Olive and…

Leigh Sales recently announced her surprise departure from ABC’s 7.30 after more than 11 years at the helm. But New Idea hears the accomplished journalist is already being sounded out for several other exciting opportunities – including a potential offer from Nine’s 60 Minutes. The network’s flagship news and current affairs program has majorly stumbled in 2022. Highly touted exclusives such as interviews with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Cleo Smith’s family have been criticised for failing to attract viewers. Now, New Idea hears that producers hope to add more gravitas to their premiere news program – and that Leigh, 48, would be the perfect addition, should she be willing to be lured over.…

Sarah ‘Fergie’ Ferguson is no doubt breathing a sigh of relief now that her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, has settled his ongoing civil lawsuit against Virginia Roberts Giuffre. Although Fergie has always been supportive of Andrew following Virginia’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her when she was 17, which he denied, the Duchess of York is glad she can finally put the whole mess behind her and move on with her life. First up on her agenda is throwing herself into work, especially now that money might be tight for the York’s once Andrew is done paying off his hefty settlement fee to Virginia, estimated to be a whopping $23 million. Sources tell New Idea that Fergie is pitching a screen adaptation of her new novel, Her Heart for a Compass.…

For close to two decades, Jo Frost – aka TV’s ‘Supernanny’ – has stepped in to change the direction of countless unruly kids across the world. It’s a feat that both changed lives and entertained hundreds of millions of viewers in the process. Now, after a raft of television series in her native UK and the US, the real-life Mary Poppins has her sights set on tackling troubled tykes and teens Down Under. “I’m in talks with a network about coming over to shoot a series in Australia,” Jo tells New Idea exclusively. “I was actually due to come to Australia [last year], but the Nine Network had a change of route, so that didn’t happen. “Aussie families have seen me in various versions of my show – helping American…

FIVE women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day in Australia and THREE will die from the disease. 48% The overall five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It is estimated that 1720 Australian women will be diagnosed each year, and 1042 women will die from the disease... THAT’S ONE WOMAN EVERY EIGHT HOURS. THE SYMPTOMS  most commonly include: abdominal or pelvic pain, increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating. For more information or to donate, go to ovariancancer.net.au…

It’s been a long year since Australia came to know the name Brittany Higgins. The courageous Australian, then aged 26, set off a chain of events that sparked anger, outrage and, ultimately, a quest for justice. The allegations, in which Brittany claimed she was raped in March 2019 inside Canberra’s Parliament House, unleashed an uprising that continues to have repercussions 12 months on. Brittany’s tale was first revealed on February 15, 2021, followed by an explosive interview with The Project’s Lisa Wilkinson. Brittany, a former Liberal Party staffer for defence minister Linda Reynolds, told shocking details of her alleged rape by a colleague in a ministerial office. Other women also came forward with their own distressing claims of sexual harassment within Parliament House. The litany of alleged sexual crimes was…

Passionfruit Lemon Mascarpone Sponge Serves 8, Prep and Cook 1 hour 5 eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind ¾ cup self-raising flour ½ cup plain flour ²/³ cup lemon curd ¹/³ cup fresh passionfruit pulp MASCARPONE CREAM 300ml tub thickened cream ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 250g tub mascarpone 1 Grease two 20cm round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper. 2 Beat eggs in large bowl with an electric mixer for about 7 minutes, until very thick. Add sugar, 1 tblsp at a time, beating between each addition. Beat in rind. 3 Sift flours twice onto a sheet of baking paper. Sift again over egg mixture. Add 1 tblsp boiling water. Using a large…

QUALITY OF SLEEP Yes, they can take up valuable space on the bed and dogs especially can be active for about 20 per cent of the night. Despite this, the good news is that an Australian study found co-sleeping with a dog appears to result in measurable, but relatively mild, reductions in overall sleep quality. HEALTH FACTORS Make sure your furry friend is regularly washed if they are going to get between the sheets. The RSPCA also recommends making sure they’re up to date with all vaccinations, medications and flea treatments in order to ensure continued health for both of you. A STRESS RELIEVER Levels of oxytocin increase and blood pressure is lowered in the company of your cat. It gives both of you a sense of security, emotionally and…

Paulini Curuenavuli got her big break on the inaugural season of Australian Idol some 19 years ago – and the singer tells New Idea that she would love to be involved in the upcoming reboot. But as she contemplates returning to the Idol stage, the former Young Divas member is also eyeing up a much bigger arena – the Eurovision Song Contest! Indeed, Paulini is one of 11 acts competing in Eurovision – Australia Decides, with the song ‘We Are One’. Here, she tells us about the amazing opportunity and why she really wants to win! How does it feel to be one of the chosen singers to appear in Eurovision – Australia Decides? I’m honoured to have the chance to represent Australia. Eurovision is like the Olympics for singers!…