Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 52, 2022 i New Idea

Time really does fly when you’re having fun! As the New Idea team put together our final issue for 2022, we couldn’t help but share some of our favourite moments. For picture editor Matt, it was waking up to new photos of Prince Louis holding his ears as he stood next to the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. News editor Brigid’s Catwalk in the Outback feature was a highlight, and for me it was bringing you our shiny new-look magazine. On behalf of the entire NI crew, thank you for another year of your loyal readership and support. A big merry Christmas to you all, and a happy New Year! newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine…

For decades, fans have longed for a sequel to The Way We Were, but it’s unlikely to eventuate as Robert Redford, 86, refuses to work with his “controlling” co-star Barbra Streisand ever again! “Robert is too much of a gentleman to say it to her face, but Barbra drove him crazy when they were making the movie and she’s the last person he’d want as his leading lady,” spills a source. While shooting the 1973 film, Barbra, now 80, was reportedly “strongly opinionated”. Still, she remains undeterred, especially as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of The Way We Were. “Barbra won’t stop bugging Robert and won’t take a hint. His standoffishness just seems to spur Barbra on even more,” adds the showbiz insider.…

Royals For all their increasing differences, one thing about princes William and Harry remains the same: their short tempers. And according to insiders, Harry, 38, was on the receiving end of his big brother’s fury after his incendiary Netflix tell-all. Sources tell New Idea that while Wills, 40, remained stoically silent in public after watching the first three episodes, he was “utterly furious” at Harry’s suggestion that he was forced to marry the Princess of Wales because of a male royal “temptation” to find a wife who “fits the mould”. “The word from William’s camp is that he called Harry directly to have it out with him, especially with what was insinuated about Catherine,” says a source. “Apparently it only lasted about seven minutes or so, and Harry refused to…

Local stars Karl Stefanovic so desperately missed his globe-trotting adventures after three years of lockdowns, that he, wife Jasmine, and their 2-year-old daughter Harper, wasted no time jetting off on a five-star trip to one of their favourite destinations. But no sooner had the family arrived at Kokomo private island in Fiji did trouble hit paradise. Karl shared a loved-up photo of himself and Jasmine swimming in the ocean to Instagram, with the shirtless Today host wearing his goggles upside down. Ever the larrikin, Karl captioned the happy snap: “This woman is seriously punching above her weight” – but it seems his humour was lost on some. In the comments sections, many dragged Karl’s appearance. Meanwhile, Jasmine, 38, was mocked for giving her designer Loewe hat a “repeat appearance”. “$700…

Hollywood There was once a time when all George Clooney would talk about was work – and how he never planned to settle down or procreate. Yet this year, while on the promo tour for Ticket to Paradise, Hollywood’s favourite former bachelor gushed incessantly over his 5-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, and how much they’ve changed his life for the better. In fact, George, 61, is so taken with being a family man, New Idea can exclusively reveal he and wife Amal, 44, are expanding their brood – and welcoming another set of twins via adoption! The couple have been sponsoring children in war-torn countries such as Syria for years, so “it’s a no-brainer to adopt,” tells our source. “It’s something they both feel very strongly about. It’s another way…

COT DEATH KILLER After carrying out attacks on 13 helpless babies, nasty nurse Beverley Allitt simply smirked and laughed whilst under interrogation. In 1991, the British paediatric nurse seemingly doted over the defenceless babies in the children’s ward at Grantham and Kesteven Hospital in Lincolnshire, UK. In reality, she was committing the most evil of crimes. Claiming her first victim in February 1991, Allitt injected 8-week-old Liam Taylor with a large and lethal dose of insulin. She then killed three more infants and injured nine others. The sudden spike in infant mortalities in the ‘doomed’ Ward 4 sparked an urgent investigation – and Allitt was the only nurse on duty when all the attacks occurred. Allitt was charged with four counts of murder, three attempted murders and causing grievous bodily…

Pistachio Brown Sugar Biscotti MAKES 60 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 30 MINS ■ 3 eggs, at room temperature ■ ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ 2 tsps vanilla bean paste ■ 2²⁄³ cups plain flour ■ ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ■ 80g packet pistachios ■ 1 cup Dark Choc Melts, melted 1 Beat eggs, both sugars and vanilla in small bowl of an electric mixer for about 3 minutes, or until thick and pale. Sift over flour and soda. Add pistachios. Stir to form a soft, sticky dough. 2 Turn out onto a lightly floured bench. Divide in half. Shape each half into a log shape, about 30cm in length. Place on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 3 Cook…

How should I style my curly fringe? SQUARE FACE SHAPES Ask for heavy bangs that brush just below the eyebrows. Yes, they’re dramatic, but they’re going to make your eyes pop. “While your hair is still wet, smooth in a curl definer then leave it at that,” says celebrity hairstylist Daniel Skinner. “Towel-drying or brushing curls is going to end in frizz, so once dry, shake up, separate and stretch out your curls to create lots of volume.” Tong-in a few curls if they’re setting a little too flat or frizzy. ROUND FACES Go for a full fringe and a cut that sweeps longer at the sides to help elongate your face. Secure your fringe to the sides with pins so it dries sleek, or if your hair’s not naturally…

Advice LIFE’S MORE FUN WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A LAUGH Growing up, my parents had a chicken shop and Christmas was the busiest time of the year. We would get all these orders for roast chickens and stay up all night cooking them. I’d sleep downstairs – we lived above the shop – and tend to the rotisserie in shifts. Dad would baste them while I slept for a few hours, then we’d swap. He always seasoned the outside with salt, pepper and flour and used peanut oil to get a nice crunch on the skin. I still use that recipe, but now I do it with turkey. I always cook the turkey and about 30 potatoes regardless of whether I’m hosting or not. I turn up with so much…

Advice RAIN PACK COVER Whether you’re hiking in Tassie or in the tropics of FNQ, shield the contents of your pack with this fully taped, lightweight pack cover when the heavens open up. It also doubles as a great way to store wet clothes in luggage! INFUSER FLASK Sip tea, a smoothie or water from this stylish flask, insulated to stay hot for up to 6 hours and cold for 12. CALMING ESSENTIAL OILS This Bonne Journee Essential Oil Trio, combining thyme, tangerine and lavender, is a must for travelling. The aromas are calming and revitalising and the lavender is great for jet lag, too!…

Say what? My 5-year-old niece was so excited when she told me that she can now ride her bike without training wheels, and then said, “And I only fell off four times!” L. MAGUIRE, NORTHGATE, QLD. Send us a funny story about your children and family, a letter about an interesting piece you’ve read in our mag or a pic of your child or pet. The best entry of the week wins $100, and remaining submissions $25 each. Post your original letters and photos (sorry, photos cannot be returned) to Your Say, New Idea, GPO Box 4088, Sydney NSW 2001 or email newidealetters@aremedia.com.au with your full name and postal address.…

NEWS Ash Barty stunned the tennis world in 2022 by walking away from the sport while still the world’s number one player. Following her surprise retirement just months after winning the Australian Open, Ash explained she no longer felt motivated to compete “at the very top of the level” – and instead wanted to “chase after some other dreams” – both personal and professional. “I think it’s important that I get to enjoy the next phase of my life as Ash Barty the person, not Ash Barty the athlete,” the 26-year-old reflected. And it appears that family ranks highly among those new set of priorities! Shortly after retiring, Ash married aspiring professional golfer Garry Kissick. Now, ‘Aunty Ash’ is setting up her home base near Brisbane and reportedly relishes being…

NEWS On the eve of the Adelaide Test, David Warner knocked cricket fans for six by announcing he was dropping the appeal against his lifetime captaincy ban, forfeiting any chance of ever leading the national side again. “My family is more important to me than cricket,” said David, 36, who spent nine months trying to get the ruling overturned. The ban was originally issued following David’s involvement in the ball-tampering scandal ‘Sandpapergate’ in South Africa five years ago. “At the end of the day, the most important people in Dave’s life are his wife Candice, and their three little girls, Ivy, Indi and Isla,” a close friend reveals to New Idea. “He’s not willing to put his family through any more suffering, and nor will he throw his teammates under…

Emily Seebohm’s romance with MAFS groom Ryan Gallagher is tracking faster than her ability to swim 100 metres in a pool. Just 10 days after going public, the pair sparked engagement rumours when Emily was seen sporting a diamond sparkler at a recent event. Guests reported hearing the couple discussing wedding plans for next year. “Ryan is the kindest person I have met,” Emily, 30, has gushed. But fans are urging caution, with one claiming that Ryan, 34, is still on celebrity dating app Raya.…

Local stars Only in New Idea When Aussie swimming champion Michael Klim learnt he had a crippling autoimmune disorder two years ago, he knew he was in for the fight of his life. But according to his biggest fans, the three kids he shares with ex-wife Lindy – daughters Stella, 16, and Frankie, 11, and son Rocco, 14 – their superhero dad has got this! “Each processed it differently – they know their dad is no quitter, and if anyone can beat this insidious disease, they know I’ll give it my everything,” Michael, 45, exclusively tells New Idea from his home in Bali. It was 2020 when Michael would finally learn his fate, diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or CIDP. It’s a debilitating disease that…

Local stars Only in New Idea Anne Charleston couldn’t believe her ears when she heard thatNeighbours, the iconic show she was part of for 11 years, was rising from the grave after its shock cancellation. “I was hugely surprised but am really happy for everyone involved,” says Anne, who played Ramsay Street’s feisty, no-nonsense Madge Bishop. “It’s the show that keeps on keeping on – it gets knocked down, and it’s back on its feet.” New Idea is catching up with Anne at her Melbourne home ahead of her 80th birthday on December 30. Despite the impressive number of candles on her birthday cake, Anne confesses she isn’t really giving the milestone much thought. “I’ll probably have a lunch with family and friends,” she tells us…

Local stars Not even a mystery health scare was going to stop Rose Porteous from celebrating another trip around the sun in five-star style! To mark her recent 74th birthday, the flamboyant socialite jetted to Dubai for a fabulous holiday at the Park Hyatt with a small contingent of her nearest and dearest. Overlooking Dubai Creek Marina, the luxurious hotel bills itself as a “tranquil oasis”. With suites costing more than $2500 a night, the hotel also boasts numerous top restaurants including an outpost of London celebrity hotspot, Cinnamon Bazaar. Rose, who calls the hotel her “home away from home”, took to social media to thank her loved ones, including brother Sal Lacson, for spoiling her on her big day. When it comes to getting older, Rose very much believes…

Crime For most people, coming face to face with Australia’s most notorious serial killer would be terrifying – but Russell Manser is not your average bloke. The former career criminal speaks animatedly of the day he met Ivan Milat in 1997 while he was doing a spot of gardening in the yards at Maitland Gaol. “[Milat] was digging up a garden bed and I walked past and said, ‘are you digging up an old friend, Ivan?’ He couldn’t stop laughing,” Russell recalls to New Idea. “I will say he was one of the happiest people I’ve ever met in my life – he was always smiling and being jovial. “The only time I ever saw his smile dissipate was when he ended up in that wheelchair.” Russell’s history of incarceration…

White Choc Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake SERVES 10-12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■½ x 250g packet Nice biscuits ■¼ cup desiccated coconut 75g unsalted butter, melted ■Mango slices and white chocolate stars, to decorate FILLING ■180g block white cooking chocolate, chopped ■2 tsps powdered gelatine 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ■ 1½ cups creamy vanilla yoghurt ■ ½ cup icing sugar mixture ■ 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped MANGO PASSIONFRUIT PUREE ■ 1 large mango, flesh chopped ■ 2 tblsps passionfruit pulp ■ 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture ■ 1 ½ tsps powdered gelatine 1 Invert base of a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease base and side, lining base with baking paper. 2 Process biscuits and coconut in a food processor until…

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THE GOOD WIFE Alicia (Julianna Margulies) returns to work as a lawer after her politician husband gets involved in a humiliating sex scandal. There are seven seaons ready to binge. DOWNTON ABBEY Set on a fictional Yorkshire country estate between 1912 and 1926, this series depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era. DEATH IN PARADISE Detective Richard Poole (Ben Miller) is sent from the Metropolitan Police in London to investigate the murder of a British police officer on a Caribbean island. CROWNIES After finishing law school, five young solicitors go out in the world to earn recognition and money. A prequel to Janet King. MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES The always-fabulous Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) sashays through jazz clubs in the late…

Sarah Jessica Parker And just like that … SJP and Matthew Broderick’s kids are all grown up! The couple attended a Brodaway opening night with son James and twins Tabitha and Loretta. Pamela Anderson Hats off to Pammy, who stole the spotlight at a fashion show in France. Jessica Rowe During a family holiday to Thailand, Jess made waves while hitting the beach. Pete’s one lucky man! Salma Hayek DJ Salma is in the house! The actress hit the decks at a glitzy event in New York City. Jessica Mauboy The singer put on a show for delighted school kids in Mildura, Victoria. Kylie Gillies The TV host and her family were immersed in culture while attending a family wedding in India. Mindy Kaling While at Disney On Ice, the…

Elle’s little sister Mimi Macpherson has traded the “daunting” Sydney social scene for a quiet life – and is loving her anonymity! In a rare interview, Mimi, 55, revealed she now maintains several Airbnb properties in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. She moved there herself 15 years ago. “Going out to red carpets and having my picture taken and wearing high heels was never really my thing,” she said, adding that she’s also changed her name to Mia professionally. “I just like privacy. I don’t trade on my name and never have.” However, Mimi remains close with her US-based big sis. “We text each other every day,” she said. “She’s wonderful.”…

Special report Constable Matthew Arnold had his car packed and was ready to visit his family for Christmas when he got called into work. Sadly, the 26-year-old never made it home. His life, as well as that of fellow office Rachel McCrow, was cut short on December 12, when the pair were shot dead during a seemingly routine missing persons call on a property in Queensland’s Wieambilla. Hayley Arnold, a triplet to Constable Arnold, said there were “no words” to describe her pain over the loss of her brother. “One-third of me is gone, and in place is a physical heartbreak pain I’ve had since we received that knock on the door,” The Courier Mail reported Hayley sharing on social media. “I can’t begin to explain the love and bond…

Royals After the drama of the last few years, it’s easy to forget that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK to start anew in America and carve out a better life for themselves. “I had to do everything to protect my family,” Prince Harry says. So when it came time for their Netflix docuseries to air, Harry and Meghan were keen to show off their happily-ever-after. The Montecito-based couple opened up like never before, sharing private photos from their 2018 wedding and various holidays, as well as sweet images of their son Archie, 3, and 18-month-old daughter Lilibet. With the kids being raised largely out of the public eye, the snaps show the toddlers celebrating precious life milestones, including birthday parties with their maternal grandmother, Doria Ragland,…

Hollywood Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have shared a relationship that’s held Hollywood’s – and the world’s – curiosity for almost four decades. The couple, who met in 1966 on the set of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, didn’t officially get together until 1983, after they had ended their respective marriages. Despite the longevity of their second-chance romance, neither Kurt nor Goldie, parents to adult son Wyatt, has ever given in to pressure to tie the knot. They’ve happily marched to the beat of their own drum, sans wedding licence – until now. Over the past few months the pair has fallen out of step with one another, with a well-placed insider telling New Idea that a “noticeable switch” seems to have occurred. “They’ve been like teenagers…

Real life Strapping on his swim cap and diving into the waves is a constant joy for Billy Ryan, who has been a surf lifesaver for over seven decades. Billy, now 88, spent his teenage years in the water swimming at Maroubra Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. He then got his Bronze Medallion to become a surf lifesaver at 17, and went on to work as a Beach Inspector in his twenties. “It’s changed so much since I started,” Billy tells New Idea. “There were no tubes, boards, jet skis or radios then. “All we had were ropes and reels. Sometimes we just had to swim out on our own to save a struggling swimmer.” A regular face in the local paper for performing countless rescues over the years, Billy…

Céline Dion has vowed to sing again, as she faces a life-crippling illness that has already robbed her of her ability to perform, and could one day turn her into a human statue. The star, 54, has revealed she’s been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. An incurable neurological disease, it causes muscle rigidity and spasms so strong they can break bones. “These spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I used to,” Céline explained. Sufferers can end up wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden, requiring round-the-clock care. In an emotional video shared to her Instagram, Céline confirmed she’s unable to perform in 2023 due to her illness, which she says affects one in a…

Christmas Stuffing Strata SERVES 6-8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 35 MINS ■ 200g streaky bacon, chopped ■ 1 brown onion, finely chopped ■ 1 tsp dried mixed herbs ■ 400g sourdough bread, cut into 3-4cm pieces ■ ¹⁄³ cup chopped walnuts ■ ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ■ 1 tblsp chopped fresh sage leaves ■ 6 eggs ■ 1 ¼ cups milk ■ 300ml tub thickened cream ■ 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind ■ 1 ½ cups perfect pizza cheese 1 Grease an ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity). 2 Heat an oiled, medium non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add bacon, onion and mixed herbs. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until onion is soft. 3 Place bread in prepared dish. Scatter over bacon,…

Advice ANDREW SHARES HIS TOP TIPS ON PURCHASING YOUR FIRST HOME As someone who bought his first home at the age of 18 (with a questionable home loan and very little deposit), I had a youthful sense of enthusiasm that I was doing the right thing. It helped that I had already spent 12 months in a property environment, so I was aware of what I was doing – but for those who aren’t, what should you beware of ? WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN COSTS When it comes to extra costs, stamp duty is often the most crippling additional charge that people forget to factor in. If you have less than a 20 per cent deposit, you should also watch out for LMI (lenders mortgage insurance), which can be in…

Aries MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 Your efforts could reap rich rewards this year, so don’t hold back. With Jupiter expanding your vision and Mars boosting your natural enthusiasm, things could happen quickly, not just career-wise, but romantically too. As the weather cools, singles might even be swept off their feet. WEALTH: Things are on the up and up! Finances look buoyant from May, but don’t overspend. Reassess long-term goals through winter, then embrace that adventurous streak. Your creative ideas are impressive. WELLNESS: Looking good makes you feel good, so don’t feel guilty: just do it. Revamp your wardrobe and update your look through summer, then revisit a pastime you used to love. It’s all about finding more joy! STAR TIP: Winter’s touchy-feely stars are made for love, so plan…

“[I’LL] WALTZ IN… NOT TELL ANYONE… AND ORDER A COFFEE.”Johnny Ruffo has a stealth plan to reunite with Lynne McGranger on Home and Away! “CAN YOU GET PREGNANT WHILE PREGNANT?”Watching husband Ryan Reynolds dancing gets Blake Lively a little hot under the collar. “ THERE WAS A LOT OF ROOLING NVOLVED.”Sally Field explains why Burt Reynolds was her worst-ever on-screen kiss. “I HAVE A COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH BREAD.”Even mega-muscular Hollywood star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has issues with carbs. “THE UNDIES, I CAN TELL YOU, I’VE DEFINITELY WORN BEFORE.”Kate Winslet’s gown at the Avatar: The Way of Water London premiere wasn’t the only clothing item getting a repeat outing!…