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I’ve been privileged to cover the British royal family for much of my reporting career, and the ongoing mess that is Prince Harry’s broken relationship with his family never fails to amaze me. So I was pleased – and surprised – to hear from several c

Kerri-Anne Kennerley has revealed how she coped with grief in the five years since her husband John passed away. “It’s just … month by month. You just have to work through it and try and be as logical as possible,” she told the DailyMail. The forme

Taylor Swift appeared to take her relationship with Travis Kelce to the next level when she invited him to join her on stage last week at London’s Wembley Stadium. A source tells New Idea it was “a surprising move” – and the clearest indication yet t

Russell Crowe recently slammed Dakota Johnson for complaining about the poor reception to her Marvel movie, Madame Web. The 34-year-old actress openly expressed her disappointment over the 2024 release being both a commercial and critical failure. Bu

Walking into the arms of his family at Canberra Airport last week, the sight of Julian Assange – a free man – came unexpected to many. After 14 years of detention in the United Kingdom, including five years in a maximum-security prison, Assange’s arr

Australian entertainment icons gathered at John Blackman’s funeral last week to honour the life of the Hey HeyIt’s Saturday star, who passed away on June 4 at the age of 76. Daryl Somers led the cavalcade of famous names in attendance and delivered a

King Charles is back in a big way. After months of undergoing cancer treatment, doctors have cleared the monarch for travel, with the palace finalising plans for official visits to Australia and Samoa in October. But the 75-year-old also has a very i

Celine Dion could make a dramatic stage comeback by performing at this month’s Olympic Games in Paris. A report in TheSunnewspaper last week revealed the ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer has been given an offer to perform at the Opening Ceremony. Despi

Princess Anne is known for hating any sort of fuss, but she is delighted to have her family on hand while she recovers in hospital following an accident at her Gatcombe Park estate. The Princess Royal, 73, who suffered minor head injuries and reporte

With a busy work schedule, combined with her hectic family life, Natalie Barr could be forgiven for letting some personal life admin momentarily slide. “I hadn’t had a skin check for about two years,” the Sunrise star tells New Idea. “But then, one d

Hugh Jackman has made a welcome return to London to film his new movie, Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie, and it turns out, he could be eyeing a permanent move. A source tells New Idea that the Aussie actor is keen to spend more time in Londo

It’s already been a huge year for Robert Irwin. He made a success of his first-ever major TV gig on Network Ten’s I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! alongside veteran co-host Julia Morris – and now that polished performance has been recognised with

The Rodeo Mums support group is a place where horses help women heal. Run by rodeo champ Michelle Roots at her property in Scone, NSW, the group is designed to help women who’ve been in allegedly abusive relationships, or are simply going through a t

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have listed their New York estate for sale at $18 million – and it’s sparked rumours about the couple’s future. Catherine, 54, and Michael, 79, have been married 23 years and are considered to have one of Holl

After almost two years away from our TV screens, Tracy Grimshaw recently made her big TV comeback on Channel Nine’s hit new investigative series, Do You Want to Live Forever? But sources tell New Idea the respected journalist is being seriously cons

Billy Ray Cyrus is harbouring an achy breaky heart after his marriage to Aussie singer Firerose ended after just seven months. However, a source tells New Idea that the country star’s main regrets over the end of this marriage are not due to its brev

Strewth! Ray Meagher might be entering his ninth decade this week, but the actor has no plans to put his feet up. “I feel pretty good right now,” the Home and Away stalwart previously told New Idea. “And I intend to keep on going for some considerabl

Professional forest bathing guide Monique Ross is used to people turning up for one of her walks with their swimmers. But surprisingly, there’s no actual bathing involved in this immersive experience. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, originated in Ja

Premieres Sun. at 7pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. Despite having completed the Kokoda Track twice and remained at what she describes as a reasonable fitness level, nothing could have prepared Olympian and former senator of Australia Nova Peris for takin

There’s a very good reason why Shirley MacLaine and Clint Eastwood only worked together once. Despite each earning a Laurel Award nomination for their 1970 box-office hit Two Mules for Sister Sara, Clint and Shirley would refuse to work together agai

Deep in the heart of the central Australian desert lies Pine Gap. Characterised by its three large white domes, you could be forgiven for thinking it has something to do with flying saucers or space. But no, it’s home to some of the United States’ to

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Right now across Australia more than 2.65 million unsung heroes are going about their day. You may be one yourself. They work selflessly around the clock as carers to family and loved ones, supporting them and tending to their needs. They provide car

Evan Lucas TAKE CONTROL AND GET SMART WITH YOUR FINANCES Cost-of-living crisis, ‘cozzie livs’, inflation surge, interest rate squeeze – these are the terms for the current financial predicament we are all in. The question is: can we get ahead in th

Bringing the latest looks from around the world into the comfort of your home, Mocka’s range of furniture and decor focuses on purse-friendly pieces for every room of the house. Great for families, the kids and baby range offers matching ‘mini-me’ fu

Sleep is crucial for our health, quality of life and wellbeing, yet around 60 per cent of adults struggle with getting good quality sleep. Sleep is of equal importance to diet, gut health and exercise. Our brain removes waste products during quality

Winter is that delightful time of year for guilt-free, cosy couch sessions, but when it comes to our hair? Well, let’s just say your strands are probably less than thrilled about the impending chill. “In the winter time we’re exposed to more heating,

Feed your rare beauties with GT Foliage Focus and Rootzone, available at growingrounds. square.site The phenomenon of rare plant collecting has taken the world by storm, especially here in Australia with our subtropic environment making it fairly ea

Almost 1000 chimpanzees call Mahale home. It’s hard to find a spot more remote for wild swims, or more beautifully situated, than the Tanzanian side of Lake Tanganyika close to Mahale Mountains National Park. Secluded, sandy coves outline the shore,

The weather may be cooling down, but your social life is heating up. Friends might talk you into a shared holiday or fitness kick, or a local group might utilise your unique skills. With Mars providing a helping hand, your efforts should reap rewards

Q I am totally stuck and have been for a few years. I am in my sixties and live on my own, and although I enjoy that, I feel very lonely. Do you see me meeting anyone again and will I buy a property? – LIZ A You are currently going through a lot of

70 years! Hollywood has always loved depicting an underdog’s rise to fame – hence why we’ve had four iterations of the AStarIsBornstory! The 1954 version sees Judy Garland taking centre stage. She plays Esther Blodgett, an aspiring singer who meets

I am Iris, I read your magazine each week. I will be 95 in September! This photo is of me nursing my great-granddaughter Eliza, she was born in November 2023. This makes my 16th great-grandchild! I am expecting another in September. Keep up the good

If you’ve been missing the presence of Home and Away’s River Boys in Summer Bay, then rejoice – a new batch of bad boys have arrived to stir up trouble. Among them is Joshua Orpin, who plays the mysterious and hunky Rory. Joshua, best known for his r

Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy star in this thrilling crime caper set within a Midwestern motorcycle club. As violence escalates, loyalty and love is tested. IN CINEMAS THU. Detective Roy Grace is back with four new cases to solve, includi

by Léonie Kelsall Taylor is using her dreams to escape. As fantasy and reality start to blur, she must work out if there is more to her dreams than she presumed. OUT TUE. by Ailsa Piper Ailsa swaps Melbourne for Sydney in search of a fresh start a

A) The National Gallery, London B) The Metropolitan Museum of Art C) Louvre Museum D) Sistine Chapel A) Snoopy B) Odie C) Droopy D) Pluto A) Cancer B) Pisces C) Scorpio D) Virgo A) Kangaroo B) Emu C) Platypus D) Echidna A) Tony B) Da

The screen legend has reunited with her Freaky Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan as they start filming the 2003 movie’s sequel. Having fun was a tall order for Cyndi while visiting New York’s Empire State Building – and its replica – to celebrate her far