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This Week In… New Idea
I don’t often need an excuse to do some online shopping – as my husband, who no longer bothers to ask about the frequent boxes on the doorstep, will attest! So it will come as no surprise that Amazon’s Prime Day sales are a highlight of my annual cal
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Who Will Play Young Violet?
She may have (spoiler alert!) died at the end of the second Downton Abbey movie, but the Dowager Countess of Grantham lives on. It has been announced the hit drama is getting a spin-off series, on top of the currently-filming third movie! The new sho
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Romance Road Block!
Bradley Cooper might be smitten with model Gigi Hadid, but there’s no love lost between their respective mothers. New Idea’s source says that Bradley’s mother, Gloria Campano, and Gigi’s mum, Yolanda Hadid, are not getting along right now. “It’s a
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Family Woes
Nicolas Cage is digging deep for his son Weston. After his eldest child’s arrest on July 10 for assault with a deadly weapon, the actor not only had to rustle up $220,000 for his bond, but also had to cover the costs of sending him to rehab and hirin
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Afl Grand Final Deal
Katy Perry is reportedly deep in negotiations with the AFL to headline this year’s Grand Final, which would see the ‘Firework’ hitmaker perform in front of a packed 100,000-strong audience at the MCG. Although the AFL are yet to confirm the rumours,
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Dumped From Carole King Biopic?
Daisy Edgar-Jones’ dreams of portraying Tapestry singer-songwriter Carole King have been dashed. First announced in 2022, the biopic – based on the hit Broadway production Beautiful: TheCarole King Musical – remains in development, but Varietyreports
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New Love Drama!
Johnny Depp looks to have a new lady in his life, but his daughter, Lily-Rose, is said to be less than thrilled by the actor’s choice of partner. Recently, Johnny was seen walking onto the tarmac at London Heliport with Russian beautician and model Y
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Katie’s Big Comeback… With Al Pacino!
Katie Holmes is all set for a career resurgence now that her only child, Suri, is headed off to university. The actress, 45, put her dreams of having an A-list acting career akin to her ex-husband – and Suri’s estranged father, Tom Cruise – on hold t
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Meliss A Caddick Alive … & In Bali?!
Almost four years after she vanished from local authorities, a Melissa Caddick-lookalike has been spotted alive and well in Bali’s south. The woman was seen chatting to patrons at a well-known beach bar in Seminyak, nearly 4700 kilometres away from w
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Harry’s $15M Inheritance Dilemma!
For all that’s said about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, most can agree Prince Harry has been desperately in love with Meghan Markle since first laying eyes on her in 2016. Despite frustrations from the royal family and their supporters about their
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Royal Moo-vers & shakers!
Put a herd of Jersey cows in front of the royal family and they’re bound to milk their moment in the spotlight for all it’s worth. And that’s exactly what happened to King Charles and Queen Camilla during their recent tour of the Channel Islands! As
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Deb’s Fury Over Hugh & Kate!
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness might have amicably ended their marriage late last year, but that stopped Deb, 68, from feeling the sting upon seeing her ex-husband cosying up to glamorous actress Kate Beckinsale! Hugh, 55, and Kate, 50, stunne
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Back On Track!
It was love, set, match for Julia Roberts and Danny Moder, with the couple appearing to belatedly celebrate their recent 22nd wedding anniversary at the Wimbledon men’s singles final. Usually pretty private when it comes to their relationship, Julia,
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Robert For Hire!
Following his wildly successful stint as co-host on this year’s season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – and his TV Week Gold Logie nomination – Robert Irwin has quickly become top tier on-air talent. But the 20-year-old star has also fast bec
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‘I Hope My Kids Are Inspired’
Olympic fever is well and truly in the air as New Idea arrives at Alex Cullen’s home in Sydney’s Inner West. It’s a few days before the Today star is leaving for Paris to start covering the 2024 Games, and it has his entire family extremely excited.
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A Perfect Match?
Nicola Coughlan’s Bridgerton character finally found romance in the most recent season of the Netflix drama. But could the actress be headed for her happily ever after in real life? The star, 37, cosied up to Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, a
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Connor Is Lost Forever
Nicole Kidman’s dreams of repairing her reportedly estranged relationship with son Connor Cruise have been dashed, possibly for good this time. New Idea is told that any hope the actress, 57, has of reuniting with the 29-year-old could be off the tab
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Which new Farmer Gets The Chop!
Samantha Armytage has announced the next batch of men hoping to find love on Farmer Wants A Wife. But according to the history books, at least two of the eight eligible bachelors are going to be left broken-hearted – and that’s before they even make
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‘Who Killed My Friend Ross?’
Had fate taken a different path, Susie Elelman firmly believes her cherished friend, Ross Warren, would have been one of the biggest names in Australian television. Sadly, Ross, a newsreader from Wollongong, NSW, is instead best remembered as the mos
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Helen Hunt’s Whirlwind Romance!
Helen Hunt knows a thing or two about weathering the storms of love. But after making it through two big break-ups, the Twister star is now mad about Jeffrey Nordling! Helen, 61, and fellow actor Jeffrey, 62, first met in 1988 as co-stars on the Viet
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The Curse Of Twister!
The 1996 blockbuster Twister may have been nominated for two Oscars, but those accolades didn’t come without plenty of blood, sweat and tears behind the scenes. In fact, the film, starring Helen and the late Bill Paxton and Philip Seymour Hoffman, ve
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A Fighter Until The End
Tributes continue to flow in for Shannen Doherty. The actress, whose popularity spanned generations, passed away on July 13 almost a decade after she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She was 53. Shannen had a mastectomy in 2015 upon her initia
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Finally At Peace
Shelley Duvall has been remembered as a ‘one-of-akind’ actress following her death on July 11 aged 75. The reclusive star of The Shining and Popeye died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas. She is reported to have suffered complications from di
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He’ll Be Doing Jumping Jacks In Heaven!
Just one day after his 76th birthday, on July 12, fitness guru Richard Simmons passed away at his home in Los Angeles. It comes amid reports the reclusive star suffered a fall in his bathroom the previous night, though he refused his housekeeper’s su
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Olympic Fever!
THE MEDALS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH A SHARD OF SCRAP IRON FROM THE EIFFEL TOWER INSIDE THEM. 5084 MEDALS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED. THE MASCOT ‘PHRYGE’ IS A PHRYGIAN CAP – A PIECE OF HEADGEAR THAT WAS ORIGINALLY WORN BY FREED ROMAN SLAVES. Head to page 82 for
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‘You’ll Have Their Trust Forever’
The mare remains steadfast as a whip cracks loudly above her head. Elsewhere, another canters confidently around the yard with a rider on her back. It’s hard to fathom that just 10 days ago, these brumbies were wild and virtually unmountable. “A lot
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Costume Designer Tells All!
From The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert to The Masked Singer, noted costumier Tim Chappel has never met a sequin he didn’t love. But it’s his current gig as head designer on Dancing with the Stars that really has the Oscar winner aglow!
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Make and Freeze
SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 50 MINS ■ 400g pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces ■ 1½ tblsps olive oil ■ 1 large onion, finely chopped ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 250g packet frozen chopped spinach, thawed ■ 500g fresh ricotta ■ ½ cup grate
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3 Great Ways With... Baked Beans
SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 1½ cups shredded roast chicken meat (250g) ■ 420g can Mexican chilli beans ■ 4 x 25cm soft wraps ■ 1 green capsicum (200g), cut into thin strips ■ 2 cups grated Tasty cheese 1 Combine chicken and beans in a mediu
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Impressipe
SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS ■ 75g unsalted butter, softened ■ 6 large, slices traditional white extra thick bread (350g) ■ ⅔ cup cherry conserve ■ 200g frozen cherries, halved ■ 100g dark chocolate, chopped ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to ser
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Make The Most Of Cheesecakes
SERVES 8-10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 25 MINS ■ 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped ■ ⅔ cup caster sugar ■ ½ cup sour cream ■ 2 tsps plain flour ■ 2 eggs ■ Icing sugar mixture and whipped cream, to serve ■ 2 eggs ■ ⅔ cup firmly packed brown sug
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Soul Food
Life is busy, and I understand the need for quick, nourishing meals, especially during winter. Over the years, I’ve developed some go-to hacks for creating healthy meals in a flash, perfect for the colder months. Remember, living healthily should be
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Kitchen Hacks
It’s the perfect fusion of sweet and spicy, and the latest ‘swicy’ flavour combination is taking the foodie world by storm. Instagram star Lilly Assender (@foodie_lilly) nails the trend with her tantalisingly delicious hot honey halloumi flatbreads,
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Bye-Bye Nappies
THE MUM OF SIX ON THE TRIALS & TRIUMPHS OF PARENTING Life with toddlers is full of adventure and craziness. It’s a stage I have loved with each of my children because it’s where you really start to see their own little personality shine through. It
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Storm Chic
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Banish Breakage
According to celeb hair stylist and RAW salon owner, Anthony Nader, “split ends occur due to damage and weakening of the hair shaft”. This can be the result of heat styling, chemical treatments and physical damage. “Frequent brushing, combing and han
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Better With Age
Great news! Contrary to common misconceptions, sex can become more fulfilling and enjoyable as we age. For individuals in their fifties and beyond, intimacy often evolves into a richer, deeper experience. This is thanks to a little life experience, e
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Winter Wondreland
Just because winter is here doesn’t mean you can’t have some vibrant colour in the garden. You simply need to know what to plant. The obvious choice of pansies and begonias such as Dragon Wing Red are classics that will put a smile on your face, but
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Making Waves
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas is making waves as the world’s biggest cruise ship, but when I boarded in Miami it wasn’t just her scale that impressed. High ceilings and walls of windows bring so much daylight into the heart of the ship, the Roya
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Hidden Treasures
There’s nothing quite like stumbling across a one-of-a-kind antique to welcome into your home. But there’s a real art to sourcing a quality second-hand find. Jane Crowley, founder of vintage market Dirty Janes, shares her insider tips and tricks on h
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Horoscopes
With your enthusiasm receiving a celestial charge, it’s time to push ahead on an important project. As the sun spins into your sign, everything should feel brighter, so cast those worries aside and prepare for fun. An unexpected gift or offer might b
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Astro
AYes, I can! A purchase looks likely through late spring or summer, so keep a close eye on the market. Even if it’s not in your perfect location, I think you’ll love it. Keep an open mind, broaden your search parameters, and remember, good things som
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Mailbox
I was having trouble with my computer receiving email messages. I telephoned my grandson for advice and he said he knew what the problem was but could not fix it right then while at work and would send me an email telling me how to fix it! FELICITY R
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5 Minutes With...Ali Wong!
Ali is the first woman of Asian descent to win an Emmy for a lead role, for her work on the 2023 Netflix series Beef. She is currently in a relationship with fellow comedian Bill Hader. The pair first dated briefly in late 2022, and by April 2023 ha
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Treat Your Shelf With These New Must-Reads
by Taffy Brodesser-Akner If you sped through Taffy’s Fleishman Is in Trouble, then you’ll love her latest novel. Raved by some critics as an “exhilarating read”, it follows a wealthy American Jewish family coping with a kidnapping. OUT NOW by Sue Ho
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Our Medal Gold Picks!
“Jess is heading to her second Olympic Games in career-best shape,” former track star Tamsyn tells New Idea. “Jess’ great racing attitude has her attacking races and running with a no-fear mentality – and somehow still doing it with a friendly dispos
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Big Quiz
1 In ancient Greece, the Olympics were first held to honour which Greek god? A) Athena B) Zeus C) Apollo D) Poseidon 2 The Sydney 2000 Games had three mascots – Syd the platypus, Olly the kookaburra, and an echidna named what? A) Minnie B) Mar
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Star Shots
The daredevil singer soared to new heights at Gold Coast’s SkyPoint, which boasts Australia’s highest external building climb! The Matildas forward continues to kick romance goals with her NRL star boyfriend, Nathan Cleary. The actor was mobbed by fa
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Masthead
EDITORIAL Editorial Director Erin Holohan, Editor Karleigh Smith, Deputy Editor Leigh Credlin, Art Director Sarah Hadnam, Picture Editor Matthew Mackay, Lifestyle Director Claire Isaac ARE MEDIA Chief Executive Officer Jane Huxley, Director of Sales

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