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Local stars p24 Royals p12 Food p44 If there’s two things I’m a sucker for, it’s a good wedding, and rewatching nostalgic episodes of Home and Away. So when Kimberley Cooper – aka Gypsy Nash, one of the show’s most iconic characters in my opinion!

Priscilla Presley has dealt with an unthinkable amount of grief in recent years, with her grandson Benjamin and daughter Lisa Marie both passing in tragic circumstances. Now, it can be revealed that her second child – son Navarone with her ex Marco G

When Sonia Kruger hit the Logies red carpet earlier this month, she was dripping in almost $1 million in diamond jewellery! The Voice Australia presenter – who turns 59 on Wednesday – went all out with her extravagant bling, wearing five diamond rin

A wedding looks to be on the cards for Brooke Warne and her long-time love Alex Heath! The couple have been holidaying in the Greek Islands – and fans are speculating it was topped off by a romantic proposal. While they are yet to confirm the news pu

FAMILY FEUD? Sofía Vergara has a bone to pick with former Modern Family co-star, Julia Bowen. The Colombian-American actress is nominated for an Emmy for her role in drama series Griselda – but in a pre-awards show interview, Sofía, 52, admitted she’

Matthew Perry’s former Friends co-stars have been left “inconsolable” after five arrests were made in relation to his death last October. “Jennifer Aniston’s in bad shape,” an insider tells New Idea, adding that Courteney Cox has “not left her side”.

Four months on from the death of their beloved daughter Hannah, and there’s not a day that goes by that John and Jennie Friebel don’t question, ‘What if ?’ “She fought a brave battle head-on for almost a decade with bipolar disorder and associated me

Suri Cruise was spotted in New York City last week wearing an unmissable ring on that finger, just days before she headed to Pittsburgh to commence studying at prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. The 18-year-old daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom C

We asked YOU what you thought of the Sussex’s trip – and you didn’t hold back! Visit facebook.com/newidea magazine to have your say. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s flashy trip to Colombia last week bore all the hallmarks of a traditional royal to

After a rough year for Catherine, Princess of Wales, the last thing she needs is to be worrying about her split from Prince William being rehashed in the media. But with the release of a revealing new biography, unflattering stories from the couple’

With a cheeky smile and muscles in all the right places, Blockhead Ricky has fast become this season’s resident heart-throb, but the Victorian plumber has also had more than his fair share of heartache. He left home at 16 and turned his back on his p

Ricky makes no secret that Shelley Craft has won his heart. Last week he looked like an adorable puppy dog as he unashamedly pleaded for some attention from The Block co-host. And even though she gently ribbed him for his Week 1 bathroom when they d

Ina plot twist that could’ve come straight from a cliffhanger episode of Home and Away, Kimberley Cooper’s dream wedding to fiancé Bryan Crocker almost didn’t go ahead. As the big day dawned on Saturday, August 17, the actress and screenwriter bride

At a crossroads in his career, Keith Urban has shocked wife Nicole Kidman with his request to relocate the family to Hollywood full-time. The couple have called Nashville home since 2007, raising daughters Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 13, out

For many young women, the idea of solo travel means heading to European beaches or backpacking through South America. But when farmer Sarah Wheeler dreamt up her adventure, it looked a little different. The 26-year-old is currently riding solo with h

Rebecca Gibney was the toast of the town after being inducted into the TV Week Logie Awards Hall of Fame last week. After four decades on our screens, the New Zealand-born Packed to the Rafters star was brought to tears as she was deservedly presente

Ellie Cole has never been afraid of trying new things. So when the champion Paralympian was asked to, not only call the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but also lead Channel Nine’s Paralympics coverage, her answer was an easy ‘yes’. “I’m really excited,” Ell

Australian resident Jessica Wongso was all smiles as she walked free from an Indonesian jail last week, eight years after she callously murdered her friend with a lethal coffee. Wongso was convicted in 2016 for fatally poisoning Mirna Salihin, 27. Th

SAY CHEESE, MUM! Where the bloody hell is Lara Worthington? Well, it appears that she and her husband Sam Worthington have been enjoying some relaxation and recreation on a low-key family holiday in Costa Rica! The Aussie model and the Avatar star re

Celebrating Father’s Day! Asa single dad of four who runs his own dry-cleaning business, Adam Desmond doesn’t have much free time. But when he’s not at home, you’ll find him on the basketball court, inspiring thousands of Aussie kids. “I was going do

Smiling through pain is something Rachael Carpani has become an expert at. When New Idea last caught up with the actress in January, it was for a McLeod’s Daughters reunion photo shoot with her former co-star Jessica Napier. Little did we know that R

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 25 MINS ■ 200g packet thin rice noodles ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 3cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated ■ 2 long red chillies, halved lengthways, deseeded, thinly sliced (see Tip) ■ 500g chicken mince ■ 300g green bean

SERVES 8-10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINS ■ 150g unsalted butter, chopped ■ 125g cream cheese, chopped ■ 1⅔ cups plain flour ■ Icing sugar and softly whipped cream, to serve APPLE FILLING ■ 385g can sliced apple pie fruit, drained ■ 2 eggs ■ ⅔

SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 45 MINS ■ 125g cold unsalted butter, chopped ■ 1½ cups plain flour ■ ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ 1 egg ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve FILLING ■ 1½ cups chopped pitted dates (275g) ■ 100g unsalted butter, chop

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 30 MINS ■ 800g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed ■ 2 tblsps olive oil ■ 1 tblsp Portuguese Chicken Spice Blend ■ 2 bunches broccolini, trimmed ■ 2 green spring onions, chopped ■ ½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves OLIVE DRESS

To cut a cake horizontally in half, measure the height of the cake, then insert toothpicks around the side at the halfway mark. Gently resting a large serrated knife on the toothpicks, cut through the cake using a gentle sawing motion. Remember to ke

When it comes to our diets most of us know how important fats, proteins and carbohydrates are, but there is another key player we should be keeping an eye on: fibre. While it’s still a carbohydrate, fibre is essential for maintaining a healthy digest

One of the nicest things about getting older is realising that life is too short to feel guilty – especially about things like your weight. I used to weigh myself all the time, but one day I stopped and thought to myself, “This is a stupid way to liv

Before you even go in with a foundation, be sure to hydrate your skin first to avoid any dry patches. “If you have had very dry skin throughout winter, I’d recommend opting for a balmy moisturiser under your foundation,” says Holly. “This is going to

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One of the greatest blessings in my life has been having a wonderful father. Someone that adored me and made sure I always felt special and loved. Dad and I had a very close bond, and he made sure my life was filled with laughter and adventure. He al

While you’re busy spring cleaning indoors, don’t forget to give the garden a seasonal spruce up too! To help get your yard ready for sunny days ahead, Victoria Vanderkolk from Mitre 10 outlines some easy and inexpensive ways to prep and polish your s

There’s something special about travelling overseas. But you don’t need to spend thousands and endure hours in the air to enjoy another country. Our Kiwi neighbours inhabit one of the most spectacular places on Earth. A flight to Auckland and a leisu

Your horoscope is awash with activity, but if you’re feeling the strain, finding the right balance might be this month’s challenge. Fresh air should help you to switch off, so pack a picnic and head for the hills. And don’t discount a left-field idea

Q Do you have any news for me about my family, health, cat or job? I’ve had many emotional challenges. – MICHELLE A You are a strong yet sensitive soul who is all things to all people. I can see you are a central person to your family who gives so

BEST OF THE WEEK WINS $100 Recently Rhiannon Petris won your Best of the Week. She sent in a photo of her daughter Maggie checking their mailbox and stating it was a shame they didn’t receive much mail. So I decided to rectify this and sent Maggie an

Glenn Close can pretty much do it all. She’s been a bunny-boiling mistress, a scheming French Marquess, the perfect Stepford wife, and of course, a dalmatian-napping fashion designer! But her new movie, The Deliverance, sees Glenn, 77, venturing into

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING SEASON 4 Returns Thu. on Disney+ The ante will be upped in Only Murders in the Building’s fourth season, with the action moving in part to Los Angeles. Following the runaway success of Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Marti

INHERITANCE by Genevieve Gannon Emily didn’t hesitate to ensure her baby was as healthy as could be with genetic editing when getting pregnant. Fast forward several decades, and political staffer Adelaide and her husband’s plans are derailed by an

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The singer teamed with Jessica Mauboy for a rendition of ‘You’re the Voice’ as a tribute to John Farnham. TV WEEK Logie Awards 2024 It was a big night for the 15-year-old Boy Swallows Universe winner, who brought the A-list crowd to tears with an em