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There seems to be spring-time baby fever going around this week – inside the pages of the magazine and in the New Idea office. First, we’ve got a brand new royal baby on the way with the exciting news that Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank

Could Margot Robbie be about to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet?! The former Neighbours actress covered up in a baggy jumper while out in London last week, leaving fans convinced she was trying to hide a burgeoning baby bump! Margot, 30, marrie

He was credited as the man making her smile again following her split from Steve “Commando” Willis, and now Michelle Bridges has revealed the true nature of her relationship with hunky Todd Liubinskas. Last week, Michelle, 49, uploaded – and then qui

Gordon Ramsay is facing a real nightmare with his financially crippled restaurant empire, after it was revealed his London eatery York & Albany had racked up losses totalling a whopping $27 million since it opened in 2008. Now, sources tell New Ide

Sylvester Stallone’s family lovingly remembered their matriarch, Jackie, as a “remarkable woman, full of spunk” after she passed away aged 98 last week. “She died in her sleep as she had wished,” the actor’s younger brother, Frank, wrote on Instagr

Julia Roberts has almost finished renovating her dream San Francisco house, which pals have jokingly dubbed her “bachelorette pad”, given reports her husband, Danny Moder, isn’t immediately joining the actress and their three kids at the new family h

The weight just keeps melting off Jessica Simpson! Having already lost 45kg after welcoming her third child, Birdie Mae, in March 2019, the 40-year-old singer showed off her lithe limbs in a new Instagram photo last week. “Why is she so perfect. Ou

Just days after New Idea exclusively revealed that Princess Eugenie is four months pregnant with her first child, there are more reports that two other royal babies are also set to arrive in 2021! According to palace chatter, Princess Beatrice is al

When the Duke of Sussex appeared on a video chat last week, royal watchers couldn’t help but notice he was sporting much thicker hair than usual. “Never looked better. Harry is looking extra handsome,” one person commented on a social media post.

Karl Stefanovic is currently riding high on the back of stellar Today show ratings and a recently inked multimillion-dollar Nine Network contract. But according to insiders, the co-host’s ultimate ambition is to base himself abroad in the US. A tele

Australia was shocked when one of our favourite TV presenters, Melissa Doyle announced in August she was leaving Channel Seven after 25 years at the network. Now there is talk the former Sunrise star – and the industry’s hottest free agent – is poi

Nicole’s son Connor, 25, has been living like a king for years off the back of his famous dad – but his lavish lifestyle is apparently getting out of hand. “Connor’s world is one huge vacation, from five-star fishing trips in the Florida Keys to pa

They try not to spend more than three days apart to maintain their loving marriage, but Nicole and Keith Urban are going to be breaking that rule a whole lot more if they continue to clash over where to live. Earlier this year, the couple and their

A new Block baby is on the way after Elyse Knowles and Josh Barker announced that they’re expecting their first child. The couple, who won the renovation series in 2017, recently shared the news on Instagram. “And then there were 3 #babybarker,”

After farewelling her beloved daughter Jaimi Kenny, there is light at the end of the dark tunnel for Lisa Curry and her shattered family. Jaimi’s pregnant younger sister Morgan Gruell will soon deliver the happiness the family so desperately needs.

With food delivery services enabling us to send junk food to our doorstep with the push of a button, it’s tragically easy to pile on the kilos from the comfort of the couch. And for 20-year-old Emma Higgins, the convenience of apps like Uber Eats an

Take advantage of luscious, crisp, in-season Australian asparagus, available from now until March. Look for firm, bright, smooth spears of uniform size with closed, compact tips. Here are three reasons why asparagus is so good for your health! • Ju

The ideal companion to assist you in the kitchen, the Braun MultiQuick 9 hand blender has a powerful 1000W motor to chop, mix and blend all your ingredients with ease. With high-tech features including SplashControl, ActiveBlade and Smart Speed techn

Skin nerds may know this already: polluted air has teeny particles that create free radicals in the skin, which (long story short) lead to damaged collagen and uneven tone – yes those annoying dark patches that seem to pop up in our 30s and beyond. A

Q: YOU EXUDE CONFIDENCE. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF? “I’ve always been pretty comfy in my own skin. I love my eyes: I think my eyes do all the talking.” Q: TAKE US THROUGH YOUR DAY-TO-DAY SKINCARE ROUTINE... “It’s pretty easy. In the

To know your risks for osteoporosis, Professor Ebeling recommends visiting knowyourbones.org.au, which has an online self-assessment tool. “An individual report will indicate any potential risks and this can be discussed with your doctor,” he explain

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many alterations to the way we live our lives, but one thing that shouldn’t change is visits to the doctor. It’s crucial to ensure we stay safe without putting our health on hold, with the following important r

There are some money lessons that have been thrust into the spotlight as a result of the COVID pandemic that apply to us all. These school holidays provide a great opportunity for us to teach our kids the do’s and don’ts of managing money, and how to

It’s a given that children with pets (especially dogs) get outside more, they go for walks down at the park, and run and play with their trusty hound – which is great for physical and mental health. Caring for, grooming and feeding pets teaches child

This week brings the annual Full Moon in your sign, so don’t be surprised if you’re feeling all your feelings! It’s also one of the best weeks of the year to think about your image. Could you use a bit of a makeover? Now’s also the time to find a bal

One thing you can expect in the coming 12 months is that weak relationships will fade away. You’re at a turning point when it comes to your most important relationships. When it comes to home and family in particular, there are so many crucial lesson

Prior to joining the cast of beloved Aussie soap Home and Away, Annabelle Stephenson starred as Daniel Grayson’s ex-girlfriend, Sara Munello, in hit US series Revenge. Certainly, the gorgeous actress will always be grateful for the opportunity to wor

The last movie I loved was… August: Osage County. The last TV series I binge-watched was… The Terror, about two ships that went missing trying to find the Arctic Northwest passage. It’s a beautiful, high-tension drama. The last great meal I h

It’s 40 years since a dingo snatched Azaria Chamberlain, plunging her mother, Lindy Chamberlain, into a legal case which saw her wrongly imprisoned for three years in 1982 for killing her baby. At the time, almost every Australian had an opinion on

From the author of High Fidelity and About a Boy, both of which have been adapted for screen, comes Nick’s latest novel. It’s a warm love story about a middle-aged divorced mother-of-two and a much younger man. OUT NOW You know you’re in safe h

Zac Efron is so smitten with Vanessa Valladares, the Aussie waitress he met while in Byron Bay, that he’d sooner get married than spend a moment apart! An insider explains that Zac is due back in LA to start filming a remake of Three Men and a Baby

Sandra Bullock is under serious pressure from her kids to marry long-time beau Bryan Randall – especially from daughter Laila, 8, who is chomping at the bit to be a bridesmaid! The star’s son Louis, 10, also “adores Bryan,” tells a close pal, and h

Although the ceremony was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it didn’t stop the stars from getting dressed up at home! Reese Witherspoon kept it simple, Tracee Ellis Ross dressed like an Emmy and Kerry Washington was flirty in florals. ■