Issue 7, 2021

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Wally Lewis The King Finds His New Queen
Rugby league legend Wally ‘The King’ Lewis announced last week that he’d quietly split from his devoted wife, Jacqui, after 36 years of marriage. A statement released by Wally’s employer, Nine, explained the pair had separated last year. It also con
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Welcome!
Forget flowers! With the count down on to Valentine’s Day, we’re giving our readers the gift of a racy sealed section. Featuring extracts from some of the hottest romance novels (and boy, do we mean hot!), these tales are filled with lust, fantasy an
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Grant’s Afterparty meltdown
She had two unsuccessful stints on The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise, but now, Abbie Chatfield can finally call herself a winner after stealing the I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! crown from hot favourite Grant Denyer. As Abbie celebrated h
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‘We’re Closer Than Ever’
Olivia Newton-John and her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, make no secret of the fact that their relationship hasn’t always been smooth sailing. “We have gone through all the mother-daughter stuff that everyone goes through,” Olivia, 72, recently admitte
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Caught Kissing On Set
Much has been made of Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s clandestine reconciliation in recent times – and now it’s been revealed that the pair are inseparable, even while at work. Hollywood insiders have confirmed that the reunited duo are filming pro
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He Can’t Stay Away!
It’s not just Jen who is being wooed on set by the Hollywood heart-throb! Back in 2010, Brad was spotted passionately making out with Angelina Jolie during a visit to the Budapest set of her directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey. Decades
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Hewitt Family Chaos Tug-of-war Over Cruz!
There’s no denying Bec and Lleyton Hewitt have raised three exceptionally talented children. But with their tennis prodigy son, Cruz, fast becoming a star in his own right, the couple have been tasked with making a tough decision about his future. W
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MIA & AVA ‘WE’VE GOT BIG PLANS!’
It’s not just Cruz who is set to take the Hewitt name to new heights! According to a source, Bec has big plans for her two daughters, Mia and Ava. “She’s not one to push, but Bec secretly hopes Mia will fall into acting ... at the very least she wa
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How It All Came Crashing Down
From Weekend Sunrise to Deal or No Deal, Andrew O’Keefe was once one of the country’s most in-demand presenters. But after a string of scandals, that’s all changed. Late last month, the host of The Chase was arrested and charged with common assault
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Can Larry Save The Day?
With the future of Channel Seven’s flagship show hanging by a thread, New Idea hears big changes are set for The Chase. A network insider insists The Morning Show host Larry Emdur has been given the go-ahead to take over from Andrew. “He’s the frontr
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The Truth Comes Out Meghan’s Secret Texts Leaked!
Buckingham Palace is bracing itself for a fresh attack from Meghan Markle, with insiders revealing to New Idea that bombshell private texts between the LA-based royal and her former best friend could soon be made public! Meghan’s estranged friend, J
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Camilla Ruins Eugenie’s Baby Surprise!
As her due date fast approaches, rumour has it Princess Eugenie has become increasingly frustrated with the Duchess of Cornwall and fears she may let slip the gender of her baby before the little one is officially introduced to the world. New Idea un
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ZARA & MIKE TINDALL: BROKE?
Mike Tindall has admitted he has money problems and “always worries” about it, especially now wife Zara is pregnant with their third child. The former rugby union player told The Times that his income had taken a hit as a result of the pandemic.“I wa
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Kate’s Secret Calls To The Queen
With her husband and eldest son second and third in line to the throne, it’s perhaps no surprise the Duchess of Cambridge has frequent catch-ups with the Queen! However, royal author Duncan Larcombe claims the duchess and the Queen are so close tha
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Battle Of The Royals!
Proving they’re just like us, Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden love nothing more than a bit of sporting rivalry. Taking to Instagram last week, Prince Frederik shared a photo captured by his son
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‘Balls Were Flying Everywhere!’
As Holey Moley’s hallowed winners’ wall fills up, TV’s former bad boy Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson is proving to be a bundle of laughs in his exciting new role as Dead-Eye Dicko. Speaking to New Idea, the 57-year-old opens up about being part of the ratings h
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Sonia’s Style Secrets!
She’s taken to the green like a pro, looking better than ever as Holey Moley’s stylish host. And now, Sonia Kruger tells New Idea she’s come to love the sport’s unique wardrobe trends! “When it comes to something like this, it’s all about plaid!” l
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10-year Baby Ban expires!
When Katie and Tom split in 2012, whispers swirled that he added several clauses to the divorce, namely that Katie wasn’t able to publicly date anyone for five years. Sources believe there was also a rumoured ban on her having any more children for 1
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Katie’s Big News ‘I’m Having Twins!’
Katie Holmes has long expressed her desire to give daughter Suri a sibling – though, sources say, she never thought it would be possible. After splitting from 14-year-old Suri’s dad, Tom Cruise, in 2012, Katie went on a dating hiatus, only to return
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Racy Bedtime Reading!
Fleeing a forced betrothal, Tara Michaels escapes across the border, landing in Sheikh Raif’s opulent palace. Their countries are enemies, and he’s bossy and proud – but this charismatic desert king is also offering her a luxurious safe haven ... N
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Raunchiest Reads Ever!
WARNING! NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED ■
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Another Bub On The Way
Katie and Emilio aren’t the only ones expanding their family – his brother, Anthony, is expecting too! The executive chef at the family’s New York restaurant Emilio’s Ballato, and his wife, Christy, recently shared on Instagram that they’re pregnant
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Top 10 Steamiest Scenes In Literature
This 1998 historical literary novel introduced readers to the pleasures of Victorian sex toys. With my hands still clasped in hers, she led me to one of the straight-backed chairs and sat me on it, the dildo all the while straining from my lap, ru
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Our $100k Miracle Babies
An Aussie couple, who were born four decades apart, have welcomed twins after a six-year IVF battle. Samantha Delmege, 37, and Max, 75, spent more than $100,000 on 23 IVF attempts and suffered five miscarriages in their quest to become parents togeth
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Mum’s Horror: ‘My Son Lost His Arm In A Lawnmower’
Knox Gibson was a few weeks short of his 4th birthday when tragedy struck. He became trapped underneath a moving lawnmower, leading to his right forearm being amputated. Once the initial trauma and shock of the accident wore off, he began to thrive
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From Fairytale To Nightmare!
Reeva Steenkamp thought she’d be showered with roses from the man she adored on February 14, 2013 – instead the unthinkable happened! The 29-year-old model and paralegal had spent the evening in the luxurious South African home of Oscar Pistorius,
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Chinese New Year
Makes 30, Prep and Cook: 55 mins 275g pkt gow gee wrappers¹/ ³ cup vegetable oil²/ ³ cup waterSoy sauce and sriracha sauce, to serve 150g pork mince150g raw peeled prawns, finely chopped½ cup finely chopped water chestnut slices¹/ ³ cup finely chop
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3 Great Ways With... Dijon Mustard
Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins ¹/ ³ cup walnuts120g pkt mixed salad leaves250g punnet whole fresh beetroot, cut into wedges2 nectarines, cut into wedges½ x 250g tub marinated feta, drained 2 tblsps extra-virgin olive oil2 tblsps Dijon mustard1 tb
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Impressipe
Makes 10, Prep: 25 mins Sliced fresh mango, passionfruit pulp (optional) and fresh mint leaves, to serve 85g pkt mango-flavoured jelly crystals2 cups (300g) frozen diced mango, thawed¼ cup icing sugar mixture 395g can sweetened condensed milk300ml
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Passionfruit Power
Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 250g pkt granita biscuits100g unsalted butter, meltedFresh raspberries and extra passionfruit pulp, to decorate 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature1 cup sweetened condensed milk2 tsps finely grated
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Kitchen Hacks
Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 35 mins 2 x 250g chicken breast fillets2 tblsps olive oil1 leek, thinly sliced300g cup mushrooms, sliced2 cloves garlic, crushed2 tblsps white wine vinegar375g pkt fresh lasagne sheets (8 sheets)2 cups grated Tast
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Q & A
Q What is the easiest way to peel hard-boiled eggs? A Hard-boiled eggs are easy to peel right after cooling, as it causes the eggs to contract in their shells. After boiling and cooling in cold water, gently tap the egg on the counter until the shel
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Happy Little Herb
Micro herbs are baby herbs used in salads or for garnishing savoury dishes. Some of the most popular varieties are parsley coriander, celery, basil, chives and chervil. Micro herbs are generally sold in small growing trays or punnets at major superma
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Perfection In A Bottle
The Dal Bon family’s award-winning Morella Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a unique, rich, intense flavour along with extremely low acidity – making it near perfect! Morella Grove olive trees are a mixture of delicious Spanish and Tuscan Italian v
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Straight From The Heart
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The Best Masks For Your Whole Body!
We’re suckers for a good Sunday masking session. Not only is the process undeniably relaxing, but it’s a great way to reset for the week ahead. With masks for every concern – from scalp health and feet care to butt-firming formulas – there really isn
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Micro-needling Got An Upgrade...
WHAT: SkinPen is a brand new, state-of-the-art micro-needling device designed to help improve skin brightness and the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars and pores. Recommended for all skin types, this pen is used professionally in a 30-minute
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The Online Scams that Even The Experts Fall For
According to records from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch site (scamwatch.gov.au), Australians reported losses of over $130 million in 2020. Scammers can trick even the most savvy of us, so here’s what to look out for.
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My first SKINCARE
NEWBORN The first 1000 days of life are a big deal, and building a healthy microbiome during this time means happier skin for life. Because of this, Australian label Bunjie has created a skincare range to support baby’s skin microbiome – the first li
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These Hacks Will add Instant curb Appeal
Want to brighten up the front porch immediately? Add fresh mulch to flower beds and plant some in-season flowering plants. It’s an inexpensive way to make your home look inviting. Consider well-placed pot plants, too. With our climate, prospective
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What’s New For Babies
New parents can now have full control over what’s going into their little ones’ tummies, thanks to the new NutriBullet Baby. Homemade meals mean nutrition won’t be compromised and unhealthy ingredients that may sneak through in packaged food can be a
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Little YOGIS
It’s pretty challenging to be a kid these days, says Beth Borowsky, founder of The Karma Class – an online space offering yoga, breath and mindfulness classes to both preschools and primary schools. “With the onslaught of social media and its distra
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Your guide to HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
High blood pressure is responsible for more than half of all cardiovascular disease in Australia. But the good news is, there are steps you can take to lower your risk. Associate Professor Gregory Nelson, a cardiologist from the Royal North Shore Hos
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Tips To Take The Pressure Down
DO aim for less than three grams of salt a day. DON’T use salt for cooking or seasoning. Flavour your food with herbs and spices instead. DO avoid foods that are high in hidden salt, such as processed food, fast food, some commercial cereals, can
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WORDS OF wisdom
The ultra-sweary, no-nonsense, online cooking series Nat’s What I Reckon entertained millions during lockdown. Now Nat is bringing his comedic touch to hard copies, with his new “unhelpful self-help book” Un-Cook Yourself. “With everything that’s goi
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Horoscopes With Yasmin Boland
Some people love being in the spotlight. They love the attention – they thrive on it. Others feel very uncomfortable and can’t think of anything worse. You are currently under the spotlight as the Sun moves into your sign and we head for your birthda
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Astro With Boland Yasmin
The more you resist changes in the coming year, the trickier life is going to be for you. So, take an honest looks at your life. Where do you feel suffocated? Where are you raring to be free? They are the parts of your life which you need to focus on
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Moon Message
This week is a big one, astrologically speaking. There’s a nasty clash between Saturn and Uranus, which is almost as gnarly as it gets in terms of planetary alignments. Suffice to say, it might not be the calmest or easiest week of the year! The ener
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Your Say
I wasn’t feeling well and my husband asked if I needed anything at the shops. I replied saying that I would like a friand from the local cake shop. “A what?” he replied. “A friand – just think of the word ‘friend’,” I said. So he went into the cake s
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Dave Hughes ‘My Kids Take My Wife More Seriously!’
This year marks five seasons of Hughesy, We Have A Problem – congrats! Did you expect it would be so successful when you started? I had no expectations. I was just hoping it wouldn’t be a disaster. I set myself a very low bar and we’ve staggered ov
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Jolene Anderson ‘All Saints Doesn’t Need A Reboot’
What’s your favourite thing about playing Dr Grace Molyneux on Harrow? She is as tenacious and rogue as her counterpart, Dr Harrow. Also, she does not fit the mould of women around her age [40], in that she is not seeking a partner for the mere fun
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Don’t Miss!
Noni Hazlehurst stars in this new rom-com that follows serial procrastinator Teddy, who thinks he has all the time in the world. After an odd encounter with a stranger, he wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that he’s jumped forward a
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EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK MEET THE BRIDES & GROOMS
She’s funny, beautiful and had a stable job for 13 years, but Melissa has never been on a date! She hopes to find lasting love. Despite his tattoos and shaved head, Cameron wants to get one thing clear – he’s not a meathead! Single for two years, t
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Alec Baldwin Leaning On Ex-wife Kim!
The future of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s marriage is not looking bright. A source tells New Idea the 30 Rock actor has grown increasingly closer to his ex-wife, Kim Basinger, who extended a shoulder for Alec to lean on amid the recent scandal over Hi
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Mourn Co-star
Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond sadly passed away after a very sudden battle with lung cancer last week. The 44-year-old, who was best known for playing Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers in the hit teen series, was confirmed to be battling stage four sm
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CHRIS & DAKOTA MARRYING AT NEW $17M MALIBU MANSION!
After three years of dating, actress Dakota Johnson has purchased a lavish $17 million Malibu mansion with her Coldplay frontman boyfriend Chris Martin! “Moving in together is a huge step in their relationship,” an insider tells New Idea, who reveals
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Britney Pining For Justin
Britney Spears has once again managed to get tongues wagging about her love life! Taking to Instagram, the singer showed off her fit body while dancing to yet another song by her pop star ex, Justin Timberlake. The singer twirled around to his song ‘
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Edward Scissorhands 2!
Winona Ryder is trying to save her ex Johnny Depp’s career by making an Edward Scissorhands sequel! According to Tinseltown insiders, Winona feels Johnny’s fall from grace could be rectified by bringing back his loveable iconic character. “Unlike a l
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Over-the-top Celeb Proposals!
After a Valentine’s Day meal for two, Orlando ushered his lady love into a romantic helicopter ride where he proposed. But, there was another surprise – after landing on a rooftop, Orlando had organised for Katy’s family and friends to be there, surr
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Gwyneth’s Fury: George Hates Me!
George Clooney’s comments about the “weird-arse names” celebrities give their kids has reignited an age-old feud with Gwyneth Paltrow – one that goes back to when she was engaged to his good friend Brad Pitt in 1996. “Gwyneth thinks George convince
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Adele Vs Taylor The Gloves Are Off!
Taylor Swift is not happy that Adele is apparently “taking a new direction” for her next album, because she knows exactly what she’s up to – stealing her pop princess crown. “This isn’t paranoia on the part of Taylor either, as she and Adele have b

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