Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 25, 2024 i New Idea

Australian music legend John Farnham has been seen for the first time since he underwent surgery and subsequent treatment following an oral cancer diagnosis. John, 74, appeared to be in high spirits as he attended the wedding of his eldest son, Robert, and Melissa Kelly. The nuptials took place in February, but the newlyweds only just shared their wedding album on social media. Among the photos released was one of John proudly standing with Robert, 44, during the ceremony. Another showed John and his wife of 51 years Jill posing with their son and new daughter-in-law. Fans quickly took to the comments section to share their delight over the rare sighting of Farnsy. “It’s so nice to see your dad,” read part of one fan’s reply on Robert’s post. “Such…

Goldie Hawn and her partner Kurt Russell experienced two scary home invasions in the space of just four months. The 78-year-old actress made the revelation in a recent podcast interview, saying the Overboard co-stars’ LA home was been broken into twice. Recapping the events on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, Goldie explained that the first incident occurred while she and Kurt, 73, were out at dinner. When they returned, the actress went upstairs and discovered the burglary. “They had broken in from the balcony to our bedroom, our closets, and they completely knocked down my door,” she revealed, adding that the thieves made off with “a lot of my goodies”. The veteran star says that, on the second occasion, she was downstairs alone with their dog when she…

LEADING MAN SWITCH! Normally, Keith is the one Nicole does red-carpet PDA with. Keith Urban is said to be furious that his absence at wife Nicole Kidman’s latest premiere afforded Zac Efron the chance to get cosy with the Aussie A-lister. With commitments sadly keeping Keith, 56, away, Nicole was left to walk the red carpet with her A Family Affair co-stars Zac and Joey King. Later, at the afterparty, Nicole and Zac were seen deep in conversation. As Nicole rested her head on his shoulder, Zac seemed thrilled to be filling the void left by Keith! “No doubt Keith didn’t like seeing another bloke putting his hands on his wife, even if it is in a movie or at a press event. What man would?”says a Hollywood source. “Even…

In honour of Father’s Day in the UK, Prince William shared a touching tribute to his father, King Charles, on social media. Alongside a throwback photo of his toddler self kicking a ball with Charles, Wills wrote, “Happy Father’s Day, Pa. W.” Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s silence on the holiday seemingly spoke volumes about the current state of his relationship with his father. Kate also shared a photo she took of Wills with their kids to mark the occasion. The Wales trio even made their first royal statement in the caption. How cute!…

The recent discovery of a word-search puzzle composed by convicted killer Dennis Rader has given detectives a strange new clue – the name of a girl who disappeared nearly 50 years ago. In April, police from the Osage County Sheriff ’s Office in Oklahoma were anonymously sent the puzzle with several words highlighted including ‘Cindy’, ‘Kinney’, ‘Pawhuska’ and ‘Laundry Mat’. Strangely enough, a 16-year-old girl disappeared from a laundromat in Pawhuska, Oklahoma in June 1976. Her name was Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Kinney. A note attached to the package said, “Don’t view it as a puzzle. View [it] as a map that Rader created to plot his victims.” Rader, who was known as ‘BTK’ (Bind, Torture, Kill) murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. He was arrested in 2005. Now…

While many people dread their milestone 40th birthday, Gemma Farquhar was elated to celebrate hers this month. The Sydney mum of two planned a huge party, with the focus of the celebrations the mere fact she is still alive. Gemma documents her cancer journey on Instagram at @havingthegutstodealwithbadshit. After being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at age 35, Gemma wasn’t sure she’d even make her 36th birthday. She tells New Idea, “The research said I only had 12 months.” ‘I had no idea what was going to happen’ Incredibly, Gemma’s strength and determination – along with a raft of aggressive surgeries and drugs – mean she is currently beating all the odds. Four years on from her diagnosis, she is living as normal a life as she can with…

Walking along Manly Beach in NSW, Petra Williams could see tiny fish littered along the shore. Not the real kind, but rather the plastic, soy sauce ones. Usually, they would annoy her, but not today. For those little fish, along with discarded cigarette butts and other tiny pieces of micro plastic, were going to see Petra win big! Petra was one of 30 teams competing in the Australian heat of the SpoGomi (or trash picking) tournament in August last year. “The [SpoGomi] founder wanted to make cleaning up fun,” Petra, 46, tells New Idea. “The competition started in 2008 in Japan. Initially it was laughed at but now 21 countries take part.” The rules of the games are simple but strict. Each trio is assigned a judge who ensures they…

Raspberry Choc Cheesecake SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS ■ 4 pack (420g) Double Chocolate Muffins ■ Whipped cream, to serve FILLING ■ 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ 2 tsps vanilla extract ■ 3 eggs ■ ⅔ cup sour cream ■ ¼ cup custard powder ■ 125g punnet raspberries, plus extra to serve 1 Invert base of a 22cm round springform pan (base measures 21cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge. 2 Crumble three muffins into coarse crumbs. Sprinkle into prepared pan. Press lightly to cover base of pan in an even layer. Place pan on an oven tray. 3 To make filling, process cream cheese, sugar…

Bryce Dallas Howard Retinol for wrinkles Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is most commonly found in over-the-counter skincare. “It’s very effective but less intense than other forms, so a great pick for normal, oily or aged skin,” says Samantha Harman, Skinstitut Dermal Therapist and Education Executive. Helping to enhance skin cell turnover and reduce the signs of ageing, try its most common forms: a serum or oil. TIP Remember to start slowly when using retinol products, just once a week after moisturising. Cica for redness “Cica (aka Centella asiatica) is the ultimate healing ingredient,” explains Samantha. “It’s a herb that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to soothe sensitive and irritated skin, and to treat redness.” Commonly found in cream formulas, Samantha adds “it’s…

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Justin Timberlake could have an expensive divorce on his hands if he doesn’t clean up his act. Sources tell New Idea that, following the singer’s DUI arrest in New York last week, his wife Jessica Biel, 42, is getting fed up with his unseemly behaviour. “Jess can’t believe this has happened,” says our source. “She’s forgiven a lot of ‘bad’ behaviour over the years and while this isn’t one of his biggest screw-ups, it could be the final straw for Jess.” Last Tuesday, the ‘SexyBack’ singer was arrested for drunk driving in the Hamptons after he allegedly veered outside his lane and drove through a stop sign. Justin, 43, was released the following morning, but is expected to appear in court at a later date. Reports claim the singer told…

With the reality of his life in America having finally sunk in for the Duke of Sussex, rumours are swirling that the exiled royal is yearning for his old life back. New Idea hears that Prince Harry longs to be closer to his UK family, particularly amid the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis. “Seeing Kate back on the balcony at Trooping the Colour was incredibly emotional for Harry,” says our source. “He was so relieved.” But, our insider adds, Kate’s recent statement where she admitted that she is “not out of the woods yet”, hit Harry, 39, hard. Now, he wants to make amends with the sister-inlaw he was once so close to. But given everything that has transpired between their families, the source says it’s unlikely that the Prince…

Only in New Idea Matt Shirvington says he’s learnt “so much” in the 12 months since he replaced David Koch as Sunrise’s male co-host – namely mastering the art of the early morning wake-up call! Sitting down with New Idea for a chat to mark his one-year anniversary, Shirvo confesses he figured out the hard way to not go blitzing his morning smoothie in the family kitchen at 3am. “I made that mistake once, and once only,” he tells us with a chuckle. “My wife [Jessica] had something to say about that at the time! “Now, I make my smoothie with a portable blender in my car before I leave for work.” On a more serious note, Shirvo is glad he paid close attention to his predecessor Kochie’s suggestion to…

Fifi Box’s whirlwind romance with the ‘hot dad’ she met at her daughter’s school might have run its course, claim insiders. It’s been some months since the Melbourne radio host and mum of two, 47, was seen out with her beau Rocky Mangano, himself a dad of two, leading to speculation that they have parted ways. “While they initially bonded over single parenthood, many are wondering if Fifi’s huge public profile might have proved all too much for Rocky,” says one source. The break-up speculation comes shortly after Fifi was spotted looking downcast during a pub crawl with her radio co-hosts Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody. The outing was part of Fifi’s world-record attempt for the most pubs visited in the space of 24 hours by an individual, but it…

Steak and Ale Pot Pies SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 2 HOURS ■ ¼ cup plain flour ■ 1kg chuck steak, trimmed, cut into 3cm cubes ■ 2 onions, finely chopped ■ 200g cup mushrooms, sliced ■ 2 tblsps tomato paste ■ 330ml bottle ale/beer ■ 1 beef stock cube, crumbled ■ 2 tblsps Worcestershire sauce ■ 1½ tblsps chopped fresh (or 1½ tsp dried) thyme leaves, plus sprigs to garnish ■ 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed (see Tip) ■ 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 Place flour in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss beef in seasoned flour to coat. 2 Heat an oiled, large, deep frying pan over medium to high heat. Add beef in three batches. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 5…

Poached Pears in Raspberry Syrup SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 4 HOURS 15 MINS ■ 6 medium firm, ripe pears (1.2kg) ■ 1¼ cups caster sugar ■ 2 cups frozen raspberries ■ 2cm x 6cm piece lemon rind ■ ¹⁄3 cup lemon juice ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve 1 Peel pears, leaving stems intact. 2 Combine 2 cups water, sugar, raspberries, rind and juice in a removable bowl of a 5 to 6-litre slow cooker. Lay pears on their side in raspberry mixture. Cover with lid. 3 Cook on High for 1½ hours. Turn pears. Cook for a further 1½ hours, or until tender. 4 Serve warm or cold pears with raspberry syrup and ice-cream. TIP We used Josephine pears, but you could also use medium-sized Beurre Bosc, Corella, Williams…

Gordon Ramsay was left shaken after a recent “really bad accident” on his bike. The celebrity chef, who’s an avid cyclist, admitted in a candid social media video he was “lucky to be here” after the crash. The Kitchen Nightmares star then proceeded to lift his chef jacket, revealing a horrific bruise across his lower torso. After thanking the hard-working hospital doctors and nurses who cared for him, Gordon, 57, impressed on his followers to always “wear a helmet … even if it’s a short journey”. “Please wear a helmet. Because if I didn’t, honestly, I wouldn’t be here now.” Get well soon, Gordon!…

Sacha Baron Cohen was spotted last week wearing his wedding ring, which comes two months after announcing the end of his marriage to Isla Fisher. The 52-year-old actor wore the gold band as he took a stroll in London. The jewellery sighting comes as a surprise given that only a week earlier the Boratstar had been spotted without the ring. Prior to their split news, Sacha and Isla, 48, were married for nearly 14 years and share three children. Isla appears to have ditched her wedding ring and was seen without it during a girls’ night out shortly after the split.…

Meghan has again raised eyebrows over the latest product launch for her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard. Just hours before Kate made her return to public duty at Trooping the Colour, it was announced that Meghan is now selling dog biscuits. Her polo-playing pal Nacho Figueras shared Instagram images of the treats. Meghan was slammed for the poor timing of her news. “The idea that they would do something on the day of Trooping the Colour is pretty silly,” royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said.…

They’re gearing up to celebrate their milestone 25th wedding anniversary on July 4, but David and Victoria Beckham have already received an unwanted gift. British author Tom Bower’s new book about them, The House of Beckham: Money, Sex and Power, has just been released. It takes a very close look at some of the more troubling times in their marriage, including making some new and surprising allegations. REBECCA LOOS DRAMA David has always denied allegations of a 2004 affair with his then-personal assistant, Rebecca Loos (below). However, in his Netflix docuseries Beckham, Posh said that time was the “hardest period” they’d experienced as a couple. Bower writes that the Beckhams seemed to have put the drama behind them while posing for pictures during a French ski holiday in the immediate…

Tasmania is best known as a place to reconnect with nature, so it’s little wonder Wildlife Warrior Terri Irwin has put the impossibly beautiful island at the top of her most favourite places on Earth. Now, after decades spent visiting the Apple Isle on holidays with her late husband Steve and their children Bindi and Robert, Terri is preparing to shift her family’s conservation efforts down south. Recently, Terri, 59, was seen boarding a flight to Hobart with her entire clan in tow – including Bindi’s husband, Chandler, and their daughter Grace. It’s believed they plan to be away for at least four weeks. “Judging by all the luggage, it looks like Terri might be already looking at setting up more permanent digs!” suggests the source. “A month down there…

Goggleboxer Tim Lai is still on cloud nine after tying the knot to his “long suffering partner” Mark. The couple, who have been together for 25 years, exchanged vows at the Old Melbourne Gaol surrounded by their family and friends. The pair looked dapper in matching navy suits as they were joined by several of Tim’s Gogglebox co-stars, including Lee and Keith Riley, and Faye Kontos. Officially welcoming Mark into their little Gogglebox family, Faye wrote on Instagram, “Congratulations to our Tim and Mark. Amazing food and great company. Love to you both.” Of course, the guest list wouldn’t be complete without Tim’s housemate and couch partner Leanne, who hosted the traditional tea ceremony. But, the celebrations aren’t over yet for the happy couple, who are currently honeymooning in Singapore.…

With its smorgasbord of sex, sin, boobs and bottoms, The Box was one of the naughtiest TV soap operas of the ’70s, not to mention a ratings sensation. For cast member Judy all the characters she has played, even beating out Home and Away’s Ailsa Stewart! “Bette Davis was right – b---hes are fabulous to play as they invariably have the best storylines,” Judy, 79, explains to New Idea. ‘It was cheeky and outrageous’ Nunn, playing bisexual bed-hopping vixen Vicki Stafford was the role of a lifetime. In fact, the actress and acclaimed author says Vicki is the “absolute favourite” of “Frankly, compared to Vicki Stafford, Ailsa could be a bit dull.” The Box premiered 50 years ago, in February 1974, and ran until 1977. It was launched in reaction…

Beef Pad See Ew SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 200g packet thick pad Thai noodles ■ 500g beef stir-fry strips ■ ¼ cup vegetable oil ■ 1 tblsp oyster sauce ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 1 bunch gai lan (250g), trimmed, chopped ■ 2 eggs, lightly beaten ■ ½ cup fresh Thai basil leaves SPICY SAUCE ■ 2 tblsps soy sauce ■ 1 tblsp sambal oelek ■ 1 tblsp brown sugar 1 Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 1 minute. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain. 2 Toss beef with 1 tblsp oil, oyster sauce and garlic in a large bowl. 3 To make spicy sauce, combine all ingredients in a small jug. Mix well. 4 Heat a large, non-stick…

1. LET IT HANG Keep things simple with a scarf loose over both shoulders. No need to tie it in place, just let it hang over the top of your outfit for easy layering. 2. SHOULDER WRAP To try this sleek trend, keep your scarf loose and wrap so that both ends sit over opposite shoulders. Perfect this slouchy look with an extra wide scarf. 3. LOOP THROUGH Wear a chunky scarf in a classic loop by folding it in half, draping it around your neck and then pulling both ends through. Voila, cosy and chic! 4. NECK WARMER This styling trick involves wrapping your scarf snug around your neck, leaving both ends hanging loosely – one on your chest and the other over your shoulder. Try a bold colour…

1 What is actor Michael Keaton’s birth name? A) Michael Clarke B) Michael Bolton C) Michael Douglas D) Michael Jackson 2 What London theatre did William Shakespeare partly own? A) The London Palladium B) Globe Theatre C) West End D) National Theatre 3 What was the superhuman gift of Neri in ’90s TV show OceanGirl? A) Eyesight B) Strength C) Lung capacity D) Speed 4 Which animal does not appear in the Chinese zodiac? A) Dragon B) Rabbit C) Dog D) Hummingbird 5 Where was the Battle of Hastings fought in 1066? A) France B) England C) Russia D) Spain 6 As of 2023, how many McDonald’s restaurants are there worldwide? A) 22,966 B) 101,344 C) 95,566 D) 41,822 7 At which course is The Masters golf tournament held? A)…