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THIS WEEK IN...

Time really does fly when you’re having fun! As the New Idea team put together our final issue for 2022, we couldn’t help but share some of our favourite moments. For picture editor Matt, it was waking up to new photos of Prince Louis holding his ears as he stood next to the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. News editor Brigid’s Catwalk in the Outback feature was a highlight, and for me it was bringing you our shiny new-look magazine. On behalf of the entire NI crew, thank you for another year of your loyal readership and support. A big merry Christmas to you all, and a happy New Year! newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine…

THIS WEEK IN...

THIS WEEK IN...

Time really does fly when you’re having fun! As the New Idea team put together our final issue for 2022, we couldn’t help but share some of our favourite moments. For picture editor Matt, it was waking up to new photos of Prince Louis holding his ears as he stood next to the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. News editor Brigid’s Catwalk in the Outback feature was a highlight, and for me it was bringing you our shiny new-look magazine. On behalf of the entire NI crew, thank you for another year of your loyal readership and support. A big merry Christmas to you all, and a happy New Year! newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine…

THIS WEEK IN...

COUNTDOWN TO BABY BARTY!

Ash Barty stunned the tennis world in 2022 by walking away from the sport while still the world’s number one player. Following her surprise retirement just months after winning the Australian Open, Ash explained she no longer felt motivated to compete “at the very top of the level” – and instead wanted to “chase after some other dreams” – both personal and professional. “I think it’s important that I get to enjoy the next phase of my life as Ash Barty the person, not Ash Barty the athlete,” the 26-year-old reflected. And it appears that family ranks highly among those new set of priorities! Shortly after retiring, Ash married aspiring professional golfer Garry Kissick. Now, ‘Aunty Ash’ is setting up her home base near Brisbane and reportedly relishes being an active and available babysitter for…

COUNTDOWN TO BABY BARTY!

COUNTDOWN TO BABY BARTY!

NEWS Ash Barty stunned the tennis world in 2022 by walking away from the sport while still the world’s number one player. Following her surprise retirement just months after winning the Australian Open, Ash explained she no longer felt motivated to compete “at the very top of the level” – and instead wanted to “chase after some other dreams” – both personal and professional. “I think it’s important that I get to enjoy the next phase of my life as Ash Barty the person, not Ash Barty the athlete,” the 26-year-old reflected. And it appears that family ranks highly among those new set of priorities! Shortly after retiring, Ash married aspiring professional golfer Garry Kissick. Now, ‘Aunty Ash’ is setting up her home base near Brisbane and reportedly relishes being…

COUNTDOWN TO BABY BARTY!

ON-SET DRAMA MASTERCHEF UNDER FIRE!

Melissa Leong has reportedly fallen out with the crew of her hit TV series, causing behind-the-scenes chaos at MasterChef. Insiders revealed to the Daily Telegraph that the star judge has had “run-ins” with members of the crew off camera. According to the reports, things between Melissa, 40, and some of the crew have got so bad, they no longer wish to work together. “It’s understood that Leong now does her own hair and makeup for the program,” the article claimed. The new drama reportedly came after an earlier incident left Mel upset back in April. Mel was allegedly left incensed when the crew got together to celebrate fellow judge Andy Allen’s birthday with a cake, while her own the week before passed unmarked. The food critic has so far declined…

ON-SET DRAMA

MASTERCHEF UNDER FIRE!

ON-SET DRAMA MASTERCHEF UNDER FIRE!

Melissa Leong has reportedly fallen out with the crew of her hit TV series, causing behind-the-scenes chaos at MasterChef. Insiders revealed to the Daily Telegraph that the star judge has had “run-ins” with members of the crew off camera. According to the reports, things between Melissa, 40, and some of the crew have got so bad, they no longer wish to work together. “It’s understood that Leong now does her own hair and makeup for the program,” the article claimed. The new drama reportedly came after an earlier incident left Mel upset back in April. Mel was allegedly left incensed when the crew got together to celebrate fellow judge Andy Allen’s birthday with a cake, while her own the week before passed unmarked. The food critic has so far declined to comment on the allegations and…

ON-SET DRAMA MASTERCHEF UNDER FIRE!

Barbra & Robert’s BIG BUST-UP!

For decades, fans have longed for a sequel to The Way We Were, but it’s unlikely to eventuate as Robert Redford, 86, refuses to work with his “controlling” co-star Barbra Streisand ever again! “Robert is too much of a gentleman to say it to her face, but Barbra drove him crazy when they were making the movie and she’s the last person he’d want as his leading lady,” spills a source. While shooting the 1973 film, Barbra, now 80, was reportedly “strongly opinionated”. Still, she remains undeterred, especially as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of The Way We Were. “Barbra won’t stop bugging Robert and won’t take a hint. His standoffishness just seems to spur Barbra on even more,” adds the showbiz insider.…

Barbra & Robert’s BIG BUST-UP!

Barbra & Robert’s BIG BUST-UP!

For decades, fans have longed for a sequel to The Way We Were, but it’s unlikely to eventuate as Robert Redford, 86, refuses to work with his “controlling” co-star Barbra Streisand ever again! “Robert is too much of a gentleman to say it to her face, but Barbra drove him crazy when they were making the movie and she’s the last person he’d want as his leading lady,” spills a source. While shooting the 1973 film, Barbra, now 80, was reportedly “strongly opinionated”. Still, she remains undeterred, especially as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of The Way We Were. “Barbra won’t stop bugging Robert and won’t take a hint. His standoffishness just seems to spur Barbra on even more,” adds the showbiz insider.…

Barbra & Robert’s

BIG BUST-UP!

WARNER FAMILY LIVING IN FEAR

NEWS On the eve of the Adelaide Test, David Warner knocked cricket fans for six by announcing he was dropping the appeal against his lifetime captaincy ban, forfeiting any chance of ever leading the national side again. “My family is more important to me than cricket,” said David, 36, who spent nine months trying to get the ruling overturned. The ban was originally issued following David’s involvement in the ball-tampering scandal ‘Sandpapergate’ in South Africa five years ago. “At the end of the day, the most important people in Dave’s life are his wife Candice, and their three little girls, Ivy, Indi and Isla,” a close friend reveals to New Idea. “He’s not willing to put his family through any more suffering, and nor will he throw his teammates under…

WARNER FAMILY
LIVING IN FEAR

WARNER FAMILY LIVING IN FEAR

On the eve of the Adelaide Test, David Warner knocked cricket fans for six by announcing he was dropping the appeal against his lifetime captaincy ban, forfeiting any chance of ever leading the national side again. “My family is more important to me than cricket,” said David, 36, who spent nine months trying to get the ruling overturned. The ban was originally issued following David’s involvement in the ball-tampering scandal ‘Sandpapergate’ in South Africa five years ago. “At the end of the day, the most important people in Dave’s life are his wife Candice, and their three little girls, Ivy, Indi and Isla,” a close friend reveals to New Idea. “He’s not willing to put his family through any more suffering, and nor will he throw his teammates under the bus.” It’s been a…

WARNER FAMILY LIVING IN FEAR

MIMI MACPHERSON OUT OF HIDING!

Elle’s little sister Mimi Macpherson has traded the “daunting” Sydney social scene for a quiet life – and is loving her anonymity! In a rare interview, Mimi, 55, revealed she now maintains several Airbnb properties in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. She moved there herself 15 years ago. “Going out to red carpets and having my picture taken and wearing high heels was never really my thing,” she said, adding that she’s also changed her name to Mia professionally. “I just like privacy. I don’t trade on my name and never have.” However, Mimi remains close with her US-based big sis. “We text each other every day,” she said. “She’s wonderful.”…

MIMI MACPHERSON OUT OF HIDING!

MIMI MACPHERSON OUT OF HIDING!

Elle’s little sister Mimi Macpherson has traded the “daunting” Sydney social scene for a quiet life – and is loving her anonymity! In a rare interview, Mimi, 55, revealed she now maintains several Airbnb properties in Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. She moved there herself 15 years ago. “Going out to red carpets and having my picture taken and wearing high heels was never really my thing,” she said, adding that she’s also changed her name to Mia professionally. “I just like privacy. I don’t trade on my name and never have.” However, Mimi remains close with her US-based big sis. “We text each other every day,” she said. “She’s wonderful.”…

MIMI MACPHERSON

OUT OF HIDING!

Bruce & Demi’s SWEET REUNION

Despite their divorce 22 years ago, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are closer then ever. Almost a year after the Die Hard star went public with his devastating aphasia diagnosis, a serious cognitive language and comprehension disorder that affects his ability to speak, write, read and process information, their blended family continues to inspire. Demi rounded up their daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah to join their dad, his wife Emma and their sweet little ones Mabel and Evelyn for a big Christmas get-together. “We are FAMILY!! Getting into the holiday spirit!” Demi captioned a joyful Instagram snap of them all beaming. Proving their strong family bonds, Emma added, “What a fun evening”, complete with a cute heart-eyes emoji The moving pictures of 67-year-old Bruce and all his girls celebrating the…

Bruce & Demi’s

SWEET REUNION

Bruce & Demi’s SWEET REUNION

Despite their divorce 22 years ago, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore are closer then ever. Almost a year after the Die Hard star went public with his devastating aphasia diagnosis, a serious cognitive language and comprehension disorder that affects his ability to speak, write, read and process information, their blended family continues to inspire. Demi rounded up their daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah to join their dad, his wife Emma and their sweet little ones Mabel and Evelyn for a big Christmas get-together. “We are FAMILY!! Getting into the holiday spirit!” Demi captioned a joyful Instagram snap of them all beaming. Proving their strong family bonds, Emma added, “What a fun evening”, complete with a cute heart-eyes emoji The moving pictures of 67-year-old Bruce and all his girls celebrating the festive season together are…

Bruce & Demi’s SWEET REUNION

Emily Seebohm & Ryan Gallagher ENGAGED AFTER 10 DAYS?

Emily Seebohm’s romance with MAFS groom Ryan Gallagher is tracking faster than her ability to swim 100 metres in a pool. Just 10 days after going public, the pair sparked engagement rumours when Emily was seen sporting a diamond sparkler at a recent event. Guests reported hearing the couple discussing wedding plans for next year. “Ryan is the kindest person I have met,” Emily, 30, has gushed. But fans are urging caution, with one claiming that Ryan, 34, is still on celebrity dating app Raya.…

Emily Seebohm & Ryan Gallagher

ENGAGED

AFTER 10 DAYS?

Emily Seebohm & Ryan Gallagher ENGAGED AFTER 10 DAYS?

Emily Seebohm’s romance with MAFS groom Ryan Gallagher is tracking faster than her ability to swim 100 metres in a pool. Just 10 days after going public, the pair sparked engagement rumours when Emily was seen sporting a diamond sparkler at a recent event. Guests reported hearing the couple discussing wedding plans for next year. “Ryan is the kindest person I have met,” Emily, 30, has gushed. But fans are urging caution, with one claiming that Ryan, 34, is still on celebrity dating app Raya.…

Emily Seebohm & Ryan Gallagher ENGAGED AFTER 10 DAYS?

‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY’

Constable Matthew Arnold had his car packed and was ready to visit his family for Christmas when he got called into work. Sadly, the 26-year-old never made it home. His life, as well as that of fellow office Rachel McCrow, was cut short on December 12, when the pair were shot dead during a seemingly routine missing persons call on a property in Queensland’s Wieambilla. Hayley Arnold, a triplet to Constable Arnold, said there were “no words” to describe her pain over the loss of her brother. “One-third of me is gone, and in place is a physical heartbreak pain I’ve had since we received that knock on the door,” The Courier Mail reported Hayley sharing on social media. “I can’t begin to explain the love and bond we had. As triplets, we were…

‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY’

‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY’

Special report Constable Matthew Arnold had his car packed and was ready to visit his family for Christmas when he got called into work. Sadly, the 26-year-old never made it home. His life, as well as that of fellow office Rachel McCrow, was cut short on December 12, when the pair were shot dead during a seemingly routine missing persons call on a property in Queensland’s Wieambilla. Hayley Arnold, a triplet to Constable Arnold, said there were “no words” to describe her pain over the loss of her brother. “One-third of me is gone, and in place is a physical heartbreak pain I’ve had since we received that knock on the door,” The Courier Mail reported Hayley sharing on social media. “I can’t begin to explain the love and bond…

‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY’

Netflix fallout continues… WILLIAM FINALLY SNAPS!

For all their increasing differences, one thing about princes William and Harry remains the same: their short tempers. And according to insiders, Harry, 38, was on the receiving end of his big brother’s fury after his incendiary Netflix tell-all. Sources tell New Idea that while Wills, 40, remained stoically silent in public after watching the first three episodes, he was “utterly furious” at Harry’s suggestion that he was forced to marry the Princess of Wales because of a male royal “temptation” to find a wife who “fits the mould”. “The word from William’s camp is that he called Harry directly to have it out with him, especially with what was insinuated about Catherine,” says a source. “Apparently it only lasted about seven minutes or so, and Harry refused to back down.” We understand that the…

Netflix fallout continues… WILLIAM FINALLY SNAPS!

Netflix fallout continues… WILLIAM FINALLY SNAPS!

Royals For all their increasing differences, one thing about princes William and Harry remains the same: their short tempers. And according to insiders, Harry, 38, was on the receiving end of his big brother’s fury after his incendiary Netflix tell-all. Sources tell New Idea that while Wills, 40, remained stoically silent in public after watching the first three episodes, he was “utterly furious” at Harry’s suggestion that he was forced to marry the Princess of Wales because of a male royal “temptation” to find a wife who “fits the mould”. “The word from William’s camp is that he called Harry directly to have it out with him, especially with what was insinuated about Catherine,” says a source. “Apparently it only lasted about seven minutes or so, and Harry refused to…

Netflix fallout continues…
WILLIAM FINALLY SNAPS!

HOLLYWOOD TURNS ON Harry & Meghan

After fleeing the UK to set up their new home in LA in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex found themselves the toast of Tinseltown. But just a few short years later, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been pushed firmly down to the C-list following their repeated attacks on the monarchy. “In London, [Harry] only needed to click his fingers and people would line up to invite him to their upscale bashes,” a source told a US publication. “But that’s just not happened for him and Meghan – and that’s a real kick in the teeth.” When the pair were newlyweds, they had bonafide power couples like George and Amal Clooney and Barack and Michelle Obama beating down their door. However, their old pals have ditched the pair after they spilled…

HOLLYWOOD TURNS ON Harry & Meghan

HOLLYWOOD TURNS ON Harry & Meghan

Royals After fleeing the UK to set up their new home in LA in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex found themselves the toast of Tinseltown. But just a few short years later, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been pushed firmly down to the C-list following their repeated attacks on the monarchy. “In London, [Harry] only needed to click his fingers and people would line up to invite him to their upscale bashes,” a source told a US publication. “But that’s just not happened for him and Meghan – and that’s a real kick in the teeth.” When the pair were newlyweds, they had bonafide power couples like George and Amal Clooney and Barack and Michelle Obama beating down their door. However, their old pals have ditched the…

HOLLYWOOD TURNS ON
Harry & Meghan

KEEPING UP WITH THE SUSSEXES

Royals After the drama of the last few years, it’s easy to forget that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK to start anew in America and carve out a better life for themselves. “I had to do everything to protect my family,” Prince Harry says. So when it came time for their Netflix docuseries to air, Harry and Meghan were keen to show off their happily-ever-after. The Montecito-based couple opened up like never before, sharing private photos from their 2018 wedding and various holidays, as well as sweet images of their son Archie, 3, and 18-month-old daughter Lilibet. With the kids being raised largely out of the public eye, the snaps show the toddlers celebrating precious life milestones, including birthday parties with their maternal grandmother, Doria Ragland,…

KEEPING UP WITH THE SUSSEXES

KEEPING UP WITH THE SUSSEXES

After the drama of the last few years, it’s easy to forget that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK to start anew in America and carve out a better life for themselves. “I had to do everything to protect my family,” Prince Harry says. So when it came time for their Netflix docuseries to air, Harry and Meghan were keen to show off their happily-ever-after. The Montecito-based couple opened up like never before, sharing private photos from their 2018 wedding and various holidays, as well as sweet images of their son Archie, 3, and 18-month-old daughter Lilibet. With the kids being raised largely out of the public eye, the snaps show the toddlers celebrating precious life milestones, including birthday parties with their maternal grandmother, Doria Ragland, as well as their first…

KEEPING UP WITH THE SUSSEXES

Karl & Jasmine FIJI HOLIDAY RUINED!

Local stars Karl Stefanovic so desperately missed his globe-trotting adventures after three years of lockdowns, that he, wife Jasmine, and their 2-year-old daughter Harper, wasted no time jetting off on a five-star trip to one of their favourite destinations. But no sooner had the family arrived at Kokomo private island in Fiji did trouble hit paradise. Karl shared a loved-up photo of himself and Jasmine swimming in the ocean to Instagram, with the shirtless Today host wearing his goggles upside down. Ever the larrikin, Karl captioned the happy snap: “This woman is seriously punching above her weight” – but it seems his humour was lost on some. In the comments sections, many dragged Karl’s appearance. Meanwhile, Jasmine, 38, was mocked for giving her designer Loewe hat a “repeat appearance”. “$700…

Karl & Jasmine
FIJI HOLIDAY
RUINED!

Karl & Jasmine FIJI HOLIDAY RUINED!

Karl Stefanovic so desperately missed his globe-trotting adventures after three years of lockdowns, that he, wife Jasmine, and their 2-year-old daughter Harper, wasted no time jetting off on a five-star trip to one of their favourite destinations. But no sooner had the family arrived at Kokomo private island in Fiji did trouble hit paradise. Karl shared a loved-up photo of himself and Jasmine swimming in the ocean to Instagram, with the shirtless Today host wearing his goggles upside down. Ever the larrikin, Karl captioned the happy snap: “This woman is seriously punching above her weight” – but it seems his humour was lost on some. In the comments sections, many dragged Karl’s appearance. Meanwhile, Jasmine, 38, was mocked for giving her designer Loewe hat a “repeat appearance”. “$700 for a bucket hat – sheesh,” sniped…

Karl & Jasmine FIJI HOLIDAY RUINED!

Michael Klim exclusive ‘LOVE WILL SAVE ME’

Local stars Only in New Idea When Aussie swimming champion Michael Klim learnt he had a crippling autoimmune disorder two years ago, he knew he was in for the fight of his life. But according to his biggest fans, the three kids he shares with ex-wife Lindy – daughters Stella, 16, and Frankie, 11, and son Rocco, 14 – their superhero dad has got this! “Each processed it differently – they know their dad is no quitter, and if anyone can beat this insidious disease, they know I’ll give it my everything,” Michael, 45, exclusively tells New Idea from his home in Bali. It was 2020 when Michael would finally learn his fate, diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or CIDP. It’s a debilitating disease that…

Michael Klim exclusive
‘LOVE WILL SAVE ME’

Michael Klim exclusive ‘LOVE WILL SAVE ME’

When Aussie swimming champion Michael Klim learnt he had a crippling autoimmune disorder two years ago, he knew he was in for the fight of his life. But according to his biggest fans, the three kids he shares with ex-wife Lindy – daughters Stella, 16, and Frankie, 11, and son Rocco, 14 – their superhero dad has got this! “Each processed it differently – they know their dad is no quitter, and if anyone can beat this insidious disease, they know I’ll give it my everything,” Michael, 45, exclusively tells New Idea from his home in Bali. It was 2020 when Michael would finally learn his fate, diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, or CIDP. It’s a debilitating disease that sees the body attack the protective covering of its nerve fibres. “It’s like the body…

Michael Klim exclusive ‘LOVE WILL SAVE ME’

Goldie & Kurt DRIFTING A PART AFTER 39 YEARS

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have shared a relationship that’s held Hollywood’s – and the world’s – curiosity for almost four decades. The couple, who met in 1966 on the set of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, didn’t officially get together until 1983, after they had ended their respective marriages. Despite the longevity of their second-chance romance, neither Kurt nor Goldie, parents to adult son Wyatt, has ever given in to pressure to tie the knot. They’ve happily marched to the beat of their own drum, sans wedding licence – until now. Over the past few months the pair has fallen out of step with one another, with a well-placed insider telling New Idea that a “noticeable switch” seems to have occurred. “They’ve been like teenagers in love ever since they…

Goldie & Kurt DRIFTING A PART AFTER 39 YEARS

Nicole & Keith HOME AT LAST!

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban try to spend Christmas in Australia whenever possible, but this year, they’re going all out – and the reason why is heartbreaking. “My mum just turned 80 and Nic’s mum … who knows how many Christmases we get with anybody ever, but particularly with our mums,” Keith, 55, said in a new interview. With both Keith and Nicole having lost their fathers in recent years, the singer added: “[We] really cherish that chance to spend Chrissy with [our mums] and our family in Australia.” As well as soaking up the sun at Sydney’s Balmoral Beach with their daughters Sunday, 14, and Faith, 11, the couple will be enjoying quality time with Nicole’s mother Janelle, her sister Antonia and her six kids, and Keith’s mum Marienne. “They feel blessed to…

Nicole & Keith HOME AT LAST!

Goldie & Kurt DRIFTING A PART AFTER 39 YEARS

Hollywood Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell have shared a relationship that’s held Hollywood’s – and the world’s – curiosity for almost four decades. The couple, who met in 1966 on the set of The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, didn’t officially get together until 1983, after they had ended their respective marriages. Despite the longevity of their second-chance romance, neither Kurt nor Goldie, parents to adult son Wyatt, has ever given in to pressure to tie the knot. They’ve happily marched to the beat of their own drum, sans wedding licence – until now. Over the past few months the pair has fallen out of step with one another, with a well-placed insider telling New Idea that a “noticeable switch” seems to have occurred. “They’ve been like teenagers…

Goldie & Kurt
DRIFTING A PART AFTER 39 YEARS

Nicole & Keith HOME AT LAST!

Hollywood Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban try to spend Christmas in Australia whenever possible, but this year, they’re going all out – and the reason why is heartbreaking. “My mum just turned 80 and Nic’s mum … who knows how many Christmases we get with anybody ever, but particularly with our mums,” Keith, 55, said in a new interview. With both Keith and Nicole having lost their fathers in recent years, the singer added: “[We] really cherish that chance to spend Chrissy with [our mums] and our family in Australia.” As well as soaking up the sun at Sydney’s Balmoral Beach with their daughters Sunday, 14, and Faith, 11, the couple will be enjoying quality time with Nicole’s mother Janelle, her sister Antonia and her six kids, and Keith’s mum…

Nicole & Keith
HOME AT LAST!

NEIGHBOURS ICON TURNS 80!

Anne Charleston couldn’t believe her ears when she heard thatNeighbours, the iconic show she was part of for 11 years, was rising from the grave after its shock cancellation. “I was hugely surprised but am really happy for everyone involved,” says Anne, who played Ramsay Street’s feisty, no-nonsense Madge Bishop. “It’s the show that keeps on keeping on – it gets knocked down, and it’s back on its feet.” New Idea is catching up with Anne at her Melbourne home ahead of her 80th birthday on December 30. Despite the impressive number of candles on her birthday cake, Anne confesses she isn’t really giving the milestone much thought. “I’ll probably have a lunch with family and friends,” she tells us as she’s joined at our photo shoot by her son, Nick, 53, and…

NEIGHBOURS ICON TURNS 80!

NEIGHBOURS ICON TURNS 80!

Local stars Only in New Idea Anne Charleston couldn’t believe her ears when she heard thatNeighbours, the iconic show she was part of for 11 years, was rising from the grave after its shock cancellation. “I was hugely surprised but am really happy for everyone involved,” says Anne, who played Ramsay Street’s feisty, no-nonsense Madge Bishop. “It’s the show that keeps on keeping on – it gets knocked down, and it’s back on its feet.” New Idea is catching up with Anne at her Melbourne home ahead of her 80th birthday on December 30. Despite the impressive number of candles on her birthday cake, Anne confesses she isn’t really giving the milestone much thought. “I’ll probably have a lunch with family and friends,” she tells us…

NEIGHBOURS ICON TURNS 80!

Meet Australia’s OLDEST LIFESAVER!

Strapping on his swim cap and diving into the waves is a constant joy for Billy Ryan, who has been a surf lifesaver for over seven decades. Billy, now 88, spent his teenage years in the water swimming at Maroubra Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. He then got his Bronze Medallion to become a surf lifesaver at 17, and went on to work as a Beach Inspector in his twenties. “It’s changed so much since I started,” Billy tells New Idea. “There were no tubes, boards, jet skis or radios then. “All we had were ropes and reels. Sometimes we just had to swim out on our own to save a struggling swimmer.” A regular face in the local paper for performing countless rescues over the years, Billy remembers a few standouts, one in…

Meet Australia’s OLDEST LIFESAVER!

George confirms… IT’S TWINS AGAIN!

There was once a time when all George Clooney would talk about was work – and how he never planned to settle down or procreate. Yet this year, while on the promo tour for Ticket to Paradise, Hollywood’s favourite former bachelor gushed incessantly over his 5-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, and how much they’ve changed his life for the better. In fact, George, 61, is so taken with being a family man, New Idea can exclusively reveal he and wife Amal, 44, are expanding their brood – and welcoming another set of twins via adoption! The couple have been sponsoring children in war-torn countries such as Syria for years, so “it’s a no-brainer to adopt,” tells our source. “It’s something they both feel very strongly about. It’s another way of making a difference…

George confirms… IT’S TWINS AGAIN!

Meet Australia’s OLDEST LIFESAVER!

Real life Strapping on his swim cap and diving into the waves is a constant joy for Billy Ryan, who has been a surf lifesaver for over seven decades. Billy, now 88, spent his teenage years in the water swimming at Maroubra Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. He then got his Bronze Medallion to become a surf lifesaver at 17, and went on to work as a Beach Inspector in his twenties. “It’s changed so much since I started,” Billy tells New Idea. “There were no tubes, boards, jet skis or radios then. “All we had were ropes and reels. Sometimes we just had to swim out on our own to save a struggling swimmer.” A regular face in the local paper for performing countless rescues over the years, Billy…

Meet Australia’s

OLDEST LIFESAVER!

Rose Porteous FABULOUS at 74!

Not even a mystery health scare was going to stop Rose Porteous from celebrating another trip around the sun in five-star style! To mark her recent 74th birthday, the flamboyant socialite jetted to Dubai for a fabulous holiday at the Park Hyatt with a small contingent of her nearest and dearest. Overlooking Dubai Creek Marina, the luxurious hotel bills itself as a “tranquil oasis”. With suites costing more than $2500 a night, the hotel also boasts numerous top restaurants including an outpost of London celebrity hotspot, Cinnamon Bazaar. Rose, who calls the hotel her “home away from home”, took to social media to thank her loved ones, including brother Sal Lacson, for spoiling her on her big day. When it comes to getting older, Rose very much believes that age “is just a number”. “So…

Rose Porteous FABULOUS at 74!

George confirms… IT’S TWINS AGAIN!

Hollywood There was once a time when all George Clooney would talk about was work – and how he never planned to settle down or procreate. Yet this year, while on the promo tour for Ticket to Paradise, Hollywood’s favourite former bachelor gushed incessantly over his 5-year-old twins, Ella and Alexander, and how much they’ve changed his life for the better. In fact, George, 61, is so taken with being a family man, New Idea can exclusively reveal he and wife Amal, 44, are expanding their brood – and welcoming another set of twins via adoption! The couple have been sponsoring children in war-torn countries such as Syria for years, so “it’s a no-brainer to adopt,” tells our source. “It’s something they both feel very strongly about. It’s another way…

George confirms…
IT’S TWINS
AGAIN!

Céline Dion’s TRAGIC DIAGNOSIS

Céline Dion has vowed to sing again, as she faces a life-crippling illness that has already robbed her of her ability to perform, and could one day turn her into a human statue. The star, 54, has revealed she’s been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. An incurable neurological disease, it causes muscle rigidity and spasms so strong they can break bones. “These spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I used to,” Céline explained. Sufferers can end up wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden, requiring round-the-clock care. In an emotional video shared to her Instagram, Céline confirmed she’s unable to perform in 2023 due to her illness, which she says affects one in a million people. It comes…

Céline Dion’s TRAGIC DIAGNOSIS

Stars who were SPIES!

AWAY FROM THE CAMERA, THESE STARS WERE PLAYING EVEN BIGGER ROLES CARY GRANT Best remembered as the dashing leading man in classic films like An Affair to Remember and North by Northwest, Cary Grant was leading a double life as a real-life spy employed by the British government. Cary, who passed away aged 82 in 1986, was one of the world’s best Nazi hunters during World War II. He would keep tabs on suspected sympathisers in Hollywood and report on them to the government. In addition to the film icon calling out fellow star Errol Flynn as a Nazi sympathiser, he was also involved with investigating the German husband of actress Barbara Hutton. In a shock twist, Cary later wed Barbara, with some suggesting this was only so he could give information about her to…

Stars who were SPIES!

Rose Porteous FABULOUS at 74!

Local stars Not even a mystery health scare was going to stop Rose Porteous from celebrating another trip around the sun in five-star style! To mark her recent 74th birthday, the flamboyant socialite jetted to Dubai for a fabulous holiday at the Park Hyatt with a small contingent of her nearest and dearest. Overlooking Dubai Creek Marina, the luxurious hotel bills itself as a “tranquil oasis”. With suites costing more than $2500 a night, the hotel also boasts numerous top restaurants including an outpost of London celebrity hotspot, Cinnamon Bazaar. Rose, who calls the hotel her “home away from home”, took to social media to thank her loved ones, including brother Sal Lacson, for spoiling her on her big day. When it comes to getting older, Rose very much believes…

Rose Porteous

FABULOUS at 74!

Ivan Milat’s CELLMATE SPEAKS OUT!

For most people, coming face to face with Australia’s most notorious serial killer would be terrifying – but Russell Manser is not your average bloke. The former career criminal speaks animatedly of the day he met Ivan Milat in 1997 while he was doing a spot of gardening in the yards at Maitland Gaol. “[Milat] was digging up a garden bed and I walked past and said, ‘are you digging up an old friend, Ivan?’ He couldn’t stop laughing,” Russell recalls to New Idea. “I will say he was one of the happiest people I’ve ever met in my life – he was always smiling and being jovial. “The only time I ever saw his smile dissipate was when he ended up in that wheelchair.” Russell’s history of incarceration began when he was a child,…

Ivan Milat’s CELLMATE SPEAKS OUT!

Céline Dion’s TRAGIC DIAGNOSIS

Céline Dion has vowed to sing again, as she faces a life-crippling illness that has already robbed her of her ability to perform, and could one day turn her into a human statue. The star, 54, has revealed she’s been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. An incurable neurological disease, it causes muscle rigidity and spasms so strong they can break bones. “These spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I used to,” Céline explained. Sufferers can end up wheelchair-bound or bed-ridden, requiring round-the-clock care. In an emotional video shared to her Instagram, Céline confirmed she’s unable to perform in 2023 due to her illness, which she says affects one in a…

Céline Dion’s
TRAGIC DIAGNOSIS

Flinders Highway HORROR

A775-kilometre highway snaking across Queensland could have been the hunting ground for an unfettered Australian serial killer for decades. Over the past 50 years, the Flinders Highway has played host to nearly a dozen murders and disappearances, and the unknown perpetrator could still be out there. The road has been aptly nicknamed the ‘Highway of Death’ and some experts believe the crimes were the handiwork of one bloodthirsty serial killer. New leads in the disappearance of Perth hitchhiker Tony Jones, who vanished on this stretch of highway in 1982, have intensified theories that a prolific lone killer was once at large. Jones’ case was the subject of Channel Nine’s Under Investigation series, which investigated why the remote highway was the perfect setting for horrific crimes. “If somebody, even if they hadn’t planned to do what…

Flinders Highway HORROR

Stars who were SPIES!

Hollywood AWAY FROM THE CAMERA, THESE STARS WERE PLAYING EVEN BIGGER ROLES CARY GRANT Best remembered as the dashing leading man in classic films like An Affair to Remember and North by Northwest, Cary Grant was leading a double life as a real-life spy employed by the British government. Cary, who passed away aged 82 in 1986, was one of the world’s best Nazi hunters during World War II. He would keep tabs on suspected sympathisers in Hollywood and report on them to the government. In addition to the film icon calling out fellow star Errol Flynn as a Nazi sympathiser, he was also involved with investigating the German husband of actress Barbara Hutton. In a shock twist, Cary later wed Barbara, with some suggesting this was only so he…

Stars who were SPIES!

Angels OF DEATH

COT DEATH KILLER After carrying out attacks on 13 helpless babies, nasty nurse Beverley Allitt simply smirked and laughed whilst under interrogation. In 1991, the British paediatric nurse seemingly doted over the defenceless babies in the children’s ward at Grantham and Kesteven Hospital in Lincolnshire, UK. In reality, she was committing the most evil of crimes. Claiming her first victim in February 1991, Allitt injected 8-week-old Liam Taylor with a large and lethal dose of insulin. She then killed three more infants and injured nine others. The sudden spike in infant mortalities in the ‘doomed’ Ward 4 sparked an urgent investigation – and Allitt was the only nurse on duty when all the attacks occurred. Allitt was charged with four counts of murder, three attempted murders and causing grievous bodily harm. Dubbed the ‘Angel of Death’,…

Angels OF DEATH

Campsite KILLERS

MONSTER IN THE PARK When three generations of the Johnson family set off for a two-week summer vacation at the Wells Grey Provincial Park, in British Columbia, Canada, they were looking forward to fishing, swimming and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Sadly, it was the last holiday the close-knit family would ever take, after all six of them were murdered by a sadistic, brutal killer obsessed with young girls. Locals spotted Bob and Jackie Johnson, their daughters Janet, 13, and Karen, 11, and Jackie’s parents George and Edith Bentley set up at a secluded area near the entrance to the park in early August 1982. Nobody worried when they didn’t hear from the Johnson’s during their trip, but Bob’s boss raised the alarm when he failed to return to work. Police searched the park for…

Campsite KILLERS

Ivan Milat’s CELLMATE SPEAKS OUT!

Crime For most people, coming face to face with Australia’s most notorious serial killer would be terrifying – but Russell Manser is not your average bloke. The former career criminal speaks animatedly of the day he met Ivan Milat in 1997 while he was doing a spot of gardening in the yards at Maitland Gaol. “[Milat] was digging up a garden bed and I walked past and said, ‘are you digging up an old friend, Ivan?’ He couldn’t stop laughing,” Russell recalls to New Idea. “I will say he was one of the happiest people I’ve ever met in my life – he was always smiling and being jovial. “The only time I ever saw his smile dissipate was when he ended up in that wheelchair.” Russell’s history of incarceration…

Ivan Milat’s

CELLMATE SPEAKS OUT!

Flinders Highway HORROR

A775-kilometre highway snaking across Queensland could have been the hunting ground for an unfettered Australian serial killer for decades. Over the past 50 years, the Flinders Highway has played host to nearly a dozen murders and disappearances, and the unknown perpetrator could still be out there. The road has been aptly nicknamed the ‘Highway of Death’ and some experts believe the crimes were the handiwork of one bloodthirsty serial killer. New leads in the disappearance of Perth hitchhiker Tony Jones, who vanished on this stretch of highway in 1982, have intensified theories that a prolific lone killer was once at large. Jones’ case was the subject of Channel Nine’s Under Investigation series, which investigated why the remote highway was the perfect setting for horrific crimes. “If somebody, even if they…

Flinders Highway

HORROR

CHRISTMA SCHEATS

Christmas Stuffing Strata SERVES 6-8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 35 MINS 200g streaky bacon, chopped 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 tsp dried mixed herbs 400g sourdough bread, cut into 3-4cm pieces ¹⁄³ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tblsp chopped fresh sage leaves 6 eggs 1 ¼ cups milk 300ml tub thickened cream 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 1 ½ cups perfect pizza cheese 1 Grease an ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity). 2 Heat an oiled, medium non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add bacon, onion and mixed herbs. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until onion is soft. 3 Place bread in prepared dish. Scatter over bacon, onion, walnuts, parsley and sage. 4 Whisk eggs, milk, cream and rind in large jug. Season with…

CHRISTMA SCHEATS

Angels OF DEATH

COT DEATH KILLER After carrying out attacks on 13 helpless babies, nasty nurse Beverley Allitt simply smirked and laughed whilst under interrogation. In 1991, the British paediatric nurse seemingly doted over the defenceless babies in the children’s ward at Grantham and Kesteven Hospital in Lincolnshire, UK. In reality, she was committing the most evil of crimes. Claiming her first victim in February 1991, Allitt injected 8-week-old Liam Taylor with a large and lethal dose of insulin. She then killed three more infants and injured nine others. The sudden spike in infant mortalities in the ‘doomed’ Ward 4 sparked an urgent investigation – and Allitt was the only nurse on duty when all the attacks occurred. Allitt was charged with four counts of murder, three attempted murders and causing grievous bodily…

Angels

OF DEATH

3 great takes on EDIBLE GIFTS

Pistachio Brown Sugar Biscotti MAKES 60 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 30 MINS 3 eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar ¾ cup caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla bean paste 2²⁄³ cups plain flour ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 80g packet pistachios 1 cup Dark Choc Melts, melted 1 Beat eggs, both sugars and vanilla in small bowl of an electric mixer for about 3 minutes, or until thick and pale. Sift over flour and soda. Add pistachios. Stir to form a soft, sticky dough. 2 Turn out onto a lightly floured bench. Divide in half. Shape each half into a log shape, about 30cm in length. Place on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 30 minutes, or until golden…

3 great takes on EDIBLE GIFTS

White Choc Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake SERVES 10-12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ½ x 250g packet Nice biscuits ¼ cup desiccated coconut 75g unsalted butter, melted Mango slices and white chocolate stars, to decorate FILLING 180g block white cooking chocolate, chopped 2 tsps powdered gelatine 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 1½ cups creamy vanilla yoghurt ½ cup icing sugar mixture 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped MANGO PASSIONFRUIT PUREE 1 large mango, flesh chopped 2 tblsps passionfruit pulp 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture 1 ½ tsps powdered gelatine 1 Invert base of a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease base and side, lining base with baking paper. 2 Process biscuits and coconut in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate. 3 To make filling, place chocolate…

Campsite KILLERS

MONSTER IN THE PARK When three generations of the Johnson family set off for a two-week summer vacation at the Wells Grey Provincial Park, in British Columbia, Canada, they were looking forward to fishing, swimming and roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Sadly, it was the last holiday the close-knit family would ever take, after all six of them were murdered by a sadistic, brutal killer obsessed with young girls. Locals spotted Bob and Jackie Johnson, their daughters Janet, 13, and Karen, 11, and Jackie’s parents George and Edith Bentley set up at a secluded area near the entrance to the park in early August 1982. Nobody worried when they didn’t hear from the Johnson’s during their trip, but Bob’s boss raised the alarm when he failed to return to work.…

Campsite

KILLERS

CHRISTMA SCHEATS

Christmas Stuffing Strata SERVES 6-8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 35 MINS ■ 200g streaky bacon, chopped ■ 1 brown onion, finely chopped ■ 1 tsp dried mixed herbs ■ 400g sourdough bread, cut into 3-4cm pieces ■ ¹⁄³ cup chopped walnuts ■ ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ■ 1 tblsp chopped fresh sage leaves ■ 6 eggs ■ 1 ¼ cups milk ■ 300ml tub thickened cream ■ 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind ■ 1 ½ cups perfect pizza cheese 1 Grease an ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity). 2 Heat an oiled, medium non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add bacon, onion and mixed herbs. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, or until onion is soft. 3 Place bread in prepared dish. Scatter over bacon,…

CHRISTMA SCHEATS

Make the most of ICE-CREAM

Watermelon Berry Ice-Cream Cheesecake SERVES 8 PREP 25 MINS 400g packet jam sponge roll, cut into 2cm thick slices 1 litre raspberry white chocolate ice-cream 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup icing sugar mixture 1 litre tub strawberry ice-cream 800g piece seedless watermelon, rind removed Fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios, to decorate 1 Grease a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Line base and side with baking paper. 2 Arrange sponge roll slices around the side of prepared pan. 3 Stand raspberry white chocolate ice-cream at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or until slightly softened. 4 Beat cream cheese and icing sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in raspberry white chocolate ice-cream. Spoon cheesecake mixture into prepared pan. Smooth over top. Freeze for about…

Make the most of ICE-CREAM

FOODIE TO FOLLOW: @spoonforkbacon What do you get when you pair a food stylist and professional photographer? An Instagram account reminiscent of a simple but chic cookbook, obviously! On what started as a food blog in 2011 (remember those?!) Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park plate up original recipes, going as far as to invent a burrata board – their take on the internet’s viral butter board trend. If boards aren’t your thing, classic dishes are a feature of this account too, so keep an eye out for @spoonforkbacon’s grilled cheese sandwich or lamb chops! ADORABLE BAUBLES We have the perfect addition to your tree this Christmas! These unique pine wood decorations from Coles include adorable Aussie animals made from locally sourced pine wood. They’re laser-cut and packaged in Moruya, NSW, with the help of…

3 great takes on EDIBLE GIFTS

Pistachio Brown Sugar Biscotti MAKES 60 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 30 MINS ■ 3 eggs, at room temperature ■ ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ 2 tsps vanilla bean paste ■ 2²⁄³ cups plain flour ■ ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ■ 80g packet pistachios ■ 1 cup Dark Choc Melts, melted 1 Beat eggs, both sugars and vanilla in small bowl of an electric mixer for about 3 minutes, or until thick and pale. Sift over flour and soda. Add pistachios. Stir to form a soft, sticky dough. 2 Turn out onto a lightly floured bench. Divide in half. Shape each half into a log shape, about 30cm in length. Place on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 3 Cook…

3 great takes on
EDIBLE GIFTS

The MENOPAUSE gift

How to deal with menopause? Forget tales of ‘washed up’ old women past their prime, midlife empowerment coach Gina Mitchell says menopause can be the catalyst for your best years yet. “This is such an opportune time – use menopause as a springboard for changing your life for the better,” she says. “If you’re 50, you might only be halfway through your life, so you want to design your life for the next 40 to 50 years to be spectacular.” After a “hideous” menopause with crippling insomnia, Gina, now 64, is on a mission to help other midlife women avoid her mistakes. “Nobody told me about the depression, the anxiety, the insomnia, the brain fog and how the change in hormones can have such an affect on your brain chemistry,” she says. “I…

The MENOPAUSE gift

HOMEBUYER MISTAKES you can avoid

ANDREW SHARES HIS TOP TIPS ON PURCHASING YOUR FIRST HOME As someone who bought his first home at the age of 18 (with a questionable home loan and very little deposit), I had a youthful sense of enthusiasm that I was doing the right thing. It helped that I had already spent 12 months in a property environment, so I was aware of what I was doing – but for those who aren’t, what should you beware of ? WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN COSTS When it comes to extra costs, stamp duty is often the most crippling additional charge that people forget to factor in. If you have less than a 20 per cent deposit, you should also watch out for LMI (lenders mortgage insurance), which can be in the thousands. Given the situation…

HOMEBUYER MISTAKES you can avoid

White Choc Mango Passionfruit Cheesecake SERVES 10-12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■½ x 250g packet Nice biscuits ■¼ cup desiccated coconut 75g unsalted butter, melted ■Mango slices and white chocolate stars, to decorate FILLING ■180g block white cooking chocolate, chopped ■2 tsps powdered gelatine 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ■ 1½ cups creamy vanilla yoghurt ■ ½ cup icing sugar mixture ■ 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped MANGO PASSIONFRUIT PUREE ■ 1 large mango, flesh chopped ■ 2 tblsps passionfruit pulp ■ 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture ■ 1 ½ tsps powdered gelatine 1 Invert base of a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease base and side, lining base with baking paper. 2 Process biscuits and coconut in a food processor until…

Brave YOUR BANGS

How should I style my curly fringe? SQUARE FACE SHAPES Ask for heavy bangs that brush just below the eyebrows. Yes, they’re dramatic, but they’re going to make your eyes pop. “While your hair is still wet, smooth in a curl definer then leave it at that,” says celebrity hairstylist Daniel Skinner. “Towel-drying or brushing curls is going to end in frizz, so once dry, shake up, separate and stretch out your curls to create lots of volume.” Tong-in a few curls if they’re setting a little too flat or frizzy. ROUND FACES Go for a full fringe and a cut that sweeps longer at the sides to help elongate your face. Secure your fringe to the sides with pins so it dries sleek, or if your hair’s not naturally curly, twirl in tendrils…

Brave YOUR BANGS

Make the most of ICE-CREAM

Watermelon Berry Ice-Cream Cheesecake SERVES 8 PREP 25 MINS ■ 400g packet jam sponge roll, cut into 2cm thick slices ■ 1 litre raspberry white chocolate ice-cream ■ 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ■ ¼ cup icing sugar mixture ■ 1 litre tub strawberry ice-cream ■ 800g piece seedless watermelon, rind removed ■ Fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios, to decorate 1 Grease a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Line base and side with baking paper. 2 Arrange sponge roll slices around the side of prepared pan. 3 Stand raspberry white chocolate ice-cream at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or until slightly softened. 4 Beat cream cheese and icing sugar in large bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in raspberry white chocolate ice-cream.…

Make the most of

ICE-CREAM

I’m hosting lunch this year HELP!

How to be a calm Christmas host There are few more enjoyable ways to express appreciation of our families than with a lovingly prepared Christmas meal. Trouble is, it can be such a task that often the host finds themselves working right until the meal is served. Thankfully, chef Mel Alafaci, author of Culinary Quickies, says you can wow your guests with incredible flavours while hardly lifting a finger on the day. “On Christmas, all I want to do is wake up and open some presents, without stressing about prepping,” she says. “I like to plan a sequence of events so you can have the whole menu done and in the fridge.” Here’s the timeline for your most gourmet, yet fuss-free, Christmas ever. MAKE A PLAN Ask for RSVPs, then sit down to work out…

I’m hosting lunch this year HELP!

Food FOODIE TO FOLLOW: @spoonforkbacon What do you get when you pair a food stylist and professional photographer? An Instagram account reminiscent of a simple but chic cookbook, obviously! On what started as a food blog in 2011 (remember those?!) Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park plate up original recipes, going as far as to invent a burrata board – their take on the internet’s viral butter board trend. If boards aren’t your thing, classic dishes are a feature of this account too, so keep an eye out for @spoonforkbacon’s grilled cheese sandwich or lamb chops! ADORABLE BAUBLES We have the perfect addition to your tree this Christmas! These unique pine wood decorations from Coles include adorable Aussie animals made from locally sourced pine wood. They’re…

The MENOPAUSE gift

Advice How to deal with menopause? Forget tales of ‘washed up’ old women past their prime, midlife empowerment coach Gina Mitchell says menopause can be the catalyst for your best years yet. “This is such an opportune time – use menopause as a springboard for changing your life for the better,” she says. “If you’re 50, you might only be halfway through your life, so you want to design your life for the next 40 to 50 years to be spectacular.” After a “hideous” menopause with crippling insomnia, Gina, now 64, is on a mission to help other midlife women avoid her mistakes. “Nobody told me about the depression, the anxiety, the insomnia, the brain fog and how the change in hormones can have such an affect on your brain…

The MENOPAUSE gift

SIT BACK AND RELAX

1 Appoint a sous-chef Have a ‘second in charge’ on the day to help out with small tasks or to keep track of timing to help the day run to plan. 2 Let guests serve themselves With everyone’s different dietary needs, most people prefer to serve themselves, and it allows the host to be part of the meal they have put a lot of time, effort and love into. 3 Go with the flow It’s normal to want the day to go to plan, but also understand that perfection is impossible. 4 Unwind and have a good chat Sit with your loved ones, taste the food and be part of the day. If the cleaning and packing away can be done the next day, then leave it and relax! Entertaining essentials MUST-HAVES TO BE THE HOST WITH THE MOST!…

SIT BACK AND RELAX

’TIS THE SEASON!

LIFE’S MORE FUN WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A LAUGH Growing up, my parents had a chicken shop and Christmas was the busiest time of the year. We would get all these orders for roast chickens and stay up all night cooking them. I’d sleep downstairs – we lived above the shop – and tend to the rotisserie in shifts. Dad would baste them while I slept for a few hours, then we’d swap. He always seasoned the outside with salt, pepper and flour and used peanut oil to get a nice crunch on the skin. I still use that recipe, but now I do it with turkey. I always cook the turkey and about 30 potatoes regardless of whether I’m hosting or not. I turn up with so much food I always…

’TIS THE SEASON!

Dealing with PESTS

How to treat a bug-damaged garden New gardeners are often scared by the thought of having to deal with common garden pests as there are so many. Knowing exactly what the pest is can be tricky, so I find the best way to identify them is to work out what damage they are doing and treat accordingly. You can split your common garden pests into three distinct categories: Sap suckers, Chewers and Borers. SAP SUCKERS Sap suckers are small insects that feed off the sap of the plant. Aphids, mealybugs, azalea lace and scale bugs are the most common pests you’ll find in your garden. They inject their mouth parts into the plant and suck the sap out, distorting the growth. WHAT YOU CAN DO These pests can be treated with white oil, eco oil or…

Dealing with PESTS

HOMEBUYER MISTAKES you can avoid

Advice ANDREW SHARES HIS TOP TIPS ON PURCHASING YOUR FIRST HOME As someone who bought his first home at the age of 18 (with a questionable home loan and very little deposit), I had a youthful sense of enthusiasm that I was doing the right thing. It helped that I had already spent 12 months in a property environment, so I was aware of what I was doing – but for those who aren’t, what should you beware of ? WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN COSTS When it comes to extra costs, stamp duty is often the most crippling additional charge that people forget to factor in. If you have less than a 20 per cent deposit, you should also watch out for LMI (lenders mortgage insurance), which can be in…

HOMEBUYER MISTAKES you can avoid

The (expert) guide to CHRISTMAS TRAVEL

Genius holiday hacks 1 BOOK YOUR RIDE IN ADVANCE You’re all ready to go to the airport and see the demand is huge for your ride there. Whether you decide on an Uber or taxi to get to the airport, save any stress and be sure to book in advance the night before. 2 DOWNLOAD THE MAPS YOU NEED Wi-fi access is not always guaranteed, especially when you’re far off the beaten track. Plan ahead and pre-download all the maps you need via the Google Maps app or through maps.me – that way you have them offline. 3 PACK DISINFECTANT WIPES Next time you step on a plane, open your tray table. Clean? No chance! Due to the number of passengers passing through, and short turnaround times, planes can get pretty grubby. Protect yourself by running…

The (expert) guide to CHRISTMAS TRAVEL

3 of the top ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS

RAIN PACK COVER Whether you’re hiking in Tassie or in the tropics of FNQ, shield the contents of your pack with this fully taped, lightweight pack cover when the heavens open up. It also doubles as a great way to store wet clothes in luggage! INFUSER FLASK Sip tea, a smoothie or water from this stylish flask, insulated to stay hot for up to 6 hours and cold for 12. CALMING ESSENTIAL OILS This Bonne Journee Essential Oil Trio, combining thyme, tangerine and lavender, is a must for travelling. The aromas are calming and revitalising and the lavender is great for jet lag, too!…

3 of the top ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS

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YOU CAN WIN A SHARE IN ! $2000 PUZZLES

Brave YOUR BANGS

How should I style my curly fringe? SQUARE FACE SHAPES Ask for heavy bangs that brush just below the eyebrows. Yes, they’re dramatic, but they’re going to make your eyes pop. “While your hair is still wet, smooth in a curl definer then leave it at that,” says celebrity hairstylist Daniel Skinner. “Towel-drying or brushing curls is going to end in frizz, so once dry, shake up, separate and stretch out your curls to create lots of volume.” Tong-in a few curls if they’re setting a little too flat or frizzy. ROUND FACES Go for a full fringe and a cut that sweeps longer at the sides to help elongate your face. Secure your fringe to the sides with pins so it dries sleek, or if your hair’s not naturally…

Brave YOUR BANGS

2023 Astrology: WEALTH & WELLNESS

Aries MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 Your efforts could reap rich rewards this year, so don’t hold back. With Jupiter expanding your vision and Mars boosting your natural enthusiasm, things could happen quickly, not just career-wise, but romantically too. As the weather cools, singles might even be swept off their feet. WEALTH: Things are on the up and up! Finances look buoyant from May, but don’t overspend. Reassess long-term goals through winter, then embrace that adventurous streak. Your creative ideas are impressive. WELLNESS: Looking good makes you feel good, so don’t feel guilty: just do it. Revamp your wardrobe and update your look through summer, then revisit a pastime you used to love. It’s all about finding more joy! STAR TIP: Winter’s touchy-feely stars are made for love, so plan something special. Taurus APRIL 21 – MAY…

2023 Astrology: WEALTH & WELLNESS

I’m hosting lunch this year HELP!

Advice How to be a calm Christmas host There are few more enjoyable ways to express appreciation of our families than with a lovingly prepared Christmas meal. Trouble is, it can be such a task that often the host finds themselves working right until the meal is served. Thankfully, chef Mel Alafaci, author of Culinary Quickies, says you can wow your guests with incredible flavours while hardly lifting a finger on the day. “On Christmas, all I want to do is wake up and open some presents, without stressing about prepping,” she says. “I like to plan a sequence of events so you can have the whole menu done and in the fridge.” Here’s the timeline for your most gourmet, yet fuss-free, Christmas ever. MAKE A PLAN Ask for…

I’m hosting

lunch this year HELP!

Say what? My 5-year-old niece was so excited when she told me that she can now ride her bike without training wheels, and then said, “And I only fell off four times!” L. MAGUIRE, NORTHGATE, QLD. Send us a funny story about your children and family, a letter about an interesting piece you’ve read in our mag or a pic of your child or pet. The best entry of the week wins $100, and remaining submissions $25 each. Post your original letters and photos (sorry, photos cannot be returned) to Your Say, New Idea, GPO Box 4088, Sydney NSW 2001 or email newidealetters@aremedia.com.au with your full name and postal address.…

SIT BACK AND RELAX

Advice 1 Appoint a sous-chef Have a ‘second in charge’ on the day to help out with small tasks or to keep track of timing to help the day run to plan. 2 Let guests serve themselves With everyone’s different dietary needs, most people prefer to serve themselves, and it allows the host to be part of the meal they have put a lot of time, effort and love into. 3 Go with the flow It’s normal to want the day to go to plan, but also understand that perfection is impossible. 4 Unwind and have a good chat Sit with your loved ones, taste the food and be part of the day. If the cleaning and packing away can be done the next day, then leave it and relax!…

SIT BACK AND RELAX

On the land with Frank & his MUSTER DOGS!

Grazier and star of the ABC reality series Muster Dogs, Frank Finger says life has been “one hell of a ride” since he and his kelpies, Annie and Lucifer, stole hearts across the country. Not only has the humble stock handler introduced monthly working dog schools on his cattle property near Clermont, Central Queensland, but he’s escorted his celebrity canines to shows, official engagements and nursing homes all around Australia. Frank, 68, never expectedMuster Dogs to be the mega-hit it became since “he’s not doing anything different”. Yet he’s grateful it’s given him the opportunity to share his lifelong passion with others. “We’ve been running the schools for years, but the enquiries have gone through the roof since Muster Dogs,” Frank tells New Idea. “So far this year we have had people fly in…

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Boxing Day BONANZA!

Avatar: The Way of Water WHO’S IN IT: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2009 mega-hit from director James Cameron finds Sam Worthington’s Jake Sully now living with the Na’vi, having started a family with Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña). When a new threat from humans looms, the tribe must pack up to explore different regions of their land or face extinction. PERFECT FOR: After a big wait, this flick will be the must-see summer sci-fi blockbuster this holiday season. We can’t wait to go back to Pandora! The Lost King WHO’S IN IT: Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Shonagh Price. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: An inspiring and touching true story about plucky amateur historian Philippa Langley, who embarked on a mission to find the remains of…

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’TIS THE SEASON!

Advice LIFE’S MORE FUN WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A LAUGH Growing up, my parents had a chicken shop and Christmas was the busiest time of the year. We would get all these orders for roast chickens and stay up all night cooking them. I’d sleep downstairs – we lived above the shop – and tend to the rotisserie in shifts. Dad would baste them while I slept for a few hours, then we’d swap. He always seasoned the outside with salt, pepper and flour and used peanut oil to get a nice crunch on the skin. I still use that recipe, but now I do it with turkey. I always cook the turkey and about 30 potatoes regardless of whether I’m hosting or not. I turn up with so much…

’TIS THE SEASON!

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THE OFFER We love a behind-the-scenes drama, and this fascinating limited series takes viewers into the machinations that led to the creation of one of the most iconic films of all time, The Godfather. Miles Teller plays the film’s producer, who navigated the wild and wonderful world of 1970s Hollywood to get the project made. STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+ FRAMED It was perhaps the biggest art crime ever to occur in Australia’s history, yet no-one seems to know about it. Marc Fennell takes a deep dive into the theft of Picasso’s The Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria in 1986, in this fascinating four-part documentary. Marc examines the strange ransom notes that appeared, the glut of forgeries and looks at the people who had their lives ruined by the so-called “victimless” crime. ★★★★★ STREAMING ON SBS ON DEMAND MAGGIE Maggie…

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Dealing with PESTS

How to treat a bug-damaged garden New gardeners are often scared by the thought of having to deal with common garden pests as there are so many. Knowing exactly what the pest is can be tricky, so I find the best way to identify them is to work out what damage they are doing and treat accordingly. You can split your common garden pests into three distinct categories: Sap suckers, Chewers and Borers. SAP SUCKERS Sap suckers are small insects that feed off the sap of the plant. Aphids, mealybugs, azalea lace and scale bugs are the most common pests you’ll find in your garden. They inject their mouth parts into the plant and suck the sap out, distorting the growth. WHAT YOU CAN DO These pests can be treated…

Dealing with PESTS

The (expert) guide to CHRISTMAS TRAVEL

Advice Genius holiday hacks 1 BOOK YOUR RIDE IN ADVANCE You’re all ready to go to the airport and see the demand is huge for your ride there. Whether you decide on an Uber or taxi to get to the airport, save any stress and be sure to book in advance the night before. 2 DOWNLOAD THE MAPS YOU NEED Wi-fi access is not always guaranteed, especially when you’re far off the beaten track. Plan ahead and pre-download all the maps you need via the Google Maps app or through maps.me – that way you have them offline. 3 PACK DISINFECTANT WIPES Next time you step on a plane, open your tray table. Clean? No chance! Due to the number of passengers passing through, and short turnaround times, planes can…

The (expert) guide to CHRISTMAS TRAVEL

DEVOUR SOME old faves!

THE GOOD WIFE Alicia (Julianna Margulies) returns to work as a lawer after her politician husband gets involved in a humiliating sex scandal. There are seven seaons ready to binge. DOWNTON ABBEY Set on a fictional Yorkshire country estate between 1912 and 1926, this series depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era. DEATH IN PARADISE Detective Richard Poole (Ben Miller) is sent from the Metropolitan Police in London to investigate the murder of a British police officer on a Caribbean island. CROWNIES After finishing law school, five young solicitors go out in the world to earn recognition and money. A prequel to Janet King. MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES The always-fabulous Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) sashays through jazz clubs in the late 1920s while solving crimes.…

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3 of the top ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS

Advice RAIN PACK COVER Whether you’re hiking in Tassie or in the tropics of FNQ, shield the contents of your pack with this fully taped, lightweight pack cover when the heavens open up. It also doubles as a great way to store wet clothes in luggage! INFUSER FLASK Sip tea, a smoothie or water from this stylish flask, insulated to stay hot for up to 6 hours and cold for 12. CALMING ESSENTIAL OILS This Bonne Journee Essential Oil Trio, combining thyme, tangerine and lavender, is a must for travelling. The aromas are calming and revitalising and the lavender is great for jet lag, too!…

3 of the top ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS

OH, WHAT A YEAR!

1 Harry Styles brought which surprise guest on stage during his Coachella set? A) AdeleB) Shania TwainC) Janet JacksonD) Katy Perry 2 What is the name of Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria’s seventh child, born in September? A) CarmenB) IlariaC) CieloD) Alexa 3 Australian actress Milly Alcock plays which character in Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon? A) Alicent HightowerB) Helaena TargaryenC) Laena VelaryonD) Rhaenyra Targaryen 4 What day of the week did 2022 start on? A) MondayB) WednesdayC) ThursdayD) Saturday 5 Which former cast member did not appear in the Neighbours finale? A) Jesse SpencerB) Alan DaleC) Kylie MinogueD) NatalieImbruglia 6 Kim Kardashian caused controversy when she wore a historic gown owned by which Hollywood icon to the Met Gala? A) Audrey HepburnB) Grace KellyC) Marilyn MonroeD) Rita Hayworth 7 Which author won the 2022 Women’s Fiction Prize? A)…

OH, WHAT A YEAR!

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WHO: Zendaya WHERE: Fans were left euphoric over the actress’ dazzling ensemble at the Academy Awards. WHO: Anne Hathaway WHERE: While doing press for series WeCrashed in New York, Anne secured the (pot of) gold with her rainbow jumpsuit. WHO: Julia Roberts WHERE: The LA premiere of Ticket to Paradise saw Julia embracing this year’s Barbiecore trend. WHO: Cate Blanchett WHERE: At the Venice Film Festival, Cate opted to dress as a human bouquet – and looked blooming beautiful! WHO: April Rose Pengilly WHERE: ‘Go big or go home’ was the brief the Neighbours star seemingly gave her stylist for the TV Week Logie Awards. Nailed it! WHO: Jessica Chastain WHERE: The Eyes of Tammy Faye star knows exuding old Hollywood glamour is always a winner, especially when you’re at the Oscars. WHO: Kate Hudson WHERE: For the Toronto Film Festival premiere of…

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Sarah Jessica Parker And just like that … SJP and Matthew Broderick’s kids are all grown up! The couple attended a Brodaway opening night with son James and twins Tabitha and Loretta. Pamela Anderson Hats off to Pammy, who stole the spotlight at a fashion show in France. Jessica Rowe During a family holiday to Thailand, Jess made waves while hitting the beach. Pete’s one lucky man! Salma Hayek DJ Salma is in the house! The actress hit the decks at a glitzy event in New York City. Jessica Mauboy The singer put on a show for delighted school kids in Mildura, Victoria. Kylie Gillies The TV host and her family were immersed in culture while attending a family wedding in India. Mindy Kaling While at Disney On Ice, the actress cosied up to her favourite star, Donald Duck! Anthony Callea It was an Australian…

One last word...

“[I’LL] WALTZ IN… NOT TELL ANYONE… AND ORDER A COFFEE.”Johnny Ruffo has a stealth plan to reunite with Lynne McGranger on Home and Away! “CAN YOU GET PREGNANT WHILE PREGNANT?”Watching husband Ryan Reynolds dancing gets Blake Lively a little hot under the collar. “ THERE WAS A LOT OF ROOLING NVOLVED.”Sally Field explains why Burt Reynolds was her worst-ever on-screen kiss. “I HAVE A COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH BREAD.”Even mega-muscular Hollywood star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has issues with carbs. “THE UNDIES, I CAN TELL YOU, I’VE DEFINITELY WORN BEFORE.”Kate Winslet’s gown at the Avatar: The Way of Water London premiere wasn’t the only clothing item getting a repeat outing!…

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2023 Astrology: WEALTH & WELLNESS

Aries MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 Your efforts could reap rich rewards this year, so don’t hold back. With Jupiter expanding your vision and Mars boosting your natural enthusiasm, things could happen quickly, not just career-wise, but romantically too. As the weather cools, singles might even be swept off their feet. WEALTH: Things are on the up and up! Finances look buoyant from May, but don’t overspend. Reassess long-term goals through winter, then embrace that adventurous streak. Your creative ideas are impressive. WELLNESS: Looking good makes you feel good, so don’t feel guilty: just do it. Revamp your wardrobe and update your look through summer, then revisit a pastime you used to love. It’s all about finding more joy! STAR TIP: Winter’s touchy-feely stars are made for love, so plan…

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WEALTH & WELLNESS

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On the land with Frank & his MUSTER DOGS!

Spotlight Grazier and star of the ABC reality series Muster Dogs, Frank Finger says life has been “one hell of a ride” since he and his kelpies, Annie and Lucifer, stole hearts across the country. Not only has the humble stock handler introduced monthly working dog schools on his cattle property near Clermont, Central Queensland, but he’s escorted his celebrity canines to shows, official engagements and nursing homes all around Australia. Frank, 68, never expectedMuster Dogs to be the mega-hit it became since “he’s not doing anything different”. Yet he’s grateful it’s given him the opportunity to share his lifelong passion with others. “We’ve been running the schools for years, but the enquiries have gone through the roof since Muster Dogs,” Frank tells New Idea. “So far this year we…

On the land with Frank & his

MUSTER DOGS!

Boxing Day BONANZA!

Entertainment Avatar: The Way of Water WHO’S IN IT: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2009 mega-hit from director James Cameron finds Sam Worthington’s Jake Sully now living with the Na’vi, having started a family with Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña). When a new threat from humans looms, the tribe must pack up to explore different regions of their land or face extinction. PERFECT FOR: After a big wait, this flick will be the must-see summer sci-fi blockbuster this holiday season. We can’t wait to go back to Pandora! The Lost King WHO’S IN IT: Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan and Shonagh Price. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: An inspiring and touching true story about plucky amateur historian Philippa Langley, who embarked on…

Boxing Day
BONANZA!

In case you missed it... BEST EVER BINGE GUIDE!

Entertainment THE OFFER We love a behind-the-scenes drama, and this fascinating limited series takes viewers into the machinations that led to the creation of one of the most iconic films of all time, The Godfather. Miles Teller plays the film’s producer, who navigated the wild and wonderful world of 1970s Hollywood to get the project made. STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+ FRAMED It was perhaps the biggest art crime ever to occur in Australia’s history, yet no-one seems to know about it. Marc Fennell takes a deep dive into the theft of Picasso’s The Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria in 1986, in this fascinating four-part documentary. Marc examines the strange ransom notes that appeared, the glut of forgeries and looks at the people who had their lives ruined by…

In case you missed it...
BEST EVER BINGE GUIDE!

DEVOUR SOME old faves!

THE GOOD WIFE Alicia (Julianna Margulies) returns to work as a lawer after her politician husband gets involved in a humiliating sex scandal. There are seven seaons ready to binge. DOWNTON ABBEY Set on a fictional Yorkshire country estate between 1912 and 1926, this series depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era. DEATH IN PARADISE Detective Richard Poole (Ben Miller) is sent from the Metropolitan Police in London to investigate the murder of a British police officer on a Caribbean island. CROWNIES After finishing law school, five young solicitors go out in the world to earn recognition and money. A prequel to Janet King. MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES The always-fabulous Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) sashays through jazz clubs in the late…

DEVOUR SOME

old faves!

OH, WHAT A YEAR!

Big quiz 1 Harry Styles brought which surprise guest on stage during his Coachella set? A) AdeleB) Shania TwainC) Janet JacksonD) Katy Perry 2 What is the name of Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria’s seventh child, born in September? A) CarmenB) IlariaC) CieloD) Alexa 3 Australian actress Milly Alcock plays which character in Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon? A) Alicent HightowerB) Helaena TargaryenC) Laena VelaryonD) Rhaenyra Targaryen 4 What day of the week did 2022 start on? A) MondayB) WednesdayC) ThursdayD) Saturday 5 Which former cast member did not appear in the Neighbours finale? A) Jesse SpencerB) Alan DaleC) Kylie MinogueD) NatalieImbruglia 6 Kim Kardashian caused controversy when she wore a historic gown owned by which Hollywood icon to the Met Gala? A) Audrey HepburnB) Grace…

OH, WHAT A YEAR!

Fashion wineers... ...& style sinners!

Red carpet WHO: Zendaya WHERE: Fans were left euphoric over the actress’ dazzling ensemble at the Academy Awards. WHO: Anne Hathaway WHERE: While doing press for series WeCrashed in New York, Anne secured the (pot of) gold with her rainbow jumpsuit. WHO: Julia Roberts WHERE: The LA premiere of Ticket to Paradise saw Julia embracing this year’s Barbiecore trend. WHO: Cate Blanchett WHERE: At the Venice Film Festival, Cate opted to dress as a human bouquet – and looked blooming beautiful! WHO: April Rose Pengilly WHERE: ‘Go big or go home’ was the brief the Neighbours star seemingly gave her stylist for the TV Week Logie Awards. Nailed it! WHO: Jessica Chastain WHERE: The Eyes of Tammy Faye star knows exuding old Hollywood glamour is always a winner, especially when…

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