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It’s only six weeks until the Paris Olympics, and (sort of) like our athletes, New Idea is prepping for green and gold glory. We’ve got some great coverage coming up, kicking off this week with our exclusive chat with champion swimmer Gian Rooney (pa

Suri Cruise is making a song and dance about heading off to college! The 18-year-old daughter of Tom and Katie Holmes has been accepted at the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University. The school, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a respected mu

Oprah Winfrey was recently hospitalised with a “very serious” illness, according to her best friend and talk-show host, Gayle King. The CBSMorningshost let slip last week that her pal Oprah, 70, recently had “some kind of stomach flu”. “Stuff was c

Olivia Newton-John’s cherished Southern California ranch has been put up for auction by her husband, John Easterling, less than two years after her death. The late singer chose to spend her final days at the stunning property before she passed away a

Actor Henry Winkler has revealed that it was not happy days on set when he briefly directed Tom Hanks in the 1989 movie cop and dog buddy movie Turner & Hooch. Henry, 78, says he was “fired 13 days into filming” after an excited fan of his Happy Day

Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce from his Aussie singer wife Firerose, after just seven months of marriage. The father of Miley Cyrus submitted the divorce papers last month, according to a report in Page Six. The 62-year-old cited the reason fo

Sam Neill and Heather Mitchell secretly dated decades ago – and now the NZ and Aussie stars have opened about why their brief romance failed. The Jurassic Park star and the Spellbinder actress recently did a joint interview for Stellar, which saw Sa

Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup have tied the knot for a second time in Mexico City. It comes a year after Naomi and Billy, both 55, officially wed in a low-key affair at a New York City courthouse. This time around, the couple invited their nearest and

After serving more than 13 years behind bars for the murder of her newborn daughter, Keli Lane had hoped she was on the verge of freedom. However, in March, she was denied parole under New South Wales’ stringent new ‘no body, no parole’ rules (see br

Following one of the most tumultuous times in its history, morale at Channel Nine is thought to be at an all-time low. Particularly, New Idea hears, among many of its most popular on-air stars. Explosive allegations were laid out in the Sydney Mornin

For the Princess of Wales, the past six months have been the most challenging of her life. Far beyond the uncertainty of her cancer diagnosis and its ensuing treatment – which has so far seen her out of the public eye since Christmas Day – the hardes

Mere weeks after they faced speculation that their Farmer Wants A Wife romance might be over, Joe Bobbin and Sarah Carey appear to be ringing in a new chapter of their sweet love story. Fans are convinced the pair are now engaged, after singer-songwr

Curtis Stone’s recent two-episode guest appearance on MasterChef Australia heated up the kitchen, but not in a way the contenders or the show’s fans were expecting. The 48-year-old was slammed on social media for being “too critical” of the reality

Married At First Sight’s Jack Dunkley and Tori Adams have hinted that babies are in their future after they appeared to stock up on nursery items. Last week, Tori, 27, took to Instagram to share a photo of Jack as they shopped at their local Baby Bun

Despite their best efforts at papering over the cracks, the strain in King Frederik and Queen Mary’s marriage is “clear to see”, a royal insider tells New Idea. Over recent months, at official engagements the Danish royals have looked “tense and dist

Serdar and Ilknur Caliskan appeared to have a loving relationship. Married for 25 years, the working-class couple and proud parents had toiled hard to raise their son and daughter, and to buy their Melbourne home. Last September, they joined friends

With less than 50 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics begin, one question remains on the lips of the Australian sporting world – who will be leading our team into the Opening Ceremony? It has been confirmed the honour of carrying the Aussie flag

John Howard remembers the day well. He was sitting at home, some years ago, lost in a good book when Australian prime minister Bob Hawke called him out of the blue. The Labor larrikin then suggested John call time on his acting career and stand for f

Production on Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is well underway in London, and Renée Zellweger is being spoilt for choice when it comes to her leading men. The actress, 55, has been seen on-set with her handsome co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, 46, and Leo

Listen to Mums With Mics on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or at afl.com.au Between the risk of career-ending injuries, national fame and gruelling training schedules, being the mother of a professional AFL player comes with many highs and lows. But nothin

Jennifer Aniston is needing to work around the clock to get 9 to 5’s three original leads on board with her remake plans. News that Jen is producing a new version of the 1980 classic were announced in April. However, New Idea hears stars Lily Tomlin,

They may play an ‘old’ married couple on Home and Away but in real life, Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart are still in the honeymoon phase of their off-screen romance! The couple were recently spotted running errands around Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs ac

They might not have won last year’s season of The Block, but sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke still walked away as household names with a legion of fans. Now, the down-to-earth siblings are returning to our screens with a new TV show called Do You W

It was difficult news for Prue Craven to process, even as a teenager. At just 17 years old, she was told it was impossible for her to carry a baby. “The news hit me like a tonne of bricks. I’d always been maternal, always wanted a family,” Prue, now

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 750g diced lamb ■ 1 onion, finely chopped ■ 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped ■ 2 tsps bottled crushed garlic ■ 1 tblsp Moroccan seasoning ■ 2 tblsps tomato paste ■ 2 large beef stock cubes, crumbled ■ 410

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 25 MINS ■ 400g can sliced apple pie fruit ■ 2 tblsps sultanas ■ 2 tblsps maple-flavoured syrup ■ 1 tsp ground cinnamon ■ 8 large, square slices white sandwich bread ■ 50g unsalted butter, softened ■ 1 tblsp icing sugar m

SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 1¹⁄³ cups self-raising flour ■ ¹⁄³ cup cocoa powder ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ ¾ cup milk ■ 1 egg, lightly beaten ■ 100g butter, melted, cooled ■ 170g block Milky Bar white chocolate, finely chopped ■ Chocolate ice-

SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 45 MINS ■ 25g unsalted butter ■ 1kg (6) medium pears, peeled, cored, quartered ■ ¼ cup raw sugar ■ ¼ cup orange juice ■ 2 cups frozen mixed berries ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve ■ 1 cup plain flour ■ ¾ cup raw sugar ■ 1

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QWhat is the difference between bicarbonate of soda and baking powder? Can I substitute one for the other? ABicarbonate of soda is an alkaline powder. Adding it to ingredients with an acid component creates a raising agent. If making a cake, this wou

If you have leftover wine in the bottle, don’t throw it away! Pour it into ice-cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the frozen cubes to a freezeproof container or a freezer bag and return to freezer until needed. Add to bolognese sauce, risot

Trim an 800g bunch of rhubarb. Cut into 4cm lengths. Hull 250g punnet of strawberries. Cut into quarters. Place strawberries and rhubarb in a large roasting pan. Sprinkle with ⅓ cup caster sugar. Add ¼ cup water. Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 1

Sick of hearing about vaccinations? That’s understandable! After such a big focus on immunisations during the pandemic, the idea of more shots might seem pretty unappealing. But if we want to stay healthy and well as we age, we need to stay on top of

Idon’t like paying too much for things and I absolutely abhor waste. I can’t bear it. With the cost of living at the moment, it’s more important than ever to be clever with cash. So, here are a few little ways I keep my grocery bill low. It’s easy to

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Think you know everything about keeping the house tidy? To make sure your knowledge and skills are up to scratch, cleaning whiz Jason Shipway, founder of Enhanced Cleaning, shares his tried and tested methods for a healthy and clean home. 1 Use a mag

Kids’ lives are so busy these days. Between school, homework, and endless sport and activities, it leaves little spare time for them to just be children. When I see them playing in their room or setting up games together, it makes my heart so happy.

Discovering the warm (literally) heart of New Zealand’s North Island in Rotorua, was a bucket list experience for me. A haven of cultural riches and natural marvels like steaming geysers, bubbling mud pools, therapeutic hot springs and adventure spo

Lawn grubs may be small, but their impact on a lawn can be significant and swift. In Australia, lawn grub is a general term used to describe two common types of grubs: armyworms and white curl grubs. Armyworms are grubs that grow into the moth Spodop

Winter’s money-minded stars might turn you into an entrepreneur, so bounce your ideas off a person you trust then start making plans; your creative approach should attract attention. With Saturn ramping up your responsibilities, just balance your wor

– HEIDI A I do see that you will become a grandma/ nanna. Sometimes it takes longer than we would like to bring beautiful little beings into the world. Your son and daughter-inlaw will be wonderful parents, and I can see they will finally become pare

Our only grandson, Tyler, will not leave home without a monster truck or two in hand R. HALES. PARKINSON, QLD. Thank you for the interview of Leah Purcell. I was an extra in her show High Country, and it was an experience I am very grateful for. I wa

by Barbara Sumner In 1833, Birdie is transported from London to an unknown Australian settlement with other female convicts. A compelling story of friendship and bold women who refuse to conform to the times. OUT NOW by Rachel Cusk Fact and fictio

More than four decades have passed since Australian Crawl cemented their place as one of the nation’s favourite rock bands. Fronted by James Reyne, the iconic pub group had it all: good looks, adoring fans, money and plans to make it big overseas. Th

1 The cherry blossom is the national flower of which country? A) New Zealand B) Japan C) Thailand D) China 2 What year did Kate Bush release ‘Running Up That Hill’? A) 1985 B) 1975 C) 1989 D) 1979 3 Which pop star is playing Glinda in the Wic

6 WEEKS TO GO! Giaan Rooney has a hunch that the Paris Olympics will prove very successful for Australia, especially in the pool! The two-time Olympian is preparing to head to the French capital as part of Channel Nine’s commentating team and tells

There is always a lot of love in the air when the radio star joins Sarah Harris on The Project Swapping flour for flowers, the British foodie had a blooming lovely time at the Royal Windsor Flower Show with the Duchess of Edinburgh. Somewhere over t