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THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

How exciting that I’m A Celeb is back on our screens! I love watching their friendships bloom as the stars are pushed to their limits, and of course the Bushtucker Trials! Do you sit at home wondering how you’d cope in the jungle, or what you’d be good...

BEST SUMMER BOOKS REVEALED!

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At the start of the year, or any new season, really, we often feel the pull to reset – what we need more of, what we need less of, and how we might take better care of our health. It’s with that spirit that for our first issue of the year, I’m proud to...

SUPERSIZED HOLIDAY ISSUE!

MORE PAGES! MORE RECIPES! MORE PUZZLES!

Special report

Thousands of Bondi locals have come together in a show of solidarity at vigils held for the victims of the December 14 terror attack. Outside the Bondi Pavilion, mourners wept and embraced as they gathered around a sea of floral tributes. A menorah...

MYSTERY WOMAN REVEALED!

It’s been a big few weeks for former Sunrise star Mark Beretta. In amongst filming his final episode at Brekky Central on December 12, he also revealed he has found love again, following the end of his marriage to ex- wife, Rachel, in 2023. On...

MARILYN MURDER CASE REOPENED

Flashback

It’s hard to believe that it has been four years since Bert Newton passed away aged 83, closing a chapter for all Australians who grew up watching him on their screens. For many, there wasn’t ever a time when Bert wasn’t in our lounge rooms. But one...

Fears for Sandra STRUGGLING WITH GRIEF

For the past two years, a heartbroken Sandra Bullock has kept a low profile while she tried to cope with the pain of losing her partner, Bryan Randall, in 2023. Bryan died, aged 57, after being diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease ALS. He and...

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Excitement levels have been high in the New Idea office this week – who is Bear going to give his final rose to on The Golden Bachelor? Who’s going to win My Kitchen Rules? And who’s going to watch Oasis in concert! Not everyone managed to get a...

SECRET LOVER REVEALED!

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If there’s one thing I crave at the end of a busy day, it’s a meal that feels like a hug – warm, satisfying and quick to make! I’m sure we all have never- ending to- do lists, and often planning what to make can become another chore. That’s why this...

CHICKEN TONIGHT!

✔ FRESH ✔ TASTY ✔ FAST

Farewell Hyacinth A LIFE OF LAUGHTER

Farewell Hyacinth A LIFE OF LAUGHTER

‘ FAME, DAD & MY NEW LOVE’

‘ I’VE HAD ENOUGH!’

TV SPLIT CAUSES TENSION

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Imagine getting to the supermarket and not having to pay the bill! Well, that dream could come true for one lucky reader, as we launch a new comp this week – win your groceries for the rest of the year! We’re giving away $ 3000 cash, to cover the cost...

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From stars wowing on the red carpet ( page 84), to potentially rowing on the red carpet ( page 32), this issue has it all! If you’ve ever been left out of a plan in your friendship group, you’ll know how it feels for Alicia on The Block this week (...

‘ STOP CASHING IN ON US!’

Jelena Dokic BALI BRIDE!

Are those wedding bells we hear ringing? Sporting a huge smile and looking better than ever, tennis commentator Jelena Dokic appeared every inch a blushing bride- tobe as she made her way through the airport in Bali with her boyfriend Yane Veselinov...

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I never knew Michelle Bridges and I had so much in common, but after she shared two disastrous dating stories on her Instagram recently, I reckon we’d have a lot to talk about! After putting herself out there and going on her first date in five- anda-...

SHOWDOWN WITH MARTY LEAKED!

Queen Mary FEELS THE STING

During a recent walkabout, Denmark’s Queen Mary encountered an unwelcome guest. Amid the crowd of cheering fans in Gråasten, a wasp – perhaps nestled in one of the many bouquets Mary was presented with – flew up and stung the royal on her leg! “One...

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Growing up, one of my favourite things to do with my brother was to pull out the huge old photo albums from the attic and flick through them. Among all our childhood photos was a lock of hair from our first haircut and the tags that had been around our...

FIRST COMES LOVE, NOW A WEDDING?!

Tennis commentator Jelena Dokic has everyone convinced wedding bells are about to chime, now that she’s gone public with her new boyfriend. Taking to Instagram last week, Jelena, 42, shared a loved- up selfie with her partner, Yane Veselinov, for the...

A HAPPY FAMILY... FOR NOW?

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s reps have officially confirmed their split, but on July 3, the pair were spotted enjoying a family holiday in Italy, with their daughter Daisy, four, and his son Flynn, 14. While Katy, 40, and Orlando, 48, are currently...

KILLER’S DEATHBED CONFESSION

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It’s been a jam- packed week in Hollywood, that’s for sure! After her travels around Australia on tour ( lucky you if you managed to get tickets!), Katy’s Perry’s romance with Orlando Bloom has been called into question ( page 22). But as one...

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As we prepare to mark the winter solstice this week ( yes, this year is flying by!), it felt apt to share with you our massive winter wellness special. From recipes which will comfort the whole family on chilly nights to health advice to ward away...

TV scoop

Most people know that going on a reality TV show doesn’t always guarantee a happy ending. But for a lucky few, it does just that! Australia watched on as Farmer David and Emily fell in love on the 2023 season of Farmer Wants A Wife. And this week, we...

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This week, Nine’s Dimity Clancey has shared with us the story of her mum Lorraine’s life with dementia. Lorraine, or Lolly as she is fondly known by those who hold her dear, had always been the 60 Minutes star’s rock, until one day, Dimity was suddenly...

RALLY AROUND BRAVE MAGDA

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I was adamant that I didn’t want an air fryer. Then my husband defied my wish for more bench space and brought one home. Fast- forward to three days later and I was hooked. Now, I’ll tell anyone and everyone who will listen just how great it is, and...

DOC MARTIN’S SURPRISE COMEBACK!

THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

I can vividly remember the day Prince George was born. Not only because it meant I spent a very long night in the office putting together a special issue of the magazine I was then working on – it was a momentous occasion to have a new heir, after all...

THIS WEEK IN... New Idea

Well, there’s certainly been plenty of drama in celebrity land this week! Spare a thought for Deborra-lee Furness and Hugh Jackman, who insiders say were bracing themselves for a potential run-in on the red carpet at the Met Gala (yes, it’s that time...

THIS WEEK IN…

I was just as shocked as the rest of the nation when, as I walked through Sydney Airport after a weekend away, I learnt that Clint had indeed proposed to Jacqui (yes, in real life!) at a Married At First Sight viewing party in Sydney. And it wasn’t the...

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And so comes the end of another season of Married At First Sight. It’s a juggernaut that has once again kept the country captivated, fascinated, and occasionally appalled (who can forget Tim and Katie’s storyline in the first episodes?), and New Idea...

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Everyone loves a great love story, and this issue has plenty of them. On page 12, we catch up with Married At First Sight’s Rhi and Jeff, who have been the stand-out couple in this season’s experiment, and going by our gorgeous photos, they are meant...

‘YOU’VE GONE TOO FAR THIS TIME!’

Local exclusive

If there’s one thing you need to know about veteran TV journalist Natarsha Belling, it’s that she truly loves her job. Back on our screens to present Channel Seven’s new National News at Noon bulletin, Tarsh, 45, tells New Idea she is living out her...

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If you love celebrity glamour, this is the issue for you! From Queen Mary’s latest royal ball in Denmark (page 34), through to all the Oscars gossip (page 30) and frocks (page 84), there’s plenty of shimmer and shine within these pages. Many of us at...

THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

We love a compelling true-crime documentary around here, and one of the best so far this year has been Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito. I was living in the US when poor Gabby disappeared, and I’ve never seen a case grip the nation quite like...

CARINA & PAUL FAIRYTALE ROMANCE OVER!

THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

I’ve been lucky enough to check out a few British royal residences, from the artistic beauty of Kensington Palace, to the sheer majesty of sprawling Windsor Castle. However, my dearest ambition remains to be invited to King Charles’ most beloved...

THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

While my husband and I rarely go all out for Valentine’s Day, we always like to use February 14 as a reminder to do something nice for ourselves – whether it’s a low-key dinner (he is an excellent cook), or just having a glass of wine, cheese, and...

TV scoop

When it comes to dodgy grooms on Married At First Sight, there have been many apparent duds over the mega-hit show’s 11 seasons. But this year, groom Tim, who has been paired with bride Katie, seems to take the wedding cake… Episodes featuring his...

Local stars

Twenty years ago, the stars aligned for Aussie sweetheart Johanna Griggs. In 2005, the former swim champion not only took over as host of Better Homes and Gardens, but also realised she’d finally met the love of her life. Down-to-earth builder Todd...

‘YES, I’M IN REMISSION’

The Princess of Wales made an emotional return to London’s Royal Marsden Hospital last week, which is the centre where she received her cancer treatment. The heartfelt visit marked Kate’s first major solo engagement in more than a year, and saw her...

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Our phones have been ringing off the hook this week with sources sharing some incredible intel about all your favourite stars and royals. From exclusive new insights on Hugh Jackman’s romance with actress Sutton Foster (page 10), through to details on...

‘THE TRUTH ABOUT ME & PATRICK’

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Welcome to the final, and also the biggest, issue of 2024. This week, New Idea is packed with reads to ease you through the last days of the silly season, from exclusive chats, delicious recipes and a huge horoscopes and entertainment guide to set you...

HOW SHE RUINED CHRISTMAS!

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There’s an in-joke between the New Idea and Sunrise teams – the silly season doesn’t begin until our annual Woolworths Carols in the Domain photo shoot with Nat and Shirvo! And this year did we ever get into the Christmas spirit, as you’ll see by our...

Apple Martin’s DEB BALL DRAMA!

Apple Martin’s debut into society at the Le Bal des Débutantes ended with many calling out her apparent ‘rotten’ behaviour. The 20-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin was included in a select group invited to attend the annual...

Pete tells Jess ‘NO MORE DECORATIONS!’

Peter Overton has been called out as a Christmas hater by his holiday-loving wife Jessica Rowe, after he told her to ‘cool it’ with her festive decorations. Last week, Jess shared the Nine News host’s not-so-happy response to her latest purchases on...

THIS WEEK IN… New Idea

It’s hard to believe iconic Disney film Mary Poppins turns 60 this year – and even still, its magic lives on. To mark this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious occasion (come on, I had to!), writer Craig Bennett caught up with Karen Dotrice, who played...

PREPARE TO SAY GOODBYE

Hollywood

Hollywood stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Jeff Goldblum flew into Sydney last week for the world premiere of Wicked. But the yellow brick road to the longawaited event was paved with quite a few bumps. Fans of the Broadway...

News

The sun shone brightly as Sunrise weather presenter James Tobin tied the knot in a rustic confectionery store in rural NSW. Held at the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory, James and his new wife, Farrah, managed to keep the details of the intimate...

Picture special

Crowds turned out across Sydney and Canberra last week to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla, and it was clear His Majesty’s fondness for Australia still burns bright. The whirlwind tour was condensed to work around Charles’ cancer...

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As you read this, the New Idea team is in the middle of royal fever, with the arrival of the King and Queen in Australia over the weekend. It’s nothing short of incredible that Charles has managed to make this trip amid his cancer treatment – as you’ll...

‘DON’T OVERDO IT, DAD’

DEVASTATING MARRIAGE SECRET