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New Idea|11 November 2019CYRELL: ‘I FEEL SORRY FOR MY CHILD’Heartbroken Married at First Sight star Cyrell Paule chokes back the tears as she opens up about facing the reality of life as a single mother. Four months out from the birth of their child, Cyrell, 30, and her Love Island star boyfriend Eden Dally, 27, have called time on their seven-month relationship – with Cyrell revealing she was the one who ended it. And it appears soon-to-be dad Eden has had no trouble moving on, after he was pictured leaving a nightclub with a mystery brunette just hours after the break-up with Cyrell. Cyrell describes the “unspeakable pain and disappointment” of bringing a child into a broken home. “I was desperate for our son to have a mother and a father – a happy home, a happy life,” she…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019JEN’S BIG NEWSJennifer Aniston sent fans into a meltdown, after she debuted her Instagram profile with a picture of the Friends cast and now she’s sparked rumours of a remake of the hit show! “Listen, we would love for there to be something, but we don’t know what that something is. So, we’re just trying. We’re working on something,” she told Ellen DeGeneres.While fans and her famous friends have been calling for Jen to get on social media, a source claims it was her Morning Wars co-star Reese Witherspoon who encouraged her to create a profile. “It was Reese who convinced Jen to get on social media. Jen is a very private person and just couldn’t understand why anyone would want to reveal every detail of their lives,” the source told podcast…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SCHAPELLE CORBY: READY FOR THE JUNGLE!Schapelle Corby is back in the spotlight to promote her updated and re-released biography, My Story. But sources reveal to New Idea there’s more to her return. “She is going to Africa in January for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” the source spilled. Last week Schapelle completed her first live media interview since returning to Australia in 2017 with an appearance on radio on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. While she remained tight-lipped about her upcoming stint in the jungle, during the chat the convicted drug smuggler made a troubling admission about her time in Bali’s Kerobokan Prison. “I was out of my mind, literally for about four years,” the 42-year-old revealed. “It started a few months after my dad died … [then] my final appeal…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019CASEY DONOVAN: HAPPIER THAN EVER!It appears former Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan has put her tough few years behind her, as the singer was spotted at Sydney airport last week smiling from ear to ear.Casey was spotted being dropped off by her friend, Danielle Vos, and the pair shared a hug and kiss goodbye outside the airport.According to Danielle’s Instagram, the pair worked together on SBS’s show Who Do You Think You Are?Captioning a picture of them together, Danielle wrote: “Casey is one of the most genuine, down to earth and generous people I’ve ever worked with.“Many laughs were had along the way, as we car karaoke’d our way between locations.”The friendship would be just what Casey needed, after she previously revealed that her best friend Olga was actually the real person behind ‘Campbell’…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019BEATRICE DROWNS HER SORROWSIt should be the happiest time of her life but Princess Beatrice wasn’t her smiley self during a recent outing at The Walmer Castle pub in London. Just over a month after the couple announced their engagement, the mood looked far from celebratory as the 31-year-old drank with fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 36. The pair were seated across from one another outside a pub before they were joined by an unnamed friend. The normally vivacious princess appeared solemn, prompting speculation that the engagement excitement had already worn off with nerves and wedding stress taking over. The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew’s involvement with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein would no doubt be hanging over Beatrice too. Not only are the latest allegations about her father highly embarrassing, but they could potentially upstage…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019BINDIMISSING!While her mother and brother were celebrating the Tourism Australia event, Bindi was nowhere to be seen. Later, she posted a picture of herself with a mug of tea cuddling up with her beloved pug and watching The Office. The image suggested the newly engaged wildlife warrior might be unwell, possibly from all the work she’s been undertaking for wedding planning, while filming her new show, Crikey! It’s the Irwins.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE QUEEN STRIKES A POSEHer majesty was snapped in her most casual pose yet, when she was recently photographed striking a very cool figure with her hands in her pockets! The 93-year-old showed off her informal side for a portrait to mark the release of Angela Kelly’s new book The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe.Queen Elizabeth had previously confided in Angela, a long-time aide, that she had a “secret wish” to be photographed informally. “The Queen looked at me in amazement as I asked whether she knew the potential implications of the photographs,” Angela said. “She didn’t take long to answer: yes, she would do it and, yes, she was sure.”…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019DORIA TELLS ALLNew Idea has learnt there is speculation Doria Ragland could take part in an explosive tell-all interview in a bid to publicly support her daughter.It’s thought the yoga teacher would likely team up with Oprah Winfrey’s production company, with TV insiders believing it would be the perfect outlet for her to talk about Meghan and her life before and after Harry. She could even open up about her daughter’s estrangement from dad Thomas Markle as well as discussing what’s gone on behind palace doors since Meghan married Harry.An insider tells New Idea Doria has been spotted at the LA base of Meghan’s PR company Sunshine Sachs on numerous occasions in the past few weeks. She has apparently met the firm’s founder, Ken Sunshine, who flew in from New York with…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019FEARS FOR PRINCE CHARLESAccording to reports in UK newspapers, the Prince of Wales’ aides are concerned the upcoming portrayal of Charles in The Crown could harm the future king’s standing.A source tells The Sun, “Charles’ staff are deeply paranoid. They are trying to make him a popular king-in-waiting,” adding, “But the next few seasons are going to be increasingly focused on the Prince of Wales’ behaviour, especially around his marriage to Diana and affair with Camilla.”The prince’s staff blocked actors from the Netflix series attending the April premiere of David Attenborough’s new series for the streaming platform, telling organisers that Charles wouldn’t attend the London event unless they were kept away.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019AMAL TAKES THE KIDSWith her sister, Tala, in jail for drink-driving, Amal would no doubt be supporting her family through this difficult time.The Strait Times in Singapore reported that Tala Alamuddin Le Tallec, 47, pleaded guilty on October 14 to drink driving, using a car without a Singapore Class 3 driving license and driving without insurance.Tala, who is a permanent resident of Singapore, was sentenced to three weeks in jail, as well as being disqualified from driving for four years after her release.Amal is said to be close to her sister, who has four children, and would no doubt step in to help Tala and her husband if they asked to her to take the kids and look after them, just until Tala was out of prison and back on her feet.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019MY DAD, THE SERIAL KILLERThere was little sympathy among the Australian public when serial killer Ivan Milat died in prison. The 74-year-old was convicted of murdering seven backpackers in the Belanglo State Forest between 1989 and 1992. However, one person who is devastated by the loss is his daughter, Lynise Milat. The 54-year-old is in shock following Ivan succumbing to terminal cancer while incarcerated at Long Bay Correctional Centre. Lynise held out hope that her father would not only pull through the illness, but that he would also one day be found innocent of his crimes. Heartbroken and grieving for the father she “loved’’, Lynise is said to have become a recluse. The supermarket employee reportedly rarely leaves her Gosford house and the heinous crimes that her father was convicted of have overshadowed any…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE STEAMY PICS THEY TRIED TO HIDETIMM’S STRUGGLEHe was looking forward to introducing Angie to his family but what was meant to be an exciting time for Timm Hanly was shrouded with heartbreak, as New Idea can reveal that his mother Sue was battling cancer while he was filming.“The whole time Timm was in there he was stressing about how she was doing,” a source says.Sue was scheduled to have an operation, which involved reconstructing her face, to remove the cancer while Timm was away filming, and wasn’t going to be out of hospital in time for the hometown visits.“Being busy with filming definitely helped him take his mind off it all, but when the reality of going home actually set in, he was devastated that he wouldn’t be able to introduce Angie to his mother,”…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SCIENTOLOGY SCANDALThe Church of Scientology has found itself in the middle of a new scandal, with the religion’s leader David Miscavige served with legal papers this month accusing him and the church of involvement in child trafficking and kidnapping.As first reported in online publication The Underground Bunker, the scathing lawsuit has been filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court by former Scientology member, Valerie Haney, who left the religion in 2017.According to Radar Online, Valerie is suing for “intentional misrepresentation, concealment, false promise, kidnapping, stalking, libel, slander, constructive invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.”However the most disturbing allegations pertain to Valerie’s claims about Scientology’s sub organisation, known as Sea Org.“The Sea Org, in large part, functions by way of human trafficking, including the trafficking of children,” the filed…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019‘YES WE’RE IN LOVE!’It was nearly 40 years ago that she broke his heart by ending their whirlwind engagement, but Derryn Hinch and Lynda Stoner can’t hide their smiles as they exclusively reveal they’ve rekindled their once headline-grabbing romance.“Yes, we’re in love and to paraphrase the famous Frank Sinatra song, it really is lovelier the second time around. It’s a case of familiarity breeds content,” says TV current affairs king and former political dynamo Derryn, 75.As the showbiz sweethearts snuggle in close, Lynda, the beautiful and sexy TV star turned passionate animal rights campaigner, says she feels absolutely euphoric being back in Derryn’s arms.“We both pinch ourselves to think our love-match has been re-lit. This time it seems so comfortable, so natural; it’s as if being romantically reunited was destiny,” smiles a radiant…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE FORGOTTEN SOLDIERThe great-granddaughter of a decorated war hero has spent years fighting to keep his memory alive.Kerri Statton’s great-grandfather Percy Clyde Statton was a Victoria Cross recipient and two-time war veteran who had been a long-forgotten branch of her family tree.But after stumbling across his name in a newspaper two decades ago, Kerri, 52, is determined to retrace the life story of the lost soldier.“I didn’t know about him until about 20 years ago, when his name was mentioned in a Tasmanian paper,” Kerri, who lives in Glendevie, Tasmania, tells New Idea.“I had no idea he was my great-grandfather. From that day on, I decided to research him on my own. That took me on a massive journey and to this day I am still learning things and am trying to…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE FORGOTTEN SOLDIERThe great-granddaughter of a decorated war hero has spent years fighting to keep his memory alive. Kerri Statton’s great-grandfather Percy Clyde Statton was a Victoria Cross recipient and two-time war veteran who had been a long-forgotten branch of her family tree. But after stumbling across his name in a newspaper two decades ago, Kerri, 52, is determined to retrace the life story of the lost soldier. “I didn’t know about him until about 20 years ago, when his name was mentioned in a Tasmanian paper,” Kerri, who lives in Glendevie, Tasmania, tells New Idea. “I had no idea he was my great-grandfather. From that day on, I decided to research him on my own. That took me on a massive journey and to this day I am still learning things…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019‘CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IS OUR HOME’Can you imagine having the opportunity to travel the world with a famous circus – and taking your family with you? For Vitali Tomanov, it’s a reality. Moscow-born Vitali and his brother Roman are the ‘Siamese Twins’, who perform in Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities. Kurios premiered in 2014, and has since been performed around the world, including Canada, the US, Japan and Singapore. Vitali’s wife, Olga, and their children, Elizabeth and Pavel, follow Vitali – who has been a circus performer since he was 16 – joining him at every destination. Even though there are hardships to life on the road, Vitali believes it’s important for his children to be exposed to new environments. “The kids can see lots of cultures, new people and areas. When…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019FRUITY DESSERT CREATIONSBlackberry and Lemon CheesecakeServes 8-10, Prep: 1 hour250g packet Scotch Finger biscuits¹/³ cup desiccated coconut100g unsalted butter, meltedFILLING1¾ cups frozen blackberries (250g), thawed (See Tip)1 tblsp powdered gelatine2 x 250g packets cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature¾ cup caster sugar1 tsp finely grated lemon rind2 tblsps lemon juice300ml tub thickened creamTO SERVE1 cup frozen blackberries (200g), thawed300ml tub thickened cream1 tblsp caster sugar1 Invert base of a 22cm springform pan (base measures 21cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper.2 Process biscuits and coconut in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press evenly over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate.3 To make filling, process blackberries in same, clean food processor until pureed. Strain through a sieve over a jug, discarding seeds.4 Sprinkle gelatine over…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019NEW IDEA FOOD KILLER KEBABSSpicy Buffalo Chicken Kebabs with Corn Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 50 mins ¼ cup New York-style buffalo marinade 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tblsp honey 1 tblsp Worcestershire sauce 12 chicken tenderloins (570g), trimmed 12 x 18cm wooden skewers 2 tblsps olive oil 4-pack cleaned corn cobs 450g bag American-style coleslaw kit 1 bunch fresh coriander 1 Combine marinade, garlic, honey and sauce in a large bowl. Add chicken. Toss well to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, soak skewers in a shallow bowl of cold water for 30 minutes (to prevent them from burning during cooking). 3 Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush half the oil evenly all over corn. 4 Heat an oiled, large, barbecue grill plate over a medium to high heat. Add corn. Cook,…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019FRUITY DESSERT CREATIONSBlackberry and Lemon Cheesecake Serves 8-10, Prep: 1 hour 250g packet Scotch Finger biscuits ¹/³ cup desiccated coconut 100g unsalted butter, melted FILLING 1¾ cups frozen blackberries (250g), thawed (See Tip) 1 tblsp powdered gelatine 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 tblsps lemon juice 300ml tub thickened cream TO SERVE 1 cup frozen blackberries (200g), thawed 300ml tub thickened cream 1 tblsp caster sugar 1 Invert base of a 22cm springform pan (base measures 21cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper. 2 Process biscuits and coconut in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press evenly over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate. 3 To make filling, process blackberries…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019POPCORN FAVOURITESChoc-Top Caramel Popcorn Balls Makes 22, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 135g bag Werther’s Original Chewy Toffees 50g unsalted butter, chopped 100g bag white mini baking mallows 80g bag lightly salted popcorn 200g block milk cooking chocolate, finely chopped 1 Grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper. 2 Combine toffees, butter and half the baking mallows in a medium saucepan over a medium to low heat. Stir for about 5 minutes, or until melted and combined. Remove. 3 Combine popcorn and remaining baking mallows in a large bowl. 4 Pour warm caramel mixture over popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until well combined. Using damp hands, quickly roll ¼ cups of mixture into balls. Place, about 3cm apart, on prepared trays. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes,…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019Base BASICSWe have always been under the opinion that as the seasons change, so should your cover and foundation, but according to Priceline Makeup Director Sarah Laidlaw, foundation should be based more on personal taste than weather or seasonal dependence. “The current product formulations give us more choices than ever before. There are oil-free matte foundations to help control oilier skins, or oil-based foundations for skin that gets surface dry.” If you have pigmentation and uneven skin tone that bothers you and you’re seeking to mask these problems, Sarah advises choosing a foundation with extra coverage. If, like Megan Markle, you choose to embrace your freckles and like a more natural, sheer look, then try a lightweight formula or BB cream, advises Sarah, “where you can see more of the colour…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019KITCHEN HACKS10-Minute Chilli Zucchini Spaghetti Serves 2, Prep and Cook: 10 mins 200g thin spaghetti 1 tblsp olive oil 1 large clove garlic, crushed ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 250g packet zucchini spaghetti (See Tip) ¼ cup shredded parmesan, plus extra to serve 1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid. 2 Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add garlic, chilli and zucchini. Cook, stirring for 1 minute, or until zucchini is lightly coated with oil. 3 Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to zucchini mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently over heat until combined and hot. Add parmesan. Toss until combined. 4…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019Grooming your GUINEA PIGThere are eight breeds of long haired guinea pigs with the most common in Australia being the Peruvian, Sheba and Sheltie. These guinea pigs require extra care and attention to ensure their coat is kept healthy and shiny and to prevent matting and urinary tract infections.1 First, brush the coat with a soft bristled brush daily to remove any lose hairs, to lessen shedding and for hair to remain matt free.2 Check coat for matting. Matted hair can be very painful for a guinea pig if not kept in check. Trim if needed especially around the bottom area, hold hair at the base and do not pull. Always hold the hair between two fingers close of the body when cutting to ensure you have a barrier between the guinea pig…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019NENE KINGQ My partner of eight years keeps bringing up marriage and I’m terrified! I don’t like the idea of being tied down. It’s not that I don’t love him, I think he’s great, but why do we have to put a ring on it? He thinks he’s not good enough, when I really just don’t want be married. Do you think we’re not meant to be?MEGAN, VIA EMAIL.There is something missing If you are terrified of marrying this man. Putting a ring on your finger is an excuse. If you truly loved him, getting married should not be an issue. You have lived with this man for eight years, so it’s time to reconsider your relationship. You make him feel insecure for being anti-marriage. Is it any wonder he thinks…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ANGELA MOLLARDIt’s a strange irony of modern parenting that the more parents work outside the home, the less their kids do. When mums were at home they taught their children to do household chores, but one of the consequences of two working parents is that families now employ cleaners. Or outsource. Nothing wrong with that but I worry that kids are becoming useless in the process. So many of us default to thinking we can do tasks faster and better ourselves. And so we’re up at 6am feeding the pets, making breakfast, hanging out laundry and packing lunch boxes. In the meantime, our kids sleep on, totally unaware of the work required to be a functioning human. Even from a very young age, kids should be helping around the house. Families…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019OH, #@#@!Out of the mouths of babes – it’s an old proverb, but still very true. Toddlers are insightful and honest, but they’re like little parrots and can often repeat what they hear … which can be a challenge for parents. While it might be tempting to simply ignore your toddler’s f-bomb (or let’s face it, dissolve into giggles), this isn’t effective Instead, you need to be clear, confident and firm that it’s not acceptable. If swearing continues, it is time to take action, but not necessarily harsh punishment. Firstly, embark on a plan or reward system that recognises and rewards using nice words, being polite and showing good manners. Combine this with ensuring that you are equally being polite and not swearing. You can’t expect your toddler to seek rewards…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019‘ALL ABOUT... JO AND DARREN’WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S QUIRKIEST HABIT?Jo: Daz has the loudest sneeze of any human on this planet, and it makes me jump and my ears ring every time I hear it.Darren: Jo’s is that she screams every time I sneeze!WHICH FAMOUS STAR WOULD PLAY YOUR PARTNER IN A MOVIE ABOUT THEIR LIFE?Jo: Daz used to look a bit like a young Martin Sheen.WHICH REALITY TV SHOW WOULD YOUR PARTNER BE SURE TO WIN?Darren: Jo would be sure to win Big Brother.Jo: I think Daz is charming enough to win Survivor.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019MORE AGT WINNERSJACK VIDGENBest known as the baby-faced 14-year-old who won AGT back in 2011, Jack is all grown up now. After taking a few years away from the spotlight, Jack returned to Aussie screens by joining The Voice earlier this year.BONNIE ANDERSONBonnie won AGT in 2007 at just 12 years old. Last year, Bonnie joined the cast of Neighbours as Bea Nilsson, and she recently, appeared on Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions.JUSTICE CREWThe Australian hip-hop dance and pop music group made their music debut nine years ago on AGT. One of the most successful acts to emerge from an Australian talent show, the group had hits with ‘Boom Boom’ and ‘Que Sera’.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019CYRELL: ‘I FEEL SORRY FOR MY CHILD’Heartbroken Married at First Sight star Cyrell Paule chokes back the tears as she opens up about facing the reality of life as a single mother.Four months out from the birth of their child, Cyrell, 30, and her Love Island star boyfriend Eden Dally, 27, have called time on their seven-month relationship – with Cyrell revealing she was the one who ended it. And it appears soon-to-be dad Eden has had no trouble moving on, after he was pictured leaving a nightclub with a mystery brunette just hours after the break-up with Cyrell.Cyrell describes the “unspeakable pain and disappointment” of bringing a child into a broken home. “I was desperate for our son to have a mother and a father – a happy home, a happy life,” she exclusively tells…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019PIA’S NEW LOVESince her split from boyfriend Tyson Mullane earlier this year, rumours of new love have been circling Pia Miller and last week, the former Home and Away actress finally confirmed she has officially moved on.Stepping out at a Halloween party in Los Angeles last week, Pia, 35, stood by her new man, Hollywood agent and millionaire Patrick Whitesell, 54.While this was the couple’s first public appearance, according to sources, Pia has been secretly dating Patrick – who is finalising his divorce from wife Lauren Sanchez – since May. In June, she posted on Instagram about their trip to Paris, with Pia declaring she was “in love”.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SCHAPELLE CORBY: READY FOR THE JUNGLE!Schapelle Corby is back in the spotlight to promote her updated and re-released biography, My Story. But sources reveal to New Idea there’s more to her return.“She is going to Africa in January for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” the source spilled.Last week Schapelle completed her first live media interview since returning to Australia in 2017 with an appearance on radio on The Kyle and Jackie O Show. While she remained tight-lipped about her upcoming stint in the jungle, during the chat the convicted drug smuggler made a troubling admission about her time in Bali’s Kerobokan Prison.“I was out of my mind, literally for about four years,” the 42-year-old revealed.“It started a few months after my dad died … [then] my final appeal came through negative, then…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SAM BURGESS & JESS POWER GET FLIRTYIs newly single NRL player Sam Burgess on the rebound with reality star Jessika Power?According to the Daily Mail, the 30-year-old footy player recently sent the Married at First Sight star a series of ‘flirty’ messages over Instagram. It reported that Sam sent the private messages days after news broke that he’d separated from his wife, Phoebe. The couple share two young children; Poppy, 2, and 10-month-old Billy. While neither Sam nor Jessika, 28, have confirmed the exchange, a source told the publication that Sam had been “bragging” about their messages.The rumours surfaced before it was reported that Sam had been charged with intimidation, following an alleged altercation with his father-in-law on October 19 – just after he announced his retirement from the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL club – the…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019CASEY DONOVAN: HAPPIER THAN EVER!It appears former Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan has put her tough few years behind her, as the singer was spotted at Sydney airport last week smiling from ear to ear. Casey was spotted being dropped off by her friend, Danielle Vos, and the pair shared a hug and kiss goodbye outside the airport. According to Danielle’s Instagram, the pair worked together on SBS’s show Who Do You Think You Are? Captioning a picture of them together, Danielle wrote: “Casey is one of the most genuine, down to earth and generous people I’ve ever worked with. “Many laughs were had along the way, as we car karaoke’d our way between locations.” The friendship would be just what Casey needed, after she previously revealed that her best friend Olga was actually…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019CHRIS AND THE IRWINS TEAM UPActor Chris Hemsworth has teamed up with the Irwins for Tourism Australia’s new campaign. The $38 million Come Live Our Philausophy campaign will also feature other high-profile Aussies including Paul Hogan, Kylie Minogue, Kylie Kwong and Curtis Stone among many others and will celebrate nine core philosophies such as a ‘no worries’ attitude, love of nature, spirit of adventure, optimism and storytelling. Chris got together with Terri Irwin and her son Robert at the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the campaign, with Robert sharing the moment on Instagram. “So proud to be joining @chrishemsworth to launch @australia’s new initiative inspiring the world to come experience our beautiful country!” he captioned the snap.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019BINDIMISSING!While her mother and brother were celebrating the Tourism Australia event, Bindi was nowhere to be seen. Later, she posted a picture of herself with a mug of tea cuddling up with her beloved pug and watching The Office.The image suggested the newly engaged wildlife warrior might be unwell, possibly from all the work she’s been undertaking for wedding planning, while filming her new show, Crikey! It’s the Irwins.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019MEGHAN’S HEARTBREAKING DECISIONLast week came the unofficial announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering setting up a second home in the United States. This move would potentially see Meghan dumping Prince Harry in the UK while she establishes a new US home base. This could also possibly mean the royal couple would have to spend significant amounts of time apart on different continents, before eventually reuniting back in the UK. Speaking to New Idea, Phil Dampier, author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan In Their Own Words, believes Harry may feel cornered into allowing his wife and their son, Archie, to relocate to the US – even just for temporary stints. “Harry has always said ‘what Meghan wants Meghan gets’ and so if she wants to spend more time in…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019DORIA TELLS ALLNew Idea has learnt there is speculation Doria Ragland could take part in an explosive tell-all interview in a bid to publicly support her daughter. It’s thought the yoga teacher would likely team up with Oprah Winfrey’s production company, with TV insiders believing it would be the perfect outlet for her to talk about Meghan and her life before and after Harry. She could even open up about her daughter’s estrangement from dad Thomas Markle as well as discussing what’s gone on behind palace doors since Meghan married Harry. An insider tells New Idea Doria has been spotted at the LA base of Meghan’s PR company Sunshine Sachs on numerous occasions in the past few weeks. She has apparently met the firm’s founder, Ken Sunshine, who flew in from New…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ANNE’S SURPRISING PAST REVEALEDOver the years, she’s earned a reputation as the most hardworking and upright of the Queen’s children but the upcoming third season of The Crown is set to show a unseen side of Princess Anne. Shining a spotlight on her love-life, the Netflix drama includes a storyline that will show the young princess in the ’70s when she had a passionate relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles. Unsurprisingly, Anne is said to be increasingly fearful that all her closely guarded secrets are set to be revealed.But in an even more dramatic twist, a palace insider claims the royal and Camilla’s ex-husband briefly renewed their relationship years after their initial affair.“What many people don’t realise is that Anne and Andrew actually rekindled their affair about nine years ago and had a second…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019IVAN MILAT – A LIFE OF CRIMESep. 19-20, 1992: The bodies of British backpackers Caroline Clarke and Joanne Walters are found in the NSW Belanglo State Forest. The pair were last seen leaving a Kings Cross hostel in April.Oct. 5, 1993: Over a year later, authorities find the skeletal remains of James Gibson and Deborah Everist less than a kilometre from the British backpackers’ bodies. The Australian couple were last seen backpacking in December 1989.Oct. 7, 1993: Police launch an intensive search of the area.Oct. 8, 1993: After forensic investigation, police declare that the four stabbed victims were likely to have been murdered by the same person(s). Task Force Air is established.Nov. 1, 1993: A fifth body is found in the forest, later identified as German backpacker Simone Schmidl. She vanished in January 1991 while hitchhiking…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE STEAMY PICS THEY TRIED TO HIDETIMM’S STRUGGLE He was looking forward to introducing Angie to his family but what was meant to be an exciting time for Timm Hanly was shrouded with heartbreak, as New Idea can reveal that his mother Sue was battling cancer while he was filming. “The whole time Timm was in there he was stressing about how she was doing,” a source says. Sue was scheduled to have an operation, which involved reconstructing her face, to remove the cancer while Timm was away filming, and wasn’t going to be out of hospital in time for the hometown visits. “Being busy with filming definitely helped him take his mind off it all, but when the reality of going home actually set in, he was devastated that he wouldn’t be able to introduce…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SCIENTOLOGY’S HISTORY OF CONTROVERSIESTHE RELIGION’S CREATIONThe circ*mstances surrounding Scientology’s beginnings are steeped in controversy, with it borne out of an account of the creation myth by sci-fi writer turned religion founder, L. Ron Hubbard.THE DIRECTOR QUITSAfter 30 years as a Scientologist, Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis wrote a now-famous letter to the Church, denouncing it for its mistreatment of his two gay daughters.BLACKMAILING JOHN TRAVOLTAThe documentary Going Clear claimed the Church created a folder of ‘damaging material’ to be used against John Travolta if he left the religion.THE LEADER’S MISSING WIFEDavid Miscavige’s wife Shelly hasn’t been sighted in public in more than five years, which has led to speculation that the religion played a hand in her supposed disappearance.TOM VS BROOKEScientologists hold strong views about psychological treatment methods, so when actress Brooke Shields spoke…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019‘YES WE’RE IN LOVE!’It was nearly 40 years ago that she broke his heart by ending their whirlwind engagement, but Derryn Hinch and Lynda Stoner can’t hide their smiles as they exclusively reveal they’ve rekindled their once headline-grabbing romance. “Yes, we’re in love and to paraphrase the famous Frank Sinatra song, it really is lovelier the second time around. It’s a case of familiarity breeds content,” says TV current affairs king and former political dynamo Derryn, 75. As the showbiz sweethearts snuggle in close, Lynda, the beautiful and sexy TV star turned passionate animal rights campaigner, says she feels absolutely euphoric being back in Derryn’s arms. “We both pinch ourselves to think our love-match has been re-lit. This time it seems so comfortable, so natural; it’s as if being romantically reunited was destiny,”…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019‘CIRQUE DU SOLEIL IS OUR HOME’Can you imagine having the opportunity to travel the world with a famous circus – and taking your family with you? For Vitali Tomanov, it’s a reality.Moscow-born Vitali and his brother Roman are the ‘Siamese Twins’, who perform in Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities.Kurios premiered in 2014, and has since been performed around the world, including Canada, the US, Japan and Singapore.Vitali’s wife, Olga, and their children, Elizabeth and Pavel, follow Vitali – who has been a circus performer since he was 16 – joining him at every destination. Even though there are hardships to life on the road, Vitali believes it’s important for his children to be exposed to new environments.“The kids can see lots of cultures, new people and areas. When I was a kid,…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUE STORYIn the town of Lynnwood, Washington, in March 2009, an 18-year-old girl sat in court alone, accompanied only by her public defender.Marie* was charged with a gross demeanour, a low-level offence that would rarely make it in front of a judge.But this case was especially peculiar. Seven months earlier, on August 11, 2008, Marie reported that she had been raped at knifepoint by a masked intruder.The man had tied and gagged Marie, raped her, took photos and threatened to post them online if she contacted police.But Marie, a former foster child, called the police anyway.After detectives questioned her, they began to notice small inconsistencies in her story.Marie’s foster mother Peggy even rang the police to voice her own suspicions about the assault.Finally, the lead detective confronted Marie, declaring that her…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019NEW IDEA FOOD KILLER KEBABSSpicy Buffalo Chicken Kebabs with CornServes 4, Prep and Cook: 50 mins¼ cup New York-style buffalo marinade2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tblsp honey1 tblsp Worcestershire sauce12 chicken tenderloins (570g), trimmed12 x 18cm wooden skewers2 tblsps olive oil4-pack cleaned corn cobs450g bag American-style coleslaw kit1 bunch fresh coriander1 Combine marinade, garlic, honey and sauce in a large bowl. Add chicken. Toss well to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.2 Meanwhile, soak skewers in a shallow bowl of cold water for 30 minutes (to prevent them from burning during cooking).3 Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush half the oil evenly all over corn.4 Heat an oiled, large, barbecue grill plate over a medium to high heat. Add corn. Cook, turning occasionally for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until charred and tender. Remove.5 Drizzle…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019POPCORN FAVOURITESChoc-Top Caramel Popcorn BallsMakes 22, Prep and Cook: 30 mins135g bag Werther’s Original Chewy Toffees50g unsalted butter, chopped100g bag white mini baking mallows80g bag lightly salted popcorn200g block milk cooking chocolate, finely chopped1 Grease and line two large oven trays with baking paper.2 Combine toffees, butter and half the baking mallows in a medium saucepan over a medium to low heat. Stir for about 5 minutes, or until melted and combined. Remove.3 Combine popcorn and remaining baking mallows in a large bowl.4 Pour warm caramel mixture over popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until well combined. Using damp hands, quickly roll ¼ cups of mixture into balls. Place, about 3cm apart, on prepared trays. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes, or until firm.5 Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.…3 min
New Idea|11 November 20193 GREAT WAYS WITH... AVOCADOAvocado, Tomato and Basil SaladServes 4, Prep: 20 mins2 x 200g punnets medley tomatoes220g tub cherry bocconcini, drained½ small red onion, halved, thinly sliced1 cup small fresh basil leaves2 firm, ripe avocados, halved, sliced lengthwaysDRESSING¼ cup extra virgin olive oil2 tblsps white balsamic vinegar1 small clove garlic, crushed1 To make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small jug until combined. Season with salt and pepper.2 Toss tomatoes with bocconcini, onion and basil in a large bowl.3 To serve, arrange fanned avocados around the edge of a shallow serving bowl. Spoon salad into the centre. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.TIPCut medley tomatoes in half or thirds, if large. They can be replaced with cherry tomatoes or sliced roma tomatoes. Dressing can be made up to one day ahead. Keep, covered, in…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019KITCHEN HACKS10-Minute Chilli Zucchini SpaghettiServes 2, Prep and Cook: 10 mins200g thin spaghetti1 tblsp olive oil1 large clove garlic, crushed½ tsp dried chilli flakes250g packet zucchini spaghetti (See Tip)¼ cup shredded parmesan, plus extra to serve1 Cook pasta in a stockpot of boiling, salted water for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.2 Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add garlic, chilli and zucchini. Cook, stirring for 1 minute, or until zucchini is lightly coated with oil.3 Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to zucchini mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently over heat until combined and hot. Add parmesan. Toss until combined.4 Serve with extra parmesan and lemon wedges (optional).WOODFIRED REDIf you are…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019The truth about HRTIt’s one of the biggest debates in women’s health – to HRT or not to HRT? Around 13 per cent of Australian women currently take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and if you’re one of them, you might be concerned about the recent news headlines. In August The Lancet published an international review of studies and found that the link between HRT and an increased risk of getting breast cancer is higher than previously thought. We asked the experts for their thoughts.WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HRT?Many women use hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause to help with the symptoms of falling hormone levels such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and vagin*l dryness. “You’ll mainly get relief from taking oestrogen. However, if we give women…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019TRY THIS!This delicious co*cktail contains Caramilk, a blend of caramelised white chocolate available from Woolworths supermarkets Caramilk Martini Serves 4, Prep: 10 mins 1½ x 180g blocks Cadbury Caramilk chocolate ²/³ cup pure cream ¹/³ cup vodka ½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur 2 cups crushed ice 1 Chop one block of the chocolate into pieces. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with cream. Microwave on High (100%), stirring every 15 seconds, for about 40 to 50 seconds, or until melted. Remove. Cool for 5 minutes. 2 Microwave half the remaining chocolate in a separate, microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 10 seconds, for about 30 seconds, or until melted. Pour onto a saucer. 3 One at a time, dip the rims of four martini glasses into the saucer of chocolate. 4 Make chocolate…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ANGELA MOLLARDIt’s a strange irony of modern parenting that the more parents work outside the home, the less their kids do.When mums were at home they taught their children to do household chores, but one of the consequences of two working parents is that families now employ cleaners. Or outsource.Nothing wrong with that but I worry that kids are becoming useless in the process.So many of us default to thinking we can do tasks faster and better ourselves. And so we’re up at 6am feeding the pets, making breakfast, hanging out laundry and packing lunch boxes. In the meantime, our kids sleep on, totally unaware of the work required to be a functioning human.Even from a very young age, kids should be helping around the house. Families are teams and they…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019Base BASICSWe have always been under the opinion that as the seasons change, so should your cover and foundation, but according to Priceline Makeup Director Sarah Laidlaw, foundation should be based more on personal taste than weather or seasonal dependence. “The current product formulations give us more choices than ever before. There are oil-free matte foundations to help control oilier skins, or oil-based foundations for skin that gets surface dry.” If you have pigmentation and uneven skin tone that bothers you and you’re seeking to mask these problems, Sarah advises choosing a foundation with extra coverage. If, like Megan Markle, you choose to embrace your freckles and like a more natural, sheer look, then try a lightweight formula or BB cream, advises Sarah, “where you can see more of the colour…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019The truth about HRTIt’s one of the biggest debates in women’s health – to HRT or not to HRT? Around 13 per cent of Australian women currently take hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and if you’re one of them, you might be concerned about the recent news headlines. In August The Lancet published an international review of studies and found that the link between HRT and an increased risk of getting breast cancer is higher than previously thought. We asked the experts for their thoughts. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HRT? Many women use hormone replacement therapy around the time of menopause to help with the symptoms of falling hormone levels such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and vagin*l dryness. “You’ll mainly get relief from taking oestrogen. However, if we…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019NEGOTIATING THE HOUSEWORK WORKLOADImagine sailing through life knowing that someone else’s brain is essentially the safety net to yours. Where you’re prompted to buy gifts in time for birthdays, or even better, the gifts are bought and wrapped ready for you to give. Where new shoes magically appear in your kids’ wardrobes. Where someone else knows when the sheets were last washed, how long the milk has been in the fridge, or that the olive oil is almost out. It would make life a hell of a lot easier – and it would also free up immeasurable mental energy to focus on other things. Very often, women shoulder the mental load of running a household, a relationship and a family. Men proclaim their willingness to help with the actual execution of tasks, but…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE ghost FILES KARINA MACHADOKarina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world.“YOU CAN’T COME IN HERE!”There are some houses we’ve lived in that don’t let us go. You might know what I mean, if you’ve ever dreamed that you’re back in your childhood home, wandering once again through its familiar rooms and corridors. But what if that bond persists even after we’re gone; what if not even death can tear us away from the sanctuary we loved?These are the questions that inspired my 2011 book, Where…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ORGANISE IT!LET’S HANG! SIMPLE LIFESTYLE HACKS AND HOT BUYS FOR AN ORGANISED HOUSEHOLD Are the kids’ bedrooms overrun by toys and books? Think vertical! Hanging storage is perfect when you’ve got minimal floor space for traditional storage tubs and drawers. These new hanging storage options are not only practical but their cute designs make for an instant room feature point. For daily shopping tips and hacks follow I bought it at. Head to facebook.com/ iBoughtAU/ MAKE IT! DIY ROOM AIR FRESHENER Making your own air freshener spray is surprisingly easier than you think - and in the long-run, it’s cheaper than a store-bought equivalent. Mix up a batch of this refreshing room scent, then decant into a spray mist bottle for an instant DIY room spray. DIY AIR-FRESHENER INGREDIENTS: ¾…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019JEN’S BIG NEWSJennifer Aniston sent fans into a meltdown, after she debuted her Instagram profile with a picture of the Friends cast and now she’s sparked rumours of a remake of the hit show! “Listen, we would love for there to be something, but we don’t know what that something is. So, we’re just trying. We’re working on something,” she told Ellen DeGeneres. While fans and her famous friends have been calling for Jen to get on social media, a source claims it was her Morning Wars co-star Reese Witherspoon who encouraged her to create a profile. “It was Reese who convinced Jen to get on social media. Jen is a very private person and just couldn’t understand why anyone would want to reveal every detail of their lives,” the source told…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019PIA’S NEW LOVESince her split from boyfriend Tyson Mullane earlier this year, rumours of new love have been circling Pia Miller and last week, the former Home and Away actress finally confirmed she has officially moved on. Stepping out at a Halloween party in Los Angeles last week, Pia, 35, stood by her new man, Hollywood agent and millionaire Patrick Whitesell, 54. While this was the couple’s first public appearance, according to sources, Pia has been secretly dating Patrick – who is finalising his divorce from wife Lauren Sanchez – since May. In June, she posted on Instagram about their trip to Paris, with Pia declaring she was “in love”.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SAM BURGESS & JESS POWER GET FLIRTYIs newly single NRL player Sam Burgess on the rebound with reality star Jessika Power? According to the Daily Mail, the 30-year-old footy player recently sent the Married at First Sight star a series of ‘flirty’ messages over Instagram. It reported that Sam sent the private messages days after news broke that he’d separated from his wife, Phoebe. The couple share two young children; Poppy, 2, and 10-month-old Billy. While neither Sam nor Jessika, 28, have confirmed the exchange, a source told the publication that Sam had been “bragging” about their messages. The rumours surfaced before it was reported that Sam had been charged with intimidation, following an alleged altercation with his father-in-law on October 19 – just after he announced his retirement from the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL club…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019CHRIS AND THE IRWINS TEAM UPActor Chris Hemsworth has teamed up with the Irwins for Tourism Australia’s new campaign. The $38 million Come Live Our Philausophy campaign will also feature other high-profile Aussies including Paul Hogan, Kylie Minogue, Kylie Kwong and Curtis Stone among many others and will celebrate nine core philosophies such as a ‘no worries’ attitude, love of nature, spirit of adventure, optimism and storytelling.Chris got together with Terri Irwin and her son Robert at the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the campaign, with Robert sharing the moment on Instagram. “So proud to be joining @chrishemsworth to launch @australia’s new initiative inspiring the world to come experience our beautiful country!” he captioned the snap.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019BEATRICE DROWNS HER SORROWSIt should be the happiest time of her life but Princess Beatrice wasn’t her smiley self during a recent outing at The Walmer Castle pub in London.Just over a month after the couple announced their engagement, the mood looked far from celebratory as the 31-year-old drank with fiancé Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 36.The pair were seated across from one another outside a pub before they were joined by an unnamed friend.The normally vivacious princess appeared solemn, prompting speculation that the engagement excitement had already worn off with nerves and wedding stress taking over.The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew’s involvement with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein would no doubt be hanging over Beatrice too.Not only are the latest allegations about her father highly embarrassing, but they could potentially upstage her on the biggest day…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE QUEEN STRIKES A POSEHer majesty was snapped in her most casual pose yet, when she was recently photographed striking a very cool figure with her hands in her pockets! The 93-year-old showed off her informal side for a portrait to mark the release of Angela Kelly’s new book The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe. Queen Elizabeth had previously confided in Angela, a long-time aide, that she had a “secret wish” to be photographed informally. “The Queen looked at me in amazement as I asked whether she knew the potential implications of the photographs,” Angela said. “She didn’t take long to answer: yes, she would do it and, yes, she was sure.”…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019MEGHAN’S HEARTBREAKING DECISIONLast week came the unofficial announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering setting up a second home in the United States.This move would potentially see Meghan dumping Prince Harry in the UK while she establishes a new US home base. This could also possibly mean the royal couple would have to spend significant amounts of time apart on different continents, before eventually reuniting back in the UK.Speaking to New Idea, Phil Dampier, author of Royally Suited: Harry and Meghan In Their Own Words, believes Harry may feel cornered into allowing his wife and their son, Archie, to relocate to the US – even just for temporary stints.“Harry has always said ‘what Meghan wants Meghan gets’ and so if she wants to spend more time in the US, especially…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ANNE’S SURPRISING PAST REVEALEDOver the years, she’s earned a reputation as the most hardworking and upright of the Queen’s children but the upcoming third season of The Crown is set to show a unseen side of Princess Anne. Shining a spotlight on her love-life, the Netflix drama includes a storyline that will show the young princess in the ’70s when she had a passionate relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles. Unsurprisingly, Anne is said to be increasingly fearful that all her closely guarded secrets are set to be revealed. But in an even more dramatic twist, a palace insider claims the royal and Camilla’s ex-husband briefly renewed their relationship years after their initial affair. “What many people don’t realise is that Anne and Andrew actually rekindled their affair about nine years ago and had…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019FEARS FOR PRINCE CHARLESAccording to reports in UK newspapers, the Prince of Wales’ aides are concerned the upcoming portrayal of Charles in The Crown could harm the future king’s standing. A source tells The Sun, “Charles’ staff are deeply paranoid. They are trying to make him a popular king-in-waiting,” adding, “But the next few seasons are going to be increasingly focused on the Prince of Wales’ behaviour, especially around his marriage to Diana and affair with Camilla.” The prince’s staff blocked actors from the Netflix series attending the April premiere of David Attenborough’s new series for the streaming platform, telling organisers that Charles wouldn’t attend the London event unless they were kept away.…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019AMAL TAKES THE KIDSWith her sister, Tala, in jail for drink-driving, Amal would no doubt be supporting her family through this difficult time. The Strait Times in Singapore reported that Tala Alamuddin Le Tallec, 47, pleaded guilty on October 14 to drink driving, using a car without a Singapore Class 3 driving license and driving without insurance. Tala, who is a permanent resident of Singapore, was sentenced to three weeks in jail, as well as being disqualified from driving for four years after her release. Amal is said to be close to her sister, who has four children, and would no doubt step in to help Tala and her husband if they asked to her to take the kids and look after them, just until Tala was out of prison and back on…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019MY DAD, THE SERIAL KILLERThere was little sympathy among the Australian public when serial killer Ivan Milat died in prison.The 74-year-old was convicted of murdering seven backpackers in the Belanglo State Forest between 1989 and 1992. However, one person who is devastated by the loss is his daughter, Lynise Milat.The 54-year-old is in shock following Ivan succumbing to terminal cancer while incarcerated at Long Bay Correctional Centre.Lynise held out hope that her father would not only pull through the illness, but that he would also one day be found innocent of his crimes.Heartbroken and grieving for the father she “loved’’, Lynise is said to have become a recluse.The supermarket employee reportedly rarely leaves her Gosford house and the heinous crimes that her father was convicted of have overshadowed any chance she ever had of…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019IVAN MILAT – A LIFE OF CRIMESep. 19-20, 1992: The bodies of British backpackers Caroline Clarke and Joanne Walters are found in the NSW Belanglo State Forest. The pair were last seen leaving a Kings Cross hostel in April. Oct. 5, 1993: Over a year later, authorities find the skeletal remains of James Gibson and Deborah Everist less than a kilometre from the British backpackers’ bodies. The Australian couple were last seen backpacking in December 1989. Oct. 7, 1993: Police launch an intensive search of the area. Oct. 8, 1993: After forensic investigation, police declare that the four stabbed victims were likely to have been murdered by the same person(s). Task Force Air is established. Nov. 1, 1993: A fifth body is found in the forest, later identified as German backpacker Simone Schmidl. She vanished in…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SCIENTOLOGY SCANDALThe Church of Scientology has found itself in the middle of a new scandal, with the religion’s leader David Miscavige served with legal papers this month accusing him and the church of involvement in child trafficking and kidnapping. As first reported in online publication The Underground Bunker, the scathing lawsuit has been filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court by former Scientology member, Valerie Haney, who left the religion in 2017. According to Radar Online, Valerie is suing for “intentional misrepresentation, concealment, false promise, kidnapping, stalking, libel, slander, constructive invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.” However the most disturbing allegations pertain to Valerie’s claims about Scientology’s sub organisation, known as Sea Org. “The Sea Org, in large part, functions by way of human trafficking, including the trafficking…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019SCIENTOLOGY’S HISTORY OF CONTROVERSIESTHE RELIGION’S CREATION The circ*mstances surrounding Scientology’s beginnings are steeped in controversy, with it borne out of an account of the creation myth by sci-fi writer turned religion founder, L. Ron Hubbard. THE DIRECTOR QUITS After 30 years as a Scientologist, Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis wrote a now-famous letter to the Church, denouncing it for its mistreatment of his two gay daughters. BLACKMAILING JOHN TRAVOLTA The documentary Going Clear claimed the Church created a folder of ‘damaging material’ to be used against John Travolta if he left the religion. THE LEADER’S MISSING WIFE David Miscavige’s wife Shelly hasn’t been sighted in public in more than five years, which has led to speculation that the religion played a hand in her supposed disappearance. TOM VS BROOKE Scientologists hold strong views about…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019KILLER GIRLFRIEND ‘I LOVE YOU, NOW DIE’In their early 20s, most young women are living their best lives: going out with friends, partying, studying, or working hard to save to move out. They could be dating, or planning overseas trips … but Michelle Carter isn’t doing any of these. At 22, she’s eight months into a jail sentence after she was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2017.As Michelle Carter’s 18-year-old boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, shared his suicidal thoughts via text message in 2014, a then-17-year-old Carter urged him in hundreds of messages to act on his thoughts, rather than seeking much-needed help.“Carbon monoxide poisoning is the best option ... if you fall asleep in your car while it’s running in a garage, it will kill you,” Carter texted him nine days before his death, one…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUE STORYIn the town of Lynnwood, Washington, in March 2009, an 18-year-old girl sat in court alone, accompanied only by her public defender. Marie* was charged with a gross demeanour, a low-level offence that would rarely make it in front of a judge. But this case was especially peculiar. Seven months earlier, on August 11, 2008, Marie reported that she had been raped at knifepoint by a masked intruder. The man had tied and gagged Marie, raped her, took photos and threatened to post them online if she contacted police. But Marie, a former foster child, called the police anyway. After detectives questioned her, they began to notice small inconsistencies in her story. Marie’s foster mother Peggy even rang the police to voice her own suspicions about the assault. Finally, the…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019KILLER GIRLFRIEND ‘I LOVE YOU, NOW DIE’In their early 20s, most young women are living their best lives: going out with friends, partying, studying, or working hard to save to move out. They could be dating, or planning overseas trips … but Michelle Carter isn’t doing any of these. At 22, she’s eight months into a jail sentence after she was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2017. As Michelle Carter’s 18-year-old boyfriend, Conrad Roy III, shared his suicidal thoughts via text message in 2014, a then-17-year-old Carter urged him in hundreds of messages to act on his thoughts, rather than seeking much-needed help. “Carbon monoxide poisoning is the best option ... if you fall asleep in your car while it’s running in a garage, it will kill you,” Carter texted him nine days before his…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ImpressipeChocolate Earthquake Party CakeServes 9, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 30 mins1½ cups pecans (165g), toasted, coarsely chopped¾ cup moist coconut flakes (70g)540g packet chocolate fudge cake mix3 eggs½ cup vegetable oil½ cup milk125g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature50g unsalted butter, chopped at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1¼ cups icing sugar mixture¼ cup Dark Choc Bits¼ cup Milk Choc Bits1 Grease a 20cm square x 8cm deep cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges.2 Sprinkle combined nuts and coconut over base of prepared pan.3 Place cake mix in a large bowl, reserving frosting sachet for another use. Add eggs, oil and milk. Using a balloon whisk, whisk until smooth. Pour evenly into pan.4 Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019TRY THIS!This delicious co*cktail contains Caramilk, a blend of caramelised white chocolate available from Woolworths supermarketsCaramilk MartiniServes 4, Prep: 10 mins1½ x 180g blocks Cadbury Caramilk chocolate²/³ cup pure cream¹/³ cup vodka½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur2 cups crushed ice1 Chop one block of the chocolate into pieces. Place in a microwave-safe bowl with cream. Microwave on High (100%), stirring every 15 seconds, for about 40 to 50 seconds, or until melted. Remove. Cool for 5 minutes.2 Microwave half the remaining chocolate in a separate, microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 10 seconds, for about 30 seconds, or until melted. Pour onto a saucer.3 One at a time, dip the rims of four martini glasses into the saucer of chocolate.4 Make chocolate curls from remaining piece of chocolate by dragging a vegetable peeler…1 min
New Idea|11 November 20193 GREAT WAYS WITH... AVOCADOAvocado, Tomato and Basil Salad Serves 4, Prep: 20 mins 2 x 200g punnets medley tomatoes 220g tub cherry bocconcini, drained ½ small red onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 cup small fresh basil leaves 2 firm, ripe avocados, halved, sliced lengthways DRESSING ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tblsps white balsamic vinegar 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 To make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small jug until combined. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Toss tomatoes with bocconcini, onion and basil in a large bowl. 3 To serve, arrange fanned avocados around the edge of a shallow serving bowl. Spoon salad into the centre. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately. TIP Cut medley tomatoes in half or thirds, if large. They can be replaced with cherry tomatoes or…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ImpressipeChocolate Earthquake Party Cake Serves 9, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 30 mins 1½ cups pecans (165g), toasted, coarsely chopped ¾ cup moist coconut flakes (70g) 540g packet chocolate fudge cake mix 3 eggs ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup milk 125g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 50g unsalted butter, chopped at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 1¼ cups icing sugar mixture ¼ cup Dark Choc Bits ¼ cup Milk Choc Bits 1 Grease a 20cm square x 8cm deep cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges. 2 Sprinkle combined nuts and coconut over base of prepared pan. 3 Place cake mix in a large bowl, reserving frosting sachet for another use. Add eggs, oil and milk. Using a balloon…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019NEGOTIATING THE HOUSEWORK WORKLOADImagine sailing through life knowing that someone else’s brain is essentially the safety net to yours. Where you’re prompted to buy gifts in time for birthdays, or even better, the gifts are bought and wrapped ready for you to give. Where new shoes magically appear in your kids’ wardrobes. Where someone else knows when the sheets were last washed, how long the milk has been in the fridge, or that the olive oil is almost out. It would make life a hell of a lot easier – and it would also free up immeasurable mental energy to focus on other things.Very often, women shoulder the mental load of running a household, a relationship and a family. Men proclaim their willingness to help with the actual execution of tasks, but they…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019OH, #@#@!Out of the mouths of babes – it’s an old proverb, but still very true. Toddlers are insightful and honest, but they’re like little parrots and can often repeat what they hear … which can be a challenge for parents.While it might be tempting to simply ignore your toddler’s f-bomb (or let’s face it, dissolve into giggles), this isn’t effective Instead, you need to be clear, confident and firm that it’s not acceptable.If swearing continues, it is time to take action, but not necessarily harsh punishment. Firstly, embark on a plan or reward system that recognises and rewards using nice words, being polite and showing good manners. Combine this with ensuring that you are equally being polite and not swearing. You can’t expect your toddler to seek rewards for being…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019ORGANISE IT!LET’S HANG!SIMPLE LIFESTYLE HACKS AND HOT BUYS FOR AN ORGANISED HOUSEHOLDAre the kids’ bedrooms overrun by toys and books? Think vertical! Hanging storage is perfect when you’ve got minimal floor space for traditional storage tubs and drawers. These new hanging storage options are not only practical but their cute designs make for an instant room feature point.For daily shopping tips and hacks follow I bought it at. Head to facebook.com/ iBoughtAU/MAKE IT! DIY ROOM AIR FRESHENERMaking your own air freshener spray is surprisingly easier than you think - and in the long-run, it’s cheaper than a store-bought equivalent.Mix up a batch of this refreshing room scent, then decant into a spray mist bottle for an instant DIY room spray.DIY AIR-FRESHENER INGREDIENTS:¾ cup distilled water2 rubbing alcohol4 drops tea-tree oil8 drops…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019HOROSCOPESARIESMAR 21 – APR 20Gathering all the information you can with a complex financial undertaking will help you make some big decisions. Tuning into your intuition will steer you through sensitive emotional matters on your mind. An unspoken issue with another will hover between you; how you approach this will influence the course of this relationship. A social first will set up a new friendship or romance.LUCKY NUMBERS: 11, 23, 34TAURUSAPR 21 – MAY 21Relationship issues will come to the fore: heart-to-hearts with a relative will shed light on a changing situation. A family event will be a joy but there’ll be subtle undercurrents to work through sensitively. Helping another will be rewarding. A friendship may turn an important new corner. Pace yourself carefully – lower energies could make some…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019YOUR SAYMERE MALEI took my elderly neighbour to a doctor’s surgery and he had to complete a questionnaire. One question was “What kind of exercise do you do?” My MM friend wrote, “None.” The next question read, “How often do you do it?” To this he wrote, “Every day!”J. MARSHALL, SALE, VIC.LAUGHING MATTERWhat a fabulous article on Judy Nunn and hubby, Bruce Venables (NI, Oct 21). This showbiz couple have been happily married for 31 years. The key word being, happy. They made a promise to each other to laugh every day. Judy and Bruce are self-described opposites, yet their love of humour makes the relationship work. I love the fact that they are spontaneous and do fun things. As we know many showbiz couples split up, but Judy and Bruce…2 min
New Idea|11 November 2019THE STORY OF USShe’s one of our favourite TV and radio personalities, and he’s a busy freelance producer and production manager for film and TV. But Jo Stanley will always look back with huge fondness on the early, and perhaps somewhat ‘less sensible’, years of her relationship with now-husband Darren ‘Daz’ McFarlane.“We were young – so young,” she muses, with a smile. “We lived in a tiny flat in St Kilda and had no money – we ate the worst food – but it didn’t matter. It was just a really beautiful time.“All of our friends from then are still our friends now. We’ve all got old, had kids and now have careers and are far more sensible, but it’s nice to remember that carefree time.”Indeed, now devoted parents to 10-year-old Willow, Jo,…3 min
New Idea|11 November 2019Grooming your GUINEA PIGThere are eight breeds of long haired guinea pigs with the most common in Australia being the Peruvian, Sheba and Sheltie. These guinea pigs require extra care and attention to ensure their coat is kept healthy and shiny and to prevent matting and urinary tract infections. 1 First, brush the coat with a soft bristled brush daily to remove any lose hairs, to lessen shedding and for hair to remain matt free. 2 Check coat for matting. Matted hair can be very painful for a guinea pig if not kept in check. Trim if needed especially around the bottom area, hold hair at the base and do not pull. Always hold the hair between two fingers close of the body when cutting to ensure you have a barrier between the…1 min
New Idea|11 November 2019‘MY BIGGEST MOMENT’Standing backstage beside singing sensation Susan Boyle, waiting to perform in front of 11,000 fans on the far side of the world, Mark Vincent felt like pinching himself.It seemed surreal. Ten years after winning Australia’s Got Talent as a 15-year-old in 2009, the Sydney tenor was sharing a spotlight with Susan at a BBC Proms concert in Belfast, Northern Ireland.But the Scottish chanteuse, who first wowed audiences – and tough guy judge Simon Cowell – on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, obviously shared Mark’s disbelief.Still bedazzled by that moment, the humble 26-year-old recalls, “I looked at Susan and she looked at me and asked, ‘Can you believe we’re actually doing this for a living?’ We’d both been in the business for 10 years after winning television talent contests, and there…4 min
New Idea|11 November 2019IS THIS GOODBYE?Robbo’s been doing the best he can since his beautiful daughter Grace made her arrival in the world a few weeks back. But with Grace’s mother Tori (Penny McNamee) still in a coma after suffering a major stroke just hours after the birth, Robbo (Jake Ryan) is more stressed and run-down than he’s ever been.Thankfully, help is on its way ‒ in the form of an unexpected home visit by Robbo’s parents Wendy (Amanda Muggleton) and Ian (Frankie J. Holden)! But the greatest surprise is yet to come.Wendy and Ian waste no time voicing their disapproval that their newborn granddaughter is living in a share house, before making a shock proposition to their beleaguered son. They want Robbo, Jasmine (Sam Frost) and baby Grace to leave the Bay for good…2 min
