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My family is big on caravanning, and January is our time to shine. Every year, Mum and Dad head to South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula for some R&R in their van, and this year I’m excited to be joining them with some friends. My favourite thing about h

After eight long and fraught years, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a settlement in their bitter divorce battle. New Idea hears the Maria star now just wants to move on with her life – but her six children are urging her to share he

Baby, it’s cold outside – but luckily for Mariah Carey, she’s got a new beau to snuggle up to while on holiday in Aspen, Colorado! The ‘Fantasy’ singer and fellow musician Anderson .Paak were inseparable when they enjoyed a dinner together at Dueman

Tennis star Ash Barty has announced she is pregnant with her second child! The 28-year-old and her husband, golfer Garry Kissick, took to Instagram on Christmas Day to share their happy news. In the sweet reveal, son Hayden, one, wore a T-shirt which

Sandra Bullock’s disastrous first marriage to exhusband Jesse James is back in the headlines after he recently filed for divorce from his fifth marriage. The Gravity star was previously married to the West Coast Choppers founder from 2005 to 2010, bu

Fans have declared Gal Gadot a true wonder woman following a shock health update from the actress. Gal, 39, shared that she was diagnosed with a “massive” brain clot last February, while eight months pregnant with her fourth daughter, Ori. For weeks

The new year has started with one less icon – socialite Jocelyne Wildenstein sadly died on New Year’s Eve. The 84-year-old suffered a pulmonary embolism while taking a nap in Paris. Jocelyne became one of the world’s wealthiest people when she divorc

We asked YOU what you thought about Jimmy’s family news – and you had opinions! Visit facebook.com /newidea magazine to have your say. Jimmy Barnes has acknowledged the existence of his eighth child in adult daughter, Katy Lee Carroll – with the full

Joshua Jackson’s divorce from ex Jodie Turner-Smith has taken a nasty turn. The British actress filed court documents last month claiming Joshua hasn’t paid child support for their four-year-old daughter, Juno, since they split in October 2023. The f

In the early hours of December 31 2019, Ronnie Ayliffe stood in her home, north of Cobargo, and watched a deep red glow on the horizon. She quickly woke her husband, Phillip, and their two children and warned them that fire was coming – fierce and fa

Neither hide nor hair of the Duke of Sussex was seen during the 2024 festive season, with insiders suggesting he didn’t leave his California compound. And it’s little wonder Prince Harry was laying low, given two huge battles he has ahead of him. Jus

Hugh Jackman has started 2025 as a man on a mission. Following a refreshing Christmas break Down Under with his children, Oscar and Ava, the devoted dad is reportedly making some big life changes in the next 12 months. And at the top of that list is

There’s nothing like the French Riviera to put a smile on George Clooney’s face, and sunning it up in Saint-Tropez with his family seemed like the perfect holiday escape. Unfortunately, not everything played out as hoped during George and wife Amal’s

Jennifer Lopez and Kevin Costner ended the year together in Aspen – and both business and pleasure was on the agenda! After they respectively weathered high-profile divorces in 2024, J.Lo, 55, and Kevin, 69, were seen enjoying a night out at popular

What should have been a happy day of celebration for Sam Kerr turned into a devastating family drama, after her beloved grandmother, Coral, was critically injured in an accident outside her Perth home on December 28. At the time, Sam, 31, and her pre

With worldfamous anthems and the tragic demise of lead singer Michael Hutchence, INXS is arguably Australia’s most groundbreaking – and fascinating – musical export. So it’s little wonder fans across the globe are trying to keep the legend alive via

Grandparents Jude and Ray Smith have been travelling around the country for the last eight years. For them, the natural beauty of Australia never gets old. “It was going to be a 12-month thing. But then we took early retirement and we’ve been on the

Former Australian actor Damien Richardson once appeared to have it all. He had starring roles in a string of hit television shows, got nominated for awards, and was in an A-list romance with beloved radio queen Fifi Box that had many declaring them t

Jennifer Grey has shared new insights about her relationship with the late Patrick Swayze, implying they didn’t always have the time of their lives working together. Although the pair are best known for starring in the 1988 hit Dirty Dancing, they fi

Police body-camera footage taken as an officer entered the McCullough home in Essex, South East England, in September 2023 is deeply disturbing. “Cheer up, at least you’ve caught the bad guy,” a horrifyingly calm Virginia McCullough tells them. She t

Five decades have passed since The Partridge Family sang its swansong, but for Danny Bonaduce, one of the show’s last surviving stars, the memories are bittersweet. “It was a fun show. I had a blast and made lifelong friends,” Danny, now 65, tells Ne

Dolly Parton’s status as a true living legend continues to grow as she attracts new generations of fans through her music and other ventures – and right now she’s busier than ever! Dolly, who turns 79 on January 19, has recently been on the promotion

SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 2 x 250g packets Pork Steaks – Sweet & Smokey BBQ Glaze ■ 10 slices sourdough bread ■ 2 firm ripe nectarines ■ 100g baby rocket leaves ■ 1 large avocado, sliced ■ 2⁄3 cup bottled Yoghurt Ranch Dressing & Dip (see Tip) 1

SERVES 8 PREP 35 MINS ■ 250g packet Granita biscuits ■ 100g unsalted butter, melted ■ 400g fresh cherries ■ Whipped cream, to serve ■ 500g cream cheese, chopped ■ 395g can sweetened condensed milk ■ 3 tsps finely grated lime rind ■ 2 tblsps lime juic

New Idea Magazine new ideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food ■ ¾ cup pistachios, plus extra to decorate ■ 6 egg whites, at room temperature ■ 1½ cups caster sugar ■ 1 tsp cornflour ■ 1 tsp white vinegar ■ 600ml tub thickened cream, whipped ■ 8 fir

■ 450g can pineapple slices in syrup, drained, cut into pieces ■ ⅓ cup barbecue sauce ■ 1 large green capsicum, cut into 3cm pieces ■ 2 red onions, cut into 3cm pieces ■ 4 kransky sausages, cut into 1.5cm-thick slices ■ 8 metal skewers ■ 1 cup cousco

Follow these tips before you head off on your next picnic or barbecue. • If possible, wash your hands before you start handling food, or use anti-bacterial hand wipes, hand sanitisers or disposable gloves. • Use separate coolers or eskies for food an

Whether you find it difficult to nod off or struggle to unwind after a stressful day, tuning in to the right noise can help. “Sound frequencies are powerful as they can directly influence our physical and emotional states,” says sound bath practition

Sharing predictions about property markets is always a gamble, but I’m feeling a cautious sense of optimism for residential real estate in 2025. Here’s why… While many anticipated rate cuts in 2024, they didn’t materialise. I don’t foresee changes in

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When Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper admitted in an interview earlier this year that she never washes her face, it took the beauty world by storm. Long touted as an essential in every skincare routine, it caused many to question whether this

Interior trends will come and go, but one we’re counting on to stick around is Japandi. Perfect for the minimalist, it’s “a harmonious marriage of Scandinavian and Japanese design styles characterised by natural materials and light filled spaces with

Entertaining outside over the festive period is a real joy and a great way to spend quality time with family and loved ones. The issue of having a lot of people in your garden is that they may not take the care with it that you do, and it can get tra

This is an edited extract from Best in Travel 2025 by Lonely Planet, $32.99 RRP. shop.lonelyplanet. com When you have famous tourist hotspot neighbours like Czechia and Austria, it’s easy to slip under the radar. Bordered by five countries and with r

Let the talkfest begin! Just take care that your catching up doesn’t turn too gossipy, especially at work. As your tastebuds come to life, the combination of good food and good company will be hard to resist. A sentimental streak could see you chasin

Q My husband retired last winter and since then we’ve been arguing more than ever (I run an online business from my home office). The TV is on all day and he’s driving me batty. – AMANDA, GOLD COAST, QLD. A It sounds like your husband needs a hobby.

England, 1783. Ann Inett excitedly awaits her husband Joseph’s return from fighting in the American Revolutionary War. But life has other plans, and soon, Ann finds herself shipped to Australia as a convict, where she becomes entangled with one Phili

Sue Williams works hard to bring colonial Australia to life in her books. The Governor, His Wife and His Mistress acts as a prequel to her previous historical novels Elizabeth & Elizabeth and That Bligh Girl. The bestselling author tells New Idea she

CONCLAVE Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy when tasked with leading the selection of a new pope for the Catholic Church. IN CINEMAS THU. ON CALL A veteran Californian cop and her rookie partner patrol their

OUT TUE. by Dr Julie Smith If you’re feeling overwhelmed with grief, fear, self-doubt, difficult decisions, burnout, regrets or simply just don’t know how to ask for help, this is worth a read. It coaches you on how to reframe life’s many complex pro

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The pop king entertained Aussies for the last few minutes of 2024 during ABC’s New Year’s Eve concert in Sydney. Casey Donovan (left) performed too! She’s tee-rific! Ronan, a long-time amateur golfer, taught daughter Coco the art of the sport during