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he tragically lost her husband, John Kennerley, in 2019 and now Kerri-Anne Kennerley has been left heartbroken all over again after her much-loved mother, Grace, died last week, aged 99. In a sweet tribute, Kerri-Anne confirmed the sad news on Instagram, sharing a video of her mother dancing to Meghan Trainor’s ‘All About That Bass’. “This morning we lost our beautiful dancing queen, always elegant and graceful. She is now up there dancing with dad and John. We will always love you, Mum,” she touchingly penned. The post was flooded with condolences from Kerri-Anne’s showbiz friends including Patti Newton, model Megan Gale and presenter Kylie Gillies. Last year the media personality praised her “fun” mother in a tribute for Mother’s Day, giving an insight into their close bond. “You might not be very mobile and in need of high care, but I love having you live with me,” she wrote. “We still have great conversations and your imagination is extraordinary and fun.” She also gave her followers an insight into her mother’s incredible life, revealing that she lived through the Great Depression, WWII, and sadly lost a baby to cancer.

Just two years after losing her husband, John, Kerri-Anne’s mother, Grace, has died.

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BRAVE BERT’S HEALTH UPDATE

‘I’M DOING OK’ Three weeks after having his leg amputated in life-saving surgery, Bert Newton is doing well and staying positive. Taking to Instagram, his doting wife Patti Newton shared a touching image of the iconic TV personality, 82, sitting in a wheelchair beside his hospital bed. Bert appears to be in good spirits, smiling from ear to ear as he posed with one of his six grandchildren, Lola, 7, by his side. “I wanted to show you Bert’s doing OK, still flirting

with the nurses and having a laugh,” Patti gushed. “Spending time with his darling Lola. And taking a day at a time. A long journey, but he’s blessed with so much love.” Bert underwent the intensive surgery to amputate his leg earlier this month, following complications with a toe infection. “He had a choice and his choice was to live,” Patti declared at the time. “It is going to be a long journey, but we are all very positive.”

Bert was pictured in hospital following his life-saving surgery.

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Aussie actress Jodi Gordon looked almost unrecognisable when she was seen sporting a noticeably puffier face while out near her Sydney home last week. Onlookers noted that the former Neighbours star’s cheeks and lips in particular looked rather full, and questioned if she’d possibly had cosmetic work done. Jodi, who is a mum to

7-year-old daughter Aleeia, h never publicly said if she has hasn’t had work done. But sh previously confessed she has physical insecurities in a radio interview with Kyle Sandiland When asked what flaws she s when she looks in the mirror, 36, said: “No, I can’t [list the There are so many.”

This month, a court-ordered sheriff raided the home of fake wellness guru, Belle Gibson, er her continued refusal to pay ne of more than $500,000. Belle ached consumer laws and misled public by claiming she cured her n brain cancer. She detailed ‘cancer-curing’ methods in cookbook and app The Whole antry. Belle claimed to be onating her profits to charities, t investigations revealed of the 0,500 she made, just $10,000 ally went to charity. She was ped with a $410,000 fine, which has since accrued interest. ’s Despite claiming she’s broke, records show she spent thousands on trips to r Bali, clothes and cosmetics. Her house was first raided ne. in January 2020.

TH ABOUT LORD SUGAR! FORGET THE APPRENTICES – THE CEO HAS A LOT TO ANSWER FOR

MISS MONEYPENNY’S A FAKE!

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She’s the runaway hero of the series, becoming a fan favourite thanks to her fabulous fashion sense, but New Idea’s on-set spies have revealed that Alan Sugar’s EA, Miss MoneyPenny, is indeed a fake! The insider says that not only is the breakout star not the Lord’s executive assistant – she’s a hired model. The source explains that Celebrity Apprentice is, in fact, her first foray into the television industry and, apart from her exciting new gig, she still has a day job outside of the boardroom. 6

ver the past few weeks, sharpshooting CEO Lord Alan Sugar has been very critical, often sceptical, of this year’s stars, who are currently fighting it out for the top spot on Celebrity Apprentice. But despite his success as a business magnate and his impressive peerage title, it seems the Lord is no stranger to scandal. In 2018, Alan came under fire after he posted a tweet about the Senegal World Cup squad, where he compared the players to people selling sunglasses and handbags on beaches.

The tweet featured a photoshopped picture of the team looking as though they were selling counterfeit goods. “I recognise some of these guys from the beach in Marbella. Multitasking, resourceful chaps,” he sneered. Many fans felt the tweet was racist and Alan managed to dig himself a bigger hole when he refused to apologise. “I can’t see what I have to apologise for, you are OTT, it’s a bloody joke,” he sprayed on his Twitter page. What’s more, for years Alan has been engaged in a public feud with English TV anchor, Piers Morgan, even going as far as to brand him a “coward” after a spat over the UK government’s management of the pandemic. Fast forward to last year, the 74-year-old then found himself in hot water after sharing coronavirusrelated conspiracy theories online, causing an uproar from unhappy fans.

BRAD’S BIG WIN

5-YEAR FIGHT FOR KIDS OVE

Following a long and emotionally taxing custody battle, Brad Pitt has finally been granted joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie, after a judge made a tentative ruling in the actor’s favour. “He’s so relieved,” sources tell. “His only intention is to spend more time with the kids.” The couple’s headline-making divorce has seen Brad, 57, fighting for nearly five years for equal rights to their five youngest children. Judge John Ouderkirk, the private judge hired by the two stars to oversee the case, made his thoughts clear in a lengthy ruling last week, after hearing from multiple testimonies. “Brad was just trying to have more time with his kids, it has been clear that Ange has done everything possible to prevent this,” another source revealed after the decision was made. Judge Ouderkirk is the same person Angelina made a legal bid to try and disqualify from the case last year. The actress claimed that the judge, who also married the couple, failed to properly disclose his involvement with the law firm representing Brad. The court, however, denied the motion. But Ange, 45, is dedicated to challenging her ex. On May 24, she reportedly filed a complaint over the custody ruling and the judge presiding over the case. According to the Associated Press, Ange’s

lawyers alleged in the filing that “Judge Ouderkirk denied Ms Jolie a fair trial, improperly excluding her evidence relevant to the children’s health, safety and welfare, evidence critical to making her case”. They also claimed that the judge “refused to hear the minor teenagers’ input as to their experiences, needs, or wishes as to their custody fate”. Ange’s lawyers cited a California code that permits minors over 14 to testify in custody cases if they want to, making Pax, 17, Zahara, 16, and Shiloh, 15, all eligible, while 12-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox would be exempt. Maddox, 19, is no longer subject to the raging custody battle.

Angelina and Brad have been at war over their kids for almost five years.

JEN GUSHES OVER BRAD! Although Jennifer Aniston’s marriage to Brad Pitt might have come to an end more than 15 years ago, she has nothing but love for her ex. The actress sat down with Friends co-stars

Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow to deliberate over some of the famous faces who guest-starred in the sitcom over the years. “Mr Pitt was wonderful. [He was] fantastic!” gushed the 52-year-old, as Courteney and Lisa agreed with the star. Brad famously appeared in Season 8 of Friends in 2002, starring as Ross’ friend, Will (left), who had been holding a grudge against Rachel, played by Jen – his wife at the time. 7

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INSIDE MEGHAN’S

SCIENTOLOGY BIRTH THE ‘WOKE’ COUPLE HAVE REQUESTED NO NOISE IN THE DELIVERY ROOM!

ecently, it’s been revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are testing out a plethora of alternative ways to heal the psychological trauma they allegedly experienced at the hands of the royal family. Happily settled into their new lives in California, which is considered by many to be the therapy capital of the world, the couple have plenty of science-based and alternative health avenues at their fingertips. Prince Harry, 36, has undergone EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) treatment, which is used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder. Meanwhile, last week it was reported his pregnant wife has been using reiki touch techniques on herself and their 2-year-old son, Archie. Now, New Idea can reveal the couple were considering a silent birth for the imminent arrival of their baby girl. “Meghan and Harry feel they’ve been through enough 8

in their own lives and are anxious to start over with their baby girl, and that means giving her the most peaceful entrance possible into the world,” explains one well-placed source. “There will be no doctors screaming ‘push’ at Meghan or anything like that.” Of course, giving birth in silence is a practice preferred by the Church of Scientology. They believe “any words

“It seems Harry and Meghan are more openminded than people realised,” says a source. “And after Harry admitted to medicating himself

‘THE CHURCH HAS ITS SIGHTS FIRMLY SET ON RECRUITING THEM’ spoken are recorded in the reactive mind and can have an aberrant effect on mother and baby”. Famously, Katie Holmes was allegedly advised to make as little noise as possible when she gave birth to Suri, her daughter with Scientology poster boy Tom Cruise, in 2006. Tom also confirmed he’d asked everyone present in the birthing room to remain mute. News of the silent birth comes as New Idea has exclusively learnt the church has its sights set firmly on recruiting the Sussexes. According to our LA-based insider, there is a huge Scientology building in Ventura, near where Harry and Meghan, 39, live in Montecito that leaders are desperate to show them.

with alcohol and drugs, the church feels he would be perfect to undergo their purification run-down, and the Ventura facility happens to have a state-of-the-art section for that purpose. “Ventura is not a celebrity area, so they’d have privacy to explore without a bunch of

photographers tailing them.” A source close to the couple, who’s known Harry for more than 10 years, adds: “When Harry and Meghan first moved to Los Angeles, everyone joked they would get into Hollywood stuff like Scientology and crystal healing. But now, given that he’s happy to televise a therapy session involving a lot of blinking and tapping away his worst memories, it sounds entirely feasible.”

New footage of little Archie appeared in Harry’s Apple TV+ mental health series, and royal watchers couldn’t help but notice he looks the spitting image of his mum, Meghan, at a similar age!

Scientology has their eye on Harry and Meghan.

ANDREW MORTON EXCLUSIVE

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIANA & THE PRINCES’ FEUD Princess Diana s personal biographer, Andrew Morton, has spoken out in the wake of the BBC investigation into the revelatory Martin Bashir interview. Morton, the author of Diana, Her True Story, tells New Idea he agrees the disgraced journalist was out of line when he “scared Diana half to death” and “deceived her” by showing her falsified documents and bank statements during the infamous 1995 Panorama interview. Despite the deception, Morton believes Diana was still an active and willing participant in the bombshell interview. “Ironically, she wanted to speak out – first of all talking to me for the biography, and later with Bashir,” Morton says. Meanwhile, the

respected royal author believes the root of the current feud between Diana’s sons, Princes William and Harry, stems back to her death in 1997, and the differing ways they processed the tragedy. “What is absolutely clear is that both William and Harry have been scarred by the shattering experience of walking behind their mother’s coffin,” Morton tells New Idea. “Harry needs to unravel his relationship with [father] Prince Charles. Now, it seems he blames his father for his struggles with his mother’s death.”

Journalist Martin Bashir falsified documents he showed Diana during their interview.

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‘I W MEG SHE’S READY TO FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE TO PROTECT THE MONARCHY

arah Ferguson is standing firmly by her former mother-in-law, the Queen’s, side as the family rift between the royals and the Sussexes grows even wider. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent claims about their perceived ill-treatment has rocked the royals – in particular Her Majesty. Adding insult to injury, the monarch is still mourning

The Queen has always had a soft spot for Fergie, despite her many scandals over the years.

Fergie joined her daughter to tell the Queen about the pregnancy.

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ILL MAKE GHAN PAY’ the passing of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip. Royal author Phil Dampier confirms to New Idea that the royal family have rallied around the Queen, 95, with Fergie and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, unexpectedly emerging as key supporters. “Andrew has always been the Queen’s favourite son. Despite his fall from grace, he is the one supporting her privately,” Dampier confirms. “He and Fergie are frequent visitors to Windsor Castle and Sarah often walks her dogs with the Queen.” Although the divorced Yorks have maintained a tight-knit relationship, both Prince Philip, while he was alive, and the Queen held Fergie at arm’s length on account of her myriad personal scandals. However, Dampier hints The Queen is “delighted” that Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, are expecting. “This news will cheer her up and give her strength going forward,” says royal author Phil Dampier.

that the Queen’s relationship with Fergie has slowly thawed in recent times. “With Prince Philip’s passing, she is likely to see a lot more of [Fergie] with Andrew,” Dampier explains. Now, royal insiders reveal Fergie, 61, made a personal vow to the Queen during one of their intimate walks, where she reaffirmed her loyalty to the Crown and told her she would hit back at Harry and Meghan’s constant attacks. “Enough is enough,” says the source. “Fergie can’t believe the disrespect that is being shown to the Queen.” Fergie has had little time for the Sussexes ever since they seemingly upstaged her daughter, Princess Eugenie, by announcing their first pregnancy on her wedding day in 2018. According to sources, it was Fergie who masterminded

her eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, announcing her own pregnancy on Meghan and Harry’s recent third wedding anniversary to “even the score”. This game of oneupmanship shows no signs of stopping, says the source – especially after it was revealed that Harry effectively lied to his grandmother about his Apple TV+ series. The Queen

gave Harry her blessing in 2018 thinking it was just about mental health. But sources said last week the “gobsmacked” monarch had “no idea” Harry would use the show to accuse his family of total neglect.

HARRY’S LITTLE WHITE LIES Harry’s determined to tell the world what he and Meghan describe as “their truth”. But royal pundits are questioning if he’s shared a few porky pies, especially after some of the more lurid claims he made in the Apple TV+ series, The Me You Can’t See, quickly become unstuck. Firstly, Harry insisted his son Archie’s first words were “Grandma Diana”, apparently due to there being a photo of the late Princess of Wales in his nursery. However, Harry had previously insisted on James Corden’s TV show that Archie’s first utterance was “Crocodile – three syllables”. Harry also complained that he was the family’s ‘yes man’ when it came to royal tours, and suffered from burnout from too much travel. He referred to a four-day visit to Nepal in March 2016 as one of his breaking points. But insiders point out that the only official journey he’d taken prior to that was a four-day excursion in November 2015 to his beloved

South Africa four months earlier. Harry also shared that his time in the military on the frontline in Afghanistan was when he felt most at home as he was treated just like anyone else. Since then, several people have claimed the prince’s nickname was ‘Bunker Harry’, as he was actually extremely protected due to his royal status. And while Harry is praising Meghan for getting him into therapy after they had a heated argument, an on-record interview in 2017 begs to differ. Back then, he credited his now-estranged brother, Prince William, with getting him professional help to deal with losing their mother. 11

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KATE & WILLS’

SCOT TISH GETAWAY! THE ROYAL COUPLE TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

he Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a fun-filled tour of Scotland last week, which saw them return to the place where their love story began. Kate and William, who are

officially known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, appeared more loved-up than ever as they carried out a number of engagements that saw them attend a drive-in screening of Disney’s Cruella, try their

hand at land yachting and chat to the local children. But the sweetest moment of the trip came when the couple made a nostalgic visit to the University of St Andrews, where they first met as students 20 years ago.

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SOPHIE’S CANDID HEALTH CONFESSION In a royal first, Sophie, Countess of Wessex has spoken out about her personal experience with menopause. In her new role as patron of Wellbeing of Women, the 56-year-old took part in a video discussion where she urged women to see menopause in a happier light. Sharing her own symptoms, the mother of two revealed it had affected her brain in a big way. “You suddenly can’t remember what on earth it was you were talking about. Try being on an engagement when that happens,” Sophie joked. “Your words just go. And you’re standing there

going, ‘Hang on, I thought I was a reasonably intelligent person. What has just happened to me?’ “It’s like someone has just gone and taken your brain out for however long before they pop it back in again, and you try and pick up the pieces and carry on.”

Sophie shares children Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn (left) with Prince Edward.

FANS FAWN OVER

WILLS’ BICEPS We’ll take two tickets to this gun show!

Someone’s been hitting the gym! Prince William set hearts racing when he revealed he’d had his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – but not for the reason you might think. Sharing a photo to Instagram, the Duke of Cambridge posed with his jumper rolled up, and fans quickly gushed over his bulging bicep. “Check out the surprise guns,” one user wrote in the comments section. Another user cheekily said: “No wonder the Duchess of Cambridge looks always so happy,” alongside the bicep and googly eyes emojis.

HARRY & MEGHAN’S

NEW TV MOVIE The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s departure from the royal family has played out in front of our eyes. But now, the tale is set to get a dramatic retelling in Lifetime’s new film, Harry & Meghan: Escaping The Palace. Last week, fans were treated to the first glimpse of the film when

Lifetime shared an image of two actors – Sydney Morton, who will play Meghan, and Jordan Dean, who will star as Harry – dressed identical to Harry and Meghan at the Commonwealth Day Service 2020. This was their final engagement as senior royal family members. 13

TENSIONS ARE RUNNING HIGH IN SUMMER

rom floods and mud slides, to hostage situations and terrifying car crashes, Home and Away has served up no shortage of crazy plot lines in its 33-year history. But it seems the drama isn’t reserved to Summer Bay’s

residents, with insiders telling New Idea that behind the scenes, a war is brewing among the show’s cast and crew over pay and fame. According to a well-placed insider, a divide between the junior cast and the show’s longstanding stars has emerged, causing a division

on the famous set. And with rumours that Bec Hewitt and Kate Ritchie are being offered the big bucks to return (see breakout, right), fireworks are beginning to explode! The source says the show’s veteran stars are starting to begrudge the young cast members who feel they are

Sources insist there is a divide between older and younger cast members.

entitled to bigger cheques – despite many of them only seeing Home and Away as their ticket to Tinseltown stardom rather than a long-term career. When TV executive Rob McKnight was approached for comment, he explained: “The veterans on the show know how hard it is to get consistent work as an actor, so they are happy to have a job, whereas new talents are just looking at their roles [on these soaps] as a stepping stone to Hollywood. “You can’t blame the older cast for resenting those who don’t respect the decades-long history of the show and what they feel they have helped build. Shows like Home and Away and Neighbours are legacy brands which will still be here long after the new.” Indeed, while recent Home and Away alum such as Chris

Kate & Bec BACK WITH A BANG!

WAR Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Rebecca Breeds, Luke Mitchell and Samara Weaving have all found varying degrees of success in Hollywood, it’s not the endgame for all. “Not everyone wants to be in the blockbusters!” laughs New Idea’s insider. “Ada [Nicodemou] leads a very comfortable life, Georgie [Parker] always wanted to stay put and raise her daughter … they’re just a different breed to these millennials,” says the insider. Rob, who previously produced Channel Seven’s Sunrise and The Morning Show, says that an increasing amount of newcomers on Home and Away struggle to see the appeal in the famous soap. “The older cast have seen hot new things come and go – eventually they all

leave, despite the level of fame they achieve. There are a few exceptions who play their cards right and move on to other projects within the network,” he says. Another source of contention behind the scenes is said to be contract changes that were put in place recently, which limits the endorsements and ambassadorships available to the young stars. “Things have changed so much. Years ago, the young ones on the smaller salaries did weekend nightclub appearances and earned thousands on top to subsidise their measly pay, but production has stopped all that,” dishes the insider, who adds Channel Seven must “approve all endorsements prior”, making it difficult for them to earn additional pay.

The divide between the veteran actors and Summer Bay’s starlets could be about to widen, with rumours ramping up about the return of Home and Away’s legacy stars Kate Ritchie and Bec Hewitt. This year, both the actresses have dropped hints about making a comeback, and while fans will no doubt be elated if they do, New Idea’s on-set source says it wouldn’t go down so well with the young stars. “As deals and opportunities dry up for the young guns, the last thing they need is two big names returning to steal the spotlight from their characters,” tells a source, who says reintroducing characters like Sally Fletcher (Kate) and Hayley Smith (Bec) would “eradicate” a lot of the screen time for the smaller characters. Rob McKnight, who hosts the popular video podcast The Anj, Rob & Robbo Show, says that bringing back the likes of Kate and Bec would be costly. “Returning characters are always a big drawcard, but they come with a price,” he reveals. “Especially if they still have

The duo have made no secret of the fact they both would be open-minded about returning to the popular soap.

successful careers. A Kate Ritchie cameo will cost the network big bucks as she has her radio gig, and the accountants need to assess whether that will drive more viewers to the show,” he muses. Interestingly, our insider maintains that it’s unlikely both actors would be called back, due to costs. “Bec was paid a lot to return to DWTS, so she might want a fortune for Home and Away,” dishes the source. “It would likely come down to producers having to choose between the pair.”

Introducing the Magnificent Seven! For now, J.Lo and Ben’s kids are “all very curious about each other”, says a close friend.

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THE COUPLE’S KIDS HAVE GIVEN THEM THE THUMBS UP!

he biggest difference this time around for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck is there are now five kids to factor into their rebooted romance! Friends say the smitten couple are making “every 16

effort” to blend their brood as smoothly as possible – yet there might still be some hurdles to overcome. Ben’s three kids with ex-wife Jennifer Garner – daughters Violet, 15, and Seraphina, 12, and son Samuel, 9 – are “ecstatic” about their new soon-to-be stepmum, but they haven’t had to deal with step-siblings before. “This is a whole new ball game and the stakes are high,” dishes a family pal. “Violet and Seraphina were begging their dad to ask Jennifer out back in

January, so they’re incredibly excited about it all. They’re both taking credit for the matchmaking, which is cute. “Ben’s kids are very laid-back, but Jen’s twins are very passionate – it could be like mixing oil and water.” Indeed, J.Lo’s 13-year-old twins, Max and Emme, were very close to her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez and his two daughters. According to the friend, the sudden change in their mum’s love life hasn’t been easy, especially for Emme. Just hours before rumours

of her split from A-Rod were made public in March, J.Lo posted a picture of Emme sobbing on her dad Marc Anthony’s shoulder. “Emme had really bonded with Alex’s girls, so she took it hard when [their parents] split,” says the family pal. “It was so sudden and so final – it could be hard for her to open up again. “Emme and Max do know why their mum ended things, and all about the cheating rumours, so they have come to terms with it. But opening

MILY! up to a whole new cache of step-siblings so soon could be too much. “Luckily for Ben, the twins are a bit showbiz-obsessed and there’s no doubt an Oscar winner is an upgrade from a retired baseballer.” Friends say the couple’s former spouses, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Garner, are fully behind the new romance. “To see them finally, after all this time, so happy – it’s only a good thing,” adds the pal. “Marc and Jen have both agreed to give Ben

and J.Lo as much time as they both need. “Teenage sibling rivalries aside, everyone’s very excited about this romance.” With talk that J.Lo, 51, and Ben, 48, are fast-tracking plans to tie the knot, the source says it’s not out of the question that their party of seven could soon get another member. “More kids are definitely on the horizon. Jen had plans to adopt two more babies with A-Rod, so she will have cleared it with Ben before taking any more serious steps with him.”

J.LO L AYS DOWN THE DATING LAW While Ben and J.Lo are moving full steam ahead, their reconciliation comes with a few ground rules the actor needs to follow – namely “no strip clubs and no partying in general”, spills a source. Back in July 2003, exotic dancer Tammy Morris claimed Ben cheated on J.Lo with her. While Ben denied the claims, he and J.Lo called off their $2 million wedding just a few months later. “Jennifer was mortified,” a source reveals. “She isn’t taking any chances this time around. Ben knows he’s behaved badly

in the past, but insists he’s changed. He completely understands Jennifer’s reservations and has agreed to her rules. Ben is just happy that J.Lo took him back. He’ll do anything to keep her happy this time.”

The couple spent time together in Miami on May 23, where J.Lo was caught snapping selfies on the balcony.

Brynne will appear in court in October to fight the charges against her.

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PRIS IF FOUND GUILTY, SHE COULD END UP BEHIND BARS!

rynne Edelsten’s bedazzled life has come crashing down around her, after she was charged with possession and trafficking of the drug ice. The controversial ex-wife of businessman Geoffrey Edelsten is reportedly facing three charges of trafficking, possessing and using methylamphetamine after being arrested on May 11 following a raid on a property in Melbourne’s Boronia. 18

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Victorian police claim they found magic mushrooms, methylamphetamine and prescription drugs at a property visited by Brynne. The socialite, 38, was allegedly spoken to by police and let go, but later that day she was arrested and charged. According to the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981, in Victoria, the maximum penalty for trafficking or attempting to traffic methylamphetamine is 15 years’ imprisonment. Brynne, who is set to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on October 8, intends to fight all charges. “I am shocked and saddened by these events and will be vigorously fighting all charges. I am very thankful for the

support of the team aroun me,” she said. It’s not the first time US-born Brynne has had a run-in with the law. In 2015, she faced charges in Perth for possession of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy. The charges against Brynne were dropped following a court hearing. She told reporters outside the Perth Magistrates’ Court: “I don’t condone the use of drugs.” This new shock turn of events comes after Brynne sat down with New Idea in March to exclusively reveal she was happier than ever with her new partner, Brok Eastwood. “I just love spending time

y g mere months before she’s set to appear in the new season of SAS Australia.

with him and he makes me smile every day,” she said. She added that she knew “right away” Brok was the one and admitted they had already discussed marriage, as well as starting a family together in the future.

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‘CORNEL L HER EYE E THE LATE HOST’S SON IS WARY OF THE MAGDALED REVIVAL

Cornelia Frances adopted a very distinct look and persona while hosting game show, The Weakest Link.

nder a cloud of controversy, The Weakest Link made its return last week with comedy legend Magda Szubanski as host – a role originally filled by the late actress, Cornelia Frances. Cornelia famously hosted the show from 2001 to 2002. Now, her son, Lawrence Eastland, tells New Idea that the new iteration was always destined for trouble. “The minute I heard the show was coming back, I

Tough crowd! Fans and critics are sceptical of Magda as the new host.

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IA IS ROLLING S IN HEAVEN thought, ‘Good luck with that,’” says Lawrence. “It will never be the same. I knew whoever was going to take mum’s place would have big stilettos to fill.” And while that person is the hilarious Magda, Lawrence isn’t the only one surprised by

On the flip side, Magda’s struggled to win over viewers in the mean role, with the premiere episode attracting less-than-stellar numbers. “Magda has a lot of humour, but I don’t think she has the persona to be of equal standard to Cornelia.

‘MAGDA HAS HUMOUR, BUT I DON’T THINK SHE IS OF EQUAL STANDARD TO MY MOTHER’ her appointment. Top industry experts condemned the casting decision earlier this year. “I don’t think the same effect is there,” says Lawrence. “It’s like replacing the lead character in a film, it’s going to be hard for viewers to see anyone other than mum.” Certainly, Cornelia – who had starring roles in many famed Aussie sitcoms, including Kingswood Country – had the stern persona of the presenter down pat.

But I would always say that because she’s my mum,” says Lawrence. “Cornelia would be rolling her eyes from heaven.” A defiant Magda has since revealed she is not trying to emulate the late actress, who sadly died in 2018, insisting she will be sticking to her humorous strengths. “It’s different to how it was before, and frankly I wouldn’t have done it if they still wanted those sorts of brutal take-downs,” she

said last week. “In this version, there is much more humour applied than just being nasty.” But despite Magda attempting to tone down Cornelia’s famous fierceness and approach to the role, the 60-yearold has not strayed away from getting critical in her real life. The actress was The late Cornelia widely condemned with her son, Lawrence last month for her Eastland, who is tweets comparing the defending her legacy. prime minister’s wife, Jenny Morrison, to Despite staunch pride a character from dystopian TV for his mother, Lawrence series, The Handmaid’s Tale. wishes nothing but the The show’s premiere was best for Magda – and says later delayed, but Magda has it was wise she went since put rumours to bed with a blonde bob over that the network bumped recreating his mum’s the show due her comments. signature flaming locks. “It was an unthought-of “No-one can pretend to mistake,” says Lawrence. “I be a redhead – they are watched her interview where a breed of their own!” she backtracked. I thought By Joshua Joynes her response was quite weak.”

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Michelle Pettigrove (right) remembers her A Country Practice co-star Lorrae as a gracious and hospitable mentor.

THE ACTRESS HAS LEFT HER CO-STARS WITH LOVING MEMORIES

ong before she arrived in Wandin Valley, A Country Practice’s Lorrae Desmond was one of Australia’s most unstoppable and adored stars. Born in NSW’s Southern Highlands, Lorrae first found TV fame in the UK after launching herself as a singing

cigarette girl at just 15. She then became a prominent figure in theatre, cabaret and radio. In the early ’60s Lorrae returned to Australia, where her career catapulted thanks to her self-titled musical variety series, The Lorrae Desmond Show – which saw her make history as the first For 70 years, Lorrae enjoyed a successful and pioneering career as an in-demand entertainer.

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female to win the TV Week Gold Logie in 1962. Sadly, the actress and TV icon passed away at 91 on May 23. As her former ACP co-star, Michelle Pettigrove exclusively tells New Idea, Lorrae leaves behind a legacy that can only be described as unrivalled brilliance and utter proficiency.

Michelle says she fondly remembers watching the first season of ACP while in Year 12, idolising Lorrae and the cast. “I remember thinking, ‘I just really want to be on that show,’” she recalls. And while Lorrae had accolades and a booming public profile – her résumé included roles on Homicide and Number 96, and even a position on Australia’s entertainment unit

‘SHE WAS SO LOVING AND TRULY SO HAPPY TO OFFER ADVICE’ “Lorrae was a consummate professional and was always entirely prepared,” recalls Michelle, who appeared on ACP as Nurse Kate Bryant opposite Lorrae’s treasured character, Shirley Gilroy. “As is the case of actors who play roles for some time, your personal habits and life – even your fashion sense – tend to bleed into your character, so it was sometimes hard to work out where Lorrae stopped and Shirley started – she broke the mould!”

in the Vietnam War – Michelle says there was never any ego that came with her co-star. “There was no diva in her. She would turn up at location in the freezing cold weather at the crack of dawn and they’d whack a quick breakfast in her, and on she would go,” laughs the actress. In fact, Michelle – who is married to Australian singer, Frankie J. Holden – recalls a Lorrae who was a dedicated mentor to her and so many of her young castmates. “She was always very happy to share her knowledge,” tells Michelle. “When I first joined the show, I was as green as they come. I had never done any television

AE’S NG ACY Lorrae passed away at her Gold Coast home, surrounded by her family and closest friends.

before, I didn’t know anything, and Lorrae was so loving and supportive and truly just so happy to give herself and her years of experience.” Her sage on-set advice was just the tip of Lorrae’s giving spirit. Michelle says she also enjoyed nothing more than hosting soirees at her home. “She would sometimes have us over to her lovely place. We went there a couple of times – she was just a brilliant entertainer,” Michelle remembers. “She would have a handful of the young cast over for lunch – they were such special affairs. She made us feel very

special and very loved. You never had any of that, ‘I’m better than you.’” After paving the way for women her entire career, in April this year Lorrae was bestowed with an Order of Australia medal for her services to the entertainment industry by the Queensland Governor, Paul de Jersey. With flowers in her hair and adorned in a glitzy kaftan, Lorrae accepted the award with her famous advice. “Do what you want to do. Always do what you want to do, because if you’re doing what you want to do, you’ll always win!” And win, she did. By Joshua Joynes

NEW R SCANDA BEA’S 200 5 KILLER EX!

Before marrying her Prince Charming, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Princess Beatrice was unlucky in love. In fact, her first serious beau turned out to be a convicted criminal. Paolo Liuzzo Bea was in her late teens dated Bea for about 10 months when she dated Paolo Liuzzo. He had been between 2005-2006 while he charged with manslaughter was on probation for a drunken of another student in 2002, assault that killed a young man however the charge was in Massachusetts. later reduced to assault. During the relationship, Paolo flouted the conditions of his probation to join Bea and her parents on a Swiss holiday. As a result, his probation was extended and his relationship with Bea ended abruptly. In 2009, three years after the split, Paolo was charged with a string of offences, including possessing cocaine and fraud, while in Australia. He was was arrested by Gold Coast police after he crashed his car into traffic lights. He was reportedly fleeing Jupiters Hotel and Casino, where he had failed to pay his bill. Speaking to the Daily Mail about his royal romance, Paolo claimed it was encouraged by Bea’s mum, Sarah Ferguson, who allowed her daughter to attend parties where Bea’s parents, Sarah cannabis and tea Ferguson and Prince Andrew, initially made from magic approved of their eldest mushrooms were daughter’s boyfriend. freely flowing. 24

DRAMA SEEMS TO BE PART OF THE QUEEN’S FAMILY’S DNA!

ALS UNCOVERED PRINCESS EUGENIE 2008 CAUGHT NAKED!

Turns out Princess Eugenie has a naughty streak to her. Back in 2008, she was busted frolicking around her posh boarding school completely starkers! Eugenie was taking part in an end-of-term muck-up day when she and a bunch of friends ran riot in the grounds of Marlborough College. According to a staff member who was woken during the night by the noise, the Queen’s granddaughter and her pals were dancing around without clothes. “It’s the talk of the college. The girls had been drinking … and decided to let their hair down,” a source revealed. “[Eugenie] and the others were told they had to go home

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There’s always that one member of the family we’d prefer not to claim relation – and in the Duchess of Cambridge’s case, it’s her second cousin Katrina Darling, who happens to be a burlesque dancer. She’s also modelled for numerous raunchy magazines, including Playboy in 2012. Speaking to Maxim in 2015 about her royal family ties, Katrina said she felt “kind of bad” for Kate once the media discovered who she was. “All of a sudden there are photos of this stripper girl all over.” She went on to admit her Cambridge connections have opened up a lot of

doors for her careerwise. “It’s insane, and I love every minute it.” Katrina, w once choreographed a burlesque dance routine to ‘God Save the Queen’, says she would gladly perform for her royal relatives should the opportunity ever arise. “Of course! It would be fun and you don’t really say no to things like that.”

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and only return to take their exams. They were told they couldn’t be trusted to behave.” Dubbed a party animal in her youth, Eugenie, now 31 and a mum, was often photographed looking worse for wear after enjoying a night on the town. From downing shots to smoking ciggies, she certainly knew how to have a good time!

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MEGHAN’S SHOCK DRUG PAST Talk about Her Royal Highness! The Duchess of Sussex is said to have served marijuana to guests at her first wedding to producer Trevor Engelson in Jamaica in 2011. The former Suits actress is also said to have helped roll the joints and put them in fancy party bags, as she thought it would help make the occasion memorable. “Meghan was excited about making that [the cannabis] a thing, showing a cheeky side people wouldn’t have imagined she had,” one insider revealed. While Prince Harry’s wife has never publicly addressed rumours f the dubious gifts, emails e reportedly sent to a friend he time seem to confirm it. “Already ordered ‘em. nd teeny ones for pot that say ‘ssh’,”

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Meghan gave her guests a rather ‘cheeky’ gift at her wedding in Jamaica.

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HOOK-UPS WITH REAL HOUSEWIVES COUGAR!

Prince Harry reportedly had a fling with The Real Housewives of D.C star Catherine Ommanney, who’s 13 years his senior, while he was dating Chelsy Davy. The late-night trysts came after Harry and the mother of three first hooked up at an event in 2007. “We had a great time and a fun evening,” Catherine told The Mail on Sunday. “He was holding me off the floor, kissing me. I was absolutely speechless.”

Meghan responded, after the pal sent her the link to a website that sold the bags. At the time of the wedding, possessi of marijuana w illegal in Jam

ZARA’S HUBBY BUSTED KISSING ANOTHER WOMAN! According to Catherine’s former nanny, Monica Herrero, the duo pashed more than once. “He would send a private car to pick her up in the middle of the night,” Monica said. “She would share things with me, like what happened with Prince Harry. She would show me messages, and he said he wanted to take her hand and travel around the world. Catherine told me one time that she kissed Prince Harry in a bathroom.”

Just months after he married Zara Phillips in 2011, former rugby player Mike Tindall was snapped on CCTV canoodling with a mystery blonde in Queenstown, New Zealand. According to The Mail on Sunday, Mike and his female friend “behaved like a smooching teenage couple” on a drunken night out during the World Cup. Shortly after the footage was leaked, a spokesperson released a statement on Zara’s behalf.

“Zara’s very relaxed about all this and the whole thing has been blown out of proportion.” It was later revealed that the woman was actually one of Mike’s ex-girlfriends named Jessica Palmer. A source told the Daily Mail: “Zara met Jess through Mike and there have been no issues between them, as she has always known her to be a close friend of his. But I am not convinced that Zara would have known about the extent of their relationship.”

The prince spent time with an Aussie model during a ski holiday.

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WILLS’ WILD NIGHT OUT

He recently celebrated 10 years of wedded bliss with his wife, Kate Middleton. But back in 2017, Prince William was caught getting cosy with an Australian model while on a Swiss ski trip. At the time, embarrassing videos emerged of the future king partying with friends at the Farinet nightclub in Verbier. He was then seen chatting with 24-year-old bikini model, Sophie Taylor, before putting his hand on her waist. One onlooker said Wills was drinking and dancing until the early hours. At one point, he flirtatiously grabbed Sophie’s cowboy hat. “We couldn’t believe it when we saw photos of her dancing with Prince William,” one of Sophie’s close friends told The Sun. “Sophie’s stunned by the attention and said she was totally unprepared for it.”

Shortly after the footage of ‘Wild Wills’ went viral, it was revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge was far from happy with her husband’s antics while she stayed home with the kids. “It’s known she doesn’t like it when he goes off on his own stag dos and such things,” royal reporter Katie Nicholl said. “As a couple, they’re very careful of their image and what they project. This is definitely not the image that Kate wants to convey.” Since rubbing shoulders with royalty, Sophie has settled down and is now married with two children, having recently welcomed her second child – a baby girl – on May 18. Her Instagram account is no longer filled with pictures of her travel adventures and late-night shenanigans. Instead, it shows off her beautiful family. 27

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While an action role like her gig on Matlock Police would be too much, Rowena is happy to take on new work.

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She was once a regular on the box, but Rowena hasn’t worked on-screen in years.

nce upon a time, Rowena Wallace was the undisputed queen of Australian TV. She dominated the box and became a beloved household name, starring in treasured shows such as Number 96, Cop Shop and, of course, Sons and Daughters, where she played the formidable Patricia Hamilton. But it’s been nine long years since the showbiz icon last graced the small screen – and her new life of obscurity is proving to be a hard pill to swallow. These days, Rowena is out of work, cash-strapped and mourning the life she led before she decided to relocate to the sleepy coastal town of Wonthaggi in Victoria – which she says, in hindsight, took her out of the spotlight. “I miss working incredibly!” Rowena, now 73, tells New Idea in her signature raspy tone. “I miss the whole spectrum of acting and what goes into it. I never had a job I didn’t like – I always

had so much fun being on set.” Like most people, 2020 unfortunately put Rowena’s career in further turmoil when her role in Opera Australia’s production of The Secret Garden fell over as a result of the

“I can take any role. I’ll do anything, so long as I don’t have to run,” she says, bursting into a loud cackle. “I’m very open to taking on new work, but moving away from Sydney and Melbourne

‘WORK IS WORK – I’M ON THE PENSION, SO I WOULDN’T SAY NO TO ANY SORT OF JOB!’ unfolding pandemic. She explains this setback has been difficult to overcome. But while Rowena’s work has dried up, her tenacity has not, telling New Idea she desperately hopes she can take on new work – if only someone would give her a call!

was probably not a good idea. “Who’s going to send a bloody taxi for Rowena in Wonthaggi?” But all hope is not lost for the star, who is open-minded about her future. Indeed, it’s not just a Sons and Daughters reboot she’s eyeing off –

though Rowena confesses she would jump at the chance to play her famous villain, Pat the Rat, again. No, Rowena is open to all sorts of ideas. “I think we need more roles for older women,” she proclaims. “I never forget my lines, I am quite capable!” But while the actress seems to be overlooked for TV dramas and scripted comedies, she admits she wouldn’t rule out taking on a reality show. When asked if she would consider joining the upcoming celebrity editions of MasterChef or Big Brother, she says: “Work is work – I’m on the pension, I’ve got two dogs to feed, so I wouldn’t say no.” 29

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Rowena says her electricity bill is about to top $2000! “They send me lots of letters.”

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The seasoned professional says she would happily take a call from a casting director to reignite her career. “I’m still here, you know. I’m alive!” she confidently shouts. “Look, if I happen to click in someone’s mind, I would be so happy to be considered for something. “It would be better than winning the Powerball!” she says, laughing. Over the years, Rowena has made no secret of her financial difficulties, revealing she “doesn’t have much left” after she pays her bills. It’s a grim reality for the Englishborn star, who is facing having her electricity cut off. “The pension is ridiculous – you can’t pay for anything.” Worse than financial 30

discomfort, Rowena says the uncertainty of not having enough money has left her feeling terribly anxious. “I hate owing money, like everybody does, and the anxiety of them threatening to turn the power off is terrible.” With a glimmer of hope in her eye, Rowena prays she will return to our screens soon. “I’ve always had this feeling that someone has grabbed my forelock, and pulled me and tugged me and taken me places – hopefully that will happen soon,” she says. “The thing is, you go in and out of fashion – we all do! One minute we’re hot as roasted potatoes and the next we’re cold and thrown in the bin. But I’m not ready for that yet!” By Joshua Joynes

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Karen Derrico (top left) – who is expecting triplets – with husband Deon and their 11 children.

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aren and Deon Derrico always wanted a big family, but never in their wildest dreams did they imagine how large their brood would grow. The couple have a knack for making multiples, meaning Karen has only been pregnant six times – but has 11 children, with three more on the way! Her eldest two, Darian, 14, and Derrick, 9, were both born individually. They were followed by twins Dallas and Denver, 8, then quintuplets Deniko, Dariz, Deonee, Daician and Daiten, 6, then twins Diez and Dior, 2. Now, the big family, from The couple share their pregnancy journey in a new TV series.

Las Vegas, are sharing their life in a new television series, Doubling Down with the Derricos, which follows Karen’s latest pregnancy with triplets. “Our highlight was showing the authentic love we have for one another and our ability to overcome challenges we are faced with daily,” Karen, 41, tells New Idea. “We aren’t faced with any more challenges than any other family.” Karen and Deon tell how upon meeting one another on a night out, it was love at first sight. “My roommate wanted to go out one night and made me go with her,” Karen recalls. “Deon was on the dance floor by himself and I thought he was so bold. I walked up to him and that’s it.” The couple’s relationship went from strength to strength and they eventually tied the knot. They’d always dreamt of having a big family, but their journey to parenthood wasn’t easy. “We lost the first two pregnancies,” says Karen. “I was devastated. When I lost

the second one, I wondered if this dream of ours wasn’t going to become a reality.” Doctors told Karen that she suffered from secondary infertility, where women can get pregnant but struggle to sustain a pregnancy to full term. Thankfully, when Karen fell pregnant again, shots of progesterone helped her carry her baby to full term. While two more miscarriages followed, the couple’s luck turned – Karen was pregnant again with twins! “I would hear stories of people having multiple multiples all of the time, but never thought it would happen to me. No-one in my family had multiples. When I had the twins, the doctor told me it was common to have another set of multiples, but I was just like ‘whatever’. A year and a half later, I was pregnant with five. It was unbelievable!” The mum says that life in the Derrico house is like a “dance recital”. “We enter gracefully in the morning and we go through different musical themes as the day goes on,” she says. Mealtimes are chaotic and their grocery bill costs more than $4000 per month to feed everyone. “At dinner, everyone has a task,” she says. “We really instil togetherness, we are a team and no one person is bigger than the big picture.”

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It was love at first sight for Deon and Karen.

Despite the chaos, Karen and Deon still manage to find time for one another. “When we get through the day and everyone has been put down to bed, we’ll recap on the day or watch TV. We really enjoy each other’s company,” she smiles. “Our relationship has evolved into something we could have never imagined. I have a phenomenal husband who helps me and our children to have fun. At the beginning of our journey, we didn’t know we would get to this point, so we don’t take any days for granted.” When the Derricos were approached to do a series about their lives, they jumped at the opportunity. “We didn’t have anyone to go and ask: ‘Hey, what’s it like having quins?’ Or anyone tangible to learn from about navigating life with 14 children,” says Deon, 50. “We want to send the message to others not to give up.” “As a mother, you have to wear a lot of hats and I really wanted to bring to the forefront that you are not alone and we are in this together,” adds Karen. By Courtney Greatrex

THE TLC SERIES, DOUBLING DOWN WITH THE DERRICOS, IS AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW ON FOXTEL AND FETCH

REAL LIFE The Hopday family – mum Claudia, son Arthur, daughter Zoe and husband Ben – have been through so much.

I SPOTTED MY DAUGHTER’S CLAUDIA HOPDAY’S SHOCK DISCOVERY SAVED HER DAUGHTER’S LIFE

or most parents, celebrating their child’s birthday is a time for joy and happiness. But for mum Claudia Hopday, on the day her daughter Zoe turned 4, her family’s lives changed forever.

After tucking Zoe into bed following a day of festivities, Claudia settled down to look over photos from the party – only to make a shocking discovery. As she glanced upon a photo of her daughter looking cross-eyed, she knew something was very wrong.

A series of tests revealed that little Zoe had a tumour behind her left eye, caused by neurofibromatosis (NF). What’s more, Claudia and her eldest son Arthur, 10, also had the hereditary condition, which causes tumours to form in the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Now, the family are hoping to bring light to the condition that affects one in 2500 adults and children in Australia. “Every day we learn new

things about NF,” Claudia, 34, from Wyoming, NSW tells New Idea. “What was initially quite overwhelming has simply become a part of who we are now, but that does not mean we are not vigilant of how quickly things can change.” Growing up, Claudia had no idea that she had type 1 NF. She spent her whole life unaware there was even such a condition until her daughter was diagnosed. After looking through the

m Claudia noticed aughter Zoe’s eye looked crossed shortly after her th birthday party.

THE PHOTO THATCHANGED EVERYTHING ! photos of Zoe’s birthday, Claudia suspected something might be amiss. She noticed Zoe’s left eye seemed crossed. “I dismissed it and thought she was probably just excited and tired,” she recalls. But after monitoring it for a couple of days, Claudia took her kids to get their eyes tested. While Arthur’s eyes were perfect. Zoe was referred onto an ophthalmologist. After hours of seemingly benign tests, Claudia was told to take Zoe straight to the children’s hospital for an MRI. “The ophthalmologist said she thought something was pushing up against her eye. We were eventually admitted and were told they suspected she had neurofibromatosis, and that I had it, too,” she says. A neurologist confirmed Zoe had a tumour on her left optic nerve, and that both her and Claudia had the condition. What’s more, they encouraged Arthur to be tested, too. “It was so overwhelming,” Claudia recalls. “At first I was

crying all the time. I would never cry in front of the kids, but it would be in the shower, when she was sleeping.” Just three weeks later,

check for malignancies.” She was told she had traductal papilloma, a type f benign lump, and that it ad to be surgically removed. That same year, Arthur as diagnosed, too. “At that point it wasn’t shock, we suspected it lready,” recalls Claudia. The mum says that assing on the condition to er children weighs on her. “If I had known earlier, would have gone down e IVF route to have Arthur and Zoe,” she adds. While Zoe can’t see through her left eye, she is rebuilding her strength and thriving in kindergarten.

‘EVERY DAY WE ARE LEARNING NEW THINGS ABOUT NF’ Zoe had lost control of her eye, was disoriented and complaining of headaches. A visit to the doctor revealed the tumour had grown and she needed chemotherapy as soon as possible. “As we started to learn more about the condition and its potential impact, some pieces of my own story started to fall into place,” says Claudia. “In 2017, I had discovered a lump in my left breast, but was told it was not serious. In August 2019, another lump appeared in my right breast. Considering my NF diagnosis, I had a scan and two biopsies

“She is fantastic,” smiles Claudia. “Her hair has grown back now, so thick and beautiful, as well as gained all the weight she lost during chemo.”

What’s more, the Children’s Tumour Foundation offered support to the family. “They’ve been amazing,” says Claudia. “If you had any questions, they’d answer them. They’re always there if you need a shoulder to cry on.” Now, Claudia hopes to shine a light on the condition. While the Australian Government has, this year, committed to investing $8 million towards supporting the Children’s Tumour Foundation and neurofibromatosis research, more work needs to be done. “My hopes are, in the next few years, it gets out there and people are more aware and know what it is,” she says. “Some GPs have no idea what it is and the more we talk about it, the more we bring it forward, the more research there is and eventually a cure.” By Courtney Greatrex • For more information, visit the Children’s Tumour Foundation at ctf.org.au

Zoe was extremely brave while in hospital undergoing chemotherapy.

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rowing up, Nina Young didn’t have much to do with her father, Allan Ladd. She knew he went to prison, but she never asked why. That is, until her 20s when curiosity got the better of her. But nothing could have prepared Nina, 36, for what she found out – her dad Allan was a murderer. He was convicted of brutally strangling a woman to death in remote Western Australian bushland in 1977, then violently bashed a man 22 years later. The revelation would be enough for most people to shut down. Instead, Nina delved head first into

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the subject, learning as much as she could about who her dad was and what he’d done. Nina turned her journey into a podcast, My Father The Murderer, in which she interviewed her mum, Denise, and visited the grave of Allan’s victim. Now, the mother-daughter duo have joined forces to share their experiences in a book told from their perspectives. “Putting my story out there was terrifying at first,” Nina tells New Idea. “But writing the book has given me an insight into how Mum was feeling at the time and what she went through with Allan.” Denise had seen an ad looking for volunteers to help prisoners with literacy and signed up. She met Allan inside the walls of Fremantle Prison. They fell in love, but Denise had no clue Nina as a child, pictured with her father, Allan, on the rare occasions he came to visit her.

what Allan had done. It would be two more years before she found out why Allan was in prison – for strangling a woman with his bare hands! After serving just seven years of his life sentence, Allan was released on parole and, that same year, Nina was born. By the time Denise discovered the truth, it was too late. Allan had revealed himself as a violent, dangerous man and Denise fled from him in the night to start a new life as a single mother. Allan didn’t play a huge role in Nina’s upbringing, instead she was raised by her step-dad, Pete. “I didn’t think of Allan as my father, just a cool guy with long hair and a motorbike who would sometimes visit,” she recalls. Eventually, he stopped coming around and their relationship was distant.

When she was 7, Nina asked her mum about him. “She said that my father was in prison, but for some reason I never probed into why.” For many years, she did her best to not think of her father. But Allan came crashing into Nina’s life again when she was 15, while her mum was watching an episode of Australia’s Most Wanted. “Mum was watching TV and, when she saw I was looking, panicked and switched it off. Later she explained my father was on the run,” she says. He was wanted for the death of a man. A few weeks later, he was arrested and convicted of manslaughter. Rather than confront her feelings towards the revelation, Nina kept them buried deep until she was well into her 20s. “Curiosity got the better of me eventually,” she says. “I started seeking answers.” Nina documented the process in her six-part podcast series, where she travels back through the past to come face to face with the most painful parts of her family history. “The podcast did amazingly well,” she says. “I’ve had people contact me from all over the world. People who have been married to abusive men and even a daughter of a murderer, who said it was the first time she felt seen.”

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Nina Young sought out answers about her dad’s crimes.

NINA EMBARKED ON A PATH OF DISCOVERY ABOUT HER FAMILY’S DARK PAST

While the podcast was an important part of Nina understanding her past, she wanted to give her mum that same voice. “I wanted to give her that empowering feeling of being able to tell her own story.” The duo took it in turns writing chapters for the book. For Nina, it was revelatory reading back her mum’s story. “I think she still blames herself too much,” says Nina. “There were some parts I hadn’t heard through her own words and what she went through. I really admire her.” Now, Nina says she is closer than ever with her mum. “I have really got an insight into how she was feeling and what she went through. Her only mistake was being a good person, who believed that people could change.” By Courtney Greatrex Allan met Nina’s mum, Denise, at Fremantle Prison (below).

Nina and mum Denise (left) co-wrote a book together.

• My Father the Murderer by Nina & Denise Young ($34.99, Penguin Random House Australia) is available now. 37

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MURDER THE CASE OF A HUMAN LIMB SPAT UP BY A SHARK 86 YEARS AGO HAS FINALLY BEEN CRACKED

W The arm vomited up by a 4.4metre shark (opposite left) in Coogee (below) belonged to criminal, Jimmy Smith (right).

hen a newly caught 4.4-metre tiger shark made its home at Sydney’s Coogee Aquarium in 1935, crowds flocked to see it. But visitors got more than they bargained for when the shark spat up a human arm! As the screams filled the air, the limb was fished out of the water. Initially thought to be the result of a shark attack, a medical examination revealed the arm had been severed by a knife. On the arm was a prominent tattoo of two boxers, with a rope attached to the wrist. The intact fingers offered fingerprints for the police to track down who the arm belonged to. The arm’s owner was identified as Jimmy Smith, a small-time criminal who had been dealing with big-time players. The case became known as the ‘Shark Arm Murder’, and the bizarre mystery has never been solved.

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MYSTERY Yet over the past year, new findings appear to have cracked the 86-year mystery. The book Shark Arm by Phillip Roope and Kevin Meagher pulls together long-forgotten details from deep within the NSW Police archives and exposes the most likely culprits. The release of the book elicited new details from beyond the grave, further confirming who was behind the murder. “This case is so much more bizarre than anything you could dream up,” says Phillip. He and Kevin spent more than a decade digging through the archives, before reaching their conclusions. “The disappearance of Jimmy Smith changed the day that shark spat out his arm, which made the people responsible do their best to cover up their tracks.” Smith was working with criminals specialising in fraud and smuggling. After one boat-sinking insurance scam went terribly wrong, Smith found himself on the outer in his criminal circle and so he

turned into a police informer. “To these people, there was nothing worse than an informer, so they wanted him out of the way – for good,” explains Phillip. Three weeks before the shark spat up his arm, it’s believed Smith was set up while drinking with his friend, the forger Patrick Brady, in a waterfront cottage. It’s believed Smith was then taken away by armed men,

The night before Holmes was due to give evidence at an inquest into Smith’s murder, he was found dead after being shot three times. The case against Brady fell apart and he was acquitted. Brady already claimed the last time he saw Smith alive was with boat proprietor Albert Stannard, who was also one of the last people to see Holmes alive. Stannard and waterfront heavy, J.P.

‘THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JIMMY SMITH CHANGED THE DAY THAT SHARK SPAT OUT HIS ARM’ killed and his body dumped at sea. His arm was later returned to the cottage as a warning for Brady to keep his mouth shut. Brady was eventually charged with Smith’s murder, but the investigation soon extended to another in the criminal ring, businessman Reg Holmes. After a failed attempt to take his own life, Holmes finally agreed to co-operate with police.

Strong, went on trial twice, but neither were convicted. In Shark Arm, Phillip and Kevin allege Stannard ordered the murder of Smith and Holmes. A shock confession after the book’s release confirmed the findings. “A woman made contact and told us about her grandfather, who had been a trusted and long-time Stannard boat driver –

The owner of the arm found at Coogee Aquarium (above) was identified through a distinctive tattoo of two boxers and fingerprints.

a claim we confirmed as true,” Phillip says. “She revealed her grandfather had claimed he was told not to come to work on the night Smith was murdered, as his boat was going to be used to kill and dump a man at sea. She was so accurate with the details, we were convinced she was telling the truth. This was the missing piece we needed.” Almost a century later, both murders officially remain unsolved and Phillip believes they will stay that way. But a review of the book by the NSW Police News stated: “The authors’ conclusions ring with veracity.” “We’re very happy with that and convinced we have finally solved this case.” By John Burfitt Shark Arm is available through Allen & Unwin, $32.99.

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Easy Boscaiola Pasta Serves 4, Prep and Cook 20 0 mins 375g spiral pasta 1 tblsp olive oil 200g pkt diced bacon 2 tsps garlic paste 375g punnet sliced mushrooms 375ml can creamy evaporated milk 1 tblsp Dijon mustard 60g bag baby spinach ¼ cup grated parmesan, plus extra, to serve 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Return to pan. Cover to keep warm. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in 40

a large, deep p non-stick frying pan over a medium m to high heat. Add ba acon and garlic. Cook, stirring, g for about 2 minutes, or until golden. Add mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, until mushrooms are tender. 3 Stir in milk and mustard. Season with pepper. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring frequently, for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened. 4 Add spinach and parmesan. Stir until spinach is just wilted. Add pasta. Stir until combined and hot. 5 Serve pasta sprinkled with extra parmesan.

Turkish Gozleme Rolls

Serves 4, Prep and Cook 30 mins 4 Turkish bread rolls 1 cup grated mozzarella 100g soft feta, crumbled Lemon wedges and mixed salad leaves, to serve FILLING 1 tblsp olive oil 1 onion, ﬁnely chopped 2 tsps bottled crushed garlic 250g pkt frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 tblsp lemon juice 250g shredded roast chicken meat

Swap spiral pasta for another pasta shape such as penne or farfalle, if preferred. This dish is best made just before serving. If it becomes too thick on standing, stir in ½ cup hot water.

1 To make ﬁlling, heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft.

2 Add spinach and lemon juice. Stir for about 1 minute or until hot and liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in chicken. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Cut rolls in half horizontally. Top bases with the ﬁlling. Sprinkle with mozzarella and feta. Replace tops. 4 Wrap rolls individually in foil, then place on a large oven tray. 5 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 10 minutes. Remove. Discard foil from rolls. Return rolls to tray. Cook for a further 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. 6 Serve rolls with lemon wedges and salad leaves.

Any leftover bread rolls can be used in this recipe. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with roasted capsicum.

FOOD TO INSPIRE Chinese Noodle Omelettes Serves 4, Prep and Cook 40 mins

2 x 74g pkts 2-minute noodles Oriental ﬂavour 8 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tblsps soy sauce 5 green spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 1 tblsp peanut oil 2 tsps cornﬂour 1 tblsp sweet chilli sauce 2 cups bean sprouts 1 cup fresh coriander leaves

Omelettes can be made up to several hours ahead. Reheat each serve, covered, in the microwave for 40 to 50 seconds, or until hot.

1 Cook noodles and ﬂavour sachets in a medium saucepan of boiling water until tender. Drain noodles, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Cool noodles slightly. 2 Whisk eggs and 1 tblsp of the soy sauce in a large bowl. Add noodles and two-thirds of the onions. Stir until combined. 3 Heat ½ tsp of the oil for each

omelette in a small non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add ½ cup noodle mixture. Gently spread. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove. Cover to keep warm. Repeat to make eight omelettes. 4 Meanwhile, make a sauce by blending cornﬂour with reserved cooking liquid in a small saucepan. Add chilli sauce and remaining soy sauce. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. 5 Combine remaining onions, sprouts and coriander leaves in a small bowl. 6 To serve, divide omelettes among serving plates. Drizzle with sauce. Top with salad.

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Apricot Harissa Lamb

Serves 4, Prep and Cook 35 mins 1 tblsp olive oil 750g diced lamb 1½ tblsps harissa Middle Eastern blend 2 tblsps tomato paste 1½ cups chicken stock ¾ cup apricot nectar 44

350g finger eggplants, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1cm slices 120g baby spinach leaves Tzatziki and toasted Turkish bread, to serve 1 Heat oil in a stockpot over a high heat. Add lamb in two

batches. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until browned. 2 Return all lamb to pot with spice blend and paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in stock and nectar. Bring to boil. Cover with lid. Gently boil for 15 minutes.

3 Add eggplant. Gently boil, covered, for a further 5 minutes, or until tender, being careful not to overcook eggplant or it will fall apart. Stir in spinach until wilted. 4 Serve with tzatziki and toasted Turkish bread.

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Eggplant, Haloumi and Tomato Pizzas

Serves 4, Prep and Cook 35 mins ¼ cup olive oil 1 large eggplant (400g), cut into 5mm slices 2 x 25cm fresh pizza bases ¹∕³ cup pizza sauce with garlic and herbs 2 tblsps tomato pesto 225g block haloumi, cut into 5mm slices 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved ¾ cup grated pizza cheese ¹∕³ cup grated parmesan Baby rocket, toasted pine nuts and balsamic glaze, to serve 1 Brush oil over both sides of eggplant slices. 2 Heat an oiled large barbecue grill plate over a medium to high heat. Add eggplant in two

batches. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until tender. Remove. 3 Place each pizza base on a large oven tray. 4 Cook bases in a very hot oven (220C) for 3 minutes. Remove. 5 Spread combined sauce and pesto evenly over bases. Top with eggplant, haloumi and tomatoes. Sprinkle with combined pizza cheese and parmesan. Return to oven. 6 Cook pizzas, swapping trays halfway, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Remove. 7 To serve, top pizzas with combined rocket and pine nuts. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.

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Any vegetable burgers can be used in this recipe. If your pan isn’t large enough to cook the eggplant in one layer, you’ll need to cook it in two batches.

Vegetarian Eggplant Parmigiana Serves 4, Prep and Cook 40 mins

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Cooked eggplant can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Instead of drizzling glaze over rocket, replace with freshsqueezed lemon juice.

500g eggplant, trimmed 2 tblsps olive oil 340g pkt Black Bean Beetroot Burger (4 burgers) 350g jar roasted vegetable stir-through pasta sauce 400g can cherry tomatoes in juice 1 cup grated pizza cheese Steamed green beans and broccolini, to serve 1 Cut eggplant into 8 x 1cm-thick slices. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.

Add eggplant in a single layer. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until tender. Remove. 3 Place burgers in a single layer over base of an oiled large ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity). Top with eggplant. Pour over combined sauce and tomatoes. Sprinkle with pizza cheese. 4 Cook parmigiana in a hot oven (200C) for about 25 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Remove. 5 Serve with steamed beans and broccolini. 45

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The perfect winter warmer… you’ll be lucky to have any leftovers! Warm Apple Custard Cheesecake Serve 8, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 30 mins

250g pkt Butternut Snap Cookie 60g unsalted butter, melted 2 tblsps slivered almonds, toasted Whipped cream, to serve FILLING 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 1 cup caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla extract 3 eggs 300ml tub thickened cream ¼ cup custard powder

TOPPING 25g unsalted butter 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 2cm wedges 2 tblsps brown sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 Invert base of a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper. 2 Reserve 4 cookies. Process remaining cookies in a food processor until ﬁnely crushed. Add melted butter. Process until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate.

3 To make filling, process cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in same clean food processor until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, processing until combined. Add cream and custard powder. Process until smooth. 4 Pour filling over base. Place pan on an oven tray. 5 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is light golden and filling is just set. Cheesecake should have a slight wobble. Turn off oven. Leave in oven for 30 minutes

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Cheesecake can be served warm or cold; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Apple can be replaced with pears, if preferred.

with door ajar. Remove. Stand in pan for 30 minutes. 6 Meanwhile, to make topping, melt butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add apples, sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat. 7 Place reserved cookies in a snap-lock bag. Seal. Gently crush with a rolling pin until coarse crumbs. Combine with almonds. 8 Top warm cheesecake with apples. Sprinkle over biscuit mixture. Serve with cream. 47

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Clowning Around Cupcakes

Makes 24, Prep and Cook 2 hours, 10 mins 2 x 410g pkts vanilla cupcake mix Hundreds and thousands, to decorate HATS 2 x 330g pkts royal icing Orange food colouring gel 24 original ice-cream cones 72 Mini Jazzies and 24 Jaffas, to decorate FROSTING 400g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 4½ cups icing sugar mixture 1 tblsp milk 48

Yellow liquid food colouring 1 To make hats, place both packets of icing in a small bowl of an electric mixer. Add ²⁄³ cup water. Beat on low speed until smooth and thick. Tint orange. Transfer to a medium jug. 2 Holding the wide top of each cone, dip into icing to cover completely. Allow excess to drip away for 2 minutes. Stand on two large oven trays lined with baking paper. Leave for 1 hour. Reserve remaining icing. 3 Scrape away excess icing from base of cones. Stick on

Jazzies using reserved icing as glue. Stand cones overnight to dry completely. 4 Line two 12-hole mufﬁn pans (¹⁄³-cup capacity) with paper cases. 5 Prepare cupcake mixes according to packet directions, reserving frosting mix sachets for another use. Spoon evenly into paper cases. 6 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for 25 minutes, swapping tray halfway through cooking, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove. Stand in pan for

A 2D drop flower piping tip is available at cake decorating stores, Spotlight or online at cakerswarehouse.com.au. Hats can be made up to two days ahead.

5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. 7 To make frosting, beat butter in a large bowl of an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Beat in ½ cup sugar at a time until smooth. Beat in milk. Tint yellow. 8 Spoon half the frosting into a disposable piping bag fitted with a 2D drop flower piping tip. Twist bag. Pipe around edge of cupcakes. Re-fill bag. Pipe over first pipe. Sprinkle with hundreds and thousands. 9 Pipe a rosette of frosting on top of cones. Top with Jaffas. Arrange on cupcakes.

Unicorn Frosted Cupcakes Makes 12, Prep and Cook 1 hour 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ²∕³ cup caster sugar 1 tsp unicorn flavour, for icing 2 eggs 1½ cups self-raising flour ½ cup milk Blue, purple and pink food colouring Sanding sugar, to decorate UNICORN FROSTING 200g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2 tsps unicorn flavour for icing 2 cups icing sugar mixture, sifted 1 tblsp milk 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper cases. 2 Beat butter, sugar and flavouring in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in flour and milk, in two batches, until combined. Divide mixture evenly between three bowls. 3 Tint each mixture with a different

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Cakes can be made and food colouring. decorated up to one day Divide the blue ahead. Store in an airtight mixture evenly container at room among paper cases. temperature. Refrigerate Repeat with purple in hot weather. and pink mixtures. Run a skewer through each one to create a marbled effect. 4 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 20 minutes, or until just firm when lightly touched in the centre. Remove. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. 5 To make frosting, beat butter and flavouring in a small bowl of an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Gradually beat in sugar. Add milk. Beat until fluffy. 6 Divide evenly between two bowls. Tint one pink and one blue with colouring. Spoon each frosting alternately into a piping bag fitted with a 7mm star nozzle. 7 Starting 1cm in from edge, pipe 4cm high swirls of frosting on top of cakes. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.

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Edible candy eyeballs are availa in the cake-decorating section of major supermarkets or from cake-decorating stores.

Panda Face Cupcakes 12, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 15 mins 410g pkt chocolate cupcake mix ½ cup desiccated coconut 24 mini Oreo chocolate-filled cookies 24 edible candy eyeballs 12 Dark Choc Bits 12 Dark Choc Melts 10cm piece licorice strap ICING 3 cups icing sugar mixture 1 tsp vanilla essence ¼-¹⁄³ cup milk 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan (¹⁄³-cup capacity) with black paper cases. 2 Prepare cupcake mix according to packet directions, reserving frosting mix sachet for another use. Spoon evenly into paper cases. 3 Cook in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes

out clean. Remove. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. 4 To make icing, place sugar and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in enough milk to form a smooth, thick consistency. Transfer 2 tblsps to a small bowl. Reserve. 5 Place coconut in a shallow dish. Working with one cupcake at a time, spread remaining icing (about 1 tblsp) over top of each cake. Press lightly into coconut. 6 Stir a few drops of water into reserved icing. Using icing as glue, stick Oreos onto cakes for eyes, then stick on candy eyeballs. Stick Choc Bits on for the nose. Cut Choc Melts in half. Press into top edge of cakes for ears, securing with a little icing glue. 7 Using kitchen scissors, cut liquorice into thin strips. Cut strips into 12 x 2cm pieces for the nose and 12 x 3cm pieces for the mouth. Press into cakes, as pictured. 49

It’s National Doughnut Day in the US on June 4, so let’s celebrate Down Under too! Any excuse, right?

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Nutella Cream Doughnut Trifles Serves 6, Prep 15 mins 1½ cups thickened cream 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup Nutella 6 mini choc hazelnut doughnuts, quartered 250g punnet fresh strawberries, quartered Chopped toasted hazelnuts, to decorate 1 Beat cream and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. 2 Whisk Nutella in a large bowl until smooth. In two batches, fold in whipped cream until just combined. 3 Divide doughnuts among six serving glasses (300ml capacity). Top evenly with strawberries. Spoon over Nutella cream. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours. 4 Serve trifles decorated with chopped hazelnuts.

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Mini chocolate hazelnut doughnuts are available from the bakery section of Woolworths supermarkets. Trifles can be prepared up to six hours ahead. Keep covered in the fridge.

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Cherry Tomato and Red Onion Focaccia

Serves 6, Prep 15 min, Total time 2 hours, 20 mins

DOUGH 20g extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to grease 1½ tsp dried instant yeast 500g baker’s flour 2 tsps sea salt

TOPPING ½ red onion, cut into 2cm squares, layers separated into 24 pieces 12 mixed cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tblsp fresh rosemary leaves 3 tblsps extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp sea salt flakes, to sprinkle DOUGH 1 Lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Grease and line a 24cm x 34cm baking tray. 2 Place 400g lukewarm water, oil and yeast in mixing bowl, then mix 5 sec/speed 3. 3 Add ﬂour and salt, then mix p 20 sec/speed 6, then knead h / Dough /2 min (see Tip). 4 Place dough in oiled bowl, cover with a ThermoMat (silicone baking mat) or tea towel and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour to prove or until doubled in size.

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Focaccia recipe by Nico Moretti.

This dough will be quite wet, which gives it its characteristic soft crumb, so don’t be tempted to add extra flour.

Savoy cabbages have beautiful vibrant green leaves with lots of wrinkles, making them perfect for coleslaws and salads, as well as soups, stir-fries and casseroles. Thinly slice leaves and add to hot dishes just before serving. Cabbage doesn’t require much cooking – in fact, overcooking is what gives cabbage its bad name!

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LIVE LIKE A MILLIONAIRE Learn to live off investments just like millionaires do. As John Travolta once said: “I learnt very early how millionaires live. They never spend their capital, just the income it generates, and they always get good advice.” Make sure you know exactly how much money your investments are generating and adjust your spending each year to stay within those limits. That’s the key to making sure you never run out of money.

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If you can monetise these extra activities or find a way of making some additional income from them, it will take some of the financial pressure off you in retirement and help make your money last that much longer.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED POVERTY It’s surprising how often love lives and financial affairs become intertwined. If you are living alone, step up and make sure you take control of your financial situation, and make sound decisions about what you do with your money. Be wary of romantic involvements and the scams that can come with them ‒ everything from sending money to online romantic encounters or backing your partner in a new business deal. Make sure you do your homework and look upon any money you give someone as a gift, not a loan. BUILD YOUR ‘ESCAPE HATCH’ Make sure you have a strategy outlining what you will do if all goes wrong. Again remember, you will always qualify for the age pension and you can’t lose it,

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installing the correct items, then working out where and how things will be placed. It makes the process so much easier to have a clear idea before starting, and ultimately achieves the best results.

MAKE A PLAN You need to consider your space and what purpose your shed renovation will serve. To make the process as easy as possible, make a plan before you start so you know exactly what you’ll need, and that what you have in mind is practical. It’s important to consider things like if you need bench space or if your shed will be purely for storage.

BANG FOR BUCK You don’t need to spend a lot of money to renovate a shed – there are simple ways to achieve really fantastic results. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way and changes the whole appearance of the space dramatically, and a few cost-effective shelves from Bunnings can add substantial storage space. A great tip I used when renovating my shed is using storage tubs … to organise all your loose ends and maintain a neat appearance, and you can label each tub for easy access.

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etting a pet is an exciting and momentous occasion in your life. But bringing them home can come with many extra costs, so consider the financial impact they may have before diving in.

START-UP COSTS “As they say, pets are for life, not just two weeks of holidays, so you need to plan to look after them for approximately 15 years,” says financial adviser Helen Baker. Helen notes that the expenses of owning a pet are varied, from the initial outset of acquiring a particular breed, to the set-up costs, through to their food and treats and finally, their ongoing veterinary care. 62

IS INSURANCE WORTH IT? Unsurprisingly, the first year of pet ownership is the most expensive, with the RSPCA estimating the cost of getting a dog to be somewhere between $2350 to $5220 in the first year. After this, it’s estimated a dog costs around $1500 per year. Because of this, more people are considering pet insurance, with 30 per cent of dog owners and 21 per cent of cat owners purchasing protection to cover unexpected trips to the vet. “Just like all insurances it is a management of risk – you are protecting yourself if something happens, while the insurer is protecting the money pool for future claims,” says Helen. She adds, “What is your back-up plan if something goes

wrong and you don’t have insurance? Can you afford the care? Investigate the cost of a health event for your pet versus the cost of insurance. Does it make financial sense?” SIMPLE TIPS TO SAVE If pet insurance doesn’t suit you, Dr Lee Danks, technical services veterinarian at Black Hawk Pet Care, believes that some veterinary costs can be avoided by keeping your pet in tiptop shape. “So many of the everyday conditions that we see in practice have some form of a nutritional element,” he says. “Obesity is most prevalent, [along with] dental disease or gastrointestinal disease, [and] mobility issues. These all have some interplay with nutrition. If we are going to do the pets of Australia

SH a favour, then put them on a higher level of nutrition.” Dr Danks explains that good nutrition is the one thing that should never be scrimped on. And while making your own pet food to cut costs can be tempting, he advises that you are rarely saving money and could be depriving your pet of vital nutrition – which could prove more costly in the long run.

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FIND A FUN GYM CLASS It’s warm, indoors, and full of people to keep you motivated. Organise to join a class with a friend so that you are kept accountable for showing up – no excuses!

TRY HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO YOUR FAVOURITE TAKEAWAY MEALS Getting into the kitchen for a big healthy cook-up during winter is a great way to spend those cold nights in. We have a great 12WBT Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry recipe that tastes exactly like your favourite Chinese take-out.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SUN We’re super lucky in Australia to still see lots of sunlight during winter, so make the most of it. Sunlight can be a serious emotional motivator, and has been proven to give you a natural energy boost. 64

SLEEP WELL Try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day for a few weeks and feel the difference in your energy levels. This is especially important at this time of year when it’s still cold and dark when you wake up.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS Layer up to avoid any unnecessary stress on your immune system, then take layers off as your body heat rises throughout your workout.

INCREASE THE INTENSITY OF YOUR WORKOUT By exercising faster than you normally would, your body will heat up faster and you’ll soon forget it’s winter! Listening to your favourite pump-up tunes will get your adrenaline flowing, too.

DITCH THE SUGARY DRINKS Swap all your juices, soft drinks, vanilla-flavoured lattes and steaming hot chocolates for water or herbal tea. I’m a huge herbal tea fan – and there are so many delicious flavours to choose from!

INCLUDE NON-STARCHY, PLANT FOODS IN EVERY SINGLE MEAL This includes vegies like broccoli, asparagus, beans, cauliflower, mushrooms,

cabbage, tomato, Asian greens, baby spinach, zucchini, squash and carrots. Plus, enjoy two serves of whole fruit each day – mandarins are one of our favourites!

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STICK TO THREE MEALS A DAY It's best to consume three nutritious meals each day with two small snacks in between. Delicious, healthy soups, stews and casseroles are my go-to hearty meals for the cooler months.

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choices. All it takes a daily habits to reawa instincts that lie within…

MORE MEDITATION When to comes to problem solving, we have been programmed to analyse and act quickly. Rather than letting your brain do all the work, Sheila explains that taking time to clear your mind can let your intuition have an important say. “When we stop thinking and strategising

er voice to speak to us,” she says. “If you want some help, there are some great apps that offer affordable or free meditations. Or, if you do yoga, stay back after the class ends and sit in stillness with a simple breath meditation for 10 minutes.”

CRYSTAL CLEAR If you feel like your intuition has been lying dormant, make crystals – specifically

st friend. “When you wear or hold this crystal closely to you, it opens your third eye, which activates your clairvoyance,” explains Sheila. “When you use amethyst and learn to recognise its distinctive signature, you may start to ‘see’.”

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emails, but instead of letting digital noise cloud your head, try setting aside a few minutes for some good old-fashioned journal writing instead. Sheila describes it as “taking out the mental trash”, with this peace of mind enabling your intuitive skills to sharpen. “The best times to write in your journal are first thing in the morning and before you go to sleep,” says Sheila. “This will allow your day ahead and your sleep state to be cleared to

allow for greater receptivity to your intuitive feelings and thoughts.”

SIGN OF THE TIMES Are there coincidences in your life that sometimes seem a little too coincidental? This might be a sign to take a moment to note down and observe – either in your phone or your journal – what the universe is trying to tell you. “Start with the little things – like when you think of someone and then you see them, or they call you later that day,” suggests Sheila. “Notice when you put a thought or wish out to the universe and watch how the answer will come to you later that same day or week. That is your intuition speaking to you. When you document these instances, you will start to trust your intuition more.” • Sheila Vijeyarasa is the author of Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth (Rockpool Publishing, $29.99).

BOX BRE ATH I N G The simple act of breathing can release stress or anxiety, so try this technique to recentre. “Breathe in as deeply as possible for a count of four. Hold the breath for a count of four,” says Luke McLeod, founder of online meditation class Soul Alive. “Then slowly release for another count of four. Finish with a pause for a count of four with all the air out of your lungs. Repeat this process for two minutes.” ME NTAL BODY SCAN This is a simple way to release stress and relax your entire being. “Start by closing the eyes and then concentrate on different sensations you feel

OPRAH WINFREY “When you don’t know what to do, do nothing,” says Oprah. “Get quiet so you can hear the still, small voice – your inner GPS.”

in your feet, then move your way all the way up the body to your eyes,” instructs Luke. F U TU R E V I SUAL IS AT IO N Let your imagination run wild to benefit your mental wellbeing. Luke says that visualising our ideal self and then adjusting our actions, body and thinking to be in alignment with that projection will help achieve inner calm. Mix up your mindfulness practise with a body scan.

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Read the clues and place a tick in an intersecting box if you have any positive information and use a cross if you have any definite negative information. For example, you learn that one respondent was horrified by a ghoulish girl, so we have placed some ticks and crosses in the grid to help you along. Using this method, you should be able to fill in the smaller grid.

the letters in the anagrams to work FACES Rearrange out the names of the hidden celebrities.

CLUES

1 Force or compel, often with threats and intimidation (C) 2 Geothermal waterspout (G) 3 – Robbie, star of I, Tonya (M) 4 Jason Alexander’s Seinfeld character (G) 5 Surname of Hawkeye in M*A*S*H (P) 6 Photographic device (C) 7 River in Liverpool, England (M) 8 1600 Pennsylvania –, Washington DC, address of the White House (A) 9 Judith –, singer with the Seekers (D) 10 – emptor, let the buyer beware (C) 11 – Rubble, Fred Flintstone’s neighbour and best friend (B) 12 – and the Vandellas, US female vocal trio who had hits including Heat Wave (1963) and Dancing in the Street (1964) (M)

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Here’s a perfect puzzle for all you code–cracker fiends – just like our prize Code Cracker but with a larger grid. Each number in the crossword represents a different letter of the alphabet. We’ve given you three letters to help you on your way to cracking the code, so you’ll see that 17=S, 18=M and 23=U. Use the Letter Checker box to keep track of the letters you’ve decoded.

24 19

21 23

H U I F S S

S I R V W H O F I N N N E

B E V O F A I

S R Y T

N M Y O U L

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N A R C L I

12 11

13 12

LETTER CHECKER

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17 4

14 15

3 17

4 18

10 18

9 3

Replace the 14 pieces in the grid to form a symmetrical puzzle with completed words.

T A R L E D G

U L A T A Z E

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SQUARES

OKU Here’s a twist on the traditional Sudoku. Instead of numbers 1 to 9, there are nine different letters you need to put into each row, column and 3 x 3 square. When you have completed the puzzle, the shaded column will spell out a hidden word.

O V O S N B R A A S N V S R T O V S R B V E O T A

Write the answers to the clues below into the grid in a clockwise spiral starting at number 1, where the arrow points you in the right direction. The final letter of every answer becomes the first letter of the next. When the puzzle is complete, the coloured squares, reading diagonally downwards, will reveal a hidden phrase.

CLUES 1 Consecrate, make holy (5) 2 The Taming of the –, Shakespeare comedy (5) 3 Affluence (6) 4 Aircraft shelter (6) 5 Exorbitant charge, unfair deal (3-3) 6 Complete (6) 7 Iconic Scottish dish (6) 8 Acupressure massage technique (7) 9 Forcibly remove from office (5) 10 Available or open to the general populace (6)

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Pictured star, — Stone

Inheritor

Horse farm

Indian dress

Baby bear

Soonest

Remark Pictured star, Mark —

Coin aperture

Inactive

NZ bird

Holy Piers

River feature

Rebukes

Initial stage

Rain source Country, — Lanka

Sure

Slender Task

Not at home

Married woman’s title

Marries Attempt

Border

Reverence

Civil disorder

Conclude

Twirled

Creative thought

Blemish

Used to be

Genetic material (1.1.1.)

Aid in a crime Actress, Jennifer —

Curved shape

Arid

Young swans

Presented

Female sheep

Proverb

Actress,

Male monarch

Atmospheric layer

Gardening tool

Descends by rope

Fib

Rose prickle Fainted

Colour (hair)

Transmits

Objects of worship

Night bird

Teaspoon

Leer at

Hair product

Father

Bird of — Bonham prey Carter Consume food Farewell

Created

Platform

Church tower Arresting

British prince

Alone

Strong coffee

Bus terminals Animal pouch

Candle material

Origami material

Written composition

Results

Prejudice Japanese soup

Sewing aid

Injure Less

Can metal

Actor, — De Niro

Furrow

Function Australian gemstone

Sixth sense (1.1.1.)

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THIS WEEK

WORDOKU

WORD MAKER

CROSSWORD Give your brain a workout! To check if you’re right, see solutions. 1

N R B T O S E A V

Afar, After, Falter, Fane, Fare, Farer, Farl, Fatal, Fate, Fear, Feat, Felt, Feral, Fern, Feta, Flan, Flare, Flat, Flea, Fraena, Frater, Fraternal, Fret, Leaf, Left, Raft, Rafter, Reft.

ANAGRAM FACES Bill Hader, Abigail Breslin

SPIRAL SQUARES

1 Bless 2 Shrew 3 Wealth 4 Hangar 5 Rip-off 6 Finish 7 Haggis 8 Shiatsu 9 Usurp 10 Public Hidden word: Biscuit

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

A S E B V N O T R

E T R S N A V B O

O B S E R V A N T

V N A O B T S R E

B A O R S E T V N

R V T N A O B E S

S E N V T B R O A

Alan, Enormous elf, Terrified; Belinda, Freaky fish, Calm; Craig, Dirty dog, Amused; Daphne, Ghoulish girl, Horrified; Eliza, Creepy clown, Brave.

SUDOKU 8 9

11 12

1 Ol’ blue eyes repairs train in South Australia (7) 5 Nile stops flowing for no apparent reason (9) 6 State not quite as casual as Kansas (6) 8 I left pair with an average score (3) 10 Ocean not suitable for small boat (5) 11 Oddly priced bakery product (3) 12 Lyrical way to cope with it (6) 15 Ask for a fake glass of sparkling wine (9) 16 I can’t be working for senior ministry (7)

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9 5 3 6 8 7 4 1 2

5 3 8 1 2 9 6 4 7

7 9 6 4 5 8 3 2 1

1 2 4 7 6 3 5 9 8

3 8 9 2 7 6 1 5 4

2 7 1 5 9 4 8 3 6

4 6 5 8 3 1 2 7 9

1 8 4 2 9 7 6 5 3

DOWN

1 Some early photos in Australia begin with this tint (5) 2 Annoying nuance is being dealt with (8) 3 Beat crime, help a criminal (4) 4 Roy, this version tells of past events (7) 7 Some broken down Japanese sword sport (5) 8 Write another tango with five sides (8) 9 Fruit shipped to Capri (7) 13 Teach how to break rules (5) 14 Bathroom powder is among vital cosmetics (4)

9 7 6 3 5 8 4 2 1

5 2 3 1 6 4 7 8 9

4 1 9 5 2 3 8 6 7

8 5 7 4 1 6 3 9 2

3 6 2 8 7 9 1 4 5

2 9 8 7 4 1 5 3 6

6 3 1 9 8 5 2 7 4

7 4 5 6 3 2 9 1 8

W H I S T L E

E V Y A N I H F A D

F U S I R Y T A R U A N E X P E L I R V E NO M O O U R B A N L Y S U R A N T U T F A G Y

S S T L E N R C I L L D E M O U L L A T Z E

3 2 9 8 6 1 5 7 4

6 7 5 2 9 4 3 1 8

8 4 1 3 7 5 9 6 2

4 8 6 5 1 2 7 3 9

9 5 2 7 3 8 6 4 1

1 3 7 6 4 9 2 8 5

2 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 7

7 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6

5 6 4 9 8 7 1 2 3

T T E E M I I U M A N T I S P F E A L O E N I E L I S L E E Q X V M U S C L E E L R M E S A E Z I N T B E A M E E S S H A D O W O B I M U S E U M

J I G U S E W F T I O T E V E N O E Y S A S S G E E S E R N M I U N O Y S O K I N

S A W E R A G E C A S K H P I C M U M E E U R F N U D O L A C T E R E U D M

1=D, 2=Y, 3=I, 4=E, 5=K, 6=X, 7=W, 8=R, 9=N, 10=Q, 11=L, 12=V, 13=T, 14=Z, 15=B, 16=C, 17=S, 18=M, 19=A, 20=J, 21=O, 22=H, 23=U, 24=P, 25=F, 26=G.

SUPERCROSS

79 Grand, 81 Erase, 82 India, 85 Bunyip, 86 General, ACROSS: 1 Urban, 4 Irish, 6 Medal, 9 Nominal, 88 Utter, 89 Urge, 91 Ivy, 95 Yes, 96 U F O, 97 Sash, 12 Tend, 13 Staid, 14 European Union, 15 Xenon, 99 Caribou, 101 Shiver, 102 Obstinate, 103 Ranger, COMPACT STARS 16 Noun, 17 Coy, 18 Femur, 22 Team, 24 Loyal, 105 Emma, 106 Thompson, 107 Mick, 108 Escalator, F C J 110 Attempt, 111 Algebra, 113 Surrealism, 115 Dress, 25 Bonsai, 27 Press, 28 Ache, 29 Gallipoli, 3 B E L L R A P I E R S 3 Yakuza, 35 Adapt, 36 Lea, 37 Melt, 39 Owner, 118 Flock, 120 Professor, 126 Zodiac, 128 Heston, V I D E O E L E C T T 129 Fillip, 130 Stanza, 132 Bacon, 134 Laser, 40 Tutu, 41 Deli, 42 Stun, 43 Rhino, 44 Cote, I A N S T E E P L E 136 Guava, 138 Free, 142 Lap. I N S P E C T O R L E E 46 Evade, 47 Picturesque, 52 Suez Canal, O P A I R Winning answer: P. L. Travers 54 Theme, 56 Yum Cha, 57 Zero, 58 Altar, D N A N E 60 Map, 61 Shear, 63 Sweat, 64 Janitor, 65 Frog, R N H E L D CROZZLE 67 Ussr, 69 Deciduous, 73 Wilma, 74 Elton, G E M S A T P D A O C D 75 Lad, 76 Buy, 77 Naomi, 78 Eagle, 80 Therapist, S AW Y AWN W A S A B I S T A N L E Y S H E L O 83 Luke, 84 Tear, 87 Asunder, 89 Uluru, 90 Rider, C S C H H U E M A R S B A H T 92 Nee, 93 Tracy, 94 Yoyo, 96 Upside, 98 Cycle, R O O S T E R D U R E S S P A L E S T B B E T W H Y E N A A C 100 Reservoir, 104 Tempestuous, 107 Merge, K D E E J A Y A L I A P E A F R A N G E S 109 Hail, 111 Arson, 112 Soso, 114 Odds, H T W I S T E D U N I T T P M E G E R O D E M E N 116 Oval, 117 Cubic, 118 Farm, 119 Tip, D U M A P T A P E H E R E R A N N E T WA N G N A M I C A B L E R C E 121 Glide, 122 Please, 123 Nullarbor, 124 Moot, O M I T D I S A S T E R C O M M A Winning title: Early Man 125 U-Boat, 127 Op Shop, 131 Orbit, 133 Kiln, M S C U L P T R O U T E T 135 Agent, 137 Owl, 139 Salt, 140 Incur, F E W I M A Y G O A N N A CODE CRACKER N M A G N A T E E D A M O A R 141 Illustrations, 143 Talon, 144 Ohio, L A I R R D E C O E R C E 1=C, 2=R, 3=O, 4=J, 5=Q, 6=I, 7=N, 8=T, 145 Confirm, 146 Puree, 147 Nadir, 148 Balsa. N S T A T I O N E P A S T A 9=Y, 10=Z, 11=U, 12=H, 13=S, 14=F, DOWN: 1 Unsafe, 2 Adieu, 3 Renown, R O E V E R B A L E 15=V, 16=X, 17=W, 18=D, 19=E, 20=B, U N I E A R T A P A S 4 Identical, 5 Happen, 6 Meal, 7 Deuce, 8 Lei, R N A R R A T E L P 21=A, 22=M, 23=G, 24=L, 25=P, 26=K. 9 Nonchalant, 10 Nanny, 11 Lonely, 15 Xylophone, K I L N I N N L L A M A Winning word: Kernel 19 Margarine, 20 Risotto, 21 Abeyant, 22 Tiramisu, S E L F D E L E T E D 23 Meant, 26 Sauce, 30 Lineage, 31 Walrus, S T A R Y E S A T O N E HEXWORD 32 Autumn, 34 Brie, 38 Lace, 44 Calypso, 45 Epic, Winning answer: Supernova 1 Aikido 2 Rupiah 3 Voodoo 4 School 48 C I A, 49 Rue, 50 Spouse, 51 University, 5 Marcia 6 Willow 7 Arcade 8 Chains 53 Carat, 54 Test, 55 Mia, 59 Tonic, 60 Marco, 9 Hayden 10 Armada 11 Cognac 12 Norway 62 Errol, 64 Judgement, 66 Gladiator, 68 Rwanda, WORD SEARCH Winning answer: Cloud Atlas Winning word: Island 70 Denzel, 71 Sedan, 72 Debut, 75 Lacklustre,

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8 4 7 3 1 2 9 6 5

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Across: 1 Sinatra 5 Pointless 6 Alaska 8 Par 10 Canoe 11 Pie 12 Poetic 15 Champagne 16 Cabinet Down: 1 Sepia 2 Nuisance 3 Abet 4 History 7 Kendo 8 Pentagon 9 Apricot 13 Cheat 14 Talc

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OUR RESIDENT ASTROLOGER PREDICTS YOUR WEEK FROM MAY 31 TO JUNE 6

WITH JENNY BLUME TAURUS

APR 21 – MAY 21

Slow down, Taurus! Money-related matters might require a rethink over the next few weeks. As new info comes to light, your feelings and strategies will almost certainly change. In the meantime, your busy social life should keep you occupied: brunches, dinners, drinks ... what a whirl, and what a lovely antidote for all the stress that’s around. Enjoy some downtime. LUCKY CRYSTAL: GOLDEN CITRINE

LEO

JUL 24 – AUG 23

‘A change is as good as a holiday’ might suit nicely as your motto. With two eclipses in the wings, it’s time to tackle a few bad habits or alter your routines – you’ll not only feel fitter, but happier, too (investing in group sessions might be your best move yet). Look out for familiar faces who will pop up in the oddest places – an old lover may even make an appearance.

GEMINI

MAY 22 – JUN 21

Everyone will have an opinion this week, making decisions harder than ever. If obstacles are popping up, don’t push: a situation may require more thought and research. As luck would have it, this weekend’s extroverted stars should shake off a few worries. Lovebirds might bust through an important barrier, while couples might feel the flame flickering back to life. LUCKY COLOURS: ORANGE AND GOLD

VIRGO

AUG 24 – SEP 23

As Mercury shifts into reverse, you’ll be bubbling over with inventive ideas. Creative types could find themselves swept up in a flurry of activity, while at work, a left-field suggestion might hit the mark. Party plans could be on the agenda, along with a stream of meetings. Some flattering new evening wear might come in handy!

LUCKY DAYS: TUESDAY AND SATURDAY

LUCKY DAYS: WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

OCT 24 – NOV 22

Pressure may be mounting, but don’t rush into big decisions. Over the next few weeks, better options could materialise, but for now, weigh up options and do a little soul-searching. Bounce your thoughts off some friends if you can, and as moneymanager Mercury shifts into reverse (until June 22), remind yourself that the best things in life are free. LUCKY COLOURS: RED AND ORANGE

AQUARIUS

JAN 21 – FEB 19

Remember, the grass is not always greener. The change and excitement you’re seeking might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Instead, try injecting new life into existing relationships – with Venus adding a spicy note, a little effort should go a long way. On the singles scene, take off those blinkers: someone you currently view as a friend might soon become more. LUCKY GEMSTONE: NATURAL PEARLS

Ready to spice things up? As your love sphere receives a cosmic blast, not only will you rediscover romance, but your libido, too. Couples may find deeper topics being discussed, but if stress has been mounting, it’s just what you need. Talk of relocating might hit the agenda, while for singles, a change of scenery might expand your options. It’s time to look further afield! LUCKY SIGNS: GEMINI AND LEO

PISCES

FEB 20 – MAR 20

Look at you! As Jupiter settles into your sign, your inner glow will intensify. Many singles will be spoilt for choice through winter, while for couples who’ve drifted, Venus’ loving rays might rekindle feelings of old. Listen out for some exciting news towards Friday – or treat yourself to an indulgent lunch or night out. You might have good reason to celebrate. LUCKY NUMBERS: 2, 5, 15, 29, 33, 35

CANCER

JUN 22 – JUL 23

As they say, it doesn’t rain, but it pours. For parents, kids’ activities might hit fever pitch, while at work, new staff or methods could keep you on your toes. You might even get caught in a power play, but with Mercury obscuring facts, don’t be drawn into taking sides. Luckily, these stressful stars won’t last long, and by Friday, the vibe should improve.

LUCKY SIGNS: CAPRICORN AND TAURUS

LIBRA

SEP 24 – OCT 23

Live a little! New experiences are just what the doctor ordered, so get creative. It could be an excursion with the kids, an adventurous weekend away or a night out with friends. Things are heating up on the work front too, so if you’ve been feeling restless, send out your résumé or chat with the boss. Alternatively, look into training options and update your skills. LUCKY NUMBERS: 3, 7, 12, 21, 28, 38

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 As the weather cools, the cosmos might prompt a reassessment of your priorities. A person or pastime may have reached their use-by date, while on the health front, a few lifestyle or dietary changes could beckon. At work, why not ask for more flexible hours or use your lunchtimes to get fit? More trips away could also help – and satisfy that travel bug.

LUCKY FLOWERS: AUSTRALIAN NATIVES

ARIES

MAR 21 – APR 20

Fate can work in wonderful ways. If holiday plans have fallen through, start looking for fun nearer to home. Local clubs and markets should unearth surprises of all shapes and sizes (singles, take note) and this weekend, a bargain find, for your home or garden, should lift your mood. Hidden talents are about to be discovered, so get out there and get involved! LUCKY DAYS: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

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ASTRO WITH JENNY BLUME

YOUR WEEKLY FENG SHUI

My beautiful greatgranddaughter, Miss Macey King, is a natural in front of the camera. CARLA DOOHAN, PRESTONS, NSW.

READER Q&A

Can you see a new dog coming into my life? I’m not sure if it’s the right timing, as I may be moving into a retirement villa in the next few years. MARY, TOOWOOMBA, QLD. Dogs are the best, aren’t they! Have you considered adopting an older dog? I can see a burst of love in your chart in late July (Venus and Jupiter form a beautiful link), so that could signal the arrival of a furry friend. Don’t let age put you off – you’ve got so much love to give.

I long for a child to share with my partner. We have bought a house and this is the next step for us. Do you see it happening with my stars? KRYSTAL, PERTH, WA. With your passionate Scorpio moon, I can see your desire for children. Your chances of having a family look good, but first, a health or work-related matter might require extra attention. Neptune is currently transiting your sun, which can feel confusing and destabilising, but luckily, this should clear in the next few months. Try to be patient. Things should fall into place through mid 2022.

Compiled by Elizabeth Dimopoulos.

CLEAR THE CLUTTER Change is in the air (we’re midway between two power-packed eclipses!) so why not go with the flow and clear some clutter, both at home and at work? Not only will you improve your feng shui, but physical activity should work off some excess energy – and there’s plenty of that flying around this week!

Hanging onto clutter can trap you in the past and impede progress, so if you are feeling frustrated or blocked, put those sentimental feelings aside and let it go. With a new moon eclipse on the horizon (on Thursday next week), right now is the perfect time to make space for the new.

be even worse. Do you have any advice? CATHERINE, MOSMAN, NSW. I’m so sorry to hear of your problems! Our homes should feel like a sanctuary, not a conflict zone. The mirror you mention is called a bagua mirror, and ironically, facing it towards your neighbour could be making things worse! They can reflect

the negative energy back, doubling the intensity, so I would take it down. Your chart shows potential power struggles until August, so unless you’re up for a stoush I would lie low until then. Tensions should ease after that, so hang in there. If you’re lucky, the neighbour might even move!

When my daughter was 5 she had a pet duck. One day she asked, “Mum, can I have a rabbit?” I replied “No, you already have a duck!” Her next question: “How long do ducks live for?” JACKY COLLINS, ALSTONVILLE, NSW.

My neighbour has been creating tension since they moved in a year ago, and it now looks like legal action might be started. I hung a feng shui mirror facing their home around Christmas, but things seem to LOOKING FOR ANSWERS? SEND YOUR QUESTIONS (UNDER 50 WORDS) AND BIRTH DETAILS TO: CONTACTJENNYBLUME @GMAIL.COM 78

My very cute 3-year-old grandson Cooper, relaxing at the park after a long day of scootering with his brothers. ANGELA LANE, LIDCOMBE, NSW.

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I was leaving church one day and was in the line-up to shake the minister’s hand. I have a bit of weight on after having three kids and the minister asked me when the baby was due! I told him that I was in fact not pregnant. Suffice to say, he did not know what to do! LOIS MORRISSEY, STRATHDALE, VIC.

My 8-year-old cat Krunchy showing off to the camera and striking a pose. ELIZABETH SANT, TAYLORS LAKES, VIC.

PET

OF THE WEEK

Our adorable cat Zavy giving us her best cat-ctus (cactus) impression! ZYLLA GREEN, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ.

Gorgeous Valentino is the light in our lives and the love in our hearts. MIRELLA FEDELE, PAGEWOOD, NSW.

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Elizabeth Dimopoulos

Thanks for your wonderful article on the Duchess of Cambridge’s new baby bump and predicting that it will be another girl. I too think that it will be a girl, making it the perfect family with two girls and two boys. I think she will name the baby Alice Caroline Marina – Alice after [Prince Philip’s mother] Princess Alice, Caroline after Princess Caroline of England and her own mother Carole, and Marina after [Prince Philip’s cousin] Princess Marina. Such beautiful, regal names! ANGELA MORRISSEY, EAGLEHAWK, VIC.

Freyja and Bonnie celebrating turning one with party hats and a long walk on the beach. MICHELLE BARRY, ARMSTRONG CREEK, VIC.

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Miranda is joining Julia Zemiro to host the special.

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marriage with James Colley. “My dad played lots of music when he was cleaning the house,” the actress and author tells New Idea. “Whenever he was mopping, sweeping and vacuuming, he would always play music. Immediately, the monotonous and mundane job of cleaning, brought joy into the house. “So now when my husband James and myself are cleaning the house, we always have music on.” One song that Miranda, 33, and James love to sing together is ‘Islands in the Stream’ by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. “It’s super dorky,” she laughs. “But we often do a lot of long driving and it’s the song that gets us through it.”

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Given her intense passion for music, accepting the offer to host Australia’s Biggest Singalong, was a no-brainer for the former Love Child star. The two-hour live musical event sees Miranda team up with Julia Zemiro to bring the nation together to sing along with the Pub Choir from the comfort of their couch. “I hope to bring the joy that I feel when I sing, to the homes of people watching and participating in this show,” says Miranda. And music certainly brought Miranda joy during the pandemic lockdowns. “For me personally, music is what got me through 2020,”

Miranda and her husband James tied the knot in Sydney in 2018.

she adds. “I couldn’t return to Darwin because of lockdowns and travel restrictions, so I found a link to it, Radio Larrakia, which is a station that my mum listens to. “By listening to local Territory bands on the radio, it transported me back to Darwin when I couldn’t be there. Music spreads joy and is the quickest pick-me-up.”

TV THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS After a $16 million necklace is stolen from businesswoman Roxanne Waters’ home, a police investigation ensues. But as the stakes get higher, the masterminds behind the heist must try not to turn on one another. Co-stars beloved Aussie actress Miranda Otto. THU. 8.30PM ON SBS

New author Casey has penned a self-help guidebook.

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STREAM SWEET TOOTH This quirky Netflix drama tells the story of a young boy, Gus (Christian Convery), who is half-human and half-deer as he navigates a post-apocalyptic world and unexpectedly befriends a wandering loner. The interesting series is based on a muchloved but lesser-known DC Comics series. FRI. ON NETFLIX

Casey Beros

x-journalist and first-time author, Casey Beros claims “life is too short to walk around feeling crappy about yourself”. That’s why she penned self-help book The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guide to Better. Here she chats to New Idea about everything writing…

of cafes, the people watching inspires me, and the endless cups of coffee, tea and snacks don’t hurt either! That said, I’ve written everywhere you can think of – in the car, on planes, in hospitals – you name it. I watch, read or listen to something inspiring.

Inspiration for my book came from… When I was younger, I felt like the people I looked up to weren’t really transparent with their mistakes, which is a shame because there is such camaraderie in brutal honesty. Life is beautiful and incredible, but it can also be tough and lonely and kind of relentless – and we could all do with someone to hold our hand through it, so I made a bestie in a book.

My favourite spot to read is… Give me some sunshine, a deckchair, a good book and a margarita and I’m pretty much the happiest girl alive. It doesn’t happen often, but every time it does, I promise myself to do it more.

When I have writer’s block I… Procrastinate, write my shopping list, fold the laundry … and then force myself to write ANYTHING! The best place to write is… I love the hustle and bustle

The one piece of advice I’d give my teenage self is… No-one knows what they’re doing – just enjoy the ride and let your life unfold as it’s supposed to! The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guide to Better is out Tue. 81

SARAH SUPER AT 66, THIS MUM ISN’T PLANNING ON SLOWING DOWN

he’s one of the fiercest and most fabulous contestants in the Big Brother house, and at 66 years old, Sarah Jane ‘SJ’ Adams is also the oldest housemate. But SJ doesn’t think of age as an obstacle in the game. In fact, the jewellery dealer says it’s quite the opposite. “My age is far from a hindrance – it is my superpower,” she says. “My focus is using this awareness to strategise how to get further in this game. I am completely aware that I can only truly put trust in myself.” However, last week the mum-of-two had her fellow contestants concerned after she had t be lifted down from the rope challenge by a safety officer to avoid hurtin herself when she fell. “My body was so tightly locked into a

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POWER’ position of strength that I was unable to unlock it to enable a safe fall,” she explains. Once she was pulled down, SJ was given the all clear, and reveals it definitely taught her an important lesson. “The experience confirmed to me that we have been gifted this body, and we must be responsible for looking after it as best as we can,” she adds. And in order to look after her body, SJ says that she tries to live a “simple life”, practising yoga daily, eating a plant-based diet and keeping alcohol consumption to a minimum. While it’s easy to forget SJ’s age given her zest for life, she doesn’t have any desire to be labelled as “youthful”. “I would not wish to be any younger today or

tomorrow, than I am at the present moment,” she adds. “For me, living a full and good life implies ageing, rather than being stuck in any ‘prime time’. Today is our prime time, I try to live life fully, today.” SJ has also made a name for herself in the house due to her quirky sense of style, but she is adamant that she is not interested in fashion. “The housemates certainly seem to enjoy wearing my clothes, but it’s all about style not fashion,” she says. “I am not the slightest bit interested in fashion.”

During last week’s rope challenge, SJ had to be helped down by a safety officer after becoming stuck and nearly fainting.

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2 The jewellery dealer proves she is the queen of recycling, sporting an Indian Choli top she purchased when she was younger. “What’s new? Actually, not a lot in this pic … Biba shirt and Indian Choli top, which I still wear today.”

A bright dress paired with bold sneakers perfectly showcases SJ’s love g patterns n it comes her own personal style.

SJ is certainly rocking this red tracksuit. But, the new reality star reveals that she doesn’t have a sponsorship deal from the brand. “I purchase their clothes mainly from outlets and eBay!”

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Pink had the cutest dates to the Billboard Music Awards in LA – her kids Jameson, 4, and Willow, who turns 10 this week. Later, Pink and Willow hit the stage to perform a breathtaking acrobatic routine to their song ‘Cover Me in Sunshine’ (left).

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban cheered on their ice hockey team, the Nashville Predators.

Purple Wiggle Lachy Gillespie and his fiancée, Dana Stephensen, took their twin daughters, Lulu and Lottie, for a stroll in Sydney.

Proving he’s a big kid at heart, an ecstatic Hamish Blake hung out with his old pals Bluey and Bingo in Sydney. The comedian voiced a character in the hit cartoon series back in 2020.

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her is planning to turn back time on her amazing life and career in a new biopic for Universal Pictures. On the eve of her 75th birthday earlier this month, the iconic singer confirmed the news on Twitter, writing: “OK, Universal is doing a biopic.” Cher revealed that her “dear, dear friend” Eric Roth, who is known for Forrest Gump, will pen the film. She will serve as a producer alongside Mamma Mia!’s Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman. “[Cher’s] unparalleled success in music, film and TV has inspired generations. We could not be happier to tell her

The singer’s biopic will chart her rise to fame, as well as her personal life as a mum of two.

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story to cinema audiences,” Judy said in a statement. During her six-decadelong career, Cher has dominated the industry, having sold more than 100 million records as well as winning an Oscar for her role in the film Moonstruck. But it’s her compelling personal life that will no doubt have fans tuning in. At 16 years of age, Cher dropped out of school and moved to LA where she met her first husband, Sonny Bono. The two went on to become one of the most famous duos of all time and welcomed a child Chaz (born Chastity) together. Following their divorce, Cher began a tumultuous relationship with musician Gregg Allman, with whom she shares a second child, Elijah. The star has also been linked to celebrities such as Gene Simmons, Richie Sambora and Tom Cruise over the years. Naturally, fans are already speculating who will play Cher in the film, and there is no doubt a long list of Hollywood celebrities putting their hands up for the role. Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga are just a few of the names being tossed around at the moment.

Legendary rock star and songwriter Bob Dylan has been spotted out and about in Los Angeles for the first time in 10 years! The reclusive pop culture icon, who turned 80 on May 24, was recently spotted running errands around Santa Monica in his typically low-key fashion. According to onlookers, Bob, who drove a modest Toyota ute, kept a low profile in a navy short-sleeve shirt, combat-style boots and dark aviator sunglasses. Despite being considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time,

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with an estimated net worth of $450 million, Bob is notoriously private about his personal life. While little is known about the elusive singer’s life, in 2014, reports claimed that the father of six had split with his third wife, Darlene Springs, after a brief marriage that the singer never acknowledged or publicly confirmed. Prior to his outing earlier this month, Bob had not been snapped out in LA since March 2011 – when he was seen visiting a local synagogue.

DEMI’S BARKING MAD! Demi Moore has no time for red carpets and romance right now, thanks to her growing posse of pooches – which is now up to nine dogs! “Demi’s love of dogs is

getting a little out of hand and it’s a full-time job looking after them,” a close pal tells New Idea. “They’re great dogs, but they bark a hell of a lot and are hard to house-train one at a time, let alone with this many.” The actress took to social media recently to unveil her troop of pooches, and insiders insist the pack are keeping the actress’ hands seriously tied. “She makes jokes about picking up dog poop all day long, but that’s just the start of it,” says the source, adding, “While she’s happy to be helping them, the work it takes to look after them all is beginning to take its toll on her.”

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BABIES ON THE BRAIN! Jake Gyllenhaal has been dating his French girlfriend, Jeanne Cadieu, since 2018, and it appears that the actor is getting clucky. While promoting his new film, Spirit Untamed, alongside Julianne Moore, Jake hinted to Access Hollywood that he is ready to become a dad. When asked if she could see Jake as a father, Julianne said, “Oh my God, I think he’d be the perfect dad, period!” She then teased Jake by asking him, “What’s the hold up, Jake? Come on, man!” Jake quipped back, “Truly, I don’t know … I think that it’s getting to be time.”

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MILEY LANDS HER OWN REALITY SHOW! Months after the Kardashian family called time on their popular reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, it seems a new famous family is quietly preparing to take over. Insiders are buzzing that Miley Cyrus and her family are in talks to let the cameras

into their lives, after the singer signed a monster deal with NBCUniversal Television, the network who produced KUWTK. Miley’s crooner dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, as well as mum Tish and her famous siblings, Brandi, Trace and Noah, are said to be joining the singer

on the show. Plus, insiders reveal even Miley’s godmother, Dolly Parton, could also make an appearance in the series. “I have had an incredible long-lasting relationship with NBC for years,” Miley said in a statement following the

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NEW BYRON BAY MAYOR! He has a number of blockbuster films under his belt, but now it appears that Chris Hemsworth might be adding a new gig to his résumé – the mayor of Byron Bay! Last week, the Hollywood hunk backed opposition to a proposed tourism development on sacred Indigenous sites in Byron Bay. “I fully support traditional custodians’ right to preserve and protect their homelands,” he said in a video uploaded to Instagram. The move has set tongues wagging that the Thor star could be gearing up for a role in politics in the future.

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deal. “Many memorable moments in my career have been shared and supported by NBCU. This feels like a natural progression and I am looking forward to creating content that we love.”

KANYE’S DATING BRADLEY’S EX! Kanye West appears to be moving on from his soon-tobe ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, following their split in March. According to reports, the rapper is secretly dating Bradley Cooper’s model ex, Irina Shayk. While the pair are staying tight-lipped on the romance rumours, Kanye and Irina actually go back several years. Irina appeared

in Kanye’s ‘Power’ music video in 2010. Two years later, she walked the runway for Kanye’s collection at Paris Fashion Week. Last month, she sported a shirt designed by Kanye in collaboration with Balenciaga. Irina has been publicly single since she broke up with Bradley, with whom she shares 4-year-old daughter, Lea, in 2019.

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The 75-year-old star has been on the silver-hair bandwagon for several years now and is loving it. “I did it because I’m lazy,” she explained. “I don’t want to sit in a salon for hours. I just can’t be bothered with that.”

The actress is “so happy” she embraced the grey at 83. “So much money spent, so many chemicals – I’m through with that.”

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Andie, 63, decided to go natural in lockdown – and hasn’t looked back! “I wasn’t colouring my hair ... and you could see my roots, and my daughters kept telling me that I looked badass. And that idea that I could look badass really appealed to me.”

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“I cannot tell you how amazing it is to feel free – free from hair colour, and hair extensions, and hair tapes, and blah, blah, blah,” the 61-year-old I, Tonya star recently revealed.

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actress, 74, looks ver youthful as she s her natural locks with an edgy ‘do.

The 62-year-old embraced her grey hair while at the salon. “I was sitting in a hair salon thinking, ‘What the eff am I doing putting a chemical on my head that burns?’” she told Everyday Health. 89

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A walking piece of art himself, Zac Efron took a stroll through the famous MONA museum in Hobart.

Jamie Durie got all hot and sweaty while gardening.

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Nothing beats koal a-ty family time – just as k Bindi Irwin, Chandl er Powell and their 2monthold daughter Grac e!

Julie Goodwin caught up with Poh Ling Yeow in Adelaide. “I always love seeing this beautiful human,” Julie said of her MasterChef runner-up. 90

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas attended their aughter Carys’ high school graduation. ig brother Dylan also joined the festivities. Thor star Chris Hemsworth joked that his son telling him he wanted to be Superman when he grew up was a knife to the heart!

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