Table of contents for 14 October 2019 in New Idea

Anyone who’s seen The Crown will appreciate that being the Queen is a lonely job. Sure, there’s nice frocks and some great bling, and you never have to wash your own dishes, but being the boss isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. How lovely, therefore, to hear that Her Majesty has a special friend. In fact, the Queen’s right-hand woman, Angela Kelly, is so close to the monarch she’s been dubbed her “second sister”. Apparently, the pair love nothing more than gossiping over a cuppa about family, fashion and makeup. Angela has worked for the Queen for 26 years as her personal assistant, adviser and curator of jewellery and wardrobe but, in essence, she is more of a trusted confidante. “We are two typical women,” Angela, 61, has…

She’s struggled to recognise the local talent and now an industry insider claims Lindsay Lohan won’t be returning for the soon-to-be-announced second season of The Masked Singer. A TV insider says, “She is being replaced.” While Network Ten have said the American actress has been working hard to familiarise herself with local talent, rumours are rife that she’ll be dumped next year, as execs are said to be worried about the negative publicity she’s getting from not knowing the contestants and her backstage demands have also caused some tension. “She was tricky with demands and had a complete lack of respect for time schedules,” says the source. Instead, a local – most likely Kate Ceberano who is The Lion – is tipped to replace her.…

In an upcoming episode of The Block, Tess and Luke get a special visitor – their newborn niece, Elsie. The Queensland couple started on The Block shortly after baby Elsie was born, meaning their first official meeting with their niece takes place on camera. “I was just so excited to finally be able to touch her and smell her,” Tess says of her sister Sophie’s bub. While the couple can’t stop gushing over their new niece, Tess and Luke are not rushing to start a family of their own. “Not yet!” Luke laughed. “We’re quite happy to just be an uncle and aunt for now.” Tess added: “We treasure our little niece and nephew, but no [babies for us] – not yet!” While baby plans are on hold, Tess says…

As quickly as it began, Meghan and Prince Harry’s official royal tour of Africa has come to an end – and reports out of the palace hint that the Queen is absolutely ‘delighted’ with how the 10-day trip went. “This tour has become a brilliant success,” explained royal commentator Neil Sean on Today Extra. “We are hearing Her Majesty the Queen is indeed thrilled with some positive PR.” And positive PR is just what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex needed after coming under intense public scrutiny of late – most recently for taking four private-jet flights in just 11 days. “Things have gone really wrong for them,” royals biographer Penny Junor told The Times, adding that people were “just disappointed”. But the past 10 days have turned it all…

While the Irwins focus on promoting a new series of their TV show Crikey! It’s the Irwins, another person close to the wildlife warriors has spoken out to set the record straight about their relationship with the family. After Steve’s sister Joy Muscillo spoke publicly last month, giving a shock interview, now the Crocodile Hunter’s best friend, John Stainton, has broken his silence on the Irwins. “When Steve died, I went on for a little while to secure Bindi’s career in TV. That was Bindi the Jungle Girl. Then I decided it was time to do other things,” he revealed to the Daily Mail. “As the family were going to do their own thing, I was doing my thing. We were just on different paths.” John was there when Steve…

Gold Coast couple Codie Lea, 21, and Nathan, 25, met four-and-a-half years ago at the races and instantly fell head over heels for each other. Just a few years later, the pair became proud parents to their 2-year-old daughter, Starr-Armani. Now the lovebirds are ready to make things official and tie the knot on Bride & Prejudice: The Forbidden Weddings. But there is one thing standing in their way – Nathan’s mum Laurelle! “Codie Lea is a plastic Barbie girl. Everything about her is false. Fake boobs, fake hair, fake eyelashes, fake lips. I don’t think she’s human,” says Laurelle, 49. “I hate her guts, I’m not going to lie, I do.” The young couple are hoping that appearing on Bride & Prejudice can help mend their strained relationship with…

San Choy Bow Noodle Bowls Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 500g pork mince 2 carrots (300g), coarsely grated 4 green spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tsps fresh ginger paste 1 clove garlic, crushed 227g can water chestnut slices, drained, cut into thin strips 1/3 cup oyster sauce 2 tblsps soy sauce ½ x 250g packet dried rice vermicelli ½ iceberg lettuce (300g), shredded Toasted sesame seeds and extra soy sauce, to serve 1 Heat a lightly oiled, large non-stick wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add mince. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 7 minutes, or until browned. 2 Add carrots, onions, ginger, garlic and water chestnuts. Stir-fry, for about 2 minutes or until carrots are just tender. Add combined sauces. Stir-fry for…

Easy Lemon Slice Serves 24, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 340g packet vanilla cake mix (See Tip) 1 cup desiccated coconut, plus extra 2 tblsps 125g unsalted butter, melted, cooled ²/ ³ cup lemon juice 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges. 2 Place cake mix in a large bowl. Add 1 cup coconut and the butter. Stir until well combined. Press evenly over base of prepared pan. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 10 minutes, or until light golden. Remove. Cool for 10 minutes. 4 Stir juice into condensed milk in a bowl. Spread over base. Sprinkle with extra coconut. 5 Cook in same moderate oven…

Ditch it! “Winter for me is sleek, polished hair with a lot of conditioning and serums, mainly because the cold weather combined with heating can really dry out hair,” says Michael. With the mercury rising, the scalp gets oilier naturally, so Michael recommends using less serum for an under-styled, more dry, textured beachy look. Add it! “Spring/summer is all about dry shampoo for me – it’s that beach-to-bar hair look. Dry shampoo is also great for quick and easy styling and adding texture and volume to hair,” says Michael. The possibilities with this product are not limited to eliminating shine and oily scalps, according to the pro – Michael also uses this product to get extra volume in hair and curls. Spring prep “With any season, you always want your…

Q Is 45 too old to change career paths? I’ve been a nurse for the past 25 years, but now I dread work. As my family is in the health industry, I believed it was an easy option to go in that direction. I’ve finally realised that my true passion lies in creative arts. Won’t it be hard for me to find a job when I haven’t studied it? How would you go about this? JULIET, VIA EMAIL. You are not too old to embark on a new career path. People older than you have changed direction and never looked back. Would you be able to stay in nursing a bit longer while you take classes? You may be over nursing, but don’t give up your job while you are…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL? Kathryn: TJ’s is hanging out the washing so that it doesn’t wrinkle. I hate doing washing. TJ: Kathy’s is going to the shops when the washing needs to be done! WHAT’S THE BEST GIFT YOUR PARTNER HAS EVER GIVEN YOU? TJ: Kathy made me a ‘treat jar’ for a birthday about seven years ago –things like ‘Let’s go to the movies’ or ‘Bike rides & beers’. It was meant to be one-a-week for a year. We’re still working through it. #lifehappens! Kathryn: TJ organised a luxurious night in a hotel for me. I hadn’t had a night alone since our daughter was born. I had five showers, ordered sushi and watched Queer Eye in bed before sleeping for 12 hours straight! He’s best-known for…

Continuing to try to do everything she can to keep Colby (Tim Franklin) away from Mackenzie (Emily Weir), Bella (Courtney Miller) is far from impressed when her efforts prove in vain this week. Indeed, when the troubled teen interrupts a tender moment between her beloved older brother and Mackenzie, she immediately loses her cool. “Bella is slowly starting to self-destruct,” says Courtney. “Her number one priority is to not lose Colby and she will go to any lengths to make sure that never happens! “However,” adds Courtney with a laugh, “I did find it very hard to act angry at Mackenzie as I absolutely adore [her portrayer] Emily Weir!” What does Bella say that rocks Colby and Mackenzie to the core?…

The extreme security measures taken to keep the identities of The Masked Singer’s contestants hidden have been revealed. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, not only do the celebrity participants have to keep themselves anonymous at the studio by covering their faces and bodies before arriving for filming, they aren’t allowed to tell their loved ones about their involvement either. “When the evicted singer returns to their family, they must account for their whereabouts with a contractually-obligated fib,” the SMH reported, before production exec Shaun Murphy admitted that exceptions were made, so some could “fess up to their husband or wife”. Only four network executives know their identities and the set is searched for hidden cameras.…

After months of speculation, it appears Karl Stefanovic has finally addressed his rumoured hair transplant. In the final episode of This Time Next Year, the host watched participant Paula Williams, who had breast reduction surgery, dramatically burn her old bra. As the flames rose, Karl joked, “If you don’t mind, I’m going to step back. I don’t want to burn my hair and stuff. It’s expensive!” While rumours about Karl’s hair have been circulating for years, Richard Reid appeared to confirm the reports while appearing on I’m A Celeb this year. “He went away and got hair plugs,” Richard told camp-mate Angie Kent.…

Spoiler alert! Filming for Season 4 of The Crown is in full swing, and the cast and crew have been busy recreating Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s famous 1983 trip to Australia. Stars Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin were spotted on set in Almeria, Spain, last week, where the reimagining of the royal tour has been taking place – and the pair looked every bit the royal couple as they got down to business. The trip Down Under 36 years ago was Diana’s first time overseas, at just 22. She, Charles and baby Prince William spent 41 days travelling around the country, visiting places such as Bondi Beach and Uluru.…

AS THEIR FAMILY GROWS, THE PAIR PREPARE FOR A BIGGER HOME There’s been a lot of speculation that the Duchess of Cambridge is set to announce her fourth pregnancy any day now. Now, with rumours that William and Kate are set to upgrade to a bigger home within the Kensington Palace property, it looks like this might be the proof we’ve been waiting for that Kate has another baby on board! Late last week, removal trucks were noticed outside Apartment 1 in the Kensington Palace complex – the abode next door to the Cambridges’ home, Apartment 1A. Since 1972, the Queen’s cousin, Prince Richard, and his wife have been living in the huge 21-room residence. But with their three kids all grown up, the couple hardly need such an expansive…

She has eligible bachelors lining up to receive her roses, however it seems Bachelorette Angie Kent may have had another man on her mind during filming – Bill Goldsmith. According to an insider close to the former Gogglebox star, Angie and Bill – who appeared on Ali Oetjen’s season – had a steamy rendezvous in Byron Bay, NSW, earlier this year, just days before filming began. At the time, Angie was enjoying a pre-filming health retreat at Olivia Newton-John’s famous Gaia Retreat & Spa with her co-star Isabelle Silbery, while Bill was visiting the popular tourist spot with a friend. Apparently, the pair had been messaging on Instagram for a number of months, so when they ended up in the coastal town at the same time, they decided to make…

Giant Chorizo and Potato Sausage Roll Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, just thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten Tomato relish, to serve FILLING 1 large washed potato (250g), peeled, cut into 1½ cm cubes 560g packet classic pork sausages (8) 125g chorizo, finely chopped ¾ cup drained, roasted pepper strips (120g), finely chopped 2 tsps sweet paprika ¹/ ³ cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 To make filling, place potato in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1 tblsp water. Cover with damp absorbent kitchen paper. Microwave on High (100%) for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool. 2 Squeeze sausages from casings. Add to potato with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. 3 Join…

Caramel Latte Slice Serves 15, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1 cup plain flour ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ¹/ ³ cup desiccated coconut 100g unsalted butter, melted 600ml tub thickened cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Caramel-flavoured syrup, to serve FILLING 395g can sweetened condensed milk 2 tblsps golden syrup 25g unsalted butter, chopped 1 tblsp instant coffee granules 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges. 2 To make base, combine flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Mix well. Stir in butter until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until light golden. 4 Meanwhile, make filling. Combine condensed milk,…

Q Can I cook pasta in the microwave? PAULA, VIA EMAIL. A Yes, even though it’s not quite as good a result as boiling on the stove top, it still cooks well, especially if you are mixing the cooked pasta through a sauce or making a pasta bake. As a guide, add 3 to 4 cups (270g to 360g) of raw pasta to a large microwave-safe bowl or Pyrex dish. Then, add enough cold tap water to measure about 2cm above pasta. Microwave, uncovered, on High (100%) for about 18 to 20 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring twice during cooking. Carefully remove from microwave. Drain well.…

“My favourite tool at the moment is the VS Sassoon Curl Secret Optimum, as it allows you to choose from three different curl sizes and which rotation you want the curl to fall – inwards or out,” says Michael. EXPERT TIP: “TRY CURLING YOUR HAIR INWARDS, RATHER THAN OUT TO REALLY EMBRACE THIS LOOK, AND USE A PADDLE BRUSH TO SMOOTH HAIR, OR A WIDE-TOOTH COMB FOR A MORE TOUSLED CURL.” “The more flat wave style curl is definitely a big hit – this means hair sits closer to the head/face, more flat than the flicked-out look which can give a ‘pageant hair’ vibe. The flat wave gives more of a modern ripple wave effect,” claims Michael. NEW IN PRODUCTS Hask Cucumber Aloe Water Weightless Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, $14.99…

It affects approximately 20 per cent of 5-year-olds and 10 per cent of 10-year-olds, and boys tend to be more frequently affected than girls. If you’ve read JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series (and who hasn’t?!), you’ll know that even Harry himself was a bedwetter! Here’s what you need to know: THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF BEDWETTERS  Bedwetting is divided into two types – primary and secondary. Primary enuresis refers to children who have always wet the bed, while secondary enuresis denotes children who have restarted wetting the bed after having been dry for a period of six months or more. ARE THERE ANY SIMPLE SOLUTIONS?  Once diagnosed with nocturnal enuresis, these solutions may help your child: • Limit your child’s fluid intake in the evening and, in older children, keep an…

MERE MALE After searching through the frozen chicken in the deep freezer at the supermarket, I couldn’t find one that was large enough. “Do they get any bigger?” I asked a MM staff member. “No,” he replied, “they’re dead.” WILMA WINTER, KEDRON, QLD. IN HINDSIGHT Miss 4 was standing behind me and brushing my hair while I was sitting down and enjoying a cup of tea. I felt her gently prodding the back of my head. “What are you doing, darling?” “I’m looking for those eyes at the back of your head, Mum.” ROSIE SHARP, HIGHTON, VIC. MISSING THE CUT Reading “Family Treasure” (NI August 5) brought back a memory. More than 30 years ago I thought I would start a tradition in my family. I bought a lovely carving…

THE LAST MOVIE I SAW WAS … Palm Beach. THE LAST BOOK I READ WAS … Left for Dead [by Nick Ward] – a book about the [tragic 1979] Fastnet yacht race. It was un-put-down-able! THE LAST ITEM OF CLOTHING I BOUGHT WAS … a pair of new sailing gloves. THE LAST MEAL I ATE WAS … scrambled eggs on toast. THE LAST PLACE I HOLIDAYED IN WAS … we rent a farm near Mudgee every year. THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE I SENT WAS … to organise a meeting for the state park group that I represent. THE LAST MUSIC I LISTENED TO WAS … a Jeff Buckley album. THE LAST WORKOUT I DID WAS … hmmm! I’ll have to get back to you on that one! HOME AND AWAY…

Just months after Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus called time on their marriage, the Aussie star’s big brother has reportedly intervened to keep the exes apart. Radar Online claims Thor star Chris Hemsworth recently sent a strongly worded text to his former sister-in-law requesting that she leave Liam alone so he could recover from their very public break-up. A source apparently explained that Chris and his wife Elsa Pataky have been supporting Liam over the past few months but are increasingly unhappy with Miley’s behaviour and have requested she “stop playing games” by “texting him at random” and alluding to the marriage in her songs.…

It’s long been known that Nicole Kidman’s adopted children, Bella and Connor, followed their dad, Tom Cruise, into Scientology after the former couple’s split – and that since then Nic has had little to do with her only son and eldest daughter. So it was a shock when Connor, 24, was seen moving out of his home in a building owned by Scientology and into a new place across the street. “Connor moved out of Tom’s building last week,” Florida local Clay Irwin told Radar Online. “It is not a  Scientology building.” What’s more, the move seemed to coincide with Nicole speaking about her “unconditional love” for her adopted kids, sparking speculation that her proclamation of love could have prompted Connor to take a very public step away from the…

Former MAFS star Ines Basic wants Australia to know she’s not the heartless ‘cheater’ the show portrayed her as. The 29-year-old opened up to New Idea in an exclusive interview about her love life post-MAFS and how her life has changed since saying ‘I do’ to a stranger. Apart from a brief fling with an ex-boyfriend, she admits she is happily single. “I still want children. But I don’t really care for marriages, they are expensive and way too extra for me. I’ve never been one of those girls to just have a relationship for the sake of one. I don’t even date much,” Ines tells New Idea. “I just don’t waste my time. And guys give me headaches! I don’t need a headache; I’ve had the worst headache all…

After announcing her engagement to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on September 26, Princess Beatrice is prepping not only to become a bride in 2020, but also a mum! Edoardo is the father of 2-year-old Christopher Woolf, whom he shares with his former long-term partner Dara Huang – and come next year, Bea will become the first princess in the Queen’s family to ever become a stepmum. Far from any drama between the two women in the tot’s life, “Dara thinks Beatrice is wonderful with Wolfie,” a source tells the Daily Mail. “She’s a natural.” And in case you were wondering, yes – Bea and Edo are planning to have a family of their own after they tie the knot! “She adores kids,” royal expert Angela Mollard revealed on the podcast Royals.…

On the eve of the 25th anniversary of Friends, Jennifer Aniston’s one-time on-screen daughter has paid tribute to her former mum. Now New Idea can reveal how the Friends’ baby inspired Jen and Brad Pitt to want to start a family. Sixteen years ago, Cali Sheldon and her twin sister Noelle shared the role of Rachel Green’s daughter, Emma, on the iconic sitcom. Now an insider explains how pretending to have a daughter at work, led to Jennifer convincing Brad that it was time for them to have a baby. “Brad and Jennifer were married and it was that experience at work which made them really desperate to start a family,” says the source. The now-17-year-old Cali posted a rare photo of Jennifer holding her as a young baby, captioning…

It was meant to be a night of celebration, but Amal and George Clooney looked surprisingly stressed out as they marked five years of marriage. The couple celebrated their wedding anniversary at 4 Charles Prime Rib in Manhattan with good friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. But the high profile pair looked downcast as they left their New York home and George put a protective hand out for Amal who, at one point, appeared to be crying. When an onlooker congratulated them on their achievement, George responded by saying, “Yeah, five years, man.” When asked what was the hardest part after five years, George gave a weary-sounding laugh without answering as the couple climbed into their waiting car. Amal looked so upset that onlookers were worried she had been dumped…

Jessica Rowe admits that she struggles to flaunt her sexy side, but the television presenter and mum of two proved that she is sexier than ever in The Real Dirty Dancing, showing off her trim physique and dirty dance moves. Joining seven other celebrities, Jessica, 49, travelled to the US where she learnt some of the famous moves from Dirty Dancing and she got to show off her moves in a one-off performance at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre that will air in tonight’s episode. “I mean, I am terrified,” she laughs to New Idea. “But it really was an incredible thing to be a part of and I can’t wait to see it on the telly. As it gets closer, I think the butterflies get bigger in my stomach just thinking,…

She may not have won Matt Agnew’s heart on this year’s The Bachelor, but Abbie Chatfield isn’t sitting at home crying. Exclusive photos reveal the blonde bombshell has well and truly moved on, as she was spotted getting very close and cosy with former Bachelorette contestant, Todd King. Todd – who was runner-up on Sophie Monk’s season – and Abbie looked very happy together as they frolicked on the beach in Noosa, Queensland. In scenes reminiscent of that solo beach date with Matt, this time Abbie, 24, wrapped her arms and legs around Todd, 26, as the pair shared a passionate kiss. Rumours of a secret tryst between the two runners-up ran rife during the recent season of The Bachelor, and now it seems we have proof that those whispers…

SHILOH PITT Shiloh Pitt shot into international headlines as the first-born child of power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2006. As Shiloh grew older, fans noticed she was the spitting image of her actress mum, Angelina. Though Shiloh was raised in the US, she was born in Swakopmund, Namibia. Angelina, a UN refugee ambassador, had decided to give birth in Namibia after falling in love with the country. SURI CRUISE Suri Cruise is the incredibly famous offspring of divorced and estranged couple Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Suri was born in California in 2006 – and her parents separated when she was only 6 years old in 2012. It is rumoured young Suri has not seen her megastar father Tom in years, as the Mission Impossible actor’s involvement…

Berry Sundae Daiquiri Serves 6, Prep: 15 mins 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, halved 1 cup frozen raspberries ¼ cup caster sugar ½ cup white rum ¼ cup orange-flavoured liqueur 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 cup ice cubes 12 scoops raspberry ripple ice-cream (See Tip) 1.25 litre bottle lemonade, chilled 1 Place strawberries, frozen raspberries, sugar, rum, liqueur, juice and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth. 2 Divide evenly among six serving glasses (2-cup capacity). Place two scoops of ice-cream in each one. Fill with lemonade. Stir gently. Serve immediately TIP We used Peter’s Light & Creamy Raspberry Ripple ice-cream. Gently pour lemonade into glasses as they may overflow. Try decorating the side of each glass with a fresh strawberry and serve with chocolate wafer sticks. Boozy Banoffee Cocktail…

Passionfruit Butterfly Cakes Makes 12, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 150g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ¾ cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1½ cups self-raising flour ¼ cup passionfruit pulp ²/ ³ cup Greek yoghurt ²/ ³ cup thickened cream ½ tsp coconut essence Icing sugar mixture, to decorate PASSIONFRUIT CURD 75g unsalted butter, chopped ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ cup passionfruit pulp 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan (¹/ ³ -cup capacity) with paper cases. 2 Beat butter and sugar in the small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 3 Stir in half the flour until combined. Stir in passionfruit pulp and yoghurt, then stir in remaining…

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ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Old upsets that go way back with another could suddenly resurface – avoid reacting emotionally. A relationship that’s been hard work will require time and energy. It’ll be an opportunity to turn it around. Reflective periods will bring flashes of insight and intuition with a spiritual or personal matter. In a situation where you can do something kind for someone, thoughtful action will speak volumes. LUCKY NUMBERS: 7, 12, 34 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 You’ll throw yourself into a health pursuit or strenuous physical task with gusto! Also, going ‘all out’ to achieve a personal goal will take love, energy and determination. Success will be sweet and it’ll do you proud! Meaningful exchanges with a friend will be insightful. A providential turn…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. THE HAUNTING OF HANNAH It began in the summer of 1996. Hannah’s parents had separated and her father had moved into a small unit in the Melbourne suburb of Niddrie, close to the high school Hannah would attend the following year. She was 11 years old. More than two decades later, what unfolded in that unit “is still so clear to me’’, says Hannah, my guest on this week’s episode of The Ghost Files…

MONDAY: After Ryder comes clean on Blake’s plans to drug the HSC exam supervisor, Maggie announces she is planning to call the police. Meanwhile, Ben is struggling with the side effects of the antidepressants. TUESDAY: Willow receives a major reality check, while Maggie and Ben’s marriage hits another hurdle. WEDNESDAY: An overwhelmed Willow gratefully accepts Alex’s help at the gym, while Ziggy finds herself apologising to Dean. THURSDAY: Jasmine and Robbo arrive back in the Bay, but what’s the update on Tori? Elsewhere, Mac comes to an important decision about her relationship with Colby.…

SINGLE WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS BY ABI TUCKER Released ahead of a new album, Who Do You Really Know?, due out in February 2020, this fiery new single from the former McLeod’s Daughters actress and Play School presenter sounds like the theme to a classic Western and finds Abi, who wrote the song after a disagreement with her partner, in great voice. OUT NOW MOVIE JUDY Renee Zellweger has been generating Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Hollywood legend Judy Garland in this biopic which takes place during 1969, three decades after The Wizard of Oz, when the actress and singer was in London for a sellout tour and grappling with personal problems including depression and alcoholism. OUT THURSDAY AUDIO DRAMA THE INVISIBLE WOMEN’S SOCIETY Written by bestselling author Nikki…

DEBBIE HARRY’S DRUG CONFESSION Debbie Harry recently opened up about her past heroin use and how she didn’t think of the consequences of taking the drug, in her book, Face It. “The first time I had done heroin was with Gil Fields, my boyfriend at the time and the drummer in my first band, the Wind in the Willows,” she revealed. “I thought: ‘Oh, this is so nice, so relaxing. Aah, I don’t have to think about things.’ It was so delicious and delightful. For those times when I wanted to blank out parts of my life or when I was dealing with some depression, there was nothing better than heroin. Nothing. “No-one thought about the consequences. I can’t remember if any of us even knew the…