Table of contents for Issue 28, 2023 in New Idea

At New Idea, we often feature amazing people, but over the next few issues, we’re celebrating amazing animals – and you could win for nominating yours. Whether it’s a clever cat, a devoted dog, or even a particularly gifted goldfish, we want to know about it! Turn to page 20 to find out more. All pet owners think their animals are purrrfect, and I am no exception to that rule. Shout out to my beloved bulldog mix, Patrick, who I was reunited with last week after he flew 17 hours from his former home in America, handled government quarantine like a champ, and is now with us in Sydney – if I could nominate him for this campaign, I would! Happy reading. newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine…

After almost eight years of dating, The Four Seasons’ frontman Frankie Valli married Jackie Jacobs in an intimate Las Vegas ceremony on June 26. “It’s terrific to have found love once again at this stage of my life,” Frankie said. Frankie and Jackie, 60, met in 2007, but things didn’t turn romantic until 2015 when he called her “for a date”. The outing went well and they’ve been together ever since! Frankie, 89, has been previously married three times. In 1957 he wed Mary Mandel, and they went on to have two daughters together. The couple divorced in 1971, and MaryAnn Hannigan was next in line in 1974. Frankie then tied the knot in 1984 with Randy Clohessy, and together they had three sons.…

NEWS Rita Ora hightailed it out of Australia recently, after filming wrapped on the next season of The Voice. But the British singer was far from incognito when she arrived at Sydney Airport, pulling up to the check-in desk alongside a trolley loaded with 14 suitcases! Rita, 32, also appeared to be travelling without her filmmaker husband, Taika Waititi. Despite her swift exit, Rita had nothing but praise for Australia after spending the past few months living Down Under to film The Voice. At her recent album launch held in Sydney, Rita said she feels “so welcome and loved and supported” here.…

Royals ‘Charles has really softened on her’ While it took the Duchess of York’s breast cancer diagnosis to do it, the simmering tensions between Sarah Ferguson and King Charles are said to have subsided after 31 years. Last week, Fergie revealed she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer following a mammogram, and underwent successful surgery. The diagnosis is said to have deeply shocked her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Yet, it was the reaction from her former brother-in-law that is said to have moved Fergie, 63, the most. “It’s true that Charles and Sarah were never close. Not when Diana was alive and certainly not after years of tawdry headlines,” confirms a royal source. However, the 74-year-old monarch now appears to want to put all that behind him. “He has…

TV scoop HOT GOSSIP While overseas filming the new season of The Amazing Race, Beau Ryan raised eyebrows when he penned a gushing Instagram post to his wife, Kara. “I’ve stuffed up, but she’s always been there,” he wrote. Many wondered if Beau was referring to his shock 2015 extra-marital affair with former Hi-5 star Lauren Brant. Insiders say friends of Beau, 38, and Kara were “perplexed” by his post, but maintain the couple are still very happy and committed. “Those who know Beau, know he wears his heart on his sleeve,” shares the source.…

At New Idea we love all creatures great and small, which is why we are delighted to launch our latest campaign, Amazing Animals. Over the coming weeks, the team will be sharing heartwarming stories of special animals lending their paws and claws to help humans. From cuddly cows easing anxiety to volunteers and their pup professors fostering confidence in children learning to read, we’re celebrating all the special creatures who help make our lives simply purrrfect! And we want to hear from you! Please send us a photo of your pet and tell us in 250 words us why they’re an ‘amazing animal’. For your efforts, you could win a share in a $1000 prize pack. Your pet – be it fuzzy, furry, feathered or feline – doesn’t have to…

Pork with Apple Mustard Gravy and Sauerkraut SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 25 MINS ■ 500g small baby chat potatoes■ ¼ cup olive oil■ 4 x 200g pork mid loin chops■ 1 cup beetroot sauerkraut (see Tip)■ Steamed snow peas, to serve APPLE MUSTARD GRAVY ■ 1 tblsp plain flour■ 1 cup chicken stock■ 1 tblsp wholegrain mustard■ 2 tblsps bottled apple sauce 1 Rinse potatoes. Pierce each with a fork. Place in a large, microwave-safe cooking container. Cover with lid. Microwave on High (100%) for 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain well. Using the back of a spoon, press down on potatoes to flatten slightly. 2 Heat 2 tblsps of the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add potatoes. Cook,…

Cauliflower Fried Rice SERVES 4 TO 6PREP & COOK 30 MINS ■ 1 medium cauliflower (1kg), trimmed, coarsely chopped■ 3 eggs, lightly beaten■ 200g shortcut bacon, cut into 1cm pieces■ 4 green spring onions, sliced diagonally, plus extra to garnish■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed■ 1 carrot, peeled, coarsely grated■ 1 cup frozen peas■ ¼ cup hoisin sauce■ 1 tblsp soy sauce■ Sriracha, to serve 1 Process cauliflower in a food processor until finely chopped. (Do not over-process.) 2 Heat an oiled, large, non-stick wok over a medium to high heat. Add eggs. Swirl over the base and halfway up side of wok to form a thin omelette. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until just cooked. Transfer to a chopping board. Roll up. Thinly slice. 3 Heat same…

Advice THE MUM OF SIX ON THE TRIALS & TRIUMPHS OF PARENTING There are so many wonderful things about being a parent. Although I love all the stages, the time with them as a baby is my favourite. I have especially cherished the time with Alby, as it was such a hard pregnancy full of fear and constant worry that he wouldn’t survive. Thankfully he was born healthy and happy, and as he is the last of six, I have savoured every moment with him (and probably spoiled him far too much). END OF AN ERA As Alby approaches turning three, we are entering a new stage, and certainly not my favourite task – toilet-training. I know all the benefits, and of course the main one for my husband Matt…

Exciting cruise experiences Whoever said ‘the journey is the destination’ definitely travelled by cruise ship. How many perfectly good holidays have been tarnished by delayed flights, lost baggage or road rage? Not on a cruise. The beauty of a tour on board the P&O Adventure is not only the spectacular locations it takes you to, but the satisfaction of the journey there. It’s like the stuffed-crust pizza of holidays – no bad bits! IT’S PARTY TIME! First-timers setting sail on a P&O cruise will soon discover that life on board is a nonstop party. Everyone flocks to the top deck as the vessel heads out to sea with a DJ setting the vibe. There’s something about watching a crowd of holidaymakers doing the YMCA atop a gleaming ocean liner that…

Q I’ve worked for the same company for nearly two decades and over the past year I’ve become quite unhappy. Can you see a change of job anytime soon? ALLY, GEELONG, VIC. AUranus has been unsettling your work sector for nearly two years, so you’ve done well to hang in there (these transits can be tough). Spring should bring opportunities for change, and with the October eclipses both stimulating your finances, an influx of cash might allow you to pursue a more satisfying job. Q Should my son move into student accommodation (an hour away) when he starts university next year? He has struggled with anxiety over the last few years, but he’s keen to move out. HEATHER, BRUNSWICK HEADS, NSW. A With Saturn hovering over your son’s…

GOING PLACES WITH ERNIE DINGO Premieres Sat. 7.30pm on NITV and SBS Ernie Dingo is back to showcase more magnificent Australian locations, and this time he’s got some travel companions giving him a helping hand. Joining Ernie for Season 5 of Going Places with Ernie Dingo are Aaron Fa’Aoso, Narelda Jacobs, Bianca Hunt and Rae Johnston. Chatting to New Idea, Rae, a proud Wiradjuri woman, mother and award-winning journalist, says she owes a lot to Ernie. “First Nations peoples are the world’s original storytellers – we’ve been doing it for hundreds of thousands of years,” Rae explains. “Trailblazers like Uncle Ernie have opened the door for generations to create and lead exciting programs all Australians can learn from. It’s an exciting time.” It’s hard for Rae to…

Entertainment DID YOU HEAR ABOUT… Hollywood’s obsession with the Presley family doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, as a new movie about Elvis and Priscilla’s love story is coming to a screen near you. The first-look trailer of the upcoming biographical drama, Priscilla, was released recently. Despite being a mere 45 seconds long, the sneak peek left the New Idea team all shook up! Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola, the movie draws its subject matter from Priscilla’s 1985 biography Elvis and Me. Actress Cailee Spaeny is playing Priscilla, while Aussie actor Jacob Elordi is pulling on Elvis’ blue suede shoes. All eyes will be on Jacob’s starring role, given he is following hot on the heels of Austin Butler’s Oscar-nominated performance as…

NEWS Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness were all smiles when they recently stepped out with their children at an outdoor concert in London’s Hyde Park. The fun family outing comes off the back of Hugh and Deb celebrating their 27th wedding anniversary – and these exclusive new pictures show their love is stronger than ever! The Aussie couple, along with their daughter Ava, 17, and son Oscar, 23, were among the throngs enjoying a Pink concert, featuring Gwen Stefani as the support act. As the couple joined the masses making their way to and from centre stage, Hugh and Deb put on a cute display – holding hands and even putting their arms around each other. The couple’s adult son Oscar was also seen attending the show with his girlfriend,…

NEWS A saucy Instagram photo from Abbie Chatfield appears to have attracted the attention of Carrie Bickmore’s ex, Chris Walker. Reality TV star Abbie, 28, shared a snap of herself at the gym and labelled the “non work related post” a “lil treat” for her followers. The sultry snap garnered a lot of attention from fans who showered her with many compliments, including Chris. He sent Abbie some very encouraging muscle emojis. Abbie, who recently confirmed she is in a relationship, has shared a friendship with Chris for a few years. In 2021, she was a guest on his podcast, Brains Trust, where he “talks to the brightest minds about ‘fun’”. Their very close chemistry and cheeky banter was on show as they discussed adult toys. Chris’ possible…

Royals With her Spotify deal over and Netflix demanding better content, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is concocting a plan to rebrand her image. Since the actress was catapulted to worldwide fame following her 2017 engagement to Prince Harry, snarky memoirs and problematic TV tell-alls have put the couple well out of favour. Public relation experts have weighed in on the Sussexes’ demise. Andy Barr, who has 30 years experience in the industry, says, “It is becoming clear the court of public opinion has started to run away from them,” and suggests Meghan could do well to relaunch herself. But it seems she is already doing just this – and is once again turning to the mother-in-law she never met, the late Princess Diana, to win back favour. British author and…

Matt Doran has returned to Weekend Sunrise after his headline-making vanishing act from NSW’s Hunter Valley – only to land himself in the news once more. Despite appearing in high spirits opposite his co-host, Monique Wright, Matt, 40, appeared to forgo his wedding ring. Now, doubts have been cast over the state of his marriage to Channel Nine producer, Kendall Bora. Sources insist the couple are both still in love, but their high-profile jobs, early morning starts and Matt’s string of worrying press have affected their “love bubble”. The pair wed in December 2021. Just one month prior, Matt was embroiled in controversy over his Adele interview debacle. “Things have been rocky since,” insists the source.…

Local stars Stephen Peacocke has quietly been enjoying his greatest role yet – being a dad! New photos obtained by New Idea seemingly suggest that the former Home and Away actor and his wife, Bridgette Sneddon, welcomed a daughter about a year ago. On June 25, Bridgette was spotted out in Broken Hill, NSW, with a baby girl. Stephen, 41, is currently based in the rural town to film the new season of his medical drama, RFDS. He was also seen taking a walk on the same day. Bridgette, 36, doted over the child during their outing. She made sure she was rugged up from the cold in a purple tracksuit and white puffer jacket. The blonde-haired girl also wore a pink beanie knitted with a white ‘O’, suggesting her…

Yolandi Vermaak always loved animals growing up in South Africa. “I longed to be a vet, but such is life – I ended up becoming a project manager instead,” Yolandi, 48, tells New Idea. Her compassion for animals never wavered and in November 2013, when her husband Reynier, daughter Taylor, 18, and son, Aiden, 17, immigrated to Canberra, Australia, they visited a zoo at Batemans Bay in NSW. From then on, Yolandi had a dream to care for wombats. But she never imagined they would end up helping her. It was her fuzzy friends that Yolandi depended on for comfort when she lost Reynier to leukaemia in 2016. “As a distraction from the crippling grief that consumed me, I turned to wombats,” Yolandi reveals. “I volunteered at sanctuaries, completed wombat…

Retro Kim Lewis was the ultimate girl next door in the ’80s, and an indisputable television darling. As a young actress, Kim became a household name on Aussie soap The Restless Years. Then she joined the hugely popular Sons and Daughters, and things changed drastically. “We got mobbed by fans – it was quite exciting,” says Kim, who played Jill Taylor. Kim, now 59, especially enjoyed working with icons like Rowena Wallace and the late Pat McDonald. “Rowena is such a beautiful person,” she shares. “I learnt so much from her and Pat.” Even though Kim loved her time on Sons and Daughters, she didn’t always agree with Jill’s narrative arc. “It got a little bit weird when my character got raped and then had a baby,” Kim recalls. The…

Slow Cooker Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake SERVE 12PREP & COOK 3 HOURS ■ ½ x 250g packet Butternut Snap Cookie■ ½ cup skinless hazelnuts■ 50g unsalted butter, melted■ 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped■ Halved Ferrero Rocher chocolates, to serve FILLING ■ 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature■ 1 cup caster sugar■ 3 eggs■ 250g tub sour cream■ ¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread■ 70g dark cooking chocolate, melted, cooled 1 Invert base of a 20.5cm round springform pan (base measuring 19.5cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper. Place a large, double sheet of foil on the bench. Top with a double sheet of plastic wrap. Place pan in the centre, then scrunch foil and plastic up around the outside to make it waterproof. 2 Process…

BOOKS for cooks Let’s get cooking! The must-have recipe ideas in this issue of New Idea Food will give plenty of inspiration to see you through the cooler months. Whether you’re looking for pocket-friendly midweek dinners, warm and comforting mains or sweet ideas for weekends, these fresh and delicious takes offer meals the whole family will love. Find at supermarkets and newsagents. RRP $10.50. Q&A Q How much muffin batter should I put in my muffin pans so that they get lovely high tops such as those sold in cafes? A It’s best to fill muffin pans about two-thirds full. This should give you a good size muffin top and still keep them in an even shape. Of course, the consistency of muffin batters will vary, so experiment with your…

Best comfort buys under $100 Swap your dressing gown for a wool-blend cardigan that you can wear out of the house. These seamless leggings are made from premium materials designed to flatter, and prevent chafing. PYJAMA PARTY Fashion designer and businesswoman Sophia Cachia’s sleepwear label is definitely one to watch! Offering soft and comfortable sleepwear in a range of fun and unique prints and colours, you’ll never want to get out of bed! Available in sizes 6-26. Stockists: bonds.com.au, cachia.shop, cottonon.com/au, emuaustralia.com.au, hm.com/au, natvbasics.com, stax.com.au, sussan.com.au, theiconic.com.au…

OUR DESIGN GURU HELPS YOU NAVIGATE YOUR NEXT PROJECT With the increase in remote working and the need to be at our physical and mental best, it is essential to design a space that promotes productivity, comfort and overall wellbeing. Here are some tips for creating the ideal home office… LOCATION Selecting an ideal location for your home workspace is crucial. 1. QUIETNESS: Find a space away from noisy distractions. A peaceful environment allows for focus and concentration. 2. NATURAL LIGHT: Prioritise a location with ample natural light. Sunlight not only improves mood but also enhances productivity and overall wellbeing. 3. SEPARATION FROM LIVING AREAS: Choose a dedicated room or a separate corner in your home to maintain a clear distinction between work and personal life. ERGONOMICS Creating an ergonomic…

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When visiting The Grounds of Alexandria, we asked our one-year-old Billie to pose like Minnie Mouse, and she did! Clever girl. ROCHELLE SIMPSON, CARINGBAH, NSW. Margie and Lorraine ready to go on our bowls trip to Lakes Entrance. MAV JANETZKI, HORSHAM, VIC. Eliza, eight, cuddling up to her pet bunny, named Cinnamon, on a cold autumn day! TANYA GALWEY, BERRIMA, NSW. Meet Wilson, my gorgeous ‘grandcat’. He loves being high up in a tree on my daughter’s farm. MARILYN JOHNSTON, BORONIA, VIC. Royal celebration Special thanks for the wonderful 16-page Coronation Keepsake. Looking through the photos, so many memories of that very special time came flooding back. From the breathtaking military parades to the sombre Coronation ceremony, and finally to the joyous celebrations of…

NEWS Concerns are growing for pop icon Madonna’s wellbeing after shock reports last week revealed the chart-topper had suffered a “serious bacterial infection” that left her unresponsive on the floor of her home. The singer, 64, was subsequently rushed to hospital and intubated in intensive care. Madonna’s daughter Lourdes, 26, reportedly rushed to be by her mother’s side where she remained until she was discharged. Madonna’s management confirmed she spent days in hospital fighting the infection. Her long-term manager, Guy Oseary, shared the news to fans on social media, where he also confirmed she will be postponing her upcoming tour.…

Jon Hamm has married his former Mad Men co-star Anna Osceola. Jon, 52 and Anna, 35, said “I do” at Anderson Canyon in California in a sunset ceremony attended by A-listers including Paul Rudd, Larry David, Tina Fey, Brooke Shields and Billy Crudup. It’s quite a turnaround for Jon, who was previously in an 18-year relationship with actress Jennifer Westfeldt but always insisted he didn’t have “the marriage chip”. “Neither of us have the greatest examples of marriages in our families,” Jon said before their 2015 split. Jon first met his new wife on the set of Mad Men in 2014, but the notoriously private couple weren’t publicly romantically linked until 2020.…

Special report Gone are the days when you’d line up for hours to purchase tickets to see your favourite band, but while online marketplaces mean access to tickets has expanded, it’s also led to a rise in scams. Ticket purchasing site Ticketek crashed last week as Taylor Swift fans scrambled to secure tickets to her Sydney and Melbourne shows. Over a million would-be concertgoers registered for the sought-after tickets, so there were many broken-hearted fans who missed out. Now, experts like Kate Pattison, PhD Candidate in Music Industry at RMIT University, are warning fans desperate to see their favourite artists not to fall for ticket scams. She warns fraudsters can target fans via social media, claiming their ‘aunty’ or ‘friend’ are selling tickets. “The digital nature of pop music fandoms…

Local stars Jackson Warne could be on a mission to right the wrongs of Channel Nine’s widely-panned TV drama about his late dad, Shane. When Warnie premiered recently, it was heavily criticised for its lack of respect for the cricketing legend’s family. Many online went as far to label it “disgraceful”. Jackson, 24, confirmed on Instagram that he didn’t watch the two-part drama. Now, TV insiders spill there are whispers that Jackson has been approached to make his own docuseries about Shane following Warnie’s poor reception. This new project is rumoured to include footage from family home movies as well as interviews and never-before-heard anecdotes from those who knew the real Shane. While Jackson and several family members refused to watch Warnie, others did – and found it to be…

TV scoop HOT GOSSIP It’s Network 10’s hit show, unscathed by drama, but Have You Been Paying Attention? has been rocked by shock allegations. Viewers have taken to TikTok to question whether the wit of the famed panellists is actually real. “The day I learnt that the jokes are pre-written, I was lost,” alleged podcaster Seva Mozhaev. When fans queried the validity of Seva’s claims, he then insisted he has “writer friends in the industry” who confirmed the news. Another user appeared to support the allegations saying: “The contestants get to hear the questions first and prepare for what they want.”…

Real life AMAZING ANIMALS Miss Fergie might look like your typical Brussels griffon dog, but to the children of Elizabeth South Primary School in Adelaide, she is anything but ordinary. The 13-year-old rescue dog and her owner, Natalie Bubner, are part of the Story Dogs team visiting local schools to assist students who struggle with reading. “Miss Fergie helps relax the children, which in turn helps them to focus and have fun while reading,” explains Natalie. “The accepting, loving nature of dogs gives this program its magic.” Story Dogs, a non-profit organisation, was established in Australia in 2009. Based on a successful American initiative, it brings volunteers and their pups into schools to help children gain confidence in their reading abilities. “Their literacy skills improve and their…

Luke Jacobz has tied the knot with his soul mate, Raychel Stuart, in a sunlit Sydney ceremony, New Idea is pleased to announce. Pandemic lockdowns meant the gorgeous couple were forced to scrap their original wedding plans not once but twice. So there was a huge sigh of relief when they finally exchanged vows on June 3 in front of 32 loved ones. Keeping news of their big day under wraps until now, Luke, 42, admits he had started to lose hope that Raychel, 35, would ever become his wife. But the newlyweds, who got engaged in 2018, both say they are “thrilled” their “lifelong dream” is now their reality. Given how long she was made to wait for her big day, Raychel was a very punctual bride. She arrived…

Hollywood Pink and her husband, Carey Hart, are eyeing a semi-permanent move to Australia as part of a “new chapter” in their sometimes-rocky relationship. Throughout her 17-year marriage Pink, 43, has never shied away from talking about how hard she and Carey, a former motocross rider, need to work to keep their marriage chugging along – including attending couples therapy. ‘Australia will be the ultimate reward’ “This is what they teach us in marriage counselling: remorse, regret, resolution,” she told the crowd during a concert in London last month. With a knowing smile she added: “I’ll start that tomorrow.” No doubt Pink will be keeping this lesson front of mind when she, Carey and their two children, daughter Willow, 12, and son Jameson, six, base themselves Down Under for her…

Baklava Custard Slice SERVES 9PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 15 MINS ■ 75g unsalted butter, melted■ 8 sheets filo pastry■ 1 cup walnuts (100g), toasted■ ½ cup blanched almonds (85g), toasted■ 1 tsp ground cinnamon HONEY SYRUP ■ ²⁄³ cup caster sugar■ ½ cup honey CUSTARD ■ 2½ cups milk■ ½ cup thickened cream■ ¼ cup custard powder■ ¼ cup caster sugar■ 2 egg yolks■ 2 tsps vanilla bean paste■ 2 tsps powdered gelatine 1 Grease a 20cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. Brush paper with melted butter. 2 Layer pastry sheets together, brushing in between each sheet with butter. Cut in half crossways to give two rectangles. Trim each to a width of 20cm. 3 Lift one piece…

Tips to stay motivated in cool weather The cooler months can be the downfall of any well-structured workout routine. The alarm goes off for a 6am, Pilates class but getting out of a warm bed to endure what feels like arctic winds is enough to make anyone hit snooze and cancel the class altogether. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. One review of studies across 30 countries researching a seasonal difference in physical activity levels found sedentary behaviour is greater in winter than in summer or spring. Personal trainer and founder of Limitless Fitness Nutrition Corinne Blight agrees that the desire to stay indoors often outweighs the desire to exercise in the rain, winds and dropping temperatures. “We’re less likely to want to get out and about for…

New lipstick colours to try Bare-looking balms and shell pinks may be superior in summer, but we all need a little extra help looking polished when the forecast changes to icy. If you’re searching for the best winter lip colours for adding some pep in your step this season, look no further than these bold shades… Blotted brick It doesn’t get more elegant than a red-brown brick shade, but this look doesn’t have to be as bold as you may imagine. Use your index finger to tap the colour onto lips, creating a chic but slightly undone blotted effect. Tangerine cream Pops of colour aren’t solely reserved for summer – it’s all about picking your shade and finish wisely. Our recommendation? A coral-tangerine hue with a creamy formula and plenty…

Plant care for beginners Trees play a vital role in creating atmosphere in our outdoor spaces. When one is lost, it can leave a huge hole in the garden that can be expensive, not only in monetary terms to replace, but also cost time. ESTABLISHING A NEW TREE When you have a new tree, it’s vital you establish it by watering it well. They often leave the nursery after being watered daily, so when they go in the ground, you need to water them consistently until the root systems can get out into the soil where they will become more drought tolerant. DON’T FORGET TO WATER! We imagine our mature trees have extensive root systems to the point that we often forget to water them, especially when the weather is…

Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 ‘The more the merrier’ might suit as your winter mantra. Meetings and strategy sessions should produce a raft of clever ideas, while on the fitness front, classes or team pursuits might leave you on a high. As your sense of style blossoms, a shopping spree might be money well spent. Lucky colour: Silvery blue Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 It’s all about boundaries, Leo. With your work and family needing extra attention, schedule some downtime. Your horoscope is crowded with activity, but as the buzz subsides, your intuitive powers should surge; you might even catch a glimpse of the future or read someone’s mind! Lucky numbers: 6, 9, 17, 29, 32, 39 Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Jupiter is expanding your world,…

ROMANCE THE WILLOW TREE WHARF by Léonie Kelsall Opposites attract for small-town girl Samantha and city slicker Pierce, who plan on opening a restaurant together. But will a personality clash ruin everything before it’s even begun? OUT TUE. NOVEL ROSEGHETTO by Kirsty Jagger Haunted by the pain of her childhood and secrets she was forced to keep, Shayla decides to tell the stories that played out on the housing estate where she grew up, after she finds that it has been demolished. OUT TUE. CRIME BARREN GROUNDS By B. Michael Radburn A killer known as ‘The Jeweller’, who removes the fingers from their victims, is on the loose. Retired senior detective Joe Capello returns to duty to catch them – is he willing to do anything in order to succeed?…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge The British actress made a sweeping arrival at the London premiere of her new film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Paul McCartney Come together! The Beatles legend and his fashion designer daughter Stella reunited at a London event celebrating the band’s legacy. Cate Blanchett ... Or should that be Carte Blanche?! The actress felt free to dance like no-one was watching at the Glastonbury musical festival in England. The Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards had fans in a tizzy when they hit the streets of New York for a photo shoot. David Beckham Pose it like Beckham! David and wife, Victoria, snapped a selfie as they took in a Paris Fashion Week show... from a row boat! Sarah Murdoch The Aussie supermodel…

“I DO THIS JEDI MIND-TRICK ON PEOPLE, WHERE I MAKE THEM FEEL WEIRD FOR THINKING IT’S WEIRD TO SEE A MOVIE STAR. I’M LIKE, ‘YEAH, WHAT?’”Jennifer Lawrence has a unique approach to fan encounters. “YOUR ‘I DO’ WAS THE BEST GIFT OF MY LIFE.”Adam Sandler shares a romantic tribute to his wife Jackie on their 20th wedding anniversary. “IT WAS [THE SOUND OF A HEART BEAT] BUT [NOW] IT’S A GREETING, IT’S A FAREWELL, IT’S A HOW YOU DOING?”Kylie Minogue reveals ‘Padam Padam’, the name of her new hit song, has taken on a whole new meaning. “I WAS PUT ON THIS EARTH TO BE A SINGER AND WILL KEEP DOING SO FOR AS LONG AS THE GOOD LORD LETS ME.”Rod Stewart refutes reports suggesting he is retiring. Phew! “I…