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Keith Urban is celebrating the birth of the first child of his close pal and fellow country singer Maren Morris. US singer Maren and her husband Ryan Hurd – also a country crooner - welcomed baby Hayes Andrew Hurd into the world on March 23. Keit

Princess Beatrice has been dealt another blow, as her wedding looks to be postponed until 2021 due to the overwhelming spread of COVID-19. The bride-to-be was also reportedly left ‘heartbroken’ as her fiancé Edoardo ‘Edo’ Mapelli Mozzi and his ex D

It seems even the rich and famous aren’t immune to the temptations of stockpiling amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Former tennis star Lleyton Hewitt’s wife Bec was spotted grocery shopping with their 9-year-old daughter Ava in Melbourne on Sunday morning

The current upheaval to our everyday existence and quality of life is not new – the world is cyclic, with multiple reawakenings over the centuries. This upheaval seems to occur every 100 years or so, pulling out the rug from under us, stripping us ba

Liam Hemsworth may have only split from ex-wife Miley Cyrus, 27, a few short months ago, but the Aussie actor has happily moved on with his new flame Gabriella Brooks. The 30-year-old was seen enjoying a day out at the beach with his model girlfrie

Her popularity skyrocketed after she raised a huge $52 million for the bushfire relief through her Facebook fundraiser, with fans even calling for her to be our next PM. While Celeste Barber isn’t planning to run for office anytime soon, New Idea h

Just days after it was revealed a Buckingham Palace staffer tested positive to COVID-19, there are now fears for the Queen, who may have come into close contact with the employee. “There are believable rumours that the palace servant who has tested

Prince Harry has barely been back in Canada with his wife, Meghan, and son, 10-month-old Archie, for two weeks now, after returning to the UK for the couple’s final duties as royals. But he’s now set to make a hasty homecoming to support his father,

As cases of COVID-19 increase and the United Kingdom now on lockdown, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have relocated to Windsor Castle to safely isolate for at least the next three months. Stepping down from her official duties and public appearanc

She has been planning her dream wedding for almost a year, but in a sudden change of heart, loved-up Bindi Irwin threw caution to the wind, cancelling her big day and instead marrying in an intimate ceremony at Australia Zoo. With just a small numbe

Like every teenager, it seems Robert Irwin knows how to push his mum’s buttons. Seen in New Idea’s exclusive photos, the pair were running errands near their Queensland home and tensions appeared high as Terri Irwin gave her son an animated talking-t

When Crocodile Dundee hit movie theatres in 1986, Aussie comedian Paul Hogan was catapulted to international stardom. Paul has lived in Los Angeles on and off since the late 1990s, and is likely to remain there for the foreseeable future due to his

She’s the no-nonsense bride who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. However, according to fellow MAFS participants, the pressure of the show experiment became too much even for Stacey Hampton. New Idea understands the 25-year-old mother of two hit break

After seven seasons and a string of failed relationships, New Idea understands the Married at First Sight experts will not be returning for another season of the popular reality TV show. The news comes after John Aiken, Mel Schilling and Dr Trisha S

For close to 40 years, she’s sung and shimmied her way across our stages and screens in a whirlwind of feathers and sequins. But away from the glamour and showbiz dazzle, and behind her famous pins and flame-red hair, Rhonda Burchmore has suffered mo

Five marriages, drug use and a phone sex scandal – country music icon Kenny Rogers was known as much for his headline-grabbing private life as he was the songs which made him a superstar. Kenny sadly passed away from natural causes on March 20, aged

HOUSE RULES: HIGH STAKES STARTS APRIL Eight fresh-faced teams will have to prove their worth in the toughest House Rules challenge ever – the transformation of a penthouse towering 32 storeys above the sunny beaches of Queensland’s Gold Coast. Unli

Even before she was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer at just 21, Kristen Larsen lived life to the full. For the remarkable young Brisbane woman, who inspired so many during her 27 years on earth, there was never time to ask ‘why?’ or ‘what if

When Chloe Hubczak prepared a bottle for her infant son, Logan, it was always the same hectic, yet blissfully simple routine that she had enjoyed since bringing her healthy bub home six weeks earlier. The Melbourne mum would gently place her little

If you look at Amanda Knox’s Instagram, you’ll see a normal everyday life: her husband eating pie, the cat sitting on top of a parcel, Amanda surrounded by family and friends. Seeing her successful life today, you wouldn’t imagine that Amanda, now th

When Kim Wall stood at the entrance of Peter Madsen’s submarine, the young journalist was thrilled to be getting a career-defining story. After months of chasing an interview, Swedish-born writer Kim, 30, had finally been invited onto the Danish inv

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Research by the Institute of Human Nutrition in New York has found that people who follow a Mediterranean diet sleep longer and better than those eating a more typical Western diet. Here, the author of Fast Asleep, Dr Michael Mosley, explains how thi

Head Chef, Financial Controller, Conflict Resolution Guru and Chief Hug Giver Every week I hear about more and more redundancies. Being made redundant can seem like the end of the world. I like to think that ending your job with a payout could be

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Remember when road safety came down to one simple, melodic mantra: “Look to the right, look to the left, look to the right again”? Today, road safety experts are now urging children to: “Stop, look, listen and think.” But if that seems way too tricky

Nestled in the glorious Daintree Rainforest, the treehouses at Silky Oaks Lodge are in Kuku Yalanji country, sitting high above the crystal-clear waters of the Mossman River. Stay here and it’s not just spectacular scenery – you can also expect incre

My friends came to visit me with their little daughters. One little girl told me that she had saved all her birthday money to buy something special she wanted. The other little tot came back quick as a flash saying: “I don’t need to save because I’ve

They crossed The Amazing Race Australia finish line in memorable style – hand in hand and with beaming smiles. But for newlyweds Tim and Rod Sattler-Jones, the celebrations were only just beginning when they were crowned the show’s 2019 winners. It w

The outlook has always looked bright for Weekend Sunrise’s resident weatherman James Tobin. Now also a presenter on Seven’s Better Homes and Gardens – as the show’s new technology and motoring expert – the affable star is busier than ever. But for S

1 WHICH CELEBRITY ACCEPTED BRAD PITT’S AWARD ON HIS BEHALF AT THE BAFTAS? A. Margot Robbie B. Jennifer Lawrence C. Jennifer Aniston 2 WHICH AUSTRALIAN FITNESS POWER COUPLE RECENTLY CALLED IT QUITS A. Sam Wood and Snezana Wood B. Michelle

A new face joins DI Mooney’s (Ardal O’Hanlon) team in Saint Marie – enthusiastic young officer Ruby Patterson (Shyko Amos), who happens to be the niece of Commissioner Patterson (Don Warrington). Meanwhile, another newcomer, Patrice Campbell (Leemore

The latest in the Dave Burrows series sees the detective travel back home to his wife and children. As he attempts to save his fractured  marriage, Dave is called to investigate two battling cattle stations in WA’s far north. A gripping story from th

Hilary proudly showcased her emerald engagement ring from Ruben on Instagram in 2016, yet just three months afterwards, the couple quietly split and Hilary deleted the post. Halle’s third husband Olivier proposed to the Bond actress with a four-ca

While going to the beach and surfing has been banned in many places across the country, Chris and Luke Hemsworth still enjoyed some time relaxing on the sands at Byron Bay. Seen enjoying a dip in the ocean, Westworld actor Luke sported a pair of flor