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As the world goes into lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, several celebrities have stuck their hands up saying that they have tested positive for the virus. Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and singer Rita Wilson, Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins, actor

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are relocating back to their homeland in Australia to be closer to the actress’ mum, Janelle. According to The Sunday Telegraph, Nicole has already enrolled their daughters Sunday, 11, and Faith, 9, in a Southern Highlan

Friends co-stars Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox seem closer than ever. The pair have been hinting of their intimacy on social media, sparking rumours they are building a close bond after meeting up over Friends reunion talks. The reunion has since

Grant and Chezzi Denyer certainly have a lot to celebrate. After a whirlwind year which saw Grant, 42, sacked from his gig on 2Day FM, his wife Chezzi, 40, has landed a job in radio. Chezzi announced on Instagram she will be joining 2bs 95.1 FM a

After a decade of silence, disgraced former footballer Ben Cousins is set to finally reveal the truth about his troubled post-AFL life – and his surprising plans for the future. The no-holds-barred Seven News documentary will see the former premier

It’s usually a grand affair, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Queen of Denmark, who turns 80 in April, has announced that she has cancelled the celebrations planned for her birthday until further notice. Most countries have banned non-essential

After completing their final engagements as senior royals, Prince Harry and Meghan returned to Canada and are believed to be in lockdown. It is understood Harry, 35, reunited with his family in the nick of time – returning mere hours before Canada’

The Archduke of Austria, Karl von Habsburg, 59, has become the first royal in the world to be diagnosed with coronavirus. Despite the diagnosis, the royal insists he is fine. “It’s not the black plague,” he said. “I thought it was the usual flu.

The successful architect recently spoke out about concerns for his family who live in Italy. Taking to Instagram, he captioned a video of Italians singing on balconies: “United we are strong.” In response, a woman who shared the surname Mapelli Mozzi

After meeting in 2007, Aussie model Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke called time on their two-year engagement in 2010.  As fixtures on the Sydney social scene, Lara and Sophie often crossed paths at premieres, fashion events and parties.  Michael Clark

After being betrayed by Seb, Lizzie has gone running into the arms of her ex-husband Sam Ball and begging him to give their relationship a second chance. Indeed, while it may come as a shock to many that Lizzie has not only forgiven Sam for the way

He’s been labelled the resident villain of this season of Married at First Sight. After months of lying low and trying to ignore the rumours swirling around him, Michael Goonan speaks with New Idea to tell his side of the story … and answers some t

He lasted 49 days in the Samoan jungle on Season 3 of Australian Survivor. As fans prepare to find out who will come out on top in Survivor: All Stars, former game player Sam Webb dishes some behind-the-scenes secrets. 1 Contestants are paid about

Sitting in front of her doctor, Teri Vallely was overcome with feelings of shame. Weighing 158kg, the Aussie mum of three was morbidly obese and had just been given some sinister news. “I had a lot of knee troubles and I guess you could expect that f

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O the tiny NSW mid-north coastal town of Kendall, a little boy in a Spider-Man suit was running around his grandmother’s backyard on Benaroon Drive. His name, of course, was William Tyrrell. It was September 12, 2014, and at around 10.30am, 3-year-ol

Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 6 x 200g skinless, boneless salmon fillets500g risoni2 cups frozen peas1 large chicken stock cube, crumbled2 tblsps lemon juiceLemon wedges, to serve ½ cup pitted Sicilian green olives1 cup firmly packed parsley lea

Makes 20, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 15 mins 175g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar½ cup caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs1½ cups traditional rolled oats1 cup raisins (180g)1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (

To prevent fish from sticking to a heated barbecue grill or hot plate, first grease the grill or plate with oil, then arrange a bed of sliced lemons on top. Place lightly oiled and seasoned fish fillets on the lemons and cook until fish flakes easily

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Every busy woman knows the feeling. You barely have enough time to do the things you have to do, let alone the things you want to do. But you’re not a machine. We all need to replenish. Unless you find some ‘me’ time, you run the risk of burning ou

Having a bath is a fantastic way for your little one to discover new things and to work on new skills. “Babies and young children learn through sensory play, which is great when experienced through water,” says Pip Wynn Owen, a midwife and parent edu

Hailing from Byron Bay, artist Carlie Edwards creates vibrant and highly detailed illustrations of animals and wildlife. Her collection of native birds and flora celebrates the vivid colours of Australian nature. The prints fit into a standard size f

Designed by Australian parents, Mizzie the Kangaroo is a 100 per cent natural rubber teething toy. Mizzie also has her own range of books and toys, encouraging little ones to learn through play. This wooden set comes with eight iconic Australian an

Moving forward with a matter or setting up bold plans for the future will turn the page on a previous personal chapter. You’re on the threshold of a brand-new cycle and your ‘gut feeling’ will guide you with big decisions. Spontaneous spending could

Q I’m sad my sister doesn’t make any contact. She has promised in the past she would help with certain things and hasn’t kept her word. We never meet face-to-face. I have tried contacting her, but get no answer. Can numerous things cause family relat

When Sandra Bullock graced the silver screen as the brash and uncouth FBI agent Gracie Hart in 2000’s Miss Congeniality, she revealed her innate talent for physical comedy and the ability to make female viewers believe they could do anything. Whethe

His Summer Bay alter ego is far from impressed when he finds out Mackenzie has formed a connection with Ari. But when the cameras stop rolling on the Home and Away set, Tim gets along like a house on fire with Ari’s portrayer Rob Kipa-Williams. “Ro

It’s been seven years since their last studio album, 2013’s Lightning Bolt, and although Gigaton’s lead single, ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’, boasts an electronic feel and new direction, the band still rock hard on what is being called their best effo