Issue 12: This week in New Idea

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KATIE’S BRAVE BREAKTHROUGH: WHAT TOM DID TO ME

Left traumatised by her failed marriage to Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes is now seeking therapy to help pick up the pieces – realising she’s only comfortable pursuing friendships with gay guys and unobtainable married men. Katie confesses that certain events in her traumatic personal journey have ‘ruined me emotionally’. Determined to work through her post-divorce issues, Katie is finally prepared to talk about what she’s been through.

EXCLUSIVE - SCHAPELLE’S NEW HOPE

In an exclusive interview with Mercedes Corby, New Idea reveals the latest developments in Schapelle Corby’s story. After eight-and-a-half years behind her Bali jail’s dirty white walls – making her the longest serving female prisoner there – the Australian government has finally come to her rescue. But the 35-year-old wasn’t jumping for joy when her sister broke the news to her last week that a crucial letter to help set her free has finally been signed – and New Idea reveals why.

HUMAN NATURE’S TOBY: WE’RE HAVING TWINS!

It’s only Human Nature to want a family – and singer Toby Allen is counting down the days until he welcomes surrogate twins with his partner Darren Weller. ‘We love each other very much, and it felt like a really great time to start a family,’ smiles Toby, revealing his happy baby news exclusively to New Idea. ‘We adore kids – we’ve talked about this a lot.’

MAL MENINGA: MEET MY LITTLE MIRACLE

Gently cradling his new little bundle of joy in his arms, Mal Meninga says he’s now a true believer in miracles. The rugby league great and his stunning wife Amanda couldn’t wait to show off their special little baby boy, Elijah Henry Brooklyn Meninga, who arrived into the world on February 14 – the best Valentine’s Day gift ever for his loved-up mum and dad. ‘This is about as good as it gets – I’ve never felt such joy and happiness. To be honest, it’s hard to even find the words – it has been such an overwhelming and amazing time in our lives,’ Mal says of his little man.

SAM STYNES TELLS: OUR LIFE AFTER JIM

Incredibly, a year has passed since the much-loved businessman, philanthropist and Melbourne Demons icon Jim Stynes lost his epic war with cancer on March 20, 2012. But for the Brownlow medallist’s grieving family and friends, life must go on. Jim, who fought so hard to beat his insidious illness, would have wanted that. ‘I made a promise to him that I would keep living on,’ smiles his courageous widow Sam.

MKR’S JOANNA – MY FAMILY STRUGGLE

Cuddling up to her two gorgeous sons, My Kitchen Rules’ domestic goddess Joanna Stirn looks the picture of happiness. But the young mum exclusively reveals to New Idea that being separated from her boys – Tony, five, Emilio, three, and husband Adrian – during filming almost drove her to breaking point. ‘It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,’ says the 28-year-old. She also tells all about the bitter feud tearing the show apart.