Issue 49:This week in New Idea

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FEARS FOR BOB: NEW IRWIN HEATRBREAK

It should have been a time of hope and joy at the Irwin family’s iconic Australia Zoo, with the late Steve Irwin’s mini-me son Robert turning 10. But the famous clan – Steve’s widow Terri and their kids Bindi and Bob – have been left distressed by a terrifying tiger mauling last week. The incident has resulted in renewed fears about safety at the zoo, which is also the family’s home. But Terri has steadfastly refused to wrap her kids in cotton wool – allowing them to embrace their late father’s passion for wildlife in a very hands-on way.

PRINCE GEORGE’S FIRST CHRISTMAS

A baby’s first Christmas is usually a festival of fun and family. But when your great-grandmother is the Queen, it’s also a holiday steeped in decades of tradition and etiquette. That’s the dilemma facing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they prepare to celebrate their son George’s first Christmas. At just short of five months old, the prince won’t be too fussed about the day’s customs, but new parents Wills and Kate hope to set the tone for Christmases to come. ‘William and Catherine are really looking forward to George’s first Christmas and it’s going to be very special indeed,’ Kate’s oldest friend Jessica Hay tells New Idea.

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY BRAD! ANGE’S EXTRAVAGANT GIFT

Angelina Jolie is going to have a tough time wrapping her birthday present for Brad Pitt this year – with the actress reportedly splashing out $22 million to buy her fiancé his own heart-shaped island to celebrate his 50th birthday. With Brad set to hit the milestone this month, it has been reported that Angelina has snapped up the island of Petra – a 15-minute helicopter ride from New York – after learning its two sprawling properties were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Brad’s favourite architect. New idea takes a look inside the quirky island pads.

KATIE TO TOM’S NEW LOVE INTEREST: THERE’S SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW…

Actress Laura Prepon ticks all Tom Cruise’s boxes – Scientologist, young, beautiful and her career is on the rise. And amid reports the pair are dating,
the actor’s ex-wife Katie Holmes is reportedly keen to have a heart to heart with her. ‘Katie desperately wants to reach out to Laura,’ a family source explains. ‘Tom can be a total charmer who knows how to sweep a girl off her feet, especially a marginally known actress.’

SECRETS OF HOME AND AWAY’S HOTTEST BODIES!

They have some of the most enviable bodies in Australia, yet lean, sculpted physiques of the small screen’s hottest stars are achieved without setting foot
in a gym! This week New Idea reveals how Home and Away’s Ada Nicodemou, Georgie Parker, Lynne McGranger and Rhiannon Fish look so good.

CELEBRATE IN STYLE THIS CHRISTMAS

Stuggling to find some party food inspiration? This week’s Christmas special features delicious recipes including a simple yet sophisticated summery mango cheesecake that is sure to impress. The inspiration doesn’t end there. We also bring you 101 all-new festive ideas, covering everything from entertaining and holiday travel to craft, gifts and more.