Issue 19: This week in New Idea

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EXCLUSIVE: PRINCESS MARY’S BIG SECRET
The magic that is Mary grows only stronger and more endearing as the years progress – with the Aussie-born royal never losing touch with her Down Under roots. And the love story between Mary and Frederik continues to burn brightly, too. It is hard to believe that the world has been treated to 10 years of the Crown Princess of Denmark. Turn to New Idea this week for her big news – and some of the most memorable moments and photos from her royal life.

SHANE WARNE’S NEW LOVE TRIANGLE
Still nursing a broken heart following his split from fiancee Liz Hurley, Shane Warne has turned to the two women who know him best – his ex-wife Simone Callahan and old pal Dannii Minogue. Shane and Simone raised eyebrows when they were spotted deep in conversation on the sidelines of their teenage son Jackson’s Aussie Rules match in Melbourne recently. But he’s also entranced with Melbourne girl Dannii – with the pair closer than ever.

GEOFF HUEGILL’S DRUG BUST SECRETS
Swimming legend Geoff Huegill has found himself in hot water after he and his wife Sara were arrested for alleged cocaine possession at a Sydney racecourse last month. Shocked fellow Olympian Ashley Callus, Geoff’s close friend of 25 years, says he was convinced the father of Mila, two, and three-month-old Gisele had left his partying days behind him. ‘If this is true, I’m heartbroken for him,’ the Olympic gold medallist tells New Idea exclusively. Find out more on what Ashley has to say about the couple in this week’s New Idea.

BEN OXENBOULD: THE TRUTH HAS LEFT ME BROKE
The strain of the Hey Dad..! case is etched deeply into actor Ben Oxenbould’s face. He’s received death threats, been sworn at in the street and missed out on television work since backing former co-star Sarah Monahan’s evidence against convicted sex predator Robert Hughes. Whistle-blowing has also brought Ben to the brink of financial ruin. ‘I’d be bankrupt right now if I’d had $500 to pay someone to complete the paperwork for me,’ the laid-back 45-year-old admits.

TIGER’S TEARS: THE TRAGIC TRUTH ABOUT PEACHES
Just when the Geldof family had finally begun to come to terms with their beloved Peaches’ tragic death, younger sister Tiger Lily has been left devastated by reports her best friend and admired sibling passed from a heroin overdose – the very same way their mum met her sad end 13 years ago. The chilling similarity to Paula Yates’ untimely end has raised the spectre of a curse hanging over the famous show business family, which has long witnessed a parade of death and tragedy.

GEORGE CLOONEY’S WHITE HOUSE WEDDING
She’s beautiful, smart and has a master plan! Amal Alamuddin, the woman who snared the heart of Hollywood’s most infamous bachelor, is determined to be US First Lady – and George Clooney is just the man to help her! The sudden engagement of human rights lawyer Amal, 36, and George, who turns 53 this week, is as much a political union as a love match, insiders reveal.

NEW IDEA’S MOTHER’S DAY FOOD SPECIAL
This week, celebrate Mum’s big day with our special high tea – check out the vegetarian sausage rolls, passionfruit polenta cakes and fudge brownies. Celeb chef Karen Martini’s panna cotta is a sweet treat, and Marion Grasby’s Asian favourites make great weeknight meals. Plus, our Boston baked beans are perfect for brunch!