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It was the court case that no-one saw coming. Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic’s pet dog Chance the Yapper became the subject of a legal wrangle, after it was alleged he attacked a person without provocation, causing “serious injury”. The German shepherd was investigated by North Sydney Council’s Ranger and Parking Services after the incident unfolded in Neutral Bay, Sydney, on April 18. The Daily Telegraph reported that Chance was subsequently hit with a “dangerous dog declaration” – a move that could have seen the pet euthanised. However, a legal appeal launched by Jasmine Stefanovic and heard at Hornsby Local Court on September 3, resulted in Chance being subject to a “control order” for four years instead. Under the terms of the order, Karl and Jasmine must keep Chance muzzled and…

Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary have addressed unexpected rumours that they had separated. The MasterChef Australia lovebirds found themselves at the centre of split rumours when eagle-eyed fans noticed their absence from each other’s social media pages. While the couple are no strangers to sharing their personal lives online, they have rarely posted together since their European summer holiday. Sarah further fuelled the fire when she didn’t ‘like’ Declan’s Father’s Day post on Sunday, September 6, his first since welcoming their twins, Claudia and Charlotte, on Christmas Eve. Declan also didn’t feature Sarah in the post. Now, speaking exclusively to New Idea, an insider close to the pair has set the record straight. Our source says their online absence isn’t due to a break-up, but a conscious decision to separate…

It was a full-circle moment for The Chase’s Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett when he attended the recent National Television Awards in London, with on-again, off-again girlfriend Hayley Palmer. They had originally met at the same event for the first time in 2022 and became a couple in May 2023. The Beast, 61, and TV presenter Hayley, 45, were “all smiles” on the red carpet, an onlooker told New Idea. Their date night was all the sweeter because it came after the couple had split up in 2024, after dating for a year. At the time, Hayley said she was “completely crushed” by the split. But the pair reunited when they randomly bumped into one another at a London train station earlier this year. “Afterwards we met for lunch and it…

An ecstatic Kylie Gillies has been reunited with eldest son Gus, after nine months apart. In December 2025, Kylie hugged the 23-year-old goodbye at Sydney Airport as he travelled to Berlin for his “dream job” in film and commercial production. The emotional farewell left The Morning Show star feeling “wobbly”, she admitted. But now the whole family, including Kylie’s husband Tony and youngest son Archie, 21, have met up with Gus, and his girlfriend Charley in Berlin – before the Gillies clan decamped to Greece. The sweet family reunion has proven to be a “fairytale” for Kylie, a source tells New Idea. “She doesn’t want it to end!”…

It’s the comparison that could be tearing Lleyton Hewitt and his eldest daughter, Mia, apart! Mia’s musician beau, Vanda Erich, recently likened their relationship to late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence’s romance with Kylie Minogue on social media – and it’s reportedly left a sour taste in her dad’s mouth. “Calling yourself the next Kylie and Michael is a pretty bold move,” says a source It’s claimed that Lleyton, 45, has never been “completely comfortable” with Mia, 20, and Vanda’s two-year relationship, so seeing Vanda compare them to doomed lovers Michael and Kylie couldn’t have been nice. “It’s pretty loaded, given how that relationship ended,” says the source. “Lleyton’s wondering whether Vanda was deliberately trying to push his buttons.”…

Olympian Libby Trickett has revealed she is taking a type of GLP-1 medication, but it’s not for reasons you might think. In June 2025, the mum of five experienced a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) – a serious condition where an artery wall in the heart tears, blocking blood flow. As a result of the heart attack, Libby, 41, says she was prescribed “a bunch of different medications” in March this year to “help my heart” – including GLP-1. “I didn’t know if I would speak about this in public because the space for nuance in these conversations are almost non-existent on these platforms, and everyone is going to have their own view,” Libby explained in a September 7 Instagram post. “But not mentioning it felt like a shame response…

Katie Holmes can’t get enough of her new boyfriend, Jason Bard Yarmosky, but pals fear the actress might end up with another broken heart if things continue as they currently are. There’s no denying that the couple’s romance is progressing fast. First linked together in July, Katie and Jason, who is nearly nine years her junior, have already gone Instagram official, with Katie posting a gushing tribute to Jason on his 39th birthday on September 2. “Happy birthday to the best of the best,” she wrote. More recently, Katie, 47, and Jason, an artist, enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway to Italy. While Katie draped herself over Jason during a boat outing on Lake Como, and smothered him in kisses, onlookers claim he seemed a little put off by her overt affection.…

Growing fan demand for another home-grown star to be given a permanent spot on The Voice Australia’s coaching panel could finally be met – with none other than Shannon Noll being considered for a spin in the coveted red chair! Reports previously suggested that Channel Seven might shelve the singing competition for 2027, in order to fund their expensive I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! reboot. However, a casting notice was recently posted saying The Voice would be “back for another season”, and invited people to audition. While the ad didn’t specify when the new season would air, sources say if Seven are moving forward with both shows for 2027, it might mean major belt-tightening at The Voice – and coach Richard Marx could be a casualty. “Producers…

Natalie Portman is currently on cloud nine after welcoming her third child and first with her partner, French music producer Tanguy Destable. The couple, who have been linked since March 2025, welcomed their bundle of joy in Paris, where they live, in late August. At press time, no details about the baby’s name or gender had been confirmed. According to New Idea’s insiders, Natalie’s eldest children Aleph, 15, and Amalia, nine (who she shares with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied) are “in complete awe” of their new sibling. “Amalia has turned into a nappy-changing maestra!” tells our insider. “Tanguy also has two young sons who are just as excited about the baby. Natalie is recovering well. It’s a beautiful time for the whole family.” Natalie, 45, and Tanguy, 46, announced their pregnancy…