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Simmone Jade Mackinnon is dealing with the unimaginable heartache of losing her younger sister, Kym, in tragic circumstances. On September 1, the McLeod’s Daughters star issued a desperate plea to her 85,000 Instagram followers to help locate Kym, who was missing in Queensland at the time. But just hours later, police confirmed that she had been found dead, in non-suspicious circumstances. While it was thought that Kym was missing, Simmone’s McLeod’s co-star Rodger Corser commented on her post that he could “only imagine how you’re feeling, let’s get her found” and shared Simmone’s call-out. But after it was revealed that Kym had passed away, Simmone’s fellow co-star Bridie Carter posted, “Sending big, big love. And comfort. Go gently.” A source close to the 53-year-old star told New Idea that “other…

Roger Federer is no stranger to the sacrifices that professional sport requires, and now, he’s passing on what he’s learnt to his tennis mentee, Cruz Hewitt, 17. “He’s taken him aside and explained how tough it can be on the circuit and the importance of putting family first. He used his own experience to illustrate the point,” our source dishes. The Swiss champ’s sacrifices were especially highlighted when he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on August 29. At that event, his wife Mirka gave a speech and revealed that Roger, 45, nearly quit tennis when she was pregnant with their twin daughters Myla and Charlene, who are now 17. The couple also have 12-year-old twin sons. “Roger is very candid that he’d be…

After a difficult few years, Aussie culinary icon Maggie Beer has been dealt yet another blow. Her company’s latest financial results revealed a shock $9.5 million loss for the 2026 financial year – a 60.8 per cent slide blamed largely on a bungled ecommerce upgrade that saw Maggie Beer Holdings lose more than a third of its Google traffic during the crucial Christmas trading period. Maggie, 81, is also still recovering from the devastating loss of her daughter Saskia in 2020, at the age of just 46. Her eldest daughter passed away in her sleep. Then, in 2024, Maggie had a horror fall at her Barossa Valley home and sustained multiple fractures which required treatments, including three surgeries and a five-week spell in hospital . “Maggie is a strong woman…

Bruce Willis’ eldest daughter Rumer, 38, is facing a new heartache, all while dealing with her dad’s decline following his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. She is in a messy custody battle with her ex Derek Richard Thomas. The pair have a three-year old daughter Louetta together. While they initially co-parented after their split in 2024, in July 2025, Derek filed for custody and visitation rights. Then late last month, Rumer filed an emergency, counter custody order, requesting that Derek only had “supervised” access to their daughter. She claimed that her musician ex had “violated custody orders and used dangerous judgement” around Louetta. Derek, via his attorney, has denied the accusations. “Rumer’s dealing with a lot right now,” a source tells New Idea. “This is the last thing she needs.”…

It looks like the rumoured ‘Kardashian curse’ has taken a swipe at Aussie actor Jacob Elordi, 29, yet again. Since he began dating model Kendall Jenner – who is Kim Kardashian’s half-sister – earlier this year, he failed to win the Frankenstein Oscar he was nominated for at this year’s Academy Awards, and now his latest movie The Dog Stars has tanked at the box office. “Those outcomes are not Kendall’s fault,” our Hollywood source says. “But the strange coincidence has raised eyebrows in Tinseltown.”…

Australian tennis legend Pat Cash, 61, has announced his engagement to Charlotte Hodson, a singer and massage therapist, calling her his “soulmate”. The 1987 Wimbledon champion shared the happy news on Instagram last week, alongside a photo of the couple. “Every now and then, life can surprise you in the very best way,” he wrote. “I can’t help but believe God had it all planned to perfection. She said yes.” Pat and Charlotte, 54, made their relationship public at Wimbledon last year, sitting together in the royal box. Pat has four children from his previous marriage to Emily Bendit and a long-term relationship with model Anne-Britt Kristiansen. Charlotte is the perfect match for tennis ace Pat!…

They’ve publicly been an item for a year now – but these fun holiday snaps suggest that Dr Chris Brown and his girlfriend Lorraine Monforte’s relationship has hit a new level, as she has now introduced him to her “Finnish family” during a recent holiday together in Helsinki. During the sun-drenched romantic getaway, the smitten couple enjoyed a boat trip and lunch with her family and friends on board – and gifted the Finn contingent green and gold Australia T-shirts as souvenirs! “They are having the best time together,” a source tells New Idea. “This relationship is serious – for both of them.” Earlier this year, Chris, who turns 48 this week, told Stellar he was dating TV publicist Lorraine, after meeting more than a decade ago while working on…

George and Amal Clooney will celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary on September 27. But if these new pictures are anything to go by, it looks like the pair may have already held an early vow-renewal ceremony! George, 65, and Amal, 48, who are parents to nine-year old twins Alexander and Ella, were spotted with friends at Italy’s Villa Passalacqua, on the western shores of Lake Como. Amal wore a distinctly bridal silk slip dress, while carrying a small bouquet. She was accompanied by a casual George, who couldn’t keep the smile off his face. A friend in bridesmaid-style attire joined the party too. “It was definitely a private celebration for close family and friends,” a Hollywood insider tells New Idea. “Their twins are getting older now, so it was lovely…

Earlier this year, Brooke Warne celebrated her engagement to long-term partner Alex Heath. Now the pair have revealed they’ve become an instant family of four after adopting two Tibetan mastiff pups. “Welcome to the family, Winnie and Lulu,” content creator Brooke, 29, shared via Instagram. A source tells New Idea that Brooke’s late dad, cricket legend Shane, influenced the move. “He was a staunch animal lover who adored dogs, so Brooke grew up having four-legged friends from the year dot,” our source says. “Brooke always strives to honour her dad’s memory and stay true to the life lessons he taught her – as well as the causes he embraced and the passions he shared – whenever she can,” the insider adds. “She knows he’s likely looking down from heaven and…