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When it comes to holidaying, Travel Guides stars Matt and Brett think the hotel experience is just as important as what’s on your itinerary. For the married couple, they have had it all – luxury in Tahiti where they’ve watched stingrays through a skylight, and rooms that have horrified them. One clear example? A hotel that had carpet in the bathroom. “We had to put our shoes on to go to the toilet, because we didn’t want to walk on the carpet in the bathroom,” Matt shares exclusively with New Idea.

Farmer Dylan might have only had eyes for Ally on Farmer Wants A Wife, but one decision has thrown everything into doubt. Ally, 23, shocked both Dylan, 24, and viewers when she suddenly walked out on Monday, July 6, after Dylan’s date with Keeley. Becoming upset after he kissed intruder Keeley, Ally packed her bags and left the farm, with Dylan being forced to chase her to resolve things.

King Charles’ hopes of a reunion with his grandchildren have been dashed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had planned to bring Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, to the UK for the first time in four years, but changed their minds at the 11th hour.

Speculation continues to swirl around the future of Farmer Wants A Wife host Natalie Gruzlewski, but industry insiders say the long-serving presenter isn’t concerned about her role on Channel Seven’s hit dating franchise. Sources close to the production claim Gruzlewski has told friends she would expect a conversation from the network if plans were being made to replace her, much like the phone call she received when Samantha Armytage was appointed host in 2023.

NEED TO KNOW Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus have reportedly been secretly engaged since February Liz has been favouring bridal white and ivory outfits, fuelling speculation she’s “channelling her inner bride” Insiders claim she’s been working with Donatella Versace on a new wardrobe Billy Ray reportedly wants son Braison as his best man; Liz wants son Damian to walk her down the aisle Elizabeth Hurley’s current affinity for wearing bridal white has those close to the star speculating...

I don’t know about you, but for me, the winter cold tends to bring on an urge for slower mornings, rugged coastal adventures and evenings spent by the fire with good food and even better wine, making the South Coast’s Shoalhaven region my perfect seasonal escape. Just a few hours from Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong, this dreamy pocket of NSW delivers equal parts adventure and indulgence – think whale watching, wellness retreats, ocean dips, bushwalks and day spas.

There are many unexpected joys as a parent and for me one of them has been watching my children play sports. As I was never particularly athletic and the extent of my participation at school was usually in novelty races, it has been a wonderful surprise how much I enjoy seeing them thrive. Our weeks are packed with swimming, running, basketball, netball, tennis, soccer and dance classes. It’s all about the smiles – not the score.

The dust is still settling on Karl Stefanovic’s dramatic exit from Channel Nine, but already chatter has begun as to who will replace the ousted Today co-host, both on the fledgling breakfast show and as the network’s golden boy. In the immediate aftermath of Karl’s departure, Tom Steinfort stepped in to co-host Today alongside Sarah Abo. Other names that have since been suggested as possible replacements include Brenton Ragless, Charles Croucher and David Campbell.

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Nine months after four-year-old Gus Lamont vanished from his family’s remote South Australian sheep station, his grandmother has broken her silence about the investigation into his disappearance. Speaking publicly in an emotional interview on Seven’s Spotlight, Josie Murray, 75, revealed detectives suspect she buried her grandson after he died in an accident. “They have said that they don’t think I hurt him. They think that I buried him,” Josie said.