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Meet the New Idea team
Meet New Idea’s columnists
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Meet the New Idea team
Erin Holohan, Editorial Director
Erin Holohan is the Editorial Director of New Idea, where she oversees the content strategy, celebrity exclusives, and royal coverage for one of Australia’s most iconic media brands. With over a decade of experience steering the nation’s leading commercial entertainment titles – including a landmark tenure as the Editor of Woman’s Day and key editorial roles at Yours Magazine – Erin has dedicated her career to chronicling the stories that get Australians talking. A respected authority on the evolving media landscape and the unique power of print and digital storytelling, Erin holds a Master of Media Practice focused on Journalism from the University of Sydney. Her deep understanding of modern media dynamics ensures that New Idea bridges the gap between fast-paced, breaking entertainment news and trustworthy, high-quality journalism. At the heart of her editorial philosophy is a commitment to the modern reader. Erin ensures New Idea remains an uplifting, reliable, and authentic escape -connecting generations of readers with the public figures, lifestyle advice, and human-interest stories that shape Australian culture.
Leigh Credlin, Deputy Editor
Leigh Credlin is Deputy Editor at New Idea, a position he has held since 2020. A teenage obsession with Nicole Kidman (spurred by seeing her in Moulin Rouge!) led him to pursue a career in entertainment journalism. Currently, he produces content for all areas of New Idea as well as facilitating the print-to-digital relations. An honours graduate from The University of Adelaide, Leigh has previously held positions at Foxtel magazine, Woman’s Day, and NW, where he was also the Deputy Editor. His dream dinner guests are Keira Knightley, Jackie Kennedy, Sutton Foster, and Suri Cruise.
Melissa Field, Associate Editor
Melissa traded Melbourne for London to kickstart her two-decade love affair with entertainment journalism, cutting her teeth at legendary UK titles like Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and the Daily Mail. After returning to Australia, she became the ultimate media shapeshifter, freelancing for the country’s biggest mastheads – from The Australian Women’s Weekly to TV Week – before stepping into full-time leadership. Following heavy-hitting stints as Associate Editor and Editor at OK!, NW, and WHO, Melissa now brings her sharp editorial eye to New Idea as Associate Editor. When she’s not steering the ship of celebrity news, you’ll find her unironically analysing Love Island UK or destroying the competition at pub trivia during the ’90s Britpop round
Celia Whitley, Senior Content Producer (Entertainment)
Celia is New Idea‘s Senior Entertainment Content Producer – and the team’s favourite (and only) Kiwi. With a Master’s degree in Communication Studies and a background in radio and podcasting – including hosting her own radio show and several podcasts – Celia is putting her expensive certificate to work by bringing you the latest local and international Entertainment news. Keep an eye out for her behind-the-scenes-focused column, All Access Scoop With Celia, as she dives into the creative processes, meeting some of the most talented – and passionate – people in the entertainment industry, as she discovers what it really takes to turn ideas into reality.
Kate Dennett, Senior Content Producer
Kate is the Senior Content Producer for New Idea, where she writes about all things celebrity and TV. Starting her career in London, Kate has more than six years’ experience writing for global news platforms, starting as a news reporter before developing her love of entertainment. Kate brought her experience to Australia with a year-long secondment in the Daily Mail’s Sydney offices and, after a brief return to London, her love of Sydney brought her back again and on to the New Idea team. Kate specialises in writing about celebrity culture, reality TV, travel, food and lifestyle, and loves to share her opinions in her very passionate film, TV and food reviews. When she’s not writing about pop culture, she’s out exploring Sydney, travelling and (of course) binge-watching reality TV.
Briannah Devlin, Content Producer
Briannah is passionate about all things entertainment and reality TV, so New Idea is obviously the perfect fit! She is always keen to talk about all things pop culture and reality TV, art, food, and books, and analyse and critique red carpet moments. Before this, she worked for three years as a regional journalist in the Southern Highlands, covering everything from property to the arts and council affairs. Throughout university, she interned across radio, podcasting, print, and magazines while she studied a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism. With a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies also under her belt, Briannah studied French in Australia and then overseas, when she went to live in Bordeaux in the South of France. When she’s not sniffing out a story, she’s reading, doing Reformer Pilates, listening to a podcast, or sewing up a storm.
Stephanie De Nobile, Senior Content Producer (Lifestyle)
Steph is New Idea’s Senior Lifestyle Content Producer covering all things fashion, beauty, and homes. She broke into the media industry by pulling double duty- interning at iconic titles like InStyle, Dolly, and Shop Til You Drop while simultaneously tackling a media degree at Macquarie University and a Fashion Business diploma at FBI Fashion College. For the past six years, she has styled and written lifestyle content across Australia’s biggest weeklies, including New Idea, Who and Woman’s Day. When she’s not decoding the latest runway trends, Steph can be found purchasing candles she absolutely does not need and telling anyone who will listen why reputation is Taylor Swift’s greatest album.
Belad Al-Karkhey, Lifestyle Content Producer
Belad is a Lifestyle Content Producer for New Idea, championing the brand’s travel, shopping, and health & wellness content online and in the magazine. From finding the best matcha in Sydney to knowing all the words to Taylor Swift’s discography, she’s your go-to gal. While lifestyle media has won her heart, her editorial journey began at the Australian Associated Press (AAP), featuring across media outlets such as The Sydney Morning Herald, 7News, and the Australian Financial Review. She completed a Bachelor of Journalism at Macleay College, which included a brief internship at Vogue Australia. In her spare time, Belad loves reading books, rewatching the TV sitcom Glee, thrifting, and keeping the cinema industry alive – one movie ticket at a time.
Sarah Iasiello, Senior Copy Editor
Following the completion of her Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Politics degrees at the University of Adelaide in 2012, Sarah moved to Sydney to pursue a career in the media industry. Now, with over 10 years of experience, she has a demonstrated history of working as a managing editor and senior copy editor across Australia’s biggest women’s fashion/lifestyle titles, including Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, InStyle, NW, Girlfriend, Women’s Health, and, currently, New Idea. Characterised by her friendly and deadline-driven demeanour, Sarah is articulate and organised with an eye for detail. She is well-versed in writing and editing to the highest possible standard, while maintaining brand integrity and consistency. From fashion (crop tops) to food (desserts), sport (tennis – go Rafa!) and politics (working at the federal and state elections), Sarah enjoys combining her professional skills with her personal passions while editing the pages of New Idea.
Ewan Corness, Copy Editor
Ewan is the Copy Editor for New Idea, Australia’s leading magazine and digital platform for celebrity news, royal updates, and expert-backed lifestyle. In his more than 30 years of experience in media, Ewan has worked across titles as varied as sports and technology to travel and fashion. Starting his career as a 19-year-old Editorial Assistant, within six months, he quickly moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor at Jammin magazine, Australia’s only basketball and lifestyle title. He has since worked on mastheads including The Sydney Morning Herald, Marie Claire, InStyle, SLAM (US), Women’s Health, and That’s Life!. Ewan is a sports-mad journalist at heart, and his love of complex sports stats mirrors the obsessive attention to detail he uses to polish New Idea‘s copy every week.
Katie Garside, Art Director
After completing a Bachelor of Creative Industries with majors in Journalism and Graphic Design, Katie moved to Sydney to pursue her dream of working in magazines. She has since worked across multiple weekly brands, including NW, OK!, Take 5, and is currently the Art Director of New Idea. With over 9 years’ experience as a multidisciplinary graphic designer, Katie oversees the design across print, digital, social, newsletters and video content. She has been nominated twice as a company Values Ambassador in recognition of her leadership, proactive approach, and commitment to championing high-quality design. As a designer, her goal is to create clear, engaging visual storytelling that helps readers connect with every story. She has her finger on the pulse of all celebrity news as it drops, and when she’s not creating beautiful imagery, you can find her out with friends, at the beach, or curled up with her cat and a good book.
Apostolos Nestor, Deputy Art Director
Apostolos is dedicated to creating eye-catching print and engaging digital assets that elevate the New Idea reading experience across print, Instagram, and Facebook. A seasoned industry veteran, he has an impressive portfolio that includes work on TV WEEK, The Logies, and Royals Monthly magazine. Outside the design studio, Apostolos is a loving hubby and proud family man of three who loves tending to his vegetable garden and firing up the BBQ for family roasts.
Malloree Nicholls, Senior Designer
Malloree is a Senior Designer for New Idea with over a decade of experience in the publishing industry. Working across titles such as Total Girl, Girlfriend, Little Angel, Super Food Ideas, That’s Life, and Take 5, Malloree loves to design fun, engaging layouts for our readers to enjoy. Outside of work, she loves live music, reading a good book, watching thriller movies and TV shows, aerial arts, coffee (large oat iced latte to go, thanks), and spending time on the lounge with her partner, Andrew, and her cat, Willow.
Meet New Idea’s columnists
Charlie Albone, Gardening Columnist
Charlie Albone is one of Australia’s most trusted voices in home and garden design, bringing more than twenty years of industry experience to New Idea. An award-winning landscape designer, Charlie is best known to audiences from thirteen years on Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia and his current role on Seven’s Better Homes & Gardens, alongside Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper and his wife, interior designer Juliet Love. His credentials speak for themselves: two Silver Gilt medals at London’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and a rare Gold Medal, Best Planting Design and Best in Show trifecta at the 2022 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. He’s designed for global brands, including Shangri-La Singapore, and was one of just seven international designers chosen for the Beijing Horticultural Expo. Charlie’s passion lies closer to home – helping Australian families create gardens that spark joy, grow their own food, and spend more time outdoors together. He lives with his wife, Juliet, and their two sons, Leo and Hartford.
Sarah di Lorenzo, Health Columnist
Sarah Di Lorenzo is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and trusted Australian health expert. She has sold more than 260,000 books, with multiple number-one bestsellers including The Power of Protein, The Liver Repair Plan, and The Gut Repair Plan. Since 2018, Sarah has been a regular nutrition expert on Sunrise and Weekend Sunrise, sharing practical advice on healthy eating and wellbeing. She also writes for New Idea and The Nightly, hosts the successful 1010 Be Well podcast, runs a private Sydney clinic, and has launched her own nationally stocked 1010 SDL protein products.
Barry Du Bois, Homes Columnist
Barry Du Bois is one of Australia’s most trusted voices on building, resilience and living well, bringing more than 30 years of experience in construction, design and property – together with an extraordinary personal journey. Best known as the much-loved builder and design expert on Network 10’s The Renovators & The Living Room for 13 years, Barry has inspired Australians with his practical advice, warmth and authenticity, earning four TV Week Logie Awards alongside Amanda Keller, Dr Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre. Before television, Barry built an award-winning career as a licensed builder, designer, and property developer. Barry’s greatest passion is helping Australians build stronger lives and more holistically balanced homes. Through his writing, speaking, and community work, he encourages people to find strength through adversity, deepen their connections with others, and create lives filled with purpose, kindness, and curiosity to be better. He lives in Sydney with his wife, Leonie, and their twins, Bennet and Arabella.
Denise Drysdale, Columnist
Denise Drysdale is an entertainment icon and national treasure who has been making Aussies laugh on stage and screen for more than 50 years. “Ding Dong,” as she’s been affectionately known since the 70s, has won multiple Logies, including the gold for her outstanding work on TV. In addition to co-hosting The Ernie Sigley Show and Studio 10, and hosting Denise, she’s also worked as an actress on Please Like Me, Neighbours, Snap Shot, Blowing Hot and Cold, and The Last Of The Knucklemen. In recent years, she’s added “columnist” and “fashion influencer” to her CV, writing for New Idea and fronting campaigns as the face of fashion label Orientique.
Lauren Newton, Parenting Columnist
Lauren Newton is a well-known, trusted and versatile media personality, bringing a lifetime of show business insight into everything she does. The daughter of television royalty Bert and Patti Newton, Lauren has carved out a vibrant career as an entertainer and reporter both here in Australia and overseas. Today, Lauren’s most rewarding role lies closer to home in Melbourne. Alongside her husband, Olympic swimmer Matt Welsh, she embraces the beautiful chaos of raising their six children: Sam, Eva, Lola, Monty, Perla, and Alby.
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