New Idea, October 1902 On 1 August 1902, the magazine New Idea was first published. It is a long-running Australian weekly magazine aimed at women that is published by Are Media. The magazine was first published in 1902 by Fitchett Bros. The founder was Thomas Shaw Fitchett. It was subtitled A Women's Home Journal for Australia.  In 1911 the magazine … Continue reading On This Day In Australia: In 1902, New Idea magazine was first published