Atticus Decker
Dylan Carter | |
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| Occupation | Detective |
| Years active | 2016, 2017, 2019 |
| Known for | Character in Home and Away |
Dylan Carter
Dylan Carter, played by Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, made his first appearance on 1 February 2016. His casting was revealed in August 2015, with Taylor expressing excitement about joining the long-running Australian drama. Dylan serves as a detective working alongside Katarina Chapman (Pia Miller) in Summer Bay. The character returned for additional story arcs in 2017 and 2019.
Dylan spearheads the inquiry into Charlotte King's (Erika Heynatz) homicide, collaborating closely with Kat and Mike Emerson (Cameron Stewart). He interrogates principal suspects such as Martin Ashford, Zac MacGuire, and Hunter King. Although past conflicts create friction between Dylan and Kat, they cooperate effectively on the case. Dylan initially arrests Ash but later exonerates him after confirming an alibi. Evidence subsequently points to Zac, resulting in his detention.
Morag Bellingham (Cornelia Frances), acting as Zac's lawyer, exposes judicial impropriety involving Dylan coercing a judge to deny Zac bail. This misconduct leads to Dylan's suspension from duty. Following a heated confrontation with Kat and escalating hostility, Dylan assaults Ash and takes Ash, Billie, and Kat hostage before being apprehended.
In later developments, Dylan reappears connected to amnesiac Robbo. Clues tie Dylan to a violent event aboard an abandoned vessel. He abducts Robbo while denying any involvement in the deaths of Robbo’s family members. After a physical struggle, Robbo surrenders Dylan to gang leader Victor’s faction. Both men are subsequently arrested by federal agents. Weeks afterward, reports emerge of Dylan's murder while incarcerated.
Isla Schultz
Isla Schultz, portrayed by singer Samantha Jade, first appeared on 3 March 2016. Jade’s casting was announced on 5 September 2015, with filming commencing shortly thereafter. She concluded her role in November 2016. Jade characterized Isla as "a little mischievous − somewhat of a bad girl" with a complicated history but ultimately possessing good intentions.
Isla arrives in Summer Bay harboring questionable motives and becomes entwined with Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway), working under Dave Rogers to recover Kyle's poker debt. When threats intensify, both Kyle and Isla are kidnapped but manage to escape unharmed. Kyle protects Isla, leading to the development of a romantic relationship between them.
Her former partner, Harry Kingswood (Wayne Bradley), visits with their daughters. After disputes over custody arise, Kyle convinces Isla to return the children to Harry. Upon learning Harry plans to relocate interstate, Isla attempts to rob the Reefton Lakes golf club but is stopped by Kyle. He assumes responsibility for the crime, resulting in a thirteen-year prison term.
Before departing, Isla promises Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) that she will honor Kyle's sacrifice, describing him as "the finest man she has ever known."
Lindsay Ford
Lindsay Ford, portrayed by Georgia Flood, made her debut on 17 March 2016. Flood’s casting was announced in October 2015, with the character unveiled in March 2016. Despite initial hesitation, Flood embraced the role, finding Lindsay "really interesting" and enjoyed filming her guest stint.
Lindsay tries to reach out to Hunter King (Scott Lee), who initially avoids her contact. She visits the caravan park and introduces herself to Hunter’s girlfriend Olivia (Raechelle Banno), revealing she was the one who picked Hunter up on the night he left Summer Bay. Although Lindsay intends to stay without disrupting Hunter and Olivia’s relationship, she later confesses to Olivia that she shared a kiss with Hunter. Lindsay’s interference causes Olivia to end her relationship after Lindsay organizes a party and manipulates events to create discord. She steals Alf Stewart's (Ray Meagher) ute; Hunter is injured trying to stop her flight. Lindsay escapes but is confronted by Olivia, who warns her that police action will follow if she does not leave town immediately.
Mick Jennings
Mick Jennings, portrayed by Kristian Schmid, made his debut on 5 May 2016 as the estranged son of the established character Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger). Irene had previously disclosed that she was assaulted at the age of 14 and gave up a child for adoption when she was 15; Mick is revealed to be that child. Additionally, Mick is identified as the assailant of Billie Ashford (Tessa de Josselin), a storyline described as "dark," positioning Mick as a "twisted villain."
Mick initially arrives under the guise of being Chris Harrington's uncle but abducts Irene once she becomes suspicious of him. A DNA test later confirms their biological connection. Following his release from a psychiatric facility, Mick attempts to reconnect with Irene but encounters rejection and legal consequences for violating an AVO. He kidnaps Billie’s infant daughter, Luc Patterson, yet ultimately surrenders to authorities after apologizing to Irene.
Several months later, Mick approaches Irene seeking her support for parole, which she declines. Upon release, he faces animosity in Summer Bay when his identity as a rapist becomes public knowledge, causing community tension. Irene arranges employment for him in the mining sector in Western Australia; however, Mick is reluctant to leave. After experiencing violent altercations and disputes over Luc’s custody, Mick finally agrees to take the mining job with Irene’s encouragement. A subsequent mining accident prompts Irene to visit him, underscoring their ongoing familial challenges.
Tori Morgan
Tori Morgan, played by Penny McNamee, first appeared on 5 May 2016. Her casting was announced on 22 November 2015. McNamee described landing the role as her "dream job" and began filming in early November, expressing appreciation for co-star Georgie Parker's support during production. Tori is introduced as a doctor with "dark secrets" who arrives in Summer Bay ahead of her siblings to evaluate whether the town is a safe environment for her family.
Brody Morgan
Brody Morgan, enacted by Jackson Heywood, debuted on 7 June 2016. Heywood, returning to the series after a previous role in 2009, was cast alongside James Stewart and Orpheus Pledger as part of the new Morgan family unit, with casting revealed on 5 December 2015. Filming commenced during the week of 7 December. Heywood anticipated comparisons to the Braxton brothers introduced in 2011 but emphasized that the Morgans possess a unique dynamic. Brody is portrayed as an ambitious chef with significant aspirations.
Justin Morgan
Justin Morgan, brought to life by James Stewart, made his first appearance on 7 June 2016. His casting was announced on 5 December 2015 alongside Jackson Heywood and Orpheus Pledger as his brothers. This role marked Stewart's first continuous engagement following a career hiatus taken to care for his daughter. Filming started during the week of 7 December. Stewart focused on establishing the new family unit rather than drawing parallels with previous characters, aiming to introduce a fresh dynamic within the series. In August 2017, he was longlisted for Best Daytime Star at the Inside Soap Awards but did not proceed to the viewer-voted shortlist.
Mason Morgan
Mason Morgan, portrayed by Orpheus Pledger, made his debut on 7 June 2016. Introduced alongside his on-screen siblings, Pledger moved from Melbourne to Sydney to take on the role. Mason is depicted as a dedicated medical student who manages the pressures of his studies while maintaining a fitness routine and an active social life, embodying an optimistic and ethical character.
Tabitha Ford
Tabitha Ford, played by Eliza Scanlen, appeared in a recurring capacity from 21 July to 27 September 2016. As a prominent antagonist at Summer Bay High, Tabitha’s narrative involved manipulation of fellow students and rivalry-driven conflicts that intensified the drama. Her storyline included impersonation and extortion, ultimately resulting in law enforcement intervention and her transfer to boarding school. Tabitha’s presence added depth by exploring intricate motivations within adolescent characters.
Hope Morrison
Hope Morrison, enacted by Jessica Falkholt, was introduced on 19 September 2016.
Hope’s initial encounter involves confronting Justin Morgan outside her residence but is interrupted by Martin Ashford and Kat Chapman. She soon discovers that her uncle, Atticus Decker, has been hospitalized following a deliberate vehicular accident. When Spike Lowe attempts to abduct Hope and her sister Raffy Morrison, Ashford rescues Raffy; however, Hope is taken captive. Spike impersonates Hope’s spouse to gain access to Decker in the hospital and tries to administer a fatal injection before his arrest.
Hope and Raffy subsequently move into the farmhouse with Kat and Phoebe Nicholson. Hope creates friction by using Phoebe’s possessions without permission and later falsely accuses John Palmer of damaging her phone to extort money. Justin offers Hope part-time employment at the garage, where she unlawfully obtains customer credit card data. Following charges of theft, Hope is detained.
After her release, Hope learns that Raffy is Decker’s daughter and her half-sister. During an incident where she steals Mason’s car to pick up Raffy, Hope sustains a liver injury from a fall; Nate Cooper provides treatment prior to surgery. While recuperating, Hope cautions Raffy against trusting the Morgans but eventually decides they should leave the Bay together. Hope steals funds from Salt but is apprehended and remanded in custody. Struggling with solitary confinement, she receives diazepam from Nate but accidentally overdoses, resulting in hospitalization.
Before returning to prison, Hope apologizes to Phoebe, entrusts her with Raffy’s care, and encourages Raffy to place faith in the Morgans. A year later, Hope sends Raffy a handmade birthday card.
Raffy Morrison
Raffy Morrison, portrayed by Olivia Deeble, first appeared on 19 September 2016. Deeble relocated from Melbourne for filming and signed a three-year contract; she opted not to renew it, with her final scenes broadcast on 12 September 2019.
Raffy’s storyline begins with an attempted abduction followed by moving into the Farmhouse alongside family and friends. It is revealed that she is the Morgan siblings’ half-sister, sharing parents Kate Lee and Atticus Decker—both deceased—which leads the family into witness protection. Raffy struggles emotionally with this truth, running away several times amid significant distress.
Due to her brother Brody’s substance abuse issues, Raffy changes living arrangements, moving in with John Palmer and Marilyn Chambers where she faces bullying and academic difficulties. She forms a friendship with Coco Astoni but experiences tension when Coco befriends Jennifer Dutton, one of Raffy’s bullies. Raffy also endures a dangerous situation when former student Mackenzie attempts harm but is saved by Robbo.
Her social connections broaden as she reconciles with Coco, befriends Ryder Jackson, and embarks on romantic relationships. She briefly dates Ty Anderson until he reveals he is gay; Raffy supports him through family challenges while maintaining their friendship.
A pivotal moment involves Raffy discovering a corpse with Ryder, prompting police involvement. Later, she suffers a head injury during camping that leads to an epilepsy diagnosis. As her condition worsens, Mason develops an epilepsy oil from medications to alleviate her seizures but faces legal repercussions.
Throughout her tenure in Summer Bay, Raffy contends with complex family issues, friendships, and health struggles. She supports Tori Morgan during pregnancy and copes with Tori entering witness protection. Ultimately, Raffy accepts an opportunity for medical trials in Victoria and departs Summer Bay after leaving farewell notes for John and Marilyn.
Jeannie Woods
Jeannie Woods, played by Anna Bamford, made her first appearance on 1 November 2016 and remained on the show for approximately six weeks. She was introduced as a potential romantic partner for Brody Morgan (Jackson Heywood), arriving in Summer Bay after receiving an invitation from Evelyn MacGuire (Philippa Northeast) to participate in a charity volleyball event.
Jeannie's initial interaction with Brody occurs when she assists him in gathering barbecue items he had dropped. After registering for the volleyball match and being teamed with Matt Page (Alec Snow), Brody offers Evelyn $1000 to switch partners so he can play alongside Jeannie in the final game. Following some confusion involving a bracelet, Jeannie briefly disappears but returns to attend a job interview at Brody’s restaurant. Although the interview does not go smoothly, Brody hires her, and they begin a flirtatious connection. A kiss between them creates tension, prompting Jeannie to resign; however, Brody later rehires her, which she accepts.
Their relationship progresses as they plan a dinner date, but difficulties arise when Jeannie reveals that her parents have expelled her from their home. Her father, Randall (Paul Ceaser), visits and is introduced to Brody. Jeannie explains that her parents are survivalist doomsday preppers, which creates conflict between Brody and Randall. Despite efforts to reconcile, disagreements over Randall’s ideology lead to Jeannie and Brody ending their relationship. Following this, Jeannie leaves her position at the restaurant to take up work in Yabbie Creek.
Ava Gilbert
Ava Gilbert made her debut on 8 December 2016 as the daughter of Justin Morgan (James Stewart). Initially portrayed by Grace Thomas and later by Alice Roberts, the character was recast with Annabel Wolfe in February 2023 to accommodate more mature storylines reflecting Ava’s adolescent development. Ava returns unexpectedly to the Bay seeking time with her father and expresses admiration for his apprentice Theo Poulos (Matt Evans). Wolfe highlighted that this recasting allows for exploration of complex father-daughter relationships, as Ava has grown considerably during Justin’s absence. The plot also involves Ava’s online communication with a boy, which leads to conflicts and intervention from Theo and Kirby Aramoana (Angelina Thomson), who suggest it may be an innocent crush. Wolfe described Ava as a source of "chaos" in Justin’s life due to her rebellious and resentful nature. Ava is scheduled to return for Justin’s wedding to Leah in April 2024.
Upon returning, Ava reconnects with Justin by returning his cap and confirming their relationship during her visit to Nina Gilbert's (Zoe Naylor) home. She forms bonds with Justin’s fiancée Phoebe Nicholson and his sister Raffy Morrison. After a dispute between Justin and Ava’s stepfather Brian Gilbert (Tom O'Sullivan), Ava runs away and is hit by a car, leading Brian to permit Justin more time with her. Ava later stays with Justin while Nina and Brian are away, befriends Scarlett Snow (Tania Nolan), and upon coming back, meets Justin’s girlfriend Willow Harris (Sarah Roberts). She is kidnapped by Boyd Easton (Steve Le Marquand) and Hazel Easton (Genevieve Lemon) but is rescued by Justin and Colby Thorne (Tim Franklin). Following the breakup of Justin and Willow, Nina restricts Ava’s contact with him.
On subsequent returns, Ava initially resists forming a bond with Justin's new partner Leah Patterson (Ada Nicodemou) but gradually warms up through shared experiences. With Nina and Brian separating, Justin assumes greater responsibility for Ava, including organizing camping trips and facilitating communication between her and Brian. During health challenges affecting Justin’s sister Tori Morgan (Penny McNamee), Ava visits relatives in Yarra Valley before returning to Nina. When Justin discloses his spinal tumour diagnosis, he prioritizes spending meaningful time with Ava before undergoing surgery, reflecting his concern for her well-being amid uncertain prospects.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Context |
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| 11 February | Louisa O'Brien | Claudia Cranstoun | Louisa invites Josh Barrett to join her and her HSC classmates for the afternoon. When Josh cares for Casey Braxton, Louisa and others visit his home. Annoyed by Casey's crying, Louisa turns off the baby monitor to spend time with Josh. |
| Glen Day | Logan Stevenson | Glen spends the afternoon with Adriana, Louisa, and Josh before leaving for work. Louisa persuades Adriana to follow Glen so she can be alone with Josh. | |
| Adriana Kerr | Hana Lee Woodbridge | ||
| Psych Nurse | Angie Diaz | The Psych Nurse enables Skye Peters to visit her mother Carol and informs Skye that Carol can still hear her despite her condition. | |
| 18 February | Destiny Starr | Lara Schwerdt | Destiny has a first date with Chris Harrington at the diner. They connect until Chris brings up his ex-girlfriend, revealing he is not over her, causing Destiny to leave. |
| 25 February | Coach McKinnon | Warren Ekermans | At a high school basketball match, Coach McKinnon intervenes in a fight between VJ Patterson and Hunter King, ejecting VJ from the game. |
| 2 March | Zara Leonard | Georgia Nichols | Oscar MacGuire notices Zara at Angelo's and talks to her about their university course. Later, Skye Peters witnesses them kissing on the balcony. |
| 2–17 March | Claire Lewis | Anita Hegh | Claire arrives at Irene Roberts' residence claiming she may be her daughter. After bonding and DNA tests disprove this, Claire leaves but is later invited by Irene to stay. |
| 15 March–11 April | Harry Kingswood | Wayne Bradley | Harry brings Florence and Lulu to Summer Bay to visit their mother Isla Schultz. When Isla takes the girls without permission, Harry persuades her to return them. |
| Florence Kingswood | Charlee Kwintner | ||
| Lulu Kingswood | Mia Kwintner | ||
| 17 March | Alessia De Luca | Bridgette Hollitt | Alessia attends a university party at Angelo's, introduced by Maddy Osborne. She flirts with Oscar MacGuire; Skye Peters later observes them kissing on the balcony. |
| Tanya Hardy | Ashleigh O'Brien | Tanya meets Oscar MacGuire after Alessia departs the party. When Skye mentions Oscar was with another woman, Tanya walks away. | |
| 22–31 March | Drew Panton | Govinda Roser-Finch | Drew attends Lindsay Ford's beach party, accepting $50 from Lindsay to kiss Olivia Fraser Richards for a photo intended to provoke Hunter King. Drew admits he dislikes Lindsay and only came for free drinks. |
| 19 April–8 June | Dom Loneragan | Lindsay Farris | Photographer friend of Ricky Sharpe; hired for Ricky’s wedding photos and hospital fundraiser event. Flirts with Phoebe Nicholson; supports her after an explosion. They date but separate when Phoebe realizes Dom still has feelings for his wife Tess. |
| 20 April | "Womma" | "Dean Kyrwood" | "Kat Chapman and Martin Ashford confront Womma after discovering Dylan Carter paid him to intimidate witnesses and vandalize businesses." |
| 21 April–9 March 2020 | "Sergeant Phillip McCarthy" | "Nicholas Cassim" | "Replaces Sergeant Mike Emerson in Summer Bay. Handles workplace assault report involving Dylan Carter and advises Kat Chapman on work-related issues." |
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| "Bella Loneragan'" | "Teagan Croft" | "Daughter of Dom Loneragan; initially hostile toward Phoebe Nicholson but gradually accepts their relationship. Her mother Tess brings her to Summer Bay." | ||
| "Alexandra Newman'" | "Kate Fraser" | "Admitted urgently due to fetal distress; gives birth to a daughter named after Nate Cooper and Tori Morgan." | ||
| "Uncredited" | "Newborn daughter of Alexandra Newman." | |||
| "Dr Bernice Chung'" | "Karen Pang" | "Conducts interviews for emergency department head; manages hospital prescriptions and budget cuts; involved in medical negligence case; oversees staff layoffs." | ||
| "Andrew" | "Uncredited" | "Admitted with gunshot wounds following an armed robbery." | ||
| "Susan Boyd" | "Also hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the armed robbery." | |||
| "Tess Loneragan'" | "Sophie Roche" | "Wife of Dom and mother of Bella; visits Summer Bay seeking reconciliation with Dom; informs Phoebe Nicholson of her intentions." | ||
| "Buddy the dog" | "Himself/Buddy" | "The Morgan family’s boxer dog; central in storylines including drug ingestion incident and kidnapping; animal actor passed away in May 2025." | ||
| "Janette Davis'" | "Beth Aubrey" | "Notifies John Palmer about Skye Peters’ contact with DHS and change of address." | ||
| "Nurse Erica'" | "Claudia Barrie" | "Engages in hospital scenes involving Tori Morgan and Nate Cooper; addresses staff gossip and patient care issues." | ||
| "Lara Adams'" | "Elle Harris" | "Mason Morgan’s ex-girlfriend; connected to criminal syndicate storyline involving kidnapping and arrest." | ||
| "Danika Kulevski'" | "Ash Ricardo" | "Supervisor overseeing teens on community service; initiates romantic relationship with Nate Cooper." | ||
| "Jordan Walsh'" | "Benny Turland" | "Foster child of John Palmer and Marilyn Chambers; involved in school conflicts, family challenges, eventually returns to city with father Aaron Walsh." | ||
| 'Sarah Smedley' | 'Ella Rose Corby' | 'Medical student interacting with Mason Morgan concerning assignments.' | ||
| 'Burt "Simmo" Simmons' | 'James O'Connell' | 'Engaged in car rebirthing schemes; involved in criminal activities including blackmail and violence.' | ||
| 'Kevin Arthur "Spike" Lowe' | 'Jason Montgomery' | 'Antagonist targeting Morgan family; involved in hostage situations, kidnapping attempts, criminal threats before arrest.' | ||
| 'Nurse Gretchen' | 'Vanessa Buckley' | 'Hospital nurse assisting key characters during medical emergencies.' | ||
| 'Beau Mitchell' | 'Andrew Den' | 'Assists Andy Barrett in facilitating Josh Barrett’s escape from police custody.' | ||
| 'Blaine Varden' | 'Ashley Lyons' | 'Criminal associate threatening Morgan family; arrested following hostage situation.' | ||
| 'Atticus Decker' | 'John Adam' | 'Federal police officer managing Morgan family’s witness protection; survives assassination attempts but ultimately dies post-surgery.' | ||
| 'Doctor Genner' | 'Jennifer White' | 'Hospital doctor treating multiple characters across various medical crises.' | ||
| 'Aaron Walsh' | 'Justin Smith' | 'Father of Jordan Walsh; involved in family disputes leading to reconciliation.' | ||
| 'Professor Calabra' | 'Grant Lyndon' | 'University professor who withdraws lecturing offer upon discovering candidate’s past associations.' | ||
| 'Kate Lee' | 'Lucia Mastrantone' | 'Mother of Morgan siblings; deceased due to drug syndicate involvement; appears in hallucinations influencing key storylines.' | ||
| 'May' | 'Kelly Butler' | 'Caretaker who abuses Elly Page leading to Elly running away.' | ||
| 'Brian Dyson' | 'Sean Hawkins' | 'Blind date arranged by Chris Harrington involving Phoebe Nicholson and Katarina Chapman.' | ||
| 'Patch May' | ||||
| 'Debra Ades' | 'Brief romantic interest of Chris Harrington who ends relationship due to his unresolved past.' | |||
| 'Jeremy Glanville' | 'Adam Franklin' | 'Harasses Kat Chapman at Salt restaurant; situation resolved without legal action after threat of countercharge.' | ||
| 'Caroline Stewart' | 'Nicole Shostak' | 'Ex-wife of Duncan Stewart; involved in custody disputes amid health challenges including Huntington’s disease; leaves Bay before passing away in the US.' | ||
| 'Jack and Ace Long' | ||||
| 'Juliette Ford' | 'Rose Marel' | 'Introduces herself at diner, inviting Olivia Fraser Richards and Hunter King to lunch.' | ||
| 'Damien Grogan' | 'Aaron Cottrell' | 'Car trouble leads Phoebe Nicholson to seek Justin Morgan’s help fixing Damien’s car; potential romantic interest discouraged by Justin.' | ||
| 'Richard Legrande' | 'Peter Tregilgas' |
Renowned food critic featuring Brody Morgan in his magazine after sampling his cuisine. |
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