Charity Fernbrook

Home and Away

Company type	Television series
Industry	Television soap opera
Founded	January 17, 1988 (1988-01-17)
Headquarters	Sydney , Australia
Area served	Australia
Website	7plus.com.au/home-and-away

Home and Away is a well-known Australian soap opera. Below is a compilation of characters who made their initial appearances in 2005, introduced under the guidance of series producer Julie McGuaran. The show's eighteenth season premiered on the Seven Network on 10 January 2005. The year opened with Emily Perry portraying Eve Jacobsen. In March, Isaac Gorman and Sharni Vinson joined the cast as Ryan Baker and Cassie Turner, respectively. April saw Doug Scroope debut as Graham Walters. The character Amanda Vale (played by Holly Brisley), mother to Ryan, was introduced in June. August brought Todd Lasance as Aden Jefferies, along with the introduction of the Holden family—Tony (Jon Sivewright) and his sons Jack (Paul O'Brien) and Lucas (Rhys Wakefield). In November, James Mitchell appeared as Jonah Abraham and Linden Wilkinson as Mumma Rose.

Eve Jacobsen

Eve Jacobsen—also known by the alias Zoe McCallister—was portrayed by Emily Perry and first appeared on 21 January 2005. Prior to this role, Perry had appeared in the series as an extra. She regarded this casting as a pivotal advancement in her acting career and expressed great excitement about joining the show.

Eve was employed as a nurse at a psychiatric hospital and developed a connection with patient Sarah Lewis. Following the death of Sarah’s boyfriend from a drug overdose linked to her, Eve assisted Sarah in fleeing the institution. This led to a violent sequence of events involving murder, arson, and identity theft. After killing nurse Zoe McCallister, Eve assumed her identity and targeted several residents of Summer Bay, manipulating situations to implicate others in her crimes.

Her malevolent actions escalated to attempts on lives such as Sally Fletcher’s, alongside orchestrating bomb threats and acts of sabotage. Detective Peter Baker grew suspicious of Eve’s true identity, resulting in confrontations where she abducted Sally before apparently perishing in an explosion.

Later revelations confirmed Eve was still alive; operating under the pseudonym "Maxine Trood," she continued to menace locals through staged threats and provocative messages. Following a tense confrontation involving Jack Holden and Peter Baker, Eve was captured but remained unrepentant.

Eve reemerged during Jack and Martha’s wedding ceremony, taking hostages with an accomplice; a subsequent gas explosion resulted in the immediate deaths of both women.

The storyline featuring Eve as the "Summer Bay Stalker" received nominations for "Best Storyline" at the 2006 and 2007 Inside Soap Awards. Critics lauded its impact, with the Sydney Morning Herald dubbing it "the storyline of the moment" and emphasizing Eve’s role as a formidable antagonist. Additionally, Digital Spy included this narrative in its 2012 Serial Killer Poll recognition.

Ryan Baker

Ryan Baker, brought to life by Isaac Gorman, first appeared on 16 March 2005 and remained until 2007, with occasional guest returns in 2008 and 2009. Gorman had previously portrayed Riley Edwards on the show in 2002.

Ryan’s arrival preceded his father Dan's marriage to Leah Patterson, initially concealing his animosity toward Leah. His rebellious behavior included damaging Leah’s wedding dress and burning invitations after discovering that his mother Amanda Vale had been excluded from the event. This tension escalated when Leah’s son VJ suffered burns from ashes Ryan left behind, straining family relations further. After running away, Ryan was located by his uncle Peter; he apologized before returning to Amanda in America.

Subsequently, Dan relocated Ryan and Leah together to shield him from Amanda's influence; however, following disputes, Amanda reclaimed Ryan and took him back to Los Angeles. Upon their return to Summer Bay, they moved into a mansion alongside Amanda’s daughter—and Ryan’s half-sister—Belle Taylor. With Amanda’s engagement to Peter underway, Ryan divided his time between households due to ongoing family conflicts. After Dan died in an accident, both Amanda and Ryan attended his memorial service. Although Ryan felt uncertain about his place within Leah’s family alongside VJ, he was reassured.

Ryan accompanied Amanda back for Belle's wedding to Aden Jefferies and remained through her subsequent funeral after her cancer diagnosis.

For his portrayal of Ryan, Gorman earned a nomination for Best Young Actor at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards.

Cassie Turner

Cassie Turner, played by Sharni Vinson, made her debut on 18 March 2005 and exited the series on 2 April 2008. Vinson had previously appeared in guest roles during 2001 and 2003 as different characters. After auditioning for the part of Martha MacKenzie in 2004, she was ultimately cast as Cassie. In July 2007, it was reported that Vinson intended to leave the series to explore career opportunities in Los Angeles. By November, it was confirmed she had departed Home and Away for personal reasons, although the show initially refrained from commenting while Cassie's storyline extended into 2008.

Cassie was depicted as "headstrong and fiercely independent," known for her ability to learn from her errors and influence those around her. For this portrayal, Vinson earned a nomination for "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 2006 Logie Awards. The media characterized Cassie as a "sexy soap siren," and Vinson’s exit was considered disappointing news particularly for the show’s male viewers.

Graham Walters

Graham Walters, portrayed by Doug Scroope, first appeared on 22 April 2005 and departed following his character’s death on 3 March 2006.

Graham comes to Summer Bay to celebrate his grandson Robbie Hunter’s 18th birthday, revealing strained relations with his daughter Beth. He explains that his distant nature is a result of trauma experienced during the Vietnam War. After selling his farm, Graham attempts to rebuild connections with his family. He embarks on a controversial relationship with the younger Amanda Vale, who had previously dated his grandson Scott. Despite family objections, Graham and Amanda marry.

Amanda soon reveals manipulative tendencies: she avoids consummating their marriage and frequently leaves her son Ryan Baker in Graham’s care. When Graham uncovers Amanda’s affair with Josh West, he enlists Morag Bellingham to expose Josh’s illegal Project 56. During a confrontation, Graham suffers a heart attack. Although Amanda calls an ambulance, she ultimately abandons him. Declared brain dead, a dispute over life support ensues; Robbie makes the decision to end Graham’s life by turning off the machine.

Amanda inherits Graham’s estate and holds a wake that is largely ignored by the community. She later returns his war medals to Beth. Robbie admits to turning off the life support machine, is tried and found guilty but avoids jail time.

Diesel Williams

Diesel Williams, portrayed by Marcus Jacometti, appeared from 9 May 2005 until 17 June 2005.

This role marked Jacometti’s first acting experience after completing Year 12, under a contract for twenty episodes. He traveled from Kingston, Tasmania to Sydney for filming. Jacometti described the role as both thrilling and intimidating, noting his initial public recognition and the supportive nature of his co-stars. Regarding Diesel, he explained that the character "falls for unsuitable people, stirs up trouble, then leaves," sharing some fundamental traits with himself.

Diesel arrives at Summer Bay High School and is introduced by principal Barry Hyde to Sally Fletcher. His unconventional appearance attracts bullying from Jason Pappa and others who target him over a rose tattoo, suspecting him of being gay. To dispel rumors, Diesel dates Matilda Hunter but later tells Cassie Turner he has no romantic feelings for Matilda. The bullying escalates into physical violence.

Sally offers academic support and eventually invites Diesel to live with her and husband Flynn Saunders after learning he is homeless due to conflicts with his foster parents. Flynn is hesitant about this arrangement, leading to tension between him and Diesel. When Diesel shares his mother’s birthday tradition with Sally, she agrees to have dinner with him despite Flynn’s unease. Eventually, Diesel moves out when Flynn arranges hostel accommodation.

Diesel spreads false rumors about having an affair with Sally and kisses her during tutoring sessions; this is witnessed by Dan Baker. After Sally rejects him, Diesel accuses her of sexual harassment, resulting in her suspension. Ric Dalby and Cassie attempt to mediate but Diesel demands Sally admit she loves him before dropping the complaint.

He steals Sally’s locket and fabricates emails allegedly sent by her. Investigator Carl Summons reviews the evidence; upon discovering a photo of Diesel inside Sally’s locket, she is stood down from her position. Barry threatens Diesel to confess the truth. Subsequently, Diesel takes Sally’s baby hostage demanding her declaration of love; Flynn intervenes and arrests him. Diesel admits to framing Sally and fabricating allegations. During a visit from Sally, he acknowledges his unhealthy obsession and apologizes before being taken into psychiatric care.

Amanda Vale

Amanda Vale, played by Holly Brisley, made her debut on 30 June 2005 and remained until 2007, with short guest appearances in 2008 and 2009. Brisley returned to the role in October 2007, describing Amanda as someone who "moved to the city just to come and go as she pleases." In June 2009, she reappeared for a confidential storyline that incorporated her real-life pregnancy into the narrative. Amanda is depicted as the quintessential attention seeker who manipulates those around her to fulfill her ambitions. Brisley's performance earned her a nomination for "Best Bitch" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.

Aden Jefferies

Aden Jefferies, portrayed by Todd Lasance, first appeared on 4 August 2005 as a recurring figure connected to Cassie Turner (Sharni Vinson). After auditioning for a different part, Lasance was cast and later elevated to a regular role in 2007. Initially unfamiliar with the series, he undertook thorough research after securing the character. He resumed filming in April 2007, and in August 2009, announced intentions to pursue an international career following his signing with a Los Angeles agency; however, his exit was gradual. His final scenes were shot on 15 January 2010. Lasance described Aden as "a complete bad-arse" and resisted molding him into a stereotypical "good guy." He received a "Best Bad Boy" nomination at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards and won "Most Popular Actor" at the 2009 Logie Awards, with another nomination in 2010.

Jack Holden

Jack Holden, enacted by Paul O'Brien, made his first appearance on 5 August 2005 and departed on 28 November 2008. O'Brien garnered several award nominations for this portrayal, winning the 2006 Logie Award for "Most Popular New Male Talent". He was also nominated for "Most Popular Actor" in both 2007 and 2008. At the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, O'Brien, alongside co-star Jodi Gordon, received a nomination for "Best Storyline" centered on Jack and Martha's wedding. The following year, he earned nods for "Best Actor," "Sexiest Male," and "Best Couple" with Gordon. Additionally, at the inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards, he was nominated for "Best On-Screen Partnership" with Gordon.

Tony Holden

Tony Holden, portrayed by Jon Sivewright, entered the series on 5 August 2005 and exited on 11 August 2010. By his departure, Sivewright was tied as the second longest-serving male cast member. His story arcs predominantly explored his struggles coping with the deaths of his wife, girlfriend, and child, emphasizing his role as a devoted family man. After co-star Amy Mathews left in 2010, producers opted to write Tony out of the show. The official series website describes Tony as empathetic with an optimistic attitude, maintaining a balance between fitness and a laid-back social life. A standout storyline involved him reversing a vasectomy to start a family with Rachel Armstrong.

Lucas Holden

Lucas Holden, played by Rhys Wakefield, debuted on 5 August 2005 and left on 14 February 2008. Wakefield was nominated for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2006 Logie Awards for this role. Critics described Lucas as a "stroppy lad" known for memorable teenage sulking moments. In 2007, both Home and Away and the Seven Network faced reprimand from the ACMA over airing provocative scenes during G-rated episodes—specifically episode 4358 aired on 21 February 2007—which depicted Lucas and Belle deciding to engage in sexual activity. ACMA determined that the program's classification violated broadcasting codes due to explicit content and its portrayal of teenage sexuality.

Michael Abraham

Michael "Jonah" Abraham, portrayed by James Mitchell, made his debut on 4 November 2005. Mitchell joined the cast following his graduation from the NIDA in 2004, valuing the show's professional atmosphere.

Jonah is the offspring of Mumma Rose (Linden Wilkinson), who leads the cult known as "The Believers." The group fixated on Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas), convinced that she was meant to bear Jonah’s child. Complying with his mother’s scheme, Jonah abducted Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon), a close friend of Tasha, to hinder any interference. After a series of incidents involving drugging and captivity, Jonah was released on parole and reintroduced himself as Michael Abraham, revealing that he had been adopted and subjected to brainwashing by Mumma Rose. His infertility exonerated him from allegations connected to Tasha.

Despite facing suspicion from the community, Michael found employment as a farmhand under Bruce Campbell (Chris Haywood). Although initially met with resistance, he gradually formed a bond with Martha, navigating obstacles such as jealousy over her former spouse Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien). Following a violent altercation with Jack, Michael resolved to leave town alone, acknowledging his role in Martha’s life.

Mumma Rose

Mumma Rose—whose true identity is Florence White—is played by Linden Wilkinson and first appeared on 17 November 2005. Wilkinson had previously appeared on the series portraying Katherine Walker in 1996.

As the head of the cult called The Believers, Mumma Rose manipulates her son, Jonah Abraham (James Mitchell), into persuading Tasha Andrews to join their ranks. Despite doubts expressed by Tasha’s friends and her boyfriend Robbie Hunter (Jason Smith), Mumma Rose orchestrates events including pushing Robbie into a river and confiscating Tasha’s mobile phone to delay any rescue attempts. Although Robbie is eventually found, authorities cannot establish evidence of wrongdoing.

When Rebecca Tate alerts Robbie about Mumma Rose’s intention for Tasha to become "The Chosen One" and bear Jonah’s child, Mumma Rose has Rebecca abducted and denies involvement when questioned by police. Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) pretends to be interested in joining the cult to aid in rescuing Tasha; however, her plan fails after she is spotted near Rebecca’s location.

Mumma Rose administers drugs to Jonah and Tasha to orchestrate impregnation without their awareness. After Jonah assists Tasha in escaping, they are recaptured and subjected to a fire purification ritual. Tasha ultimately turns the cult members against Mumma Rose, leading to her arrest; nevertheless, Mumma Rose escapes using a concealed vehicle.

Several months later, Mumma Rose returns and takes Tasha and Martha hostage, attempting to force Tasha into labor. She also kidnaps Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews) to ensure compliance but is subdued during a struggle. Following information provided by Nurse Julie Cooper, Mumma Rose is apprehended once more.

With help from Charity Fernbrook (Charlotte Gregg), Mumma Rose flees custody, abducts Tasha’s infant daughter Ella Hunter, and prepares for a ritual cleansing involving fire. Charity eventually contacts law enforcement, resulting in a hostage standoff where Mumma Rose locks herself with Tasha and others inside a room. During the confrontation, she falls from a window ledge but is rescued and re-arrested. Subsequently, Mumma Rose is placed in a secure psychiatric institution.

A writer for the Daily Record characterized Mumma Rose as "sinister."

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
11 January–31 March	Greg Hill	Alex Sideratos	Greg serves as a physician at Northern Districts Hospital. He provides medical care to Leah Patterson after she suffers a ruptured appendix and attends to Sally Fletcher following a fall that results in a blood clot.
13–28 January	Gus Phillips	Peter Lamb	Gus, the estranged father of Kane Phillips, has a history marked by abuse and financial troubles. He rescues Hayley Lawson from a fire but subsequently involves Kane in a robbery, which leads to Kane’s arrest.
14 January–1 April	Marc Edwards	Christopher Hobbs	Arriving after the bushfire, Marc reconnects with Josie Russell and extorts $20,000 from her over her past. Following being framed and assaulted by Eve Jacobsen, Marc is killed and falsely accused of orchestrating a bombing.
18 January–1 March	Anna McMann	Andrea Moor	Anna holds an administrative role at Northern Districts Hospital, where she suspends surgeon Flynn Saunders due to concerns about his performance before later reinstating him.
26 January–23 February	Greg Harvey	Steve Vella	Greg is an associate involved in criminal activity with Gus Phillips who pressures Gus for $3000 and provides testimony against Kane before questioning his own statements.
26 January–12 September 2008	Lara Fitzgerald	Rebecca George	Lara works as a constable at Yabbie Creek Police Station, frequently partnered with Jack Holden. She takes maternity leave in 2008, after which Charlie Buckton replaces her.
4–7 February	Benny "Red" Barron	Colin Borgonon	Benny pilots a charter flight carrying principal characters; the aircraft crashes, resulting in his death.
17–25 February	Arthur Gordon	Alan McGuiness	Arthur uses an online dating connection with Colleen Smart as a means to collect information for a local newspaper but is ultimately rejected.
3–25 March	Lisa Stanniford	Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	Lisa dates Scott Hunter while concealing her marriage to Alan Stanniford; she departs town after disclosing the truth.
7 March 2005 – 15 February 2017, 6 February 2020	Celebrant Claire	Mary Regan	A local celebrant who officiates numerous weddings and funerals, including those of prominent characters such as Jesse McGregor and Leah Patterson.
12 March–9 April 2008	Darren McGrath	Kim Knuckey	Darren acts as Senior Constable at the Yabbie Creek Police Station.
17 March	Alan Stanniford	Don Atkinson	Alan visits Summer Bay unaware that his wife Lisa is involved in an affair with Scott Hunter.
18 March–26 April	Joy Foxton	Elaine Lee	Grandmother to Cassie Turner, Joy arrives with plans to revive a beauty pageant but suffers a fatal stroke following an altercation with Colleen Smart.
28 March–16 September	Alison Free	Larisa Chen	A doctor at Northern Districts Hospital engaged in critical treatments; uncovers the truth behind a paternity test but dies before revealing it.
6–12 April	Samantha Morton	Felicity King	Briefly dates Robbie Hunter intending to provoke jealousy in Tasha Andrews.
11 April–3 August	Clare Brody	Katrina Campbell	Senior Detective leading the investigation into the Summer Bay Stalker; develops a complicated relationship with Peter Baker before relocating to the city.
11 April 2005 – 30 May 2006	Dale Browning	Barry Shepherd	Manager of a storage facility connected to the Summer Bay stalker case; grants access to crucial evidence.
15–26 April	Ben Foxton	Craig Elliot	Arrives following Joy Foxton’s stroke; later exposed as an abuser reported by Cassie Turner and subsequently removed.
25 April	"Pauline Bennett", "Carla Bennett", "Liam Bennett"	"Beth Armstrong", "Ashleigh Johnson", Uncredited	"Pauline, Cassie's aunt, arrives along with her children after Joy’s death. Abuse allegations against Ben Foxton come to light."
	3 May	"Zoe McCallister"	"Uncredited"	"Nurse murdered by Eve Jacobsen who assumes her identity; her body is found by Matilda and Henry Hunter."
	9 May–7 June	"Jason Pappa"	"Joshua Biagi"	"A student at Summer Bay High involved in bullying Diesel Williams; confrontations lead to intervention by staff and peers."
20–23 May	"Jim Wallace"	"Harold Hopkins"	"Retired police officer who conceals Josie Russell’s past offenses but later disappears; his death remains unexplained."
1–13 June	"Callan Sherman"	"Kain O'Keeffe"	"Friend of Ric Dalby involved in drug-related activities and an attempted assault; flees after being exposed."
7–16 June	"Carl Summons"	"John O'Hare"	"School inspector investigating allegations against Sally Fletcher; suspends her pending police inquiry."
9–10 June	"Mystery Man"	"Lleyton Hewitt"	"An unsuccessful suitor pursuing Hayley Lawson."
10–14 June	"Terry Rawlings"	"Laurence Coy"	"Suspected in Matilda Hunter’s disappearance; arrested after she escapes from his shed."
16 June–5 July	"Noelene Baker"	"Kris McQuade"	"Mother of Peter and Dan Baker; involved in family conflicts surrounding Dan's wedding."
24 June–14 July	"Troy Peters"	"Christian Willis"	"Ex-boyfriend stalking Chloe Richards; initially suspected of her death but later cleared."
4–5 July	"Kevin Baker"	"Andy Anderson"	"Father of Peter and Dan Baker; reconciles with Peter during preparations for Dan’s wedding."
22–23 July	"Judith Lane"	"Jane Fullerton Smith"	"Mediator handling custody dispute over Olivia Richards between Irene Roberts and Diana Fraser."
22–23 July	"Michael Maleto"	"Antony Grey"	"Attorney assisting Diana Fraser in the custody battle over granddaughter Olivia Richards."
3 August 2005 – 20 June 2006	"Kevin Green"	"Scott Hall-Watson"	"Physician at Northern Districts Hospital treating key patients including Morag Bellingham and Flynn Saunders."
9–24 August	"Tom Anderson"	"Don Halbert"	"Former partner of Kerry Hyde visited by son Kim during search for Kerry."
10 August	"Harry Chambers"	"Rodney Dobsen"	"Accuses Jack Holden of causing his daughter’s death, sparking community debate."
12–25 August	"Leo Simms"	"Johann Walravan"	"Burglar involved in incidents with Robbie Hunter and Amanda Vale; dies accidentally during confrontation."
15–23 August	"Lorraine Robertson"	"Gael Ballantyne"	"Barry Hyde’s sister who misleads Kim Hyde about their mother; connected to family secrets involving Kerry’s death."
23 August	"Brian Robertson"	"Paul Coolahan"	"Husband of Lorraine Robertson, unaware of his wife’s family connections."
2 September–1 November	'Corey Henderson'	'Adam Saunders'	'Probationary constable who poisons several residents including Irene Roberts; arrested once uncovered.'
9–13 September	'Sean Jefferies'	'Gabriel Egan'	'Older brother of Aden Jefferies who assaults Ric Dalby and holds Flynn Saunders hostage.'
18 September 2005 – 14 February 2006	'Greg Matthews'	'Josef Ber'	'Doctor diagnosing Flynn Saunders’ terminal melanoma and managing subsequent critical events.'
27 September	'Len Green'	'Gary Baxter'	'Local mayor framed by Josh West to manipulate mayoral elections.'
29 September	'Pat McGrath'	'Uncredited'	'Wife of Darren McGrath appearing in social scenes.'
13 October–25 November	'Kylie Kopperton'	'Leah Etkind'	'Works at nudist camp; introduces Kim Hyde to drugs resulting in his overdose.'
19 October–8 November	'Bert Biddle'	'Zachary Garred'	'Intern at Northern Districts Hospital unknowingly involved in Amanda Vale's deception regarding paternity tests.'
25 October–25 November	'Noah Hunter'	'Zane Rugless et al.'	'Newborn son of Hayley Lawson entangled in paternity dispute resolved through blood type analysis.'
28 October 2005 – 19 January 2006	'Dudley Shepherd'	'Terry Serio'	'Bookmaker caught up in Dan Baker's gambling debts leading to kidnapping and hostage situations.'
28–29 October	'David Knotts'	'Alan Dukes'	'Gun dealer facilitating illegal firearm acquisition by Martha MacKenzie.'
9–22 November	'Jimmy Knox'	'Paul Caesar'	'Associate of Dudley Shepherd exerting pressure on Dan Baker over debts.'
11 November 2005 – 19 March 2012	'Derek Young'	'Charlie Hopkins'	'Doctor succeeding Flynn Saunders at Northern Districts Hospital following Flynn’s retirement.'
11 November 2005 –2 October 2006	'Charity Fernbrook'	'Charlotte Gregg'	'Member of The Believers cult involved in attempts to control Tasha Andrews and kidnapping incidents; arrested following intervention.'