Charlie Hoyland

Loris Timmins
Occupation	Fictional character
Years active	2006
Known for	Character on Neighbours

Charlie Hoyland

Charlie Hoyland made his debut on 20 March 2006, initially portrayed by Aaron Aulsebrook-Walker before the role was recast to Jacob Brito in 2008. Network Ten described Charlie as a "miracle baby," born to Stephanie Scully and Max Hoyland after a challenging pregnancy complicated by Steph’s breast cancer diagnosis. The character played a pivotal role in family-centered storylines, including a significant child abduction plotline in 2010. Charlie exited the series in 2011 alongside Lyn Scully.

In 2016, Alexander McGuire assumed the role for a guest appearance, with the character returning once more in 2018. McGuire prepared by studying Charlie’s family history and expressed excitement about joining the established series.

Key business-related plot elements include Steph’s decision to decline cancer treatment to safeguard Charlie, which created conflict with Max; Max’s subsequent exit; and how Steph’s relationships affected Charlie’s upbringing. Story arcs involving Charlie also covered accidental injuries, the development of friendships that led to forming a band, and navigating custody matters. Custody of Charlie shifted among his mother, stepmother Philippa Hoyland, and father Max, including periods when he lived in Fiji.

Later narratives explored intricate family relationships, such as Philippa’s affair and the ensuing custody battles, culminating in Steph relocating to Sydney with Charlie and his half-brother Adam. These story developments underscore the show's continuous emphasis on evolving family dynamics and character progression within its target audience.

Cameron Robinson

Cameron Robinson, played by Adam Hunter, was introduced on 28 March 2006. He is one of the triplets born to Paul Robinson and Gail Robinson. Cameron was raised in Tasmania alongside his sister Elle and identical twin Robert. Initially employed at an architect’s firm, Cameron later changed career paths to nursing.

Robert orchestrated a car accident that left Cameron comatose, then assumed Cameron’s identity as part of a vendetta against their father Paul. After regaining consciousness, Cameron found himself falsely accused of Robert’s offenses, which included planting a bomb and committing several murders. Despite asserting his innocence, Cameron was detained while Robert impersonated him within the hospital.

Robert pretended to recover, deceiving family members into believing Cameron was mentally unstable. Although family members doubted Cameron's claims, Toadfish Rebecchi pursued an investigation. Initially incriminating evidence planted by Robert implicated Cameron; however, with assistance from Katya Kinski—Robert’s girlfriend who had mistaken him for Cameron—the truth was revealed. Robert escaped custody, and Cameron was freed.

Choosing to stay in town, Cameron supported Paul’s personal development and developed friendships with Carmella Cammeniti and others. After uncovering Elle's fabrication of a terminal illness, he severed ties with both her and Paul. Following an incident where Max Hoyland mistook him for Robert and caused a car crash, Cameron was hospitalized. Before dying during surgery, he urged Paul to make positive changes in his life.

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson, brought to life by Adam Hunter, made his debut on 28 March 2006, following an earlier enigmatic appearance by a body double in October 2005. He is one of the three offspring of entrepreneur Paul Robinson and Gail Robinson. Hunter returned to portray Robert in the 2017 web series Neighbours vs Time Travel and reappeared in 2019, with his scenes broadcast from 15 July, featuring interactions with his half-brother David Tanaka (Takaya Honda).

Robert earned recognition as a compelling villain, with the Daily Mirror ranking him among the "Top ten most evil soap villains," emphasizing his cold, calculated maneuvers against the residents of Erinsborough.

Harboring bitterness toward his absentee father, Robert retreats into isolation and devises plans to undermine Paul and those close to him. His malicious acts include detonating a bomb on an aircraft that kills three locals, causing a car crash that leaves his twin brother Cameron comatose, and impersonating Cameron to infiltrate their social circles. He exploits Paul's confidence, targets Paul's partner Izzy Hoyland (Natalie Bassingthwaighte), and attempts to endanger her and her nephew by turning on the gas while babysitting—though they survive.

Employed at Erinsborough Hospital, Robert develops a complicated connection with Katya Kinski (Dichen Lachman). He commits murder by killing businessman Shawn Dempster and fabricates evidence to frame Izzy, resulting in her eviction. After planting a bomb in his sister Elle's vehicle, which she narrowly escapes, Cameron is mistakenly arrested for Robert’s offenses. Following Cameron’s recovery, Robert confronts his parents’ rekindled relationship but intensifies his vendetta by abducting Katya and shooting Paul—who survives thanks to a bulletproof vest. Though arrested, Robert remains a menace from behind bars.

A dozen years later, Robert’s half-brother David Tanaka requests visitation rights for research purposes; Robert consents but refuses further visits after Paul intervenes. Upon learning he has a daughter, Harlow, Robert eventually meets her and expresses interest in forming a bond. When David requires a kidney transplant, Robert volunteers as a donor but insists on being transferred to minimum security near Harlow. After the surgery at Erinsborough Hospital, Robert escapes custody, takes pregnant Elly Conway hostage during childbirth, then reaches out to Harlow for support. Convinced to return for recovery, Robert reconciles with family members and relinquishes his longstanding resentment toward Paul for Harlow’s sake.

Mishka Schneiderova

Mishka Schneiderova, played by Deborah Kennedy, first appeared on 17 April 2006 as a romantic interest for Lou Carpenter. Lou connects with Mishka via a Russian brides website and arranges for her visit to Australia. Despite initial travel setbacks, Mishka arrives and they discover they both exaggerated their ages. She shares her aspiration to live in Australia and meet Shane Warne.

Mishka becomes part of the community by helping with cooking and offering advice to Sky Mangel. Lou reveals that his business, The General Store, was taken over by Paul Robinson. Together, Mishka and Lou stage a fake building inspection to reclaim it, successfully deceiving Paul. Lou attempts to assist Mishka in quitting smoking through hypnosis conducted by Karl Kennedy, who encourages her to reveal that she has a husband and son back in Russia. Mishka discloses that her husband is a political prisoner and that she entered Australia illegally using a false passport.

Engaging actively in the Russian club, Mishka and Lou begin producing vodka until Harold Bishop demands they stop or leave. Mishka concocts a plan involving her friend Mikhail Irtenev to simulate a break-in so Lou can intervene; unexpectedly, this plan foils an actual burglary. When Sky discovers she is expecting, Mishka supports her through the decision-making process. Harold agrees that Mishka and Lou may stay if they donate vodka profits to charity, which attracts Shane Warne to Erinsborough.

Officials from the Russian Embassy offer Mishka residency if she signs certain documents; however, she vanishes after being abducted. Lou travels to Moscow where Mishka urges him to leave for his safety, pushing him down stairs to shield him from her released husband. Returning with employment at a Russian airline, Mishka reunites with Lou. When the airline cancels the Moscow-Melbourne route, Mishka applies for Australian residency. They attempt to prove their relationship’s longevity but encounter difficulties when Mishka tries bribing an official and is subsequently deported back to Russia.

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter, brought to life by Tessa James, made her first appearance on 10 August 2006. She is the biological child of Kim and Janelle Timmins.

This character marked James' initial foray into television acting, which she regarded as an important early role that demanded thorough preparation.

Having lost her sight due to illness at age ten, Anne faced challenges stemming from her parents' difficulty in accepting her blindness. She discovers Bree Timmins (Sianoa Smit-McPhee) after seeing an advertisement searching for birth parents and attends Bree's public reading, where they begin to form a bond. Although Anne initially experiences friction with Janelle Timmins (Nell Feeney), their relationship gradually improves.

Anne frequently uses a dictaphone to capture her thoughts, which nearly causes an accident involving Harold Bishop (Ian Smith). She later tries to interfere with Bree's relationship with Zeke Kinski (Matthew Werkmeister) and eventually enrolls at Erinsborough High to be closer to new acquaintances. When Anne reveals that she intercepted letters meant for Bree, their relationship becomes strained, leading Bree to end things with Zeke after he shares a kiss with Anne. Anne confides in Janelle that she is her biological daughter and requests confidentiality to prevent being taken away from her current family.

Bree expresses a desire to meet their birth parents, which uncovers the fact that Anne and Bree were switched at birth by Loris Timmins (Kate Fitzpatrick). Loris explains her reasons and arranges for Anne to visit the Timmins family in Melbourne. Soon after, Greg Baxter (Christopher Connelly) arrives with intentions of reclaiming Anne. He and Bree develop a friendly connection, and Greg shows interest in establishing a relationship with his daughter.

Following advice from Allan Steiger (Joseph Clements), the Timmins family decides to move closer to the Baxters. Anne leaves town alongside Janelle, Allan, and Bree via helicopter bound for Cairns.

Loris Timmins

Loris Timmins, portrayed by Kate Fitzpatrick, first appeared on 28 August 2006. As a wealthy businesswoman, she is the mother of Kim Timmins.

Displeased with Kim's marriage to Janelle Rebecchi and critical of Janelle’s parenting style, Loris secretly exchanged her newborn baby with another child. After her marriage ended, Loris relocated to Erinsborough, reestablishing contact with Janae Timmins and providing financial support for Janae’s wedding. She employed Ned Parker as a personal trainer, showing romantic interest in him and later offering investment funds for his business venture. Loris purchased the Timmins family residence but was rebuffed by Janelle. At the Scarlet Bar, she developed a connection with Harold Bishop.

Loris disclosed that her husband Alwyn had left her for another woman. She acquired a 49% stake in Lassiter's Hotel, becoming an equal partner alongside Paul Robinson. She was taken aback upon learning that Bree Timmins's new acquaintance Anne was actually the baby she had swapped at birth. After Anne’s parents removed her from the area, Loris attempted to track her down.

After moving in with Janelle, Loris provided support during family difficulties, including assisting Scott in overcoming his alcoholism. Jealous of Ned’s relationship with Katya Kinski, she publicly kissed him before going on a date with Harold. Loris admitted to having swapped Bree and Anne; Harold forgave her for this revelation. Eventually, she sought out the Baxters and transferred ownership of her Lassiter's shares to Janelle.

Teresa Cammeniti

Teresa Cammeniti, brought to life by Hannah Greenwood, made her first appearance on 22 September 2006. As the cousin of Carmella Cammeniti, Teresa falls into a state of depression following Carmella’s decision to sell her baby.

Greenwood secured the role after auditioning and described Teresa as a "psycho bitch," mentioning that she received harsh criticism from viewers, which matched the character’s deliberately unlikable nature.

At the age of seventeen, Teresa becomes pregnant and turns to Carmella for assistance. Driven by financial desperation, Carmella sells the baby for $100,000 and shares the money with Teresa. This event plunges Teresa into deep depression and causes her to withdraw from her family. Although Carmella attempts to make amends, she struggles to find Teresa until she is discovered unconscious in a hospital parking lot. Teresa then urges Carmella to reclaim the baby. When Carmella visits Teresa’s relatives, they assert that the baby had died and that Teresa had already been informed. Teresa refuses to accept Carmella’s visit.

Later, Teresa shares a hospital room with Sky Mangel during Sky’s challenging pregnancy. She feigns medical complications to prolong her hospital stay and talks about adoption with Sky, falsely claiming she is unable to have more children. Carmella exposes these deceptions, but Sky shows understanding toward Teresa’s loneliness. Teresa grows emotionally connected to Sky’s unborn child.

After being admitted to a psychiatric facility, Teresa follows Sky during labor in a park and accuses her of being an unsuitable mother before being restrained. She escapes custody, steals Carmella’s hospital uniform, and confronts Carmella, injuring her with boiling water. Teresa then sets fire to a hospital wing, causing an evacuation. Amidst the turmoil, Sky delivers her baby; however, when taken to see the infant, the cot is found empty. Teresa is discovered nearby pushing an empty pram and is arrested on arson charges.

Guy Sykes

Guy Sykes, played by Fletcher Humphrys, first appeared on 26 October 2006 as a criminal and former partner-in-crime of Katya Kinski. Humphrys returned to this role in 2009.

Introduced in 2006, Humphrys joined as Guy, who was apprehended after taking several characters hostage, including Katya Kinski and Toadfish Rebecchi. In 2009, Guy was released from prison and came back to Erinsborough aiming to retrieve money Katya had stolen for him. Although his arrest seemed like a conclusion to his storyline, Guy resurfaced demanding repayment, resulting in police involvement and multiple hostage incidents.

Guy coerced Katya by threatening to expose compromising DVD footage, forcing her into stealing vehicles to finance his private medical care. He manipulated Katya’s boyfriend and sister to maintain control over the situation. After a violent encounter where Katya was shot, she eventually subdued Guy using a defibrillator. Subsequently, he held several characters hostage again and shot Toadie before being re-arrested.

Once paroled, Guy pursued the stolen funds and intimidated Zeke Kinski, Toadie, and Callum Jones. Authorities set up a trap during his extortion attempt; although he briefly escaped, he later took Toadie and Callum hostage overnight. The crisis ended with Guy’s arrest and return to prison.

For his portrayal of Guy Sykes, Humphrys earned a nomination for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2009 Inside Soap Awards.

Kerry Mangel

Kerry Breanna Mangel, portrayed by Claudine Henningsen, is the child of Sky Mangel and Dylan Timmins. Her debut occurred on 31 October 2006.

Henningsen was cast on Neighbours just a week after her birth, chosen for her convincing portrayal of a newborn. In 2007, it was revealed that both Henningsen and her on-screen mother, Stephanie McIntosh, would be exiting the series. The production team received commendations for their attentive care during her time filming.

Throughout Sky's pregnancy, she encounters medical complications and hides the possibility that the baby's father could be Dylan's brother, Stingray. Following premature delivery, Sky names her daughter Kerry. A fire at the hospital results in Kerry briefly going missing; Stingray is found with her but later loses consciousness. Dylan rescues Kerry, and DNA testing confirms he is her father.

Kerry is diagnosed with leukaemia, with both Stingray and Dylan as potential bone marrow donors. Dylan is ruled out due to contaminated blood, so Stingray donates his marrow and saves her life but succumbs shortly afterward. After these events unfold, Dylan leaves town and Sky is imprisoned for murder. During a prison riot, her cellmate Mary Casey helps arrange for Kerry to stay with her. Upon Sky’s release, she opts to relocate to Port Douglas to be nearer to Dylan and Boyd, ensuring Kerry has both parents involved in her upbringing.

Christine Rodd

Christine Rodd, played by Trudy Hellier, made her first appearance on 31 October 2006. She is the mother of Pepper Steiger and former spouse of Allan Steiger. After divorcing Allan (Joe Clements), Christine came to terms with being gay, facing difficulties when revealing this to her ex-husband and daughter. Her sister responded unfavorably to the revelation.

Christine took on the role of head mechanic at Carpenter's Mechanics, working alongside Janae Timmins (Eliza Taylor-Cotter), with whom she had disagreements over workplace matters such as uniform policies. When Janae left due to harassment from a new supervisor, Christine reinstated her position. Janae witnessed Christine sharing a kiss with her girlfriend, Carol Sinclair (Michelle O'Grady), prompting Christine to address the necessity of informing Pepper.

During a family dinner, Allan unexpectedly proposed to Christine, who then introduced Carol as her partner. Pepper initially reacted with anger but later sought support from Christine and came to accept Carol. Pepper planned to marry her boyfriend, Adam Rhodes (Benjamin Hart), purely for residency purposes; Christine convinced her to reconsider this plan. At a dinner involving Adam and Carol, Christine suggested Adam might obtain residency by joining the Australian police force. Adam disclosed details about his former partner’s murder and agreed to pursue an investigation.

Glenn Forrest

Glenn Forrest, portrayed by Cleopatra Coleman, first appeared on 14 November 2006. Glenn engaged in an affair with the married Boyd Hoyland, compelling him to choose between her and his wife.

Coleman expressed enjoyment in playing the role and interest in returning. Her most memorable scene involved filming a drowning sequence in the Yarra River. TV Week described Glenn as a character who would "cause serious heartbreak" for Janae but fundamentally was a "nice Tassie girl," contrasting with her friend, the "devious" Elle Robinson (Pippa Black).

Boyd revealed that he saved Glenn from drowning and had a one-night stand with her, which devastated his wife Janae (Eliza Taylor-Cotter). Glenn arrived in town at Elle's suggestion following Elle’s breakup with Janae’s brother Dylan (Damien Bodie). Although Glenn assured she would not create problems, she pressured Boyd to make a choice when sensing his unresolved feelings.

While driving with Boyd, Glenn experienced an accident caused by tampered brakes; she was hospitalized, and Boyd declared his intention to be with her. Initial suspicion fell on Janae but was dismissed when it was discovered that Lolly Allen (Adelaide Kane) was responsible.

Believing she might be pregnant, Glenn met Janae at the hospital only for both women to learn they were not expecting a child. Glenn and Boyd traveled to Tasmania to visit her parents. After witnessing Boyd comfort Janae following the death of her brother, Glenn recognized Boyd’s true feelings lay with Janae and decided to leave him, advising Janae not to rush their reconciliation as Boyd still required personal growth.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
17 March–26 April	Sasha Hennessey	Eloise Grace	Sasha, studying medicine, forms a friendship with Boyd Hoyland and attempts to win him over from his partner Janae Timmins. Boyd ends his relationship with Janae and shares a kiss with Sasha but later confesses his feelings for Janae remain.
5 April–1 May	Jean-Pierre Valasco	Steven Cabral	Jean-Pierre, an artist and university lecturer, motivates Sky Mangel’s artwork. They share a kiss and spend the night together, though Jean-Pierre becomes upset upon discovering Sky is still involved with Dylan Timmins.
9 May	Sean Dempster	Colin MacPherson	Sean meets with Paul Robinson to discuss investments in Lassiter's Hotel and Stephanie Scully's baby utility belt. After intimidating Katya Kinski into silence, Sean is killed by Robert Robinson, Paul's son, to safeguard business interests.
22 May–12 June	Mikhail Irtenev	Christopher Billy	Mikhail, a friend from the Russian club and companion of Mishka Schneiderova, shares her fondness for vodka. He breaks into her residence to demonstrate loyalty but is discovered by Lou Carpenter.
2 June–4 October	Garrett Burns	Sebastian Gregory	Garrett, an older student at Erinsborough High School, has a brief romantic involvement with Rachel Kinski.
16 June–11 July	Justine Spensley	Alexis Porter	Justine attends an Oodles and Noodles event, befriends Ned Parker, and takes over Karl Kennedy’s role at the venue. Carmella Cammeniti uncovers Justine’s fraudulent claims about a niece and financial irregularities, prompting Ned to sever ties.
26 July	Lilly DeRouge	Klara Lisy	Lilly flirts with Paul Robinson under deceptive pretenses. When unexpected guests arrive, she realizes she has been manipulated by Paul.
14 August – 4 July 2007	John Coward	Jason Cavanagh Sean Guzzi	John, a laboratory technician, works with Paul Robinson to falsify medical test results concerning Elle Robinson’s health and later verifies Oliver Barnes' grandfather through DNA analysis.
31 August–1 September	Rebecca Naylor	Anya Beyersdorf	Rebecca encounters Stingray Timmins at Scarlet Bar; following a drink-driving incident, she provides him with an alibi during police questioning.
1 September – 26 January 2010	Ray Moller	Steven Stagg	Ray serves as a local police officer investigating various cases including drink driving offenses, Cameron Robinson's manslaughter, Kerry Mangel's disappearance, and other arrests tied to crimes in Erinsborough. He experiences heart complications while on duty.
16 October – 23 July 2007	Johnny Brown	Philip McInnes Lawrence Price	Johnny is the son of Graham and Prue Brown, brother to Frazer Yeats and Ringo Brown. He becomes engaged to Rosetta Cammeniti but their engagement ends. Johnny supports his family through Frazer's paralysis and attends Frazer and Rosetta's wedding ceremony.
19 October	Madison Sullivan	Alicia Banit	Madison briefly dates Zeke Kinski but terminates the relationship after accusing his family of being uncultured when he becomes anxious during a kiss.
8–12 November 2007	Alan Napier	Barry Friedlander	Alan is the father of Rebecca and Marcus Napier and the executor of the Barnes family estate. He informs Oliver Barnes about his inheritance before dying from a heart attack after reconciling with Rebecca.
11–28 November	Rex Colt	David Serafin	Rex owns Black Stallion Motors. He attempts to recruit Janae Timmins by exploiting her looks and tries to assault her. After she resists, Allan Steiger intervenes and Janae reports Rex to the Equal Opportunities Commission.
5 December – 9 August 2007	Carol Sinclair	Michelle O'Grady	Carol works as a real estate agent and is in a relationship with Christine Rodd. They attend dinner together alongside Christine’s daughter Pepper Steiger after their relationship becomes public.
11 December – 3 March 2008	Keith Illingworth	Bill Charles	Reverend Keith Illingworth officiates weddings for Lyn Scully with Paul Robinson and later for Stephanie Scully and Toadfish Rebecchi before that ceremony is called off.

External links

• Cast and characters of Neighbours on the Official Australian website
• Cast and characters of Neighbours on Holy Soap
• Cast and characters of Neighbours on Internet Movie Database
• Charlie Hoyland profile on the Official Australian website