Corey Henderson

Home and Away
Company type	Television series
Industry	Television, Entertainment
Founded	January 17, 1988; 38 years ago
Headquarters	Australia
Area served	Australia
Website	7plus.com.au/home-and-away

Home and Away is a renowned Australian soap opera. Below is a compilation of characters introduced in 2005, all brought into the series by then-producer Julie McGuaran. The show's 18th season premiered on the Seven Network on 10 January 2005. The first new character to appear was Eve Jacobsen, portrayed by Emily Perry. In March, Isaac Gorman joined as Ryan Baker, accompanied by Sharni Vinson playing Cassie Turner. April saw Doug Scroope cast as Graham Walters. June introduced Amanda Vale, Ryan's mother, played by Holly Brisley. In August, Todd Lasance took on the role of Aden Jefferies, alongside the arrival of the Holden family: widower Tony (Jon Sivewright) and his sons Jack (Paul O'Brien) and Lucas (Rhys Wakefield). November additions included James Mitchell as Jonah Abraham and Linden Wilkinson as Mumma Rose.

Eve Jacobsen

Eve Jacobsen—also known as Zoe McCallister—was brought to life by Emily Perry, making her debut on 21 January 2005. Perry's involvement was announced in TV Week towards the end of 2004; prior to this role, she had appeared as an extra. She regarded her portrayal of nurse Zoe as her most significant acting opportunity to date.

Eve is employed at a psychiatric facility where she becomes romantically involved with patient Sarah Lewis (Luisa Hastings-Edge). Following the death of Sarah’s boyfriend from a crystal meth overdose linked to her, Sarah enlists Eve’s help in escaping to exact vengeance. Subsequently, Sarah murders Noah Lawson (Beau Brady) before committing suicide herself. Driven by revenge against Summer Bay, Eve kills nurse Zoe McCallister, burns her remains, and assumes her identity.

Her vendetta escalates as she sets fire to Noah’s home with his widow Hayley (Bec Cartwright) trapped inside, sabotages a seaplane causing pilot Benny Barron's (Colin Borgonon) death, and implicates Marc Edwards (Christopher Hobbs). Eve targets Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) for labeling Sarah mentally unstable and attempts to murder Sally twice but is unsuccessful.

When a bomb threat disrupts a murder mystery party but is safely resolved, Marc is freed; however, Eve murders him with a crowbar and again frames him. She threatens another attack during the "Miss Groper" beauty contest, which turns out to be a police sting. Detective Peter Baker (Nic Bishop) suspects Eve might be Sarah in disguise; after confronting her and rescuing Sally from abduction, Eve is presumed dead following an explosion at the building.

Later revelations disclose that Eve survived by swapping bodies with Laura McPhearson. Under the pseudonym "Maxine Trood" (an anagram of "I Am Next Door"), she moves into Peter’s apartment complex and stages a bomb scare that proves to be merely an alarm clock malfunction. She sends a video message to Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien) and Martha MacKenzie’s (Jodi Gordon) engagement celebration, unsettling Peter. At an abandoned slaughterhouse, Eve overpowers Peter but flees when Jack arrives. Subsequently, she holds Jack hostage over a balcony; Peter offers himself in exchange while police intervene to capture her. At the police station, Eve grins knowingly, indicating plans for further retaliation.

Eve resurfaces during Jack and Martha's wedding ceremony, taking Tracey Thompson hostage—who reveals herself as Eve’s accomplice. A gas explosion caused by sparklers results in both their deaths instantly.

The "Summer Bay Stalker" arc involving Eve was nominated for "Best Storyline" at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards and received another nomination in 2007 for its dramatic disruption of Jack and Martha's wedding day. Additionally, Eve was featured in Digital Spy's 2012 Serial Killer Poll.

Michael Idato from the Sydney Morning Herald described Eve's reign of terror as "the storyline of the moment," noting its widespread discussion throughout Australia. He also observed that her absence from opening credits—a common practice for guest roles—hinted at her eventual reveal. An Inside Soap journalist called Eve’s plan to bomb the murder mystery event "bonkers – but nonetheless brilliant."

Ryan Baker

Ryan Baker, played by Isaac Gorman, first appeared on 16 March 2005 and departed in 2007, with subsequent guest appearances in 2008 and 2009. Prior to this, Gorman had portrayed Riley Edwards in 2002.

Ryan makes his entrance ahead of his father Dan's wedding to Leah Patterson. Initially, he hides his disapproval of Leah by engaging in disruptive acts, such as damaging her wedding dress and burning the invitations after discovering that his mother Amanda Vale was excluded from the event. His behavior escalates when Leah's son VJ suffers a minor burn from ashes originating from a fire Ryan started. This incident leads Ryan to apologize and replace the destroyed invitations before returning to Amanda in America. He later comes back to serve as a ring bearer at the wedding.

Dan subsequently decides to have Ryan live with him and Leah, believing Amanda to be a negative influence. After some disputes, Amanda takes Ryan back to Los Angeles but returns months later with him, settling in the bay alongside Amanda's daughter Belle Taylor, who is Ryan’s half-sister. When Amanda becomes engaged to Peter, Ryan moves back in with Dan and Leah. Upon Dan securing employment in America, Ryan resists relocating due to missing Amanda; consequently, Dan arranges for him to live with Amanda and Peter. Following Dan's death in an overseas accident, Amanda and Ryan attend his memorial service. Ryan expresses concerns about his relationship with Leah and VJ but receives reassurance.

Ryan and Amanda make further appearances for Belle's wedding to Aden Jefferies and later her funeral after she is diagnosed with cancer.

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

Cassie Turner

Cassie Turner, enacted by Sharni Vinson, debuted on 18 March 2005 and exited on 2 April 2008. Vinson had previously appeared in the series as guest roles in 2001 and 2003. In 2004, she auditioned for the role of Martha MacKenzie but was instead cast as Cassie Turner. Reports surfaced in July 2007 indicating Vinson planned to leave the series to pursue opportunities in Los Angeles. By November, it was confirmed she had decided to depart from Home and Away to relocate to LA with her boyfriend, although the show withheld comment as Cassie's character remained active into 2008.

Cassie was portrayed as "strong-willed and fiercely independent," possessing the ability to learn from her errors and positively impact others. Vinson earned a nomination for "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 2006 Logie Awards due to this role. Media outlets described Cassie as a "sexy soap siren," highlighting that Vinson's exit disappointed many male viewers of the show.

Graham Walters

Graham Walters, played by Doug Scroope, made his first appearance on 22 April 2005 and departed following the character’s death on 3 March 2006.

Graham arrives in Summer Bay to celebrate his grandson Robbie Hunter’s eighteenth birthday, revealing strained relations with his daughter Beth Hunter. He explains that his emotional distance is rooted in trauma endured during the Vietnam War. After selling his farm, Graham aims to mend family ties. He becomes involved romantically with Amanda Vale, a significantly younger woman who had previously been involved with his grandson Scott Hunter. Despite objections from family members, Graham and Amanda marry.

Amanda takes advantage of Graham by avoiding intimacy and frequently leaving her son Ryan Baker under Graham’s care. When Graham uncovers Amanda’s affair with Josh West along with her participation in illegal activities, he confronts her with assistance from Morag Bellingham. During this confrontation, Graham suffers a heart attack. Although Amanda calls for medical help, she ultimately abandons him. Declared brain dead, a dispute ensues regarding life support; Robbie makes the decision to end Graham’s life by switching off the machine.

Amanda inherits Graham’s estate and holds a wake that is largely ignored in favor of the Hunter family’s gathering. She later returns Graham’s war medals to Beth. Robbie admits to turning off the life support machine; he is tried and found guilty but avoids jail time.

Diesel Williams

Diesel Williams, brought to life by Marcus Jacometti, made his first appearance on 9 May 2005 and departed on 17 June 2005.

This marked Jacometti's debut acting role following his completion of Year 12, committing to a total of 20 episodes. He traveled from Kingston, Tasmania to Sydney for filming sessions. Jacometti described the opportunity as both thrilling and intimidating, highlighting the difficulties of sudden public attention and praising the encouragement he received from fellow cast members. He depicted Diesel as a character who "falls for the wrong people, stirs up trouble, then moves on," noting some fundamental traits they shared.

Diesel is introduced at Summer Bay High by principal Barry Hyde to Sally Fletcher. His distinctive appearance leads to bullying from Jason Pappa and his group, who mistakenly believe Diesel is gay because of a rose tattoo. To counter the speculation, Diesel dates Matilda Hunter but confides in Cassie Turner that he has no romantic interest in Matilda. Despite this, Jason continues his harassment and physical attacks.

When it becomes clear that Diesel is homeless after a disagreement with his foster parents, Sally offers him a place to stay with her and her husband Flynn Saunders, although Flynn is hesitant. Conflicts arise between Diesel and Flynn. Diesel invites Sally to celebrate his mother’s birthday with him, which unsettles Flynn further. Eventually, Diesel moves out after Flynn arranges accommodation at a hostel.

Diesel concocts a false story alleging an affair with Sally, climaxing in a kiss witnessed by Dan Baker. Sally rejects Diesel’s advances; in retaliation, Diesel burns one of her sketches and accuses her of sexual harassment. These allegations result in Sally’s suspension and cause unrest within the community. Attempts by Ric Dalby and Cassie to resolve the matter fail as Diesel insists Sally must confess her love for him before he withdraws the complaint.

The situation intensifies when Diesel steals Sally’s locket and fabricates emails to support his accusations. Investigator Carl Summons uncovers discrepancies upon finding a photograph of Diesel inside the locket, which contributes to Sally’s suspension. Barry Hyde pressures Diesel to admit the truth. Upon Sally’s return home, Diesel takes her baby daughter hostage, demanding she declare her love for him. Flynn intervenes during Diesel’s attempt to flee with Pippa, resulting in his arrest.

Diesel confesses to Ken Harper that he invented the sexual harassment claims against Sally. During a visit from Sally, he reveals that she reminds him of his mother; she acknowledges his loss but condemns his unhealthy obsession. Diesel apologizes and is subsequently admitted for psychiatric treatment.

Amanda Vale

Amanda Vale, portrayed by Holly Brisley, first appeared on 30 June 2005 and remained until 2007, with brief comebacks in 2008 and 2009. Brisley described Amanda as "the ultimate attention-seeker" who manipulates those around her to get what she wants. Her real-life pregnancy was written into the storyline during her 2009 return. For this role, Brisley earned a nomination for "Best Bitch" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.

Aden Jefferies

Aden Jefferies, played by Todd Lasance, debuted on 4 August 2005 as a recurring figure connected to Cassie Turner (Sharni Vinson). Initially cast after auditioning for another role, Lasance was promoted to the main cast in 2007. Although he announced intentions to leave in 2009 to pursue opportunities in Los Angeles, his departure was finalized later with final scenes shot in January 2010. Lasance described Aden as "an absolute bad-arse" and resisted transforming the character into a typical hero figure. His performance earned him a nomination for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards and won him "Most Popular Actor" at the 2009 Logie Awards, along with another nomination in 2010.

Jack Holden

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

Tony Holden

Tony Holden, portrayed by Jon Sivewright, debuted on 5 August 2005 and exited on 11 August 2010. By 2010, Sivewright ranked as the joint second longest-serving male actor on the show. His narrative arcs largely revolved around grappling with the deaths of his wife, girlfriend, and child, highlighting his dedication as a family man. Following the departure of co-star Amy Mathews, who played his on-screen spouse Rachel Armstrong, producers opted to write Tony out of the series. The official show website characterizes Tony as caring and understanding, maintaining optimism despite personal tragedies. Key moments include his decision to reverse a vasectomy to start a family with Rachel.

Lucas Holden

Lucas Holden, enacted by Rhys Wakefield, first appeared on 5 August 2005 and left on 14 February 2008. For this role, Wakefield was nominated for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2006 Logie Awards. Critics described Lucas as a rebellious youth marked by significant teenage turmoil. In 2007, Home and Away along with the Seven Network received a formal warning from the ACMA due to airing "explicit scenes" in episodes rated G, including one depicting Lucas and Belle's decision to engage in sexual activity, which was considered unsuitable for that classification.

Michael Abraham

Michael "Jonah" Abraham, portrayed by James Mitchell, made his debut on 4 November 2005. Mitchell joined the cast after graduating from the NIDA in 2004, valuing the professional growth opportunity.

Michael is the son of Mumma Rose (Linden Wilkinson), leader of the cult known as "The Believers," who orchestrated events so Michael would impregnate Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas). Initially participating willingly, Michael eventually turns against the cult’s control, resulting in police involvement and his imprisonment. Upon release on parole, he returns to Summer Bay using his birth name. It is uncovered that Mumma Rose adopted him and subjected him to brainwashing throughout his life; his infertility disproves allegations of rape.

After selling cult property, Michael finds work as a farmhand for Bruce Campbell (Chris Haywood). Despite initial hostility from locals such as Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon), who initially rejects him, Michael forms a complicated relationship with her. Their romance encounters obstacles including Martha’s lingering feelings for her ex-husband Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien). Michael’s jealousy escalates into violence involving Jack. Although Martha plans to leave with Michael, he ultimately departs alone, realizing he cannot compete with Jack.

Mumma Rose

Mumma Rose, whose real name is Florence White, made her first appearance on 17 November 2005, portrayed by Linden Wilkinson. Wilkinson had previously featured in the series as Katherine Walker back in 1996.

As the charismatic head of a cult known as The Believers, Mumma Rose recruits her son, Jonah Abraham (played by James Mitchell), to bring Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas) into their fold. Despite doubts from Tasha's close circle, including her boyfriend Robbie Hunter (Jason Smith), Mumma Rose orchestrates manipulative tactics to isolate Tasha—such as pushing Robbie into a river and confiscating Tasha’s phone to hinder any rescue attempts.

When Rebecca Tate (Janneke Arent) tries to reveal Mumma Rose’s intention for Tasha to conceive Jonah’s child, designated as "The Chosen One," she is abducted. Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) pretends to join The Believers in an effort to free Tasha but is unsuccessful in gathering proof or securing Rebecca’s freedom.

Mumma Rose administers drugs to both Jonah and Tasha to facilitate impregnation without their awareness. Following their attempted escape, she initiates a purification ritual involving fire. However, Tasha turns the group against Mumma Rose, resulting in her arrest by authorities—though she manages to flee.

Months later, Mumma Rose returns, kidnapping Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews) and taking Tasha and Martha hostage. She threatens harm to Tasha’s unborn baby to coerce a forced caesarean section. A police tip-off leads to Mumma Rose’s subsequent capture.

With assistance from Charity Fernbrook (Charlotte Gregg), Mumma Rose abducts Tasha’s newborn daughter, Ella Hunter, intending to perform a ritual cleansing by fire. Charity ultimately changes allegiance and informs law enforcement. The ensuing hostage crisis concludes with Mumma Rose’s arrest and commitment to a high-security psychiatric institution.

A writer from the Daily Record described Mumma Rose as "sinister."

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Role Summary
11 January–31 March	Greg Hill	Alex Sideratos	Medical practitioner at Northern Districts Hospital attending critical cases involving Leah Patterson and Sally Fletcher.
13–28 January	Gus Phillips	Peter Lamb	Estranged father of Kane Phillips; his criminal actions lead to Kane's wrongful incarceration affecting Kane’s storyline.
14 January–1 April	Marc Edwards	Christopher Hobbs	His blackmailing and subsequent death propel significant plot developments concerning Josie Russell and Summer Bay residents.
18 January–1 March	Anna McMann	Andrea Moor	Hospital administrator overseeing staff operations at Northern Districts Hospital.
26 January–23 February	Greg Harvey	Steve Vella	Associate of Gus Phillips involved in criminal activities impacting Kane Phillips’ legal troubles.
26 January–12 September 2008	Lara Fitzgerald	Rebecca George	Senior constable stationed at Yabbie Creek Police Station; partners with Jack Holden in law enforcement storylines.
4–7 February	Benny "Red" Barron	Colin Borgonon	Pilot of a charter flight that crashes, resulting in his death and affecting main characters.
17–25 February	Arthur Gordon	Alan McGuiness	Journalist exploiting personal relationships for information related to the Summer Bay Stalker case.
3–25 March	Lisa Stanniford	Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	Central figure in a paternity dispute and affair storyline influencing Scott Hunter's character arc.
7 March 2005 – 15 February 2017, 6 February 2020	Celebrant Claire	Mary Regan	Community celebrant officiating numerous weddings and funerals over an extended period.
12 March–9 April 2008	Darren McGrath	Kim Knuckey	Senior Constable at Yabbie Creek Police Station involved in multiple investigations.
17 March	Alan Stanniford	Don Atkinson	Visits Summer Bay regarding his wife Lisa; unaware of her infidelity, complicating relationships.
18 March–26 April	Joy Foxton	Elaine Lee	Organizer of a local beauty pageant revival before suffering a fatal stroke impacting family dynamics.
28 March–16 September	Alison Free	Larisa Chen	Doctor at Northern Districts Hospital involved in critical medical cases and paternity revelations; dies in a car accident before disclosing key information.
6–12 April	Samantha Morton	Felicity King	Short-term romantic interest creating tension between Robbie Hunter and Tasha Andrews.
11 April–3 August	Clare Brody	Katrina Campbell	Senior Detective leading the Summer Bay Stalker investigation; has a complex relationship with Peter Baker affecting police story arcs.
11 April 2005 – 30 May 2006	Dale Browning	Barry Shepherd	Storage facility manager connected to the discovery of bomb-making materials during Summer Bay Stalker investigation.
15–26 April	Ben Foxton	Craig Elliot	Arrives amid family tragedy; history of abuse creates conflict involving Cassie Turner and Carla Bennett.
25 April	'Pauline Bennett'	'Beth Armstrong'	'Cassie Turner’s aunt; her family arrival intensifies abuse-related storylines.'
	'Carla Bennett'	'Ashleigh Johnson'	'Participant in family abuse narrative.'
	'Liam Bennett'	'Uncredited'	'Member of the Bennett family dynamic.'
3 May	'Zoe McCallister'	'Uncredited'	'Nurse whose murder and identity theft by Eve Jacobsen drive major criminal plots.'
9 May–7 June	'Jason Pappa'	'Joshua Biagi'	'Student involved in bullying and school conflicts affecting Diesel Williams and peers.'
20–23 May	'Jim Wallace'	'Harold Hopkins'	'Retired police officer knowledgeable about past crimes linked to Josie Russell.'
1–13 June	'Callan Sherman'	'Kain O'Keeffe'	'Friend turned antagonist within Ric Dalby’s storyline involving drug use and assault.'
7–16 June	'Carl Summons'	'John O'Hare'	'School inspector investigating allegations against Sally Fletcher influencing school-related plots.'
9–10 June	'Mystery Man'	'Lleyton Hewitt'	'Brief appearance attempting contact with Hayley Lawson.'
10–14 June	'Terry Rawlings'	'Laurence Coy'	'Antagonist involved in Matilda Hunter’s abduction and escape storyline.'
16 June–5 July	'Noelene Baker'	'Kris McQuade'	'Mother of Peter and Dan Baker; engages in wedding preparations highlighting cultural tensions.'
24 June–14 July	'Troy Peters'	'Christian Willis'	'Stalker of Chloe Richards whose actions provoke major conflict before disappearing.'
4–5 July	'Kevin Baker'	'Andy Anderson'	'Father figure reconciling family tensions prior to Dan’s wedding.'
22–23 July	'Judith Lane'	'Jane Fullerton Smith'	'Mediator in custody dispute over Olivia Richards impacting family legal battles.'
22–23 July	'Michael Maleto'	'Antony Grey'	'Lawyer participating in Olivia Richards’ custody case.'
3 August 2005 – 20 June 2006	'Kevin Green'	'Scott Hall-Watson'	'Physician attending major medical emergencies including Flynn Saunders’ terminal illness and Jack Holden’s injuries.'
9–24 August	'Tom Anderson'	'Don Halbert'	"Former partner of Kerry Hyde; connected to Kim Hyde's search for his mother."
10 August	'Harry Chambers'	"Rodney Dobsen"	"Challenges Jack Holden's reputation following his daughter's death sparking community debate."
12–25 August	"Leo Simms"	"Johann Walravan"	"Burglar whose crimes intersect with Amanda Vale's financial troubles ending in accidental death."
15–23 August	"Lorraine Robertson"	"Gael Ballantyne"	"Barry Hyde's sister involved in family deception relating to Kim Hyde's mother."
23 August	"Brian Robertson"	"Paul Coolahan"	"Husband of Lorraine Robertson; unaware of family secrets."
2 September–1 November	"Corey Henderson"	"Adam Saunders"	"Probationary constable whose poisoning activities generate significant community tension."
9–13 September	"Sean Jefferies"	"Gabriel Egan"	"Older sibling involved in violent disputes affecting Ric Dalby and Aden Jefferies."
18 September 2005 – 14 February 2006	"Greg Matthews"	"Josef Ber"	"Medical professional managing Flynn Saunders’ terminal diagnosis and supporting key characters."
27 September	"Len Green"	"Gary Baxter"	"Local mayor falsely implicated in scandal influencing political dynamics."
29 September	"Pat McGrath"	"Uncredited"	"Spouse of Darren McGrath appearing in social scenes."
13 October–25 November	"Kylie Kopperton"	"Leah Etkind"	"Employee at nudist camp influencing Kim Hyde’s drug use storyline."
19 October–8 November	"Bert Biddle"	"Zachary Garred"	"Intern at Northern Districts Hospital involved in paternity test subplots."
25 October–25 November	"Noah Hunter"	"Multiple actors"	"Newborn son central to paternity disputes involving Scott Hunter and Kim Hyde."
28 October 2005 – 19 January 2006	"Terry Serio"	Bookmaker entangled with Dan Baker’s gambling debts leading to kidnapping and hostage situations.	-	"David Knotts"\| "Alan Dukes"\| Gun dealer facilitating illegal firearm transactions impacting Martha MacKenzie.	-	"Jimmy Knox"\| "Paul Caesar"\| Associate of Dudley Shepherd pressuring Dan Baker over debts.	-	"Derek Young"\| "Charlie Hopkins"\| Physician at Northern Districts Hospital appearing during major medical storylines including Flynn Saunders’ retirement.	-	"Charity Fernbrook"\| "Charlotte Gregg"\| Cult member involved in kidnapping and custody drama surrounding Tasha Andrews’ infant.

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