Emma Gleeson

Katarina Chapman

Katarina "Kat" Chapman, portrayed by Pia Miller, made her debut on 5 February 2015. The announcement of both the character and Miller’s casting was made on 4 August 2014, with filming commencing soon after. Kat is a police officer who relocates from the city to Summer Bay. She is characterized as "strong and determined," prioritizing law enforcement over being seen as a "sex symbol." Miller highlighted that Kat's storyline involved a mix of both favorable and difficult experiences. For her portrayal, Miller earned a nomination for the Logie Award for Best New Talent in 2016.

Ryan Kelly

Ryan Kelly, brought to life by Daniel Webber, first appeared on 17 February 2015. Webber, who shares a flat with Nic Westaway (Kyle Braxton) in real life, took on the role of a stalker fixated on Westaway’s character’s girlfriend, Phoebe Nicholson (Isabella Giovinazzo). Ryan was described as an enigmatic "peeping Tom" exhibiting obsessive behavior.

Within Summer Bay, Ryan initially approaches Phoebe under the guise of being a fan before escalating to stalking her, which leads to confrontations with local residents such as Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker) and John Palmer (Shane Withington). After Phoebe’s partner Kyle Braxton departs the town, Ryan intensifies his actions by breaking into the Braxton household to install a hidden camera and ultimately kidnaps Phoebe. She manages to escape during a forced rendition of "Amazing Grace," resulting in Ryan’s arrest. He admits guilt to charges of stalking and kidnapping and is placed in psychiatric care.

Billie Ashford

Billie Ashford, enacted by Tessa de Josselin, was introduced on 27 April 2015. De Josselin expressed excitement about joining the cast. Billie is the younger sibling of Martin Ashford (George Mason), who sought to rebuild their family ties following his release from prison. Billie is portrayed as candid and outspoken. The siblings reunited at their brother Luke’s graveside during Anzac Day. The character’s storyline concluded with her death on 15 February 2017.

Charlotte King

Charlotte King, played by Erika Heynatz, arrived on screen on 25 June 2015. Her casting was revealed in January 2015, with filming starting soon afterwards. Charlotte works as a biology teacher at the local high school and moves to Summer Bay seeking a new beginning while concealing a mysterious past. Heynatz described the role as thrilling with a powerful introduction. The character met her demise at the hands of Josh Barrett during the season finale aired on 9 December 2015.

James Edmunds

James Edmunds, portrayed by Myles Pollard, first appeared on 9 July 2015. Pollard’s casting was announced in March 2015; he had previously appeared on the show in 2007. James is depicted as a doctor and associate professor who enters as a romantic interest for established character Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker). Pollard noted that this role presented more complexity, requiring familiarity with medical terminology and involvement in a major storyline.

James reconnects with Roo at a conference, offering her a teaching position at his university and revealing his relocation back to Summer Bay for hospital work. Their relationship blossoms through dates and social gatherings despite Roo’s apprehension and Alf Stewart’s initial skepticism towards James. He invites Roo and Maddy Osborne to live with him.

Doubt arises when Maddy uncovers James carries two mobile phones, and Denny Miller recalls seeing him accompanied by a young girl believed to be his daughter. James proposes marriage to Roo, who accepts; however, their wedding is interrupted when Alf discovers inconsistencies regarding James’ employment background. After suffering burn injuries, James’ secret is unveiled: he is married to Megan Edmunds and has two children. Following apologies and revelations about his late parents, Roo ends both their engagement and relationship, encouraging James to seek professional help.

Hunter King

Hunter King, brought to life by Scott Lee, made his first appearance on 27 July 2015. Lee’s casting was announced during the Logie Awards in May 2015, marking his inaugural role as an actor. He characterized Hunter as "moody, brooding, and angsty," a figure who disrupts the dynamics of established couples in Summer Bay. Hunter is introduced as the son of Charlotte King and arrives with the intention of meeting his father, Zac MacGuire. In 2016, Lee revealed plans to exit the series by the end of 2017 to focus on advancing his acting career in the United States, reflecting positively on his development throughout his tenure on the show.

Tank Snelgrove

Wayne "Tank" Snelgrove, portrayed by Reece Milne, first appeared on-screen on 9 September 2015. Although Milne initially auditioned for the role of Hunter King, he was ultimately cast as Tank, a rebellious student with a troubled past. Tank’s storyline centers around a turbulent relationship with Evelyn MacGuire and a background marked by abuse from his father, Greg Snelgrove.

Throughout his arc, Tank becomes involved in escalating conflicts including a bomb threat at school and violent incidents resulting in Josh Barrett falling into a coma. He also plays a role in a devastating explosion that claims two lives. Following his arrest and subsequent bail, Tank wrestles with the consequences of his actions while developing a new romantic connection with Skye Peters. Offered an opportunity by his father to start afresh in the city, Tank accepts and leaves Summer Bay alongside Skye to pursue a new beginning.

This character journey explores themes of redemption and the difficulties involved in overcoming a troubled history within the show's dramatic narrative.

Trystan Powell

Trystan Powell, enacted by Ben Mingay, debuted on 5 October 2015. His casting was publicized in May 2015, with Mingay expressing excitement about joining a series renowned for compelling storylines and high production standards.

Mingay described Trystan as "a dark and shady figure," while Matt Bamford of The Daily Telegraph labeled him "tempestuous" and disruptive within Summer Bay. Mingay embraced the opportunity to portray an antagonist, aiming to present Trystan as "calculating" rather than overtly frightening, referring to him as "a shark in a suit." The character’s central plot involved blackmailing Charlotte King (Erika Heynatz), which Mingay acknowledged would generate substantial conflict.

After uncovering that Charlotte was responsible for Denny Miller’s death, Trystan begins monitoring her activities. To prevent her from leaving Summer Bay, he sabotages her vehicle and extorts $100,000 from her. It is later revealed that Trystan is working under Trevor Gunson (Diarmid Heidenreich), who suspects that Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) faked his own death. Trystan forces Charlotte into infiltrating Brax’s inner circle by targeting his half-brother Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway). When Kyle assaults Trystan upon discovering the blackmail scheme, Trystan retaliates by threatening Charlotte’s family and abducting her son Hunter (Scott Lee). The storyline reaches its climax when Charlotte runs Trystan over with her car; he succumbs to internal injuries the following day.

Skye Peters

Skye Peters, played by Marlo Kelly, made her first appearance on 19 November 2015, marking a significant milestone in Kelly's acting career. Initially introduced as the girlfriend of Jett James (Will McDonald), Skye later became involved in a contentious relationship with the reformed troublemaker Tank Snelgrove (Reece Milne), which stirred unease among the local community. Her final screen presence occurred on 9 June 2016.

In 2022, Dan Bennett, a former script executive, disclosed that Skye was originally intended to remain on the show for three years but was written out after just 13 weeks due to casting decisions that did not align with the storyline’s direction.

Skye arrives in Summer Bay to meet Jett's father, John Palmer (Shane Withington), revealing she had fled from her mother, Carol, whom she holds responsible for her sister Lisa’s death. Following a strained reunion and Carol’s subsequent admission to a psychiatric facility, John offers to become Skye’s guardian. She moves in with John and his wife Marilyn (Emily Symons), and during Marilyn’s absence, stays with Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger).

Quickly becoming part of the community, Skye forms friendships with Oscar MacGuire (Jake Speer) and Olivia Fraser Richards (Raechelle Banno). She navigates complicated social interactions including disputes involving Olivia’s boyfriend Hunter King (Scott Lee). Skye experiences a brief romantic involvement with Oscar before shifting her attention to VJ Patterson (Matt Little), with whom she feigns a relationship to incite jealousy.

Her connection with Tank deepens as she supports his claims of reform despite warnings from friends. Upon discovering Tank was responsible for a deadly explosion at the Caravan Park that killed Oscar and Hannah Wilson, Skye ends their relationship. She reveals Tank’s secret regarding the true perpetrator being Andy Barrett (Tai Hara) but later reconciles with Tank before they depart Summer Bay together.

Skye’s exit involves leaving a farewell note for John and relocating to the city alongside Tank and his father Greg. John accepts her choice and entrusts Greg with her care, concluding Skye’s narrative arc in the series.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
2 February	Ed Devitt	Jason Kos	Ed works as a security guard called to attend Phoebe Nicholson's dressing room; Martin Ashford intervenes physically to prevent Ed from stopping Phoebe's removal while drugged.
11–16 March	Judge Menzies	David Roberts	Presiding over Darryl Braxton's murder trial, Judge Menzies sentences him to 20 years following his confession.
11–16 March	Paul Willows	Richard Sydenham	Paul serves as the police prosecutor during Darryl Braxton's trial.
12 March	Court Sheriff	Rebecca Clay	The Court Sheriff delivers divorce papers from Sophie Taylor to Nate Cooper.
26 March–9 June	Gregory Hayes	Robert Jago	Gregory Hayes is a prison officer involved in Darryl Braxton's imprisonment and transfer; he is presumed dead after a vehicular accident.
1 April–18 November	Trevor "Gunno" Gunson	Diarmid Heidenreich	Gunno acts as a primary antagonist threatening Darryl Braxton and orchestrating attacks; he appears in several spin-offs including prison riots and kidnappings, ultimately dying during a fight witnessed by a guard who covers for Martin Ashford.
6 April	Dr Patricia	Briony Williams	Dr Patricia provides medical advice to Leah Patterson-Baker following her head injury.
21 April	Dr. Delaney	Jessica Donoghue	Dr. Delaney treats Alf Stewart after he collapses.
21–22 April	Tom Knight	Vincent Ball	WWII veteran Tom Knight meets Alf Stewart in hospital and passes away shortly thereafter; Alf promises to deliver Tom’s belongings to his son.
21 April	Bob Harmsworth	Richard Carlwin	Bob works under Gunno, handling money deliveries and coordinating meetings involving Martin Ashford.
22 April	Nurse	Emma Playfair	Nurse informs Alf Stewart of Tom Knight's death; Alf offers to deliver Tom’s belongings to his son.
18 May–7 June 2016	Casey Braxton	Various babies	Casey is the son of Ricky Sharpe and Darryl Braxton, born while Brax is incarcerated. After Brax’s death, Ricky struggles with reminders of him. Casey suffers meningitis requiring hospital treatment; following Ricky’s marriage to Nate Cooper, Casey refers to Nate as "dad" before leaving Summer Bay with Brax.
20 May	Bouncer	Ivan Se	The bouncer tries to prevent Chris Harrington from entering a nightclub but is overruled by Phoebe Nicholson.

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Dr Chan

Jason Chong

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Jay Bowden

Chris Noffke

- !scope=row rowspan=2 | 4 August

Monica Grymson

Madeline Withington

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Wayne Eccles

Sam Tretman

- !scope=row | 13 August

Ivana Frost

Tegan Martin

- !scope=row | 20 August

Laura Marsh

Belinda Small

- !scope=row | 26 August–7 September

Mary Keen

Catherine Moore

- !scope=row rowspan=2 | 3 September

Ed Sheeran

Himself

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Dr Jacqui Hargrove

Julia Ohannessian

- !scope=row | 7 September

Dr Edward Povich

Michael Howlett

- !scope=row | 8 September

Paula Davies

Jo Briant

- !scope=row | 14 September 2015 – 30 November 2016

Dr Samantha Benson

Alyson Standen

- !scope=row | 21 September–

Nurse Sarah

Samantha Ward

- !scope=row | 28 September–8 October

Azza Mason

Tim Franklin

- !scope=row | 29 September

Jem Beijan

Mia Lethbridge

- !scope=row | 30 September–6 October

Pete Ashfield

Andrew Cutcliffe

- !scope=row | 8–19 October

Megan Edmunds

Sophie Gregg

- !scope=row | 15 October

Brad Peterson

Stephen Hunter

- !scope=row | 21 October 2015 – 30 November 2017

Dr Anna Griffin

Pip Edwards

- !scope=row | 27 October

Freya Fairweather

Gemma Laurelle

- !scope=row | 12–24 November

Gavin Cooper

Daniel Roberts

- !scope=row rowspan=2 | 17 November 2015–

Ambulance Officer Craig

Rowan Freeman

- !scope=row rowspan=2 | 19–30 November

Asia Chalker

Pearl Herbert

- !scope=row rowspan=2 | 30 November

Christian Thomas

Harry Turnbull O'Brien

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Carol Peters

Caroline Brazier

Mother of Skye Peters exhibiting abusive behavior resulting in intervention by John Palmer, Jett James, police involvement, psychiatric hospitalization, followed by visits from Skye and Oscar MacGuire.

External links

• Cast and characters on the official Home and Away site
• Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database