Emmett Donaldson
| Company type | Television soap opera |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Reg Watson |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Television series |
| Website | 10play |
Neighbours is a soap opera from Australia broadcast on the digital channel 10 Peach. This compilation highlights characters introduced during 2020 under the guidance of executive producer Jason Herbison. In January, Lisa Rowsthorn and Zenin Alexio made their first appearances; June saw the arrival of Owen Campbell, Emmett Donaldson, Levi Canning, and Louis Curtain; July introduced Brent Colefax and Nicolette Stone; Rose Walker debuted in August; and later in the year, Nathan Packard and Jay Rebecchi joined the cast.
Lisa Rowsthorn
Lisa Rowsthorn, portrayed by Jane Allsop, was first seen on 20 January 2020. She is Hendrix Greyson's (Ben Turland) mother and came to Erinsborough to confront her son’s defiant behavior, which included stealing an intimate photo of his stepmother, Chloe Brennan. Lisa's arrival created tension among Hendrix, his father Pierce Greyson (Tim Robards), and Chloe. Her character is depicted as authoritative but surprisingly empathetic toward Hendrix's actions.
Her storyline involves asking Pierce to conceive another child through IVF to aid his business ventures, adding complexity to family relationships. Lisa's involvement strains Pierce and Chloe’s marriage, particularly after Chloe discloses her Huntington's disease diagnosis, affecting their family plans. Subsequently, Lisa explores the idea of co-parenting a child with Chloe’s brother Aaron Brennan and his partner David Tanaka but ends the arrangement upon discovering she is expecting a child by a former partner.
Eventually, Lisa departs for Sydney to inform her ex about her pregnancy while maintaining communication with Hendrix and expressing pride in him. She later gives birth to a daughter named Maeve Rowsthorn. In later events, Hendrix visits Lisa in Sydney after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, necessitating a lung transplant. Lisa supports Hendrix at his wedding to Mackenzie Hargreaves and stands by him during his transplant surgery, which unfortunately fails due to organ rejection. She publicly confronts Sadie Rodwell, who caused the fire leading to Hendrix’s illness, and delivers a speech at his funeral.
Zenin Alexio
Zenin Alexio, played by Axle Whitehead, made his debut on 24 January 2020. Whitehead joined for a short storyline as a "suspicious character" connected to an illegal fighting ring involving Ned Willis (Ben Hall). Zenin suspects Ned and Yashvi Rebecchi (Olivia Junkeer) of threatening his operations and warns them against involving law enforcement. Whitehead described Zenin as a menacing villain who relishes intimidation and enjoys the strategic "cat-and-mouse" interactions, highlighting his merciless personality. He expressed excitement about taking on the role and openness to returning.
Zenin first appears at Harold's Café, where he overhears Ned and Yashvi discussing her police exam preparations. He follows Ned home, breaks in, and pressures him regarding the fighting ring. Zenin believes Ned has informed Yashvi about the operation and threatens harm if they alert authorities. After Ned reveals that lawyer Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) holds a protective statement, Zenin retaliates by damaging Yashvi’s car and threatening further violence. He arranges a deal with Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan) involving a 3D printed firearm and coerces Yashvi into working for him under threat.
The storyline reaches its climax when Zenin takes Ned hostage in his warehouse. Yashvi triggers police intervention that forces Zenin's surrender. It is later revealed that Yashvi was cooperating with a police task force aiming to dismantle Zenin’s criminal enterprise.
Gavin Bowman
Gavin Bowman, played by Cameron MacDonald, made his first appearance on 31 March 2020 and reappeared on 6 May 2024. As a psychiatrist and medical doctor at Erinsborough Hospital, Gavin is initially assigned to oversee Haz Devkar’s treatment following an accident. He emerges as a "new antagonist" within the storyline, particularly involving Remi Varga-Murphy, who assumes the Senior Medical Officer role previously held by Karl Kennedy. At a social gathering, Gavin behaves inappropriately toward Remi and her wife Cara, prompting Karl to report his conduct to human resources.
Gavin’s debut involves supervising Finn Kelly’s care after an incident involving David Tanaka. After Finn passes away, Gavin questions David about his understanding of Finn’s mental health changes and criticizes David for failing to recognize Harlow Robinson’s withdrawal symptoms. He advises David to prolong his leave, emphasizing David’s accountability in the mishandling of Finn’s case.
Following Haz being struck by Mackenzie Hargreaves, Gavin manages his treatment and recovery. He observes Remi’s ambition for the Senior Medical Officer position but chooses not to pursue it himself, while also investigating her relationship with Cara. Gavin continues overseeing Haz’s care and later treats Dex Varga-Murphy after a poisoning incident. Despite working alongside Remi and Cara, Karl becomes uneasy about Gavin’s involvement due to his inappropriate remarks and reports him, leading Remi to prohibit Gavin from treating Dex.
After ongoing workplace tensions and further inappropriate comments directed at Remi, Gavin formulates a theory regarding Dex’s poisoning and successfully administers treatment. He consents to an interview on Liv Bellen's podcast discussing the poisonings, which arouses Holly Hoyland’s suspicions. Holly reviews Gavin’s records and secretly records his statements. She later catches Gavin adding poison to food at a community event, resulting in a confrontation where he takes her hostage.
At his apartment, Gavin destroys Holly’s phone and reveals his rationale: by poisoning patients then curing them, he seeks media acclaim and job security despite previous sexual harassment allegations. Though he restrains Holly, he leaves her bound after taunting her. As he prepares to escape the country, Gavin expresses resentment toward Holly for disrupting his plans.
Worried about Holly’s disappearance, Karl teams up with Mackenzie, Haz, and police officer Andrew Rodwell to investigate. They discover Gavin missing from a fundraiser and suspiciously calling in sick at the hospital. With Remi’s help, they arrange a visit to Gavin’s home under the guise of delivering an award letter. During this visit, Holly frees herself from restraints and alerts Remi and Andrew. A struggle breaks out; Holly defends herself while Andrew subdues Gavin. They find that the syringe Gavin threatened Holly with is empty—he has injected himself with its contents.
Gavin remains stable in hospital under police supervision. Evidence on his phone reveals plans to drug Holly and flee the country. He faces charges including kidnapping, unlawful possession of controlled substances, and poisoning.
One year later, following his release from prison, Gavin goes on an online date using a false identity. Jane Harris recognizes him outside Harold's Cafe after Terese Willis informs her of his true identity. Jane confronts him for exploiting women online and warns him to keep away from herself and anyone connected to Ramsay Street. At a party held at Number 30, Andrew informs attendees that although Gavin is up for parole and considered rehabilitated, an administrative oversight excluded Holly and Dex from the victim register, leaving them unaware of his release.
Owen Campbell
Owen Campbell, brought to life by Johnny Ruffo, made his first appearance on 8 June 2020. Announced on 28 May 2020, Ruffo completed filming a six-episode guest stint in March. He described the production pace as "very fast moving" and commended the professionalism of both Neighbours and Home and Away, iconic Australian TV programs. Owen's character serves as a prison officer.
During his shift at Goodwood Women's Prison, Owen crosses paths with Dee Bliss (Madeleine West) and identifies her links to Andrea Somers and Heather Schilling. Their relationship develops at Harold Cafe, where Owen and Dee connect through shared gardening interests. It is revealed that Owen is collaborating with Andrea, who uses seduction to manipulate him. He facilitates Dee and Heather’s participation in a visitors’ gardening initiative. On the day Dee visits, Owen orchestrates a lockdown by planting a shiv on an inmate, then administers drugs to Dee to aid Andrea’s escape disguised in Dee’s clothing. Subsequently, Owen secures accommodation for Andrea and her son Hugo Somers (John Turner). When Andrea stops reciprocating his affections, Owen realizes he has been exploited and informs Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) of their whereabouts.
Emmett Donaldson
Emmett Donaldson, portrayed by Ezra Justin, entered the series on 10 June 2020 as part of a narrative focusing on adoption and fostering. Introduced as a foster child placed with David Tanaka (Takaya Honda) and Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson), his initial scenes were directed by Deborra-lee Furness, founder of Adopt Change, underscoring the show’s dedication to social issues. Emmett returned in 2021 alongside his brother Brent Colefax (Texas Watterston).
Emmett’s foster care journey begins after he is suspended from school, prompting his social worker Leila Potts to connect him with David and Aaron, who initially provide temporary foster care. Paul Robinson gifts Emmett a cricket bat; he also meets other young residents such as Harlow Robinson and Hendrix Greyson. After overhearing discussions about fostering preferences, Emmett runs away but is eventually convinced to remain. He faces academic challenges including the possibility of repeating a grade and receives tutoring from counsellor Shaun Watkins. Socially awkward, Emmett demonstrates maturity by accepting responsibility for pranks involving classmate Louis Curtain.
Trouble arises when Emmett’s half-brother Brent arrives, encouraging dangerous behavior that leads to Emmett sustaining a neck injury causing temporary paralysis. Following Brent’s inappropriate actions resulting in his removal from care, their mother Jenna Donaldson appears but struggles with addiction and maintaining employment at Lassiter's Hotel. Jenna’s efforts to influence Emmett prompt him to choose moving in with his aunt Linda Donaldson, who returns from New Zealand to foster both boys.
In 2021, Emmett returns seeking to leave Linda’s care; David and Aaron resume fostering him after receiving agency approval. After Brent runs away again, Paul requests Jenna take full-time custody of Emmett. Jenna suggests relocating to New Zealand, which Emmett agrees to, marking his farewell from Erinsborough following goodbyes with significant community members.
Levi Canning
Levi Canning, brought to life by Richie Morris, made his first appearance on 15 June 2020. For this role, Morris moved from Sydney to Melbourne, marking his debut in television acting. Levi belongs to the well-known Canning lineage, being the grandson of Sheila Canning and cousin to Kyle Canning. Morris characterized Levi as "passionate, cheeky, and charming," with a strong dedication to his role as a police constable. The character’s background was further developed with the arrival of his mother, Evelyn Farlow, introduced in August 2021.
Louis Curtain
Louis Curtain, portrayed by Declan Dennis, entered the series on 26 June 2020. Dennis is the son of Stefan Dennis, who plays Paul Robinson; however, their characters do not share any scenes together. Louis is depicted as a high school student and was labeled as "Erinsborough's newest villain." After his initial guest stint, Dennis returned briefly in both 2021 and 2022.
Louis’s storyline features interactions with Emmett Donaldson, including episodes at Erinsborough High School and using a drone to spy on neighbors, which leads to conflicts and repercussions. His antics also include typical teenage mischief such as disrupting lessons and trying to impress others at Harold's Café.
Brent Colefax
Brent Colefax, played by Texas Watterston, debuted on 13 July 2020. Originally signed for an eight-episode arc, Watterston ended up filming close to fifty episodes after producers extended his contract. Matt Wilson (Aaron Brennan) praised both Watterston and Justin Ezra (Emmett Donaldson) as "excellent performers" and expressed hope they would become regular cast members. In October 2021, Watterston shared his satisfaction with guest appearances, appreciating the flexibility it provided for other projects but remained open to a permanent role depending on future storylines. He described Brent’s evolution from a troubled adolescent to an army recruit, noting that while Brent matured, he retained his cheeky personality.
Brent’s plot involved a rivalry with Hendrix Greyson over Harlow Robinson that eventually developed into a romantic relationship. Jemma Donovan (Harlow) collaborated with writers to ensure their romance felt authentic, emphasizing Brent’s sincere desire for personal growth. Brent departed in May 2021 but briefly returned in October to visit Harlow before ending their relationship due to changes in her behavior.
As Emmett Donaldson’s older half-brother, Brent arrived in Erinsborough determined to look after Emmett. He frequently clashed with foster parents David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan regarding Emmett’s care. After encouraging Emmett toward risky behavior that resulted in injury, Brent was held responsible but was invited to stay with David and Aaron. His confrontational attitude led to a physical altercation with Aaron, culminating in Brent being sent back into care. Prior to leaving, his mother Jenna Donaldson made a visit.
Returning the following year, Brent hid out at David and Aaron’s garden bar before agreeing to complete Year 12 studies. He rekindled his feud with Hendrix fueled by competition over Harlow. Among incidents were Brent damaging Hendrix’s laptop and confidential school records being leaked. Despite ongoing conflicts, a Year 13 independent study program proceeded under Jane Harris's supervision. Brent and Harlow's relationship blossomed romantically, marked by a kiss and Brent sharing personal files as a sign of trust. When vandalism occurred at Brent’s university project site, Harlow disclosed their relationship to Paul Robinson, who responded angrily.
Brent began receiving threatening messages connected to criminal activities involving Holden Brice, who coerced Brent into hiding stolen items. Following a robbery at The Hive café, both were arrested and charged; Paul Robinson hired Toadie Rebecchi as Brent’s defense attorney. Holden falsely accused Brent of involvement in gang-related crimes, increasing the severity of charges against him. Curtis Perkins advised Brent to enlist in the Australian Defence Force instead of facing imprisonment; Brent agreed and was stationed in New South Wales while maintaining a long-distance relationship with Harlow.
Before departing for military service, Brent confronted Paul about his meddling and supported Harlow’s plan involving Jesse Porter pretending to be her boyfriend. Several months later, Brent returned only to uncover Paul’s manipulation of witness testimony against him. Disillusioned by Harlow’s allegiance to Paul, Brent ended their relationship and left for New Zealand to reside with family members.
Nicolette Stone
Nicolette Stone, brought to life by Charlotte Chimes, made her first appearance on 15 July 2020. The announcement of both her casting and character came on 27 June 2020. Nicolette is introduced as the long-absent daughter of Jane Harris (Annie Jones), coinciding with Jane’s permanent return to the show. The storyline explores a strained mother-daughter dynamic following Nicolette's revelation of her lesbian identity. Jones mentioned that Nicolette’s arrival would offer viewers deeper understanding of Jane’s family background.
On 22 July 2021, Nicolette was removed from the opening credits during a plotline where she fled Erinsborough, leaving her future uncertain at that time. She later appeared in scenes set in Canberra on 9 and 10 August before making a comeback to Erinsborough on 20 September, at which point she was reinstated in the opening sequence. Nicolette’s final episode aired during the Neighbours series finale on 28 July 2022.
Rose Walker
Rose Walker, portrayed by Lucy Durack, debuted on-screen on 27 August 2020. Her casting was revealed in June 2020, with Durack beginning filming amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, appreciating the production's smooth operation under those conditions. Rose takes on the role of assistant to Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) at his legal practice. She is a mother to two teenagers and is navigating a divorce from her husband James Solomon (Bert La Bonté). Rose and Toadie develop a professional relationship marked by playful teasing and hints of romantic interest. Initially departing on 30 September 2020, she returned on 17 August 2021, becoming involved in a complicated love triangle with Toadie and his partner Melanie Pearson (Lucinda Cowden). Her comeback also sees her managing PR for the Shorts and Briefs Film Festival, although her main intention is to reconnect with Toadie.
Rose applies for an assistant position at Toadie’s temporary law office located in Lassiter's Hotel. While initially struggling with legal software, she soon proves indispensable by helping retain an important client. However, when Rose attempts to access Toadie's laptop without permission, it leads to complications that expose her limited technical skills. She confides that she took time away from work to raise her children, prompting Toadie to arrange additional training support. This sparks a playful prank war between them, highlighting their workplace chemistry. Rose receives suspicious calls related to her unauthorized access attempts concerning confidential files tied to her estranged husband’s company. When Hendrix Greyson (Benny Turland) learns of Rose’s secretive actions and informs Toadie, she is dismissed for jeopardizing his professional standing. Rose admits she sacrificed career opportunities to back James’s business but now faces financial struggles due to his concealment of assets.
After experiencing financial strain—including frozen bank accounts and declined credit cards—Rose breaks down at work. Lassiter’s manager Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) assists by securing her a position at the day spa. Despite initial difficulties adapting to treatments and needing retraining, Rose remains determined. Her divorce settlement provides minimal financial support; Toadie advises her on negotiating improved terms. Their growing closeness leads to an agreement to go on a date. Conflict arises when James confronts both Rose and Toadie about their relationship, threatening legal action against Toadie and withholding settlement funds from Rose. Following mediation facilitated by Toadie, Rose and James express regret and indicate willingness to reconcile for their children’s sake. Before leaving Erinsborough, Rose thanks Toadie for his support.
Upon returning as the Shorts and Briefs Film Festival coordinator, Rose rekindles feelings for Toadie despite his ongoing relationship with Melanie Pearson. She declines Melanie’s offer to assist with festival duties due to trust issues and faces tension after her car is vandalized—later discovered to be the act of Melanie's former partner. Struggling financially because of divorce proceedings, Rose accepts help from Toadie, which deepens their connection amid escalating rivalry with Melanie. A prank between Rose and Toadie accidentally injures Melanie, intensifying conflicts among them. After learning who damaged her car, Rose apologizes and seeks Toadie's assistance with festival insurance matters. Their growing closeness culminates in a kiss; Rose admits that her return was motivated by a desire to renew their relationship.
During festival events, tensions rise as Melanie accuses Rose of undermining her relationship with Toadie for personal gain. Despite these accusations, Toadie acknowledges there were pre-existing issues in his partnership with Melanie. Rose spends Father’s Day with Toadie’s children but feels Melanie's absence keenly. They plan a formal date during the festival; however, Rose intercepts Melanie’s film submission expressing love for Toadie and destroys it—though the film ultimately screens anyway, revealing lingering emotions between Melanie and Toadie. Accepting this reality, Rose congratulates Melanie on winning the festival award and expresses hope for developing a friendship moving forward.
Nathan Packard
Nathan "Packo" Packard, played by Jackson Gallagher, made his first appearance on 4 November 2020. Announced by TV Soap in late October, Nathan is linked to Levi Canning (Richie Morris) and quickly draws the interest of Bea Nilsson (Bonnie Anderson). Gallagher characterized Nathan as a "rebellious youth" and a childhood companion of Levi’s cousin Kyle Canning (Chris Milligan). His arrival in Erinsborough is motivated by a desire to support Levi in confronting a traumatic event from their past, but he soon becomes entangled in a romantic triangle involving Bea, who has an on-again, off-again relationship with Levi.
Due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 outbreak, Gallagher and Anderson filmed their romantic scenes without physical contact, relying heavily on meaningful eye contact and FaceTime calls following Anderson’s quarantine after a COVID incident on the set of The Masked Singer.
Nathan arrives in Erinsborough carrying an apology letter accepting responsibility for an assault on Levi during their youth, which he delivers to the police. He pursues a relationship with Bea but ends it after Kyle advises him to honor her bond with Levi. When Bea uncovers Nathan’s involvement in Levi’s earlier attack, she confronts him; Nathan reveals he did not realize who she was at their first meeting. After clearing misunderstandings through a video call with both Levi and Bea, Nathan and Levi reconcile. Motivated by Levi, Nathan attempts to rekindle his romance with Bea; however, Sheila Canning cautions him against interfering with the couple. Following an accident that results in a concussion, Nathan is hospitalized and later makes amends with Bea. Recognizing that Bea’s heart remains with Levi, Nathan opts to depart quietly, leaving her a note encouraging her relationship with Levi.
Jay Rebecchi
Jay Rebecchi, portrayed by Dhruv Malge, debuted on 13 November 2020. His casting was confirmed by Digital Spy after a script leak revealed his introduction. Jay is the middle child of Dipi Rebecchi (Sharon Johal) and Shane Rebecchi (Nicholas Coghlan). Malge described Jay as an intelligent and self-assured teenager, considered the "golden child" of the family due to his academic excellence and scholarship to a boarding school in Sydney. His arrival coincided with family upheaval caused by Dipi’s affair, positioning Jay as a grounding presence amid the turmoil. His initial guest role concluded on 20 January 2021, with a brief return on 30 March 2021 during his parents’ departure.
After spending several years at boarding school, Jay returns to Erinsborough to visit his parents during their marital difficulties. He quickly becomes involved in both family matters and local social circles, including interactions with Hendrix Greyson, son of Pierce Greyson. Jay's storylines explore themes such as resisting peer pressure during schoolies week, confronting past bullying experiences, and engaging in risky activities like card counting alongside Hendrix to repay debts owed to local loan shark Kane Jones.
The escalating tension leads to a critical event when a stolen firearm concealed by Hendrix causes an explosion that injures Shane. Jay confesses his involvement in encouraging the card counting scheme and accepts responsibility for his part. Subsequently, he decides to return to Sydney to finish his final year of school honestly while living with his grandparents as a day student. His departure is marked by a farewell lunch hosted by the Rebecchi family and promises to come back.
Jay’s storyline emphasizes themes of familial loyalty, adolescent struggles, and maturation within the broader context of the Rebecchi family’s role in Erinsborough. His interactions with key figures such as Mackenzie Hargreaves also hint at potential future developments.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 January | Anita Kent | Victoria Chiu | Consultant appointed by Lucy Robinson to evaluate Chloe Brennan, the general manager of Lassiter's Hotel. Impressed by Chloe’s approach and presentation, Anita advises Lucy to reconsider terminating her, unaware of Chloe's secret collaboration with former manager Terese Willis. |
| 14 January | Seth Fleming | Zane Ciarma | A young boy attending Kyle Canning's Buddy Club event who initially causes trouble but forms a connection with Kyle after a shared experience involving their absent fathers and glued hands. |
| 6–7 February | Caden Hutchins | Kai Baker | Child participant at Buddy Club found carrying a genuine firearm, prompting police involvement. He discloses fear of his sister Greta Hutchins, the gun's owner. |
| 13 February–11 March | Trent Kelly | Peter Houghton | Finn Kelly’s estranged father who confesses to squandering ransom money in Colombia. Attempts at reconciliation with Finn deteriorate after the truth is uncovered. |
| 17 February–7 September | Dax Braddock | Dean Kirkright | Detective spearheading operations against illicit firearms and drug networks connected to local residents. Central to a storyline involving drug trafficking and corruption, culminating in his arrest following violent encounters. |
| 16 March | Anderson Kent | Christian O'Connell | Owner of a venue discussing business strategies at Lassiter's wedding expo; suggests leveraging prepaid weddings to draw clientele. |
| 2–3 April | Trish Symington | Katherine Tonkin | Mackenzie Hargreaves’ aunt contemplating relocation and guardianship arrangements involving Mackenzie and the Rebecchi family. |
| 7 April | Candy Wong | Lorraine Patterson | Participant in a grief support group expressing feelings of isolation following bereavement. |
| 10 April | Paddy Kaye | Matthew Hamilton | Facilitator of a grief support group engaging with Susan Kennedy. |
| 10 April 2020–5 May 2022 | Gary | Uncredited | A pigeon symbolizing Sheila Canning’s way of coping with her son’s death; involved in various community narratives including a mini camera project and appearances at weddings. |
| 16 April 2020–18 March 2021 | Leila Potts | Jing-Xuan Chan | Social worker responsible for foster care evaluations concerning David Tanaka and Aaron Brennan; coordinates emergency placements and ongoing support for foster child Emmett Donaldson and his family. |
| 20 April | Judge Joseph Vagg | Rick Burchall | Oversees Elly Conway’s sentencing hearing, taking prior offenses into account; later revealed to be under blackmail by Claudia Watkins. |
| 21 April–18 May | Patrice Bannister | Chanella Macri | Cellmate of Elly Conway involved in prison altercations and riots instigated by Andrea Somers. |
| 21 April–15 June | Bonnie Louden | Ruvarashe Ngwenya | Prison officer managing incidents including riots, inmate disputes, and overseeing Andrea Somers’ visits; initially doubtful about identity swaps among inmates until police intervene. |
| 23 April–4 May | Jessica Quince | Lynn Gilmartin | Member of grief support group who briefly dates Kyle Canning; participates in social events linked to Lassiter's Hotel. |
| 28 April (two entries) | Pauline Grace | Lydia Rollands | Family court judge granting interim custody of Aster Conway amid contentious proceedings. |
| John Walpole | Guest at Lassiter's Hotel interacting with Ned Willis during check-in. | ||
| 30 April–12 June | Elise Heany | Kai Bradley | Inmate at Goodwood Women's Prison involved in smuggling contraband and prison lockdown events connected to Andrea Somers. |
| 13 May | Jeremy Briggs | Scott Mackenzie | Police officer implicated in evidence tampering related to Finn Kelly’s case; confrontation with Claudia Watkins exposes illicit conduct. |
| 15 May | Meg Lee | Esther Van Doornum | Former clerk revealing Judge Vagg’s blackmail over gambling debts; assists Toadfish Rebecchi in legal maneuvers for Elly Conway’s release. |
| 10 June | Jamie Spiteri | Megan Mitchell | "Landscape gardener" set up on a date with Kyle Canning; relationship ends due to resemblance to Kyle’s ex-partner. |
| 23 June | "Kasper Perry" | "Euan Doidge" | "Journalist persistently contacts Elly Conway and Bea Nilsson regarding Finn Kelly’s story; faces pressure from editor for soundbites but is rejected." |
| 1 July | "Celia Paschall" | "Hannah Greenwood" | "Member of a mothers’ group joined by Elly Conway; group reads a controversial book on Finn Kelly; subsequently excludes Elly." |
| "Fiona Cook" | "Bella Merrington" | "Participant in mothers’ group supporting Celia." | |
| "Zoya Spellman" | "Tobie Webster" | "Erinsborough High student interacting with Emmett Donaldson regarding school vandalism." | |
| 3–6 July | "Keryn Braddock" | "Sarah MacLeod" | "Wife of Dax Braddock; involved in subplot concerning unpaid spa services leading to misunderstandings about bribery." |
| 10 July | "Tucker Brunnings" | "James Bolton" | "Provokes Bea Nilsson over her connection with Finn Kelly; confrontation results in Bea punching him." |
| 17 July–2 September | "River Hanlon" | "Andrew Coshan" | "University classmate of Shane Rebecchi turned drug dealer; implicated in assaults and false accusations against Yashvi Rebecchi." |
| 30 July–17 August 2020, 22–28 April 2021 | "Jenna Donaldson" | "Anna Lise Phillips" | "Mother of Emmett and Brent Colefax; struggles with sobriety and custody issues; employed then dismissed at Lassiter's Hotel; ultimately regains sobriety and relocates with family." |
| 3–18 August | "Alex Beal" | "Emma Annand" | "Romantic interest of Levi Canning; connected to Nicolette Stone’s storyline involving workplace relationships." |
| 13 August | "Kayla Gold" | "Salme Geransar" | "Date of Toadfish Rebecchi marked by lack of common interests leading to an early departure." |
| 27 August | "Ted Tatum" | "Paul McCarthy" | "Longtime client of Toadfish Rebecchi considering ending legal representation but persuaded otherwise by assistant Rose Walker." |
| 3 September | "Omari Kerr" | "Jason Mavroudis" | "Erinsborough High student challenging Harlow Robinson’s activism as hypocritical." |
| 17 September 2020, 19 September 2023– | "Tom Nguyen" | "Enzo Nazario" | "Bartender at The Waterhole involved in various service interactions including handling declined credit cards and serving key patrons." |
| 24 September | "Tony Russell" | "Dara Hession" | "Attempts to use The Hive for storage under vague terms; landlord Ned Willis remains cautious." |
| 24 September–13 October | "Basil Gardener" | "Tyler Coppin" | "American fiancé of Scarlett Brady managing visa complications and wedding arrangements involving Roxy Willis." |
| 29–30 September | '\'\'James Soloman\'\'\' | '\'Bert La Bonté' | '\'Estranged husband of Rose Walker confronting legal disputes and working towards relationship reconciliation.' |
| 2 October | '\'Andrew Shannon\'\'\' | 'Barnie Duncan' | 'Art critic attending Ned Willis’ portrait exhibition.' |
| 7 October–8 December 2020, 9 August 2021 | '\'Audrey Hamilton\'\'\' | 'Zahra Newman' | 'Nurse and close friend of Nicolette Stone engaged in lottery theft aftermath, volunteering efforts, fundraising controversies, romantic involvement with Toadfish Rebecchi, and aiding Paul Robinson in locating Nicolette.' |
| 14 October | '\'Juliana Ayres\'\'\' | 'Chelsea Gibb' | 'Attorney representing Ned Willis seeking psychiatric evaluation to challenge his confession.' |
| 21 October | '\'Sid Ketis\'\'\' | 'Trevor Major' | 'Driver involved in fatal crash investigated by Constable Levi Canning.' |
| 23 October | '\'Alexia Trotter\'\'\' | 'Francine McAsey' | 'Celebrant officiating Ned Willis and Yashvi Rebecchi’s wedding interrupted by Scarlett Brady’s acid attack attempt.' |
| 11–18 November | '\'Corinne Booth\'\'\' | 'Maddy Leane' | 'Erinsborough High student attempting to disrupt Richie Amblin’s relationship with Mackenzie Hargreaves.' |
| 8 December | '\'Monty Shortt\'\'\' | 'Corey J Triffett' | 'Staff member at Lassiter's Hotel involved in uniform fitting scene.' |
| 15–23 December | '\'Ricardo Romano\'\'\' | 'Andrew Bongiorno' | 'Son of Marco whose lottery ticket was stolen by Nicolette Stone and Audrey Hamilton; initiates civil litigation and sexual harassment claim against Nicolette.' |
| 17–23 December | '\'Noni Beal\'\'\' | 'Christina Tan' | 'Public relations consultant engaged by Terese Willis for Lassiter's Hotel uniform marketing campaign.' |
| 21 December 2020–14 January 2021 | '\'Natasha Leighton\'\'\' | 'Samantha Healy' | 'Gambler participating in blackjack games linked to Kane Jones; kidnaps Harlow Robinson demanding ransom from her grandfather before police intervene.' |
External links
- Cast and characters on the official Neighbours site
- Cast and characters listed on the Internet Movie Database