Joy Foxton

Home and Away

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

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

Eve Jacobsen

Eve Jacobsen—also known by the alias Zoe McCallister—was portrayed by Emily Perry, who first appeared on 21 January 2005. Perry’s casting was revealed in TV Week towards the end of 2004; prior to this role, she had been featured as an extra. Perry described her portrayal of nurse Zoe as her "biggest break yet."

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

Eve sets fire to Noah’s residence while his widow remains inside and sabotages a seaplane, resulting in the death of pilot Benny Barron (Colin Borgonon). She frames Marc Edwards (Christopher Hobbs) for these offenses and targets Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie)—who had labeled Sarah as unstable—attempting to kill her twice but failing.

Following a bomb threat at a murder mystery party that is ultimately resolved, Marc is freed but uncovers Eve’s true identity. She then murders him with a crowbar and again pins the blame on him. Eve threatens another attack during a beauty pageant, which turns out to be a false alarm. Detective Peter Baker (Nic Bishop) suspects that Eve may actually be Sarah resurrected; their confrontation occurs at an abattoir where Eve kidnaps Sally. Sally is rescued just before the building explodes with Eve trapped inside.

Despite the explosion, Eve survives; it was actually Laura McPhearson’s body found at the scene—she had vanished on the same day. Under the pseudonym "Maxine Trood" (an anagram for "I Am Next Door"), Eve moves into Peter’s apartment complex and orchestrates a bomb scare that leads to evacuation—though it is merely caused by an alarm clock. She sends a videotape to Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien) and Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon)’s engagement celebration, unsettling Peter.

At an abandoned abattoir, Eve overpowers Peter but escapes when Jack arrives. She holds Jack hostage over a balcony; Peter offers himself in exchange while others subdue Eve. At the police station, she smiles slyly, hinting at future schemes.

Eve returns during Jack and Martha’s wedding, taking Tracey Thompson hostage. When Peter negotiates again, Tracey reveals herself as Eve’s accomplice. A gas explosion triggered by sparklers kills both women instantly.

The storyline involving Eve as the Summer Bay Stalker was nominated for "Best Storyline" at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards; her disruption at Jack and Martha’s wedding earned another nomination in 2007. Additionally, Eve was featured in Digital Spy's Serial Killer Poll in 2012.

Michael Idato from the Sydney Morning Herald praised Eve's reign of terror as "the storyline of the moment," noting that viewers suspected her partly because she was absent from opening credits. An Inside Soap journalist described Eve's bomb threat plot as "bonkers – but nonetheless brilliant."

Ryan Baker

Ryan Baker, played by Isaac Gorman, made his debut on 16 March 2005 and left the series in 2007, with occasional guest appearances in 2008 and 2009. Prior to this role, Gorman had appeared in the show as Riley Edwards in 2002.

Ryan arrives ahead of his father Dan's wedding to Leah Patterson. At first, he behaves courteously toward Leah but soon reveals his resentment through disruptive acts, such as ruining Leah’s wedding dress and burning the invitations after discovering his mother Amanda Vale was excluded from the guest list. His behavior escalates when Leah's son VJ Patterson suffers burns from ashes Ryan had created, which provokes anger from Dan and Leah. Ryan flees but is located by his uncle Peter, leading to an apology and replacement of the destroyed invitations before he returns to Amanda in America. He later comes back briefly to serve as a ring bearer at the wedding.

Subsequently, Dan decides to have Ryan live with him and Leah, believing Amanda's influence is detrimental. Following a disagreement, Amanda takes Ryan back to Los Angeles but returns months later with him to settle in Summer Bay. They are joined by Belle Taylor, Amanda’s long-lost daughter and Ryan’s half-sister. After Amanda becomes engaged and marries Peter, Ryan moves back in with Dan and Leah. When Dan accepts a job opportunity in America, Ryan resists relocating due to missing Amanda; consequently, Dan arranges for him to live with Amanda and Peter.

After Dan's fatal accident in America, Amanda and Ryan return for his memorial service. Ryan expresses concerns about his role within Leah and VJ’s family but receives reassurance. They also attend Belle’s wedding and later her funeral following her cancer diagnosis.

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

Cassie Turner

Cassie Turner, portrayed by Sharni Vinson, first appeared on 18 March 2005 and departed on 2 April 2008. Vinson had previously made guest appearances on the show in 2001 and 2003. In 2004, she auditioned for the part of Martha MacKenzie but was cast as Cassie Turner instead. In July 2007, reports surfaced that Vinson intended to leave the series to pursue career opportunities in Los Angeles. By November that year, it was confirmed she had left Home and Away to relocate to Los Angeles with her boyfriend; however, the show did not comment publicly as Cassie's character remained on-screen through early 2008.

Cassie was depicted as "strong-willed and fiercely independent," with an ability to learn from her errors and positively influence those around her. Vinson received a nomination for "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 2006 Logie Awards for this role. Media sources labeled Cassie a "sexy soap siren," noting that Vinson’s exit was a disappointment particularly among the show's male viewers.

Graham Walters

Graham Walters, portrayed by Doug Scroope, first appeared on 22 April 2005 and exited 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. He explains that his distant attitude resulted from trauma experienced during the Vietnam War. After selling his farm, he aims to rebuild connections with Beth and his grandchildren. Graham becomes romantically involved with the younger Amanda Vale, who had previously dated his grandson Scott, culminating in their controversial marriage despite family objections.

Amanda’s manipulative nature surfaces as she avoids consummating their marriage and frequently leaves her son Ryan Baker in Graham’s care. Graham confronts Amanda over her affair with Josh West, and with assistance from Morag Bellingham, exposes Josh’s illegal Project 56 scheme. During this turmoil, Graham suffers a heart attack; although Amanda calls for medical help, she ultimately abandons him. Declared brain dead, a dispute arises over continuing life support, which ends when Robbie decides to switch off the machine. Amanda inherits Graham's estate but faces social ostracism at his wake. She later returns his war medals to Beth. Robbie confesses to ending life support; he is found guilty but avoids incarceration.

Diesel Williams

Diesel Williams, brought to life by Marcus Jacometti, featured on Home and Away from 9 May until 17 June 2005. This marked Jacometti’s debut acting role following his completion of Year 12, during which he committed to 20 episodes. He traveled from Kingston, Tasmania to Sydney for filming, describing the process as both thrilling and intimidating. Jacometti observed that Diesel often falls for unsuitable partners and stirs up trouble, though he sensed some similarities between himself and the character.

Diesel arrives at Summer Bay High and is introduced to Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) by principal Barry Hyde (Ivar Kants). His distinctive appearance draws the attention of bully Jason Pappa (Joshua Biagi), who assumes Diesel is gay based on a rose tattoo. To counter the speculation, Diesel dates Matilda Hunter (Indiana Evans), but confides in Cassie Turner (Sharni Vinson) that he has no genuine feelings for Matilda. Jason's bullying escalates into physical assault.

Upon discovering Diesel is homeless due to a dispute with his foster carers, Sally offers to tutor him and invites him to stay with her and her husband Flynn Saunders (Joel McIlroy). Flynn initially resists, leading to friction with Diesel. After Diesel opens up about personal matters, Sally agrees to join him in celebrating his mother’s birthday despite Flynn’s discomfort. Eventually, Diesel moves out when Flynn arranges hostel accommodation for him.

Diesel spreads false rumors about having an affair with Sally and kisses her during a tutoring session, an act witnessed by Dan Baker (Tim Campbell). Following Sally’s rejection, Diesel accuses her of sexual harassment, resulting in her suspension. Efforts by Ric Dalby (Mark Furze) and Cassie to mediate prove unsuccessful. Diesel insists Sally must confess her love for him if he is to withdraw the complaint.

He steals Sally’s locket and fabricates emails to implicate her further. Investigator Carl Summons (John O'Hare) questions Diesel and uncovers evidence against Sally when a photo of Diesel is found inside her locket, leading to her suspension. Barry threatens Diesel with consequences if he does not tell the truth. Upon returning home, Sally finds Diesel holding her infant daughter Pippa hostage. After a tense confrontation involving Flynn, Diesel is arrested and admits to making false allegations against Sally. During a subsequent visit, he apologizes, revealing his emotional turmoil, before being placed into psychiatric care.

Amanda Vale

Amanda Vale, portrayed by Holly Brisley, made her first appearance on 30 June 2005 and departed in 2007, returning briefly in 2008 and 2009. Brisley characterized Amanda as the quintessential attention-seeker who manipulates those around her to fulfill her desires. Her real-life pregnancy was woven into the plot during her 2009 return. For this portrayal, Brisley earned a nomination for "Best Bitch" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.

Aden Jefferies

Aden Jefferies, played by Todd Lasance, first appeared on 4 August 2005 as a recurring character connected to Cassie Turner (Sharni Vinson). Initially cast in a guest capacity, Lasance was promoted to the main cast in 2007. Although he originally auditioned for a different role, producers chose him to portray Aden—a character Lasance described as an "absolute bad-arse." He aimed to preserve Aden’s tough edge rather than soften him into a typical "good guy." In August 2009, Lasance signed with a Los Angeles talent agency to explore international prospects and filmed his final scenes in January 2010. He received nominations for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards and won "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 debut on 5 August 2005 and exited the series on 28 November 2008. O'Brien garnered several award nominations throughout his tenure, securing the 2006 Logie Award for "Most Popular New Male Talent." He was also shortlisted for "Most Popular Actor" in both 2007 and 2008. At the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, O'Brien, alongside co-star Jodi Gordon, received a nomination for "Best Storyline" centered on Jack and Martha's wedding. In 2008, he earned nods for "Best Actor," "Sexiest Male," and, together with Gordon, "Best Couple." Furthermore, the pair were nominated for "Best On-Screen Partnership" at the inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards.

Tony Holden

Tony Holden, portrayed by Jon Sivewright, first appeared on 5 August 2005 and departed on 11 August 2010. By the time of his exit in 2010, Sivewright ranked as the joint second longest-serving male actor in the cast. His departure followed that of co-star Amy Mathews, with producers determining it was an appropriate moment to conclude his character's storyline. Tony's plots often revolved around his profound sorrow following the loss of his wife, girlfriend, and child, underscoring his portrayal as a committed "family man." According to the official series website, Tony is characterized by his empathy and optimistic nature, maintaining a balance between physical fitness and a laid-back social life. Among his significant story arcs was the reversal of his vasectomy to enable him and Rachel to conceive children.

Lucas Holden

Lucas Holden, enacted by Rhys Wakefield, joined the cast 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 somewhat rebellious youth, highlighting a memorable moment when Tony told him to be quiet. In October 2007, Home and Away along with Seven Network faced a reprimand from the ACMA due to airing provocative scenes within G-rated episodes—specifically episode 4358 (aired 21 February 2007)—which featured Lucas and Belle deciding to engage in sexual activity. ACMA concluded that these scenes were too explicit for the classification rating, thereby violating broadcasting standards.

Michael Abraham

Michael "Jonah" Abraham, portrayed by James Mitchell, made his first appearance on 4 November 2005. Mitchell joined the show after graduating from the NIDA in 2004 and valued working within a focused production environment.

Michael is the son of Mumma Rose (Linden Wilkinson), who leads a cult known as "The Believers." She orchestrated circumstances forcing Michael to impregnate Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas). Initially compliant, Michael later resists and attempts to flee with Tasha but is apprehended alongside his mother. After being paroled the following year, he returns under his original name, revealing he was adopted and subjected to brainwashing by Mumma Rose. His infertility disproves allegations of rape.

Despite facing suspicion from locals, Michael gains employment as a farmhand for Bruce Campbell (Chris Haywood). He becomes involved in a complicated relationship with Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon), navigating initial hostility and jealousy involving her former husband Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien). Following various conflicts and emotional turmoil, Michael ultimately leaves town alone, acknowledging he cannot rival Jack for Martha's love.

Mumma Rose

Mumma Rose, whose real name is Florence White, is played by Linden Wilkinson and made her debut on 17 November 2005. Wilkinson had previously appeared on the series in 1996 portraying Katherine Walker.

As the leader of a cult known as The Believers, Mumma Rose enlists her son, Jonah Abraham (James Mitchell), to persuade Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas) to join their ranks. Despite doubts expressed by Tasha's friends and boyfriend Robbie Hunter (Jason Smith), Mumma Rose orchestrates several manipulative acts, including pushing Robbie into a river and confiscating Tasha's phone to hinder rescue attempts. Although Robbie is eventually found, he lacks proof of any wrongdoing.

When Rebecca Tate (Janneke Arent) alerts Robbie about Mumma Rose's intention for Tasha to become "The Chosen One" and bear Jonah’s child, Mumma Rose arranges for Rebecca’s abduction and denies any involvement when police question her. Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) pretends to join the cult in an effort to free Tasha but is caught near Rebecca’s location and fails to gather sufficient evidence.

Mumma Rose administers drugs to both Jonah and Tasha to enable impregnation without their recollection. After Jonah assists Tasha in escaping, they are recaptured, and Mumma Rose sets a purification ritual involving fire. However, Tasha manages to turn the cult members against Mumma Rose, resulting in her arrest; she later escapes using a concealed vehicle.

Several months afterward, Mumma Rose reappears, abducting Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews) and taking Tasha and Martha hostage while trying to force Tasha into labor. Following an unsuccessful attempt to sedate Mumma Rose, police receive a tip-off leading to her capture.

With help from Charity Fernbrook (Charlotte Gregg), Mumma Rose escapes once more, kidnaps Tasha’s infant daughter Ella Hunter, and plans a fiery cleansing ceremony. Charity changes allegiance and informs authorities. During the ensuing hostage crisis, Mumma Rose is subdued after falling from a window ledge amid a struggle and is subsequently admitted to a secure psychiatric institution.

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

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Description
11 January–31 March	Greg Hill	Alex Sideratos	A doctor at Northern Districts hospital who treats Leah Patterson following an appendix rupture and Sally Fletcher after she suffers a fall with a blood clot.
13–28 January	Gus Phillips	Peter Lamb	Kane Phillips’ estranged father with a troubled history of abuse and debt; after rescuing Hayley Lawson from a fire, he draws Kane into a robbery that results in Kane’s arrest.
14 January–1 April	Marc Edwards	Christopher Hobbs	Arriving after the bushfire, Marc reconnects with Josie Russell and extorts $20,000 by threatening to expose her past; later framed for bombing after being attacked by Eve Jacobsen before his death.
18 January–1 March	Anna McMann	Andrea Moor	Administrator at Northern Districts Hospital who initially suspends Flynn Saunders’ surgical privileges due to an error but later reinstates him following successful operations.
26 January–23 February	Greg Harvey	Steve Vella	Associate of Gus Phillips involved in criminal dealings; demands repayment of debts and testifies against Kane Phillips but admits uncertainty under questioning.
26 January–12 September 2008	Lara Fitzgerald	Rebecca George	Police constable at Yabbie Creek station responsible for arresting Kane Phillips; partners with Jack Holden and names Charlie Buckton as her replacement during maternity leave.
4–7 February	Benny "Red" Barron	Colin Borgonon	Pilot of a charter flight that crashes fatally.
17–25 February	Arthur Gordon	Alan McGuiness	Uses an online dating platform under false pretenses to gather information on the Summer Bay Stalker.
3–25 March	Lisa Stanniford	Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	Dates Scott Hunter while concealing her marriage; following revelations and confrontations, she departs Summer Bay alone.
7 March 2005 – 15 February 2017, 6 February 2020	Celebrant Claire	Mary Regan	Local celebrant officiating numerous significant weddings and funerals in Summer Bay, including those of Jesse McGregor & Josie Russell, Dan Baker & Leah Patterson, and Heath Braxton & Bianca Scott.
12 March–9 April 2008	Darren McGrath	Kim Knuckey	Senior Constable stationed at Yabbie Creek Police Station.
17 March	Alan Stanniford	Don Atkinson	Visits Summer Bay intending to see his wife Lisa; unaware she is involved with Scott Hunter.
18 March–26 April	Joy Foxton	Elaine Lee	Grandmother of Cassie Turner who arrives aiming to revive a beauty pageant but suffers a fatal stroke.
28 March–16 September	Alison Free	Larisa Chen	Physician at Northern Districts hospital engaged in critical medical cases; uncovers paternity truth but dies in a car accident before disclosure.
6–12 April	Samantha Morton	Felicity King	Briefly dates Robbie Hunter with intent to provoke jealousy in Tasha Andrews.
11 April–3 August	Clare Brody	Katrina Campbell	Senior Detective investigating the Summer Bay Stalker; has complex past involving Peter Baker; leaves for city after engagement.
11 April 2005 – 30 May 2006	Dale Browning	Barry Shepherd	Manager of storage facility involved in Summer Bay Stalker investigation providing access to key evidence.
15–26 April	Ben Foxton	Craig Elliot	Arrives following Joy Foxton’s stroke; revealed as abuser of Cassie Turner and Carla Bennett; reported to authorities.
25 April	'Pauline Bennett'	'Beth Armstrong'	'Cassie's aunt who arrives with children Carla and Liam after Joy's death; family abuse issues emerge.'
	'Carla Bennett'	'Ashleigh Johnson'	' '
	'Liam Bennett'	'Uncredited'	' '
3 May	'Zoe McCallister'	'Uncredited'	'Nurse murdered by Eve Jacobsen who assumes her identity; body found by Matilda Hunter and Henry Hunter.'
9 May–7 June	'Jason Pappa'	'Joshua Biagi'	'Student at Summer Bay High involved in bullying Diesel Williams; conflicts lead to school intervention.'
20–23 May	'Jim Wallace'	'Harold Hopkins'	'Retired police officer knowledgeable about Josie Russell's past; agrees to cooperate but disappears; later discovered dead.'
1–13 June	'Callan Sherman'	'Kain O'Keeffe'	'Friend of Ric Dalby engaged in criminal acts including attempted drugging and assault; flees after exposure.'
7–16 June	'Carl Summons'	'John O'Hare'	'School inspector investigating allegations against Sally Fletcher; suspends her pending police inquiry.'
9–10 June	'Mystery Man'	'Lleyton Hewitt'	'Brief appearance attempting to attract Hayley Lawson’s attention.'
10–14 June	'Terry Rawlings'	'Laurence Coy'	'Suspect in Matilda Hunter’s disappearance; arrested after victim escapes.'
16 June–5 July	'Noelene Baker'	'Kris McQuade'	'Mother of Peter and Dan Baker involved in wedding disputes highlighting cultural differences.'
24 June–14 July	'Troy Peters'	'Christian Willis'	'Ex-boyfriend stalking Chloe Richards; falsely suspected in her death; assaulted by Jesse McGregor.'
4–5 July	'Kevin Baker'	'Andy Anderson'	'Father of Peter and Dan Baker who reconciles with son and supports family events.'
22–23 July	'Judith Lane'	'Jane Fullerton Smith'	'Mediator overseeing custody dispute over Olivia Richards following mother’s death.'
22–23 July	'Michael Maleto'	'Antony Grey'	'Lawyer assisting Diana Fraser in custody battle concerning Olivia Richards.'
3 August 2005 – 20 June 2006	'Kevin Green'	'Scott Hall-Watson'	'Physician at Northern Districts Hospital attending key cases including Flynn Saunders’ terminal diagnosis.'
9–24 August	'Tom Anderson'	'Don Halbert'	'Former lover of Kerry Hyde visited by son Kim during search for his mother.'
10 August	'Harry Chambers'	'Rodney Dobsen'	"Accuses Jack Holden of responsibility for daughter’s death causing community tensions."
12–25 August	'Leo Simms'	"Johann Walravan"	"Burglar involved in incidents causing Amanda Vale’s financial difficulties and subsequent cover-up."
15–23 August	"Lorraine Robertson"	"Gael Ballantyne"	"Barry Hyde's sister who deceives Kim Hyde about his mother’s identity; connected to family secrets."
23 August	"Brian Robertson"	"Paul Coolahan"	"Husband of Lorraine Robertson unaware of wife’s ties to the Hyde family."
2 September–1 November	"Corey Henderson"	"Adam Saunders"	"Probationary constable responsible for poisoning Irene Roberts and jurors; arrested following exposure."
9–13 September	"Sean Jefferies"	"Gabriel Egan"	"Older brother of Aden Jefferies who assaults Ric Dalby and holds Flynn Saunders hostage."
18 September 2005 – 14 February 2006	"Greg Matthews"	"Josef Ber "	"Colleague of Flynn Saunders who diagnoses his terminal melanoma."
27 September	"Len Green"	"Gary Baxter "	"Local mayor framed by Josh West as part of mayoral election manipulation."
29 September	"Pat McGrath "	"Uncredited "	"Wife of Darren McGrath appearing socially alongside Martha MacKenzie and Corey Henderson."
13 October–25 November	"Kylie Kopperton "	"Leah Etkind "	"Employee at nudist camp who introduces Kim Hyde to drugs leading to overdose."
19 October–8 November	"Bert Biddle "	"Zachary Garred "	"Intern at Northern Districts hospital inadvertently involved in Amanda Vale’s schemes."
25 October–25 November	"Noah Hunter "	"Multiple actors "	"Newborn son of Hayley Lawson caught up in paternity dispute resolved through medical evidence."
28 October 2005 – 19 January 2006	"Dudley Shepherd "	"Terry Serio "	"Bookmaker linked with Dan Baker’s gambling debts leading to kidnapping and hostage scenarios."
28–29 October	"David Knotts "	"Alan Dukes "	"Gun dealer from whom Martha MacKenzie illegally purchases a firearm."
9–22 November	"Jimmy Knox "	"Paul Caesar "	"Associate of Dudley Shepherd pressuring Dan Baker over outstanding debts."
11 November 2005 – 19 March 2012	"Derek Young "	"Charlie Hopkins "	"Doctor at Northern Districts hospital appearing during Flynn Saunders’ retirement announcement."
11 November 2005 – 2 October 2006	"Charity Fernbrook "	"Charlotte Gregg "	"Member of The Believers cult involved in kidnapping incidents culminating in arrest."