Kim Timmins

Neighbours
Company type	Television soap opera
Industry	Television
Founded	March 18, 1985; 41 years ago
Area served	Australia
Parent	Network Ten (originally), currently produced by Fremantle Australia

The following outlines characters who made their initial appearances in the Australian soap opera Neighbours during 2005, under the guidance of executive producer Ric Pellizzeri. The show's 21st season commenced broadcasting on 10 January 2005. Throughout the year, four Timmins family members were introduced, beginning with Dylan Timmins in February, followed by his sisters Janae and Bree in April, and later their father in October. In March, Genevieve Doyle, a romantic interest for Toadfish Rebecchi, was introduced. April saw the return of Linda Hartley-Clark as Gabrielle Walker, while May brought in Max and Izzy Hoyland's father, Bobby. August featured the arrival of former Australian Idol contestant Daniel O'Connor as Ned Parker, alongside three members of the Kinski family. From September, Paul Robinson’s youngest daughter, Elle, joined the cast, with the final Kinski sibling, Katya, appearing in December.

Dylan Timmins

Dylan Timmins, portrayed by Damien Bodie, made his debut on 3 February 2005. He is the elder brother to Stingray, Janae, and Bree Timmins. Prior to landing this role, Bodie had appeared twice on Neighbours in different parts. He expressed surprise at being cast as Dylan since he did not embody the conventional "tanned or beachy" aesthetic typically associated with long-standing characters on the show.

Genevieve Doyle

Genevieve "Eva" Doyle, played by Lulu McClatchy, entered the series on 18 March 2005 as a love interest for Toadfish Rebecchi. McClatchy won the role by infusing humor into her audition and was granted permission to incorporate comedic elements into her dialogue. She described Genevieve as feminine yet assertive, blending intelligence and charisma, with a diverse skill set that includes wrestling, teaching, and singing.

Genevieve first crosses paths with Toadfish through wrestling, leading to a mutual attraction despite his initial reservations. They confront societal judgments about appearances but eventually make their relationship public. Genevieve impresses Toadfish when she performs a song publicly, strengthening their bond.

She later auditions for a regular singing spot at a jazz club but is initially turned down due to concerns about her image. With Toadfish’s encouragement, they legally contest the decision and secure her employment at the venue. Shortly after, Genevieve receives an opportunity to join a year-long wrestling tour across Australia and invites Toadfish to join her. He declines because of work responsibilities; Genevieve then leaves accompanied by publicist Carmella Cammeniti, leaving their relationship status open-ended.

Bree Timmins

Bree Timmins, enacted by Sianoa Smit-McPhee, is introduced as the youngest member of the Timmins family on 4 April 2005. Characterized as "troubled" and "sullen," Bree stands out as an intellectual "brainy geek," presenting a unique personality within her family’s dynamic.

Janae Timmins

Janae Timmins, portrayed by Eliza Taylor-Cotter, made her debut on 4 April 2005. As the elder sister of Bree, Janae is characterized by her vibrant social nature, distinctive fashion choices, and fondness for parties. Taylor-Cotter landed this role at the age of fifteen, marking an important milestone early in her acting career following a previous appearance on Neighbours as Jacinta Martin.

Gabrielle Walker

Gabrielle Walker, brought to life by Linda Hartley-Clark, was introduced on 14 April 2005 in a guest capacity lasting four weeks as an assistant at the General Store. Hartley-Clark returned to the show after her earlier role as Kerry Bishop, drawn to the intriguing plotline centered around Gabrielle’s striking resemblance to Kerry, which adds significant dramatic tension.

Gabrielle plays a pivotal role in several story arcs, starting with her employment at the General Store where she gains Harold Bishop’s admiration despite his emotional turmoil caused by her similarity to his late daughter. Her background reveals a move from Shepparton following her mother’s passing, with intentions to reunite with her father in Darwin.

Her presence enriches the narrative concerning Ramsay Street’s potential sale and involves complex family interactions with Harold’s son David and his wife Liljana. Gabrielle develops a close bond with Harold, providing emotional comfort amid family challenges. This culminates in a heartfelt moment when she considers leaving but ultimately decides to go after forming a connection with Kerry’s daughter Sky, highlighting themes of identity and belonging.

Bobby Hoyland

Bobby Hoyland, enacted by Andrew McFarlane, first appeared on 3 May 2005. Throughout his time on Ramsay Street, Bobby was romantically involved with three women: Janelle Timmins (Nell Feeney), Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne), and Lyn Scully (Janet Andrewartha). The Age described him as a "sexually transgressive father" and a "wolfish womaniser," embodying the outlet for these women’s extramarital desires. A reporter from the Sunday Mail referred to him as a "love rat" due to his unfaithfulness.

Bobby’s engineering career kept him distant during much of his children Max Hoyland (Stephen Lovatt) and Izzy Hoyland's (Natalie Bassingthwaighte) upbringing. His marriage to Rosie Hoyland (Maggie Millar) ended in divorce, resulting in their children attending boarding school. Upon arriving in town, Bobby reconnects with his family and discovers his grandson Boyd Hoyland (Kyal Marsh) in a coma; Boyd regains consciousness during Bobby’s visit. Despite Max’s initial reluctance, Bobby remains and takes up work at Max and Izzy’s bar.

Bobby becomes romantically linked with Janelle, Susan, and Lyn, even dating Susan and Lyn concurrently. When Lyn intends to disclose their relationship publicly, Bobby ends it abruptly, leading the women to confront him together—they restrain him by tying him to a chair and voice their grievances before expelling him from the community. Seeking to make amends, Bobby offers financial assistance for Steph’s legal appeal, which Max refuses. After securing an engineering position overseas, Bobby attempts to leave town but is stopped by Max before departing Erinsborough.

Kayla Thomas

Kayla Thomas, played by Virginia Ryan, made her debut on 9 June 2005. She selects Stephanie and Max Hoyland as the prospective adoptive parents for her baby.

Pregnant and without familial support, Kayla resides in a shelter after being expelled from her home. Stephanie (Carla Bonner) and Max (Stephen Lovatt) are delighted to be chosen by Kayla. She chooses adoption and decides not to inform her boyfriend, Anthony (Adam Hunter), of the pregnancy. Although Kayla initially connects with Max and Stephanie through an agency, she breaches protocol by contacting them directly, which leads Max and Stephanie to offer her accommodation upon witnessing her difficulties.

Kayla forms a close relationship with Max's son, Boyd (Kyal Marsh), and briefly contemplates keeping the child. After leaving Ramsay Street, she returns and strengthens her bond with Boyd, who supports her during childbirth. She names her daughter Ashley.

Though uncertain about the adoption plan, Kayla decides to keep Ashley after Boyd offers to act as a father figure. Max permits Kayla to move in, but the situation creates strain on Max and Stephanie’s marriage, causing Kayla to feel guilty. When the adoption agency discovers Kayla living with Max and Stephanie, they remove the couple from the adoptive parent list. Kayla leaves Ashley behind but later reunites with Anthony, who embraces his daughter as the Hoylands prepare to leave.

Ned Parker

Ned Parker, portrayed by Daniel O'Connor, first appeared on 9 August 2005. O’Connor was cast following his elimination from the 2004 season of Australian Idol. Ned is the youngest sibling among the Parker brothers, which include Stuart (Blair McDonough) and Steve Parker (Steve Bastoni). His initial appearance coincides with Stuart’s wedding to Sindi Watts (Marisa Warrington).

Alex Kinski

Alexander Isiovic "Alex" Kinski, played by Andrew Clarke, arrived on 10 August 2005. Introduced as a widowed father of two teenagers—Rachel (Caitlin Stasey) and Zeke (Matthew Werkmeister)—the Kinski family was described by Clarke as somewhat unconventional. Alex, an economics lecturer, quickly developed a romantic relationship with Susan Smith (Jackie Woodburne).

After losing his wife Francesca, Alex initially homeschooled Rachel and Zeke before enrolling them at Erinsborough High. Concerned about teacher Paul Robinson’s criminal history, Alex contemplated transferring his children but ultimately decided against it. Developing feelings for Susan, Alex asked her out; their relationship encountered difficulties including Zeke’s accident while delivering goods for the family business.

Their first kiss occurred during a picnic interrupted by a gas leak involving Rachel and Zeke. Soon afterward, Alex was diagnosed with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma and given only months to live. Concealing his illness, he ended his relationship with Susan under false pretenses but later proposed marriage to ensure his children’s future care. Upon revealing his condition, Susan ended their engagement.

Alex and Susan later reconciled when his prognosis improved. They survived a plane crash during a joy flight to Tasmania, where Alex disclosed he had a third child, Katya (Dichen Lachman), from whom he had been estranged. As his health rapidly declined, Alex informed Rachel and Zeke of his condition. He and Susan expedited their wedding plans; Alex passed away shortly after they married.

Rachel Kinski

Rachel Kinski, brought to life by Caitlin Stasey, made her first appearance on 18 August 2005. She is the middle offspring of Alex Kinski (Andrew Clarke) and sibling to Zeke (Matthew Werkmeister) and Katya (Dichen Lachman). Cast at just fifteen years old, Stasey described Rachel as an introverted character who had experienced a sheltered upbringing but was inherently very kind.

Zeke Kinski

Zeke Kinski, portrayed by Matthew Werkmeister, is the youngest member of the Kinski family, debuting on 22 August 2005. Werkmeister earned the role after two rounds of auditions and expressed feeling thrilled. Zeke was originally depicted as socially withdrawn yet intellectually gifted, with characteristics that hinted at Asperger's Syndrome. According to Holy Soap, he is "intelligent" and somewhat of a "geek."

Elle Robinson

Lucinda "Elle" Robinson, played by Pippa Black, is the youngest child of Paul Robinson and Gail Lewis. She first appeared on 19 September 2005, marking Black's initial significant television role. Black characterized Elle as "rather cold, tough, and manipulative," while Network Ten refers to her as a "spoiled princess" with an underlying "country girl charm."

Kim Timmins

Kim Timmins, enacted by Brett Swain, was introduced on 31 October 2005. He is the son of Loris Timmins and former spouse of Janelle Timmins, sharing six children with her.

Swain was cast in September 2005 to portray the patriarchal figure for the existing Timmins family, commencing filming that same month. This role marked Swain’s second appearance in Neighbours, having previously played John Swan. His episodes began airing in October.

Although Kim hails from a wealthy family, his parents disapproved of his relationship with Janelle Rebecchi (Nell Feeney). When Kim intended to marry Janelle, his family severed his inheritance and offered him a job and residence, which he refused. After leaving his family behind, Kim reemerged when his son Dylan was involved in a plane crash, which helped mend familial ties. He found employment alongside Joe Mangel at Lassiter's before moving to work at the Scarlet Bar. Following the incarceration of Dylan and Stingray, Janelle initially kept her distance from Kim but they reconciled before Christmas.

Kim stood by Janae when her former boyfriend Mike Pill tested positive for HIV, accompanying her through testing that ultimately proved negative, bringing the family closer together. After losing his employment, Janelle suggested they renew their vows to heal their relationship; Kim agreed and partially financed the event by selling unlicensed DVDs. A DNA test revealed that Kim was not Bree's biological father; subsequent testing confirmed that neither Kim nor Janelle were her biological parents. They initially withheld this information from Bree, though Janae eventually disclosed it.

When authorities uncovered Kim’s DVD operation, he was arrested on his wedding day but managed to finish the ceremony before fleeing. He relocated to Queensland where he worked in boat tours around Port Douglas to financially support his family. Kim later returned to Erinsborough following Stingray's death and assisted Dylan in coping with his loss before they both departed town after the funeral.

Katya Kinski

Katya Kinski, brought to life by Dichen Lachman, made her first appearance on 12 December 2005. She is the oldest child of Alex Kinski (Andrew Clarke) and sibling to Rachel (Caitlin Stasey) and Zeke (Matthew Werkmeister). Although Lachman initially tried out for the role of Elle Robinson, the producers developed the character of Katya specifically for her. Katya is characterized as spirited and multifaceted.

Additional Characters

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Role Summary
12 January–20 April	Sharon Cox	Emily Wheaton	Sharon "Shazza" Cox becomes friends with Stingray Timmins after crashing a party uninvited. They have a brief romantic involvement, during which she manipulates him to provoke jealousy in her boyfriend. Subsequently, she dates Mike Pill, who eventually leaves her for Stingray's sister.
12 January–7 May	Lee Thomas	Patti Stiles	Serving as the mayor of Erinstown, Idaho, Lee represents land developers Affirmacon. She attempts to influence local property transactions through Paul Robinson and hires Tony Corbett to ensure compliance.
28 January – 12 November 2007	Roy Evans	Aleks Vass / Peter Byrne	A judge presiding over several significant cases, including rulings affecting main characters like Stephanie Scully, David Bishop, among others.
28 February–8 March	Frank Romano	Lliam Amor	Acts as a bodyguard for the Cammeniti family but turns into a stalker, leading to violent confrontations and eventual arrest.
9 March–4 April	Andy Tanner	Craig Beamer	Engages in an extramarital relationship with life coach Lyn Scully, which ends due to complications involving his family situation.
18 March–15 August	Penny Weinberg	Sally Kingsford	Part of Erinsborough High's piano club; assists with computer maintenance and minor tasks involving central characters.
19 April–14 December	Reuben Hausman	Richard Cawthorne	A criminal associate of Dylan Timmins; orchestrates thefts and abductions that lead to multiple incarcerations and a prison riot.
20 April–16 December	Mike Pill	Alexander Cappelli	Well-liked student who dates Janae Timmins; involved in disputes, unprotected sexual encounters, and later discloses he is HIV-positive, impacting the storyline.
7 May–9 August	Kelly Weaver	Simone Ray	Former high school acquaintance of Sindi Watts; confined to a wheelchair after an accident linked to Sindi’s delusions; serves as bridesmaid at Sindi’s wedding.
23 May–17 June	Tony Corbett	Robert Morgan	Hired by Affirmacon as an enforcer to pressure Paul Robinson into advancing property deals; presumed dead following a fall but later discovered poisoned.
1 June–27 July	Peter Reece	Tony Porter	Adoption agency representative who disqualifies Max Hoyland and Stephanie Scully from adopting due to procedural violations.
21 June–12 September	Gareth Peters	Philip McInnes	A corrupt nurse involved in stealing drugs and facilitating Izzy Hoyland’s addiction; eventually apprehended.
30 June–2 August	Ashley Thomas	Amielle Lemaire	Daughter of Kayla Thomas and Anthony Johnson; central to a custody dispute involving Stephanie Scully and Max Hoyland.
7–12 July	Raylene Manson	Sharon Kershaw	Stuart Parker’s religious aunt visiting for a church convention; features in subplots with Stuart and Sindi Parker.
8 July–23 September	Go-Go Riley	Kate Cole	Owner of a courier business who employs Stingray Timmins; engages in competitive rivalry resolved through business acquisition.
2 August	Anthony Johnson	Adam Hunter	Kayla Thomas’s partner; acknowledges paternity of Ashley Thomas and resumes their relationship following an initial separation.
11–14 November	Jake Rinter	Chris Toohey	Dates Rachel Kinski under mistaken assumptions about her age; relationship ends after inappropriate conduct surfaces.
17 November – 26 June 2006	Jenny McKenna	Carrie Barr	Government advisor who dates Karl Kennedy; their relationship is complicated by political differences and Karl’s affair with Susan Kennedy.
19 November – 13 September 2007	Simon Burns	Sam Lee	Receptionist at Lassiter's Hotel known for being rude and easily distracted; witnesses important events involving key characters.

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