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Home and Away is a well-known Australian soap opera. This list highlights characters who were introduced in 2005, all under the direction of series producer Julie McGuaran. The show's eighteenth season premiered on the Seven Network on 10 January 2005. Early additions to the cast that year included Emily Perry portraying Eve Jacobsen, Isaac Gorman as Ryan Baker, Sharni Vinson in the role of Cassie Turner, and Doug Scroope as Graham Walters. In June, Holly Brisley joined the series playing Amanda Vale, Ryan’s mother. Subsequent introductions featured Todd Lasance as Aden Jefferies and the Holden family—widower Tony (Jon Sivewright) along with his sons Jack (Paul O'Brien) and Lucas (Rhys Wakefield)). November brought James Mitchell as Jonah Abraham and Linden Wilkinson as Mumma Rose.

Eve Jacobsen

Eve Jacobsen, also known by the alias Zoe McCallister, is portrayed by Emily Perry and made her first appearance on 21 January 2005. Perry’s casting was revealed in TV Week towards the end of 2004. Prior to this role, she had appeared on the show in an extra capacity. Perry regarded this nurse character, Zoe, as her most significant opportunity to date and expressed enthusiasm about portraying her.

Eve is employed at a psychiatric hospital where she becomes entangled with patient Sarah Lewis (Luisa Hastings-Edge). After Sarah’s boyfriend dies from a crystal meth overdose connected to her, Sarah enlists Eve’s help to flee as part of a revenge plan. Following Sarah’s violent behavior, Eve embarks on a vendetta against Summer Bay. She kills nurse Zoe McCallister, adopts her identity, commits arson, sabotages a seaplane resulting in pilot Benny Barron’s death, and falsely implicates others in these offenses.

Her vendetta targets prominent residents such as Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) after Sally criticizes Sarah. Despite several attempts on Sally’s life, Eve is unsuccessful. After a thwarted bomb threat at a party, Eve murders Marc Edwards (Christopher Hobbs) with a crowbar and continues to terrorize the town through staged dangers.

Detective Peter Baker (Nic Bishop) grows suspicious that Eve is the stalker responsible for these acts, leading to confrontations including Eve kidnapping Sally and an explosion at an abattoir where she is believed dead. However, she survives and assumes another false identity ("Maxine Trood"), intensifying her threats with actions such as a bomb scare that forces evacuation of an apartment building.

Eve disrupts Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien) and Martha MacKenzie's (Jodi Gordon) engagement celebration by sending a videotape. Following a tense confrontation involving Peter and Jack, Eve is apprehended but continues plotting revenge. During Jack and Martha’s wedding, she takes Tracey Thompson hostage; it is later revealed Tracey is complicit in Eve's schemes. A gas explosion then claims both their lives instantly.

The "Summer Bay Stalker" storyline centered around Eve received a nomination for "Best Storyline" at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards. The plot involving Eve's interference at Jack and Martha’s wedding earned another nomination in 2007. Additionally, Eve was featured in Digital Spy's Serial Killer Poll in 2012. Critics praised the storyline’s impact; Michael Idato from the Sydney Morning Herald described it as "the storyline of the moment," noting its widespread discussion beyond typical viewers. An Inside Soap journalist characterized Eve’s bomb threat plot as "bonkers – but nonetheless brilliant."

Ryan Baker

Ryan Baker, played by Isaac Gorman, made his first appearance on 16 March 2005 and departed in 2007, with subsequent guest spots in 2008 and 2009. Prior to this, Gorman had appeared on the series as Riley Edwards in 2002.

Ryan arrives ahead of his father Dan's marriage to Leah Patterson. Though initially courteous toward Leah, Ryan soon displays his resentment through disruptive actions, such as ruining Leah's wedding dress and burning invitations after discovering that his mother Amanda Vale was excluded from the event. After Leah's son VJ injures his hand in the ashes, Ryan runs away but later returns with an apology and goes back to Amanda in the United States. He reappears as a ring bearer at the wedding.

Dan later decides to have Ryan live with Leah, convinced Amanda is a negative influence; however, following disagreements, Ryan returns to Amanda in Los Angeles. Eventually, they all settle in the bay area alongside Amanda’s daughter Belle Taylor, who is Ryan’s half-sister. Ryan shows support for Amanda and Peter's engagement but ultimately moves back in with Dan and Leah. When Dan accepts employment in America, Ryan resists relocating, admitting he misses Amanda; consequently, Dan arranges for him to live with Amanda and Peter. After Dan’s accidental death, Amanda and Ryan come back for his memorial service. Although Ryan expresses concern about fitting in with Leah and VJ, he receives reassurance.

Ryan and Amanda return once more for Belle’s wedding to Aden Jefferies and attend her funeral following her cancer diagnosis before heading back to the city.

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

Cassie Turner

Cassie Turner, played by Sharni Vinson, first appeared on 18 March 2005 and exited on 2 April 2008. Vinson had previously made guest appearances in 2001 and 2003 portraying different characters. In 2004, she auditioned for the role of Martha MacKenzie, but was ultimately cast as Cassie Turner. In July 2007, it was reported that Vinson intended to leave the series to pursue career opportunities in Los Angeles. By November, it was confirmed she had quit Home and Away to relocate to the US with her boyfriend; however, the show did not comment officially as Cassie's character remained on-screen into 2008.

Cassie was portrayed as "strong-willed and fiercely independent," capable of learning from her errors and influencing those around her. 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 "sensual soap siren," and Vinson's departure was regarded as a disappointment among the show's male viewers.

Graham Walters

Graham Walters, portrayed by Doug Scroope, made his debut 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 Hunter due to his emotionally distant demeanor. He later attributes this detachment to trauma endured during his service in the Vietnam War. After selling his farm, Graham seeks to mend familial bonds. He becomes romantically involved with Amanda Vale, a significantly younger woman who previously dated his grandson Scott Hunter. Despite family objections, Graham marries Amanda.

Amanda’s manipulative tendencies soon surface; she avoids physical intimacy and frequently leaves her son Ryan Baker under Graham’s care. Graham uncovers Amanda’s involvement with Josh West and collaborates with Morag Bellingham to expose Josh’s illegal Project 56 scheme. During a confrontation related to this, Graham suffers a heart attack; although Amanda calls for medical help, she ultimately abandons him. Declared brain dead, a conflict arises over continuing life support, culminating in Robbie making the decision to turn off the machine, ending Graham’s life.

Amanda inherits Graham’s estate and hosts a wake that is largely avoided in favor of gatherings held by the Hunter family. She later returns Graham’s war medals to Beth. Robbie admits to turning off life support; he is tried and found guilty but avoids incarceration.

Diesel Williams

Diesel Williams, played by Marcus Jacometti, was featured in Home and Away from 9 May until 17 June 2005. This part marked Jacometti's first acting role after completing Year 12, involving a 20-episode contract that required him to travel from Kingston, Tasmania to Sydney.

Introduced at Summer Bay High by principal Barry Hyde, Diesel's distinctive appearance quickly made him a target for bullying by Jason Pappa and his group, who assumed he was gay because of a rose tattoo. To dispel these rumors, Diesel dates Matilda Hunter but admits to Cassie Turner that he has no romantic interest in her. Despite this, Jason continues to bully and physically assault him.

Diesel reveals he is homeless after a dispute with his foster parents and subsequently moves in with Sally Fletcher and her husband Flynn Saunders, who is initially hesitant about the arrangement. Conflicts between Diesel and Flynn escalate, prompting Diesel to leave once hostel accommodation becomes available.

Diesel falsely claims an affair with Sally and later accuses her of sexual harassment, which leads to her suspension. Although Ric Dalby and Cassie attempt to mediate the situation, Diesel demands Sally confess her love for him in exchange for dropping the charges. He intensifies the conflict by stealing Sally’s locket and fabricating emails.

An inquiry led by Education Department official Carl Summons uncovers contradictions in Diesel’s story. When Barry confronts Diesel over his dishonesty, Diesel takes Sally's infant daughter hostage, insisting Sally admit she loves him. Flynn intervenes during Diesel's escape attempt with the child, resulting in Diesel's arrest.

Diesel admits to Ken Harper that he fabricated the harassment claims and framed Sally. During a visit from Sally, he explains that his unhealthy obsession stems from personal trauma. He apologizes and is 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 a consummate attention-seeker who manipulates those around her to achieve her goals. Her real-life pregnancy was integrated into the storyline during her 2009 return. Brisley's portrayal earned her a nomination for "Best Bitch" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.

Aden Jefferies

Aden Jefferies, brought to life by Todd Lasance, first appeared on 4 August 2005 as a recurring figure connected to Cassie Turner. Initially cast after auditioning for a different role, Lasance was promoted to the main cast in 2007. Although he contemplated leaving in 2009 to explore opportunities in Los Angeles, his exit was confirmed with final scenes shot in January 2010. Lasance described Aden as "a complete bad-arse" and resisted transforming him into a stereotypical "good guy." His performance garnered nominations for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards and won "Most Popular Actor" at the 2009 Logie Awards, followed by another nomination in 2010.

Jack Holden

Jack Holden, portrayed by Paul O'Brien, debuted on 5 August 2005 and left the series on 28 November 2008. O'Brien earned several award nominations for this role, including winning the 2006 Logie Award for "Most Popular New Male Talent". He received further nominations for "Most Popular Actor" in both 2007 and 2008. At the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, O'Brien and co-star Jodi Gordon were nominated for "Best Storyline" for Jack and Martha's wedding arc. In 2008, O'Brien also received nods for "Best Actor", "Sexiest Male", and "Best Couple" alongside Gordon. Additionally, at the inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards, he was nominated for "Best On-Screen Partnership" with Gordon.

Tony Holden

Tony Holden, portrayed by Jon Sivewright, was featured on the show from 5 August 2005 until 11 August 2010. By the year 2010, Sivewright ranked as the second longest-serving male actor alongside another cast member. His role depicted a committed family man who endured story arcs involving profound loss, including the deaths of his wife, partner, and child. After co-star Amy Mathews exited in 2010, the production team chose to conclude Tony’s storyline. Official character profiles emphasize Tony’s empathy and optimistic nature, highlighting his ability to balance physical fitness with social engagement. Noteworthy plot points include his decision to reverse a vasectomy in order to start a family with his on-screen spouse Rachel Armstrong.

Lucas Holden

Lucas Holden, enacted by Rhys Wakefield, made his first appearance on 5 August 2005 and departed on 14 February 2008. Wakefield received a nomination for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2006 Logie Awards for this portrayal. Critics characterized Lucas as a "stroppy lad" known for his particularly sulky attitude. In 2007, both Home and Away and the Seven Network were subject to regulatory scrutiny by the ACMA due to broadcasting "raunchy scenes" during G-rated episodes. One such scene involved Lucas and Belle deciding to engage in sexual activity, which was considered unsuitable for the rating.

Michael Abraham

Michael "Jonah" Abraham, brought to life by James Mitchell, first appeared on 4 November 2005. Mitchell joined the cast after graduating from NIDA in 2004 and valued the professional setting.

Jonah is the son of Mumma Rose (Linden Wilkinson), who leads a cult known as "The Believers." The cult targets Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas), convinced that she is destined to bear Jonah’s child. Jonah follows his mother’s directives, resulting in a kidnapping and allegations of rape. He eventually rebels by attempting to flee with Tasha but is captured; both are saved by law enforcement while Mumma Rose and Jonah face imprisonment.

After being granted parole, Jonah reemerges under the name Michael Abraham, disclosing that Mumma Rose had adopted and brainwashed him throughout his upbringing. His infertility clears him of any rape charges. Despite facing hostility from locals—initially rejected by Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) and Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger)—Michael reconstructs his life, taking up farm work for Bruce Campbell (Chris Haywood). Following a perilous event involving Martha, their relationship evolves amid difficulties, including jealousy over Martha’s ex-husband Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien (actor)). Ultimately, Michael departs alone after recognizing he cannot compete with Jack for Martha's love.

Mumma Rose

Mumma Rose (birth name Florence White), played by Linden Wilkinson, first appeared on 17 November 2005. Wilkinson had previously portrayed Katherine Walker in the series back in 1996.

As leader of the cult The Believers, Mumma Rose uses her son, Jonah Abraham (James Mitchell), to persuade Tasha Andrews to join their ranks. Although Tasha’s friends remain doubtful, she stays loyal to the group. Tasha’s boyfriend, Robbie Hunter (Jason Smith), tries to intervene but is shoved into a river by Mumma Rose, who also steals Tasha’s phone to delay any search efforts. Robbie is eventually found but lacks evidence to prove foul play.

When Rebecca Tate (Janneke Arent) warns Robbie about Mumma Rose’s intention for Tasha to become “The Chosen One” and bear Jonah’s child, Mumma Rose orchestrates Rebecca’s kidnapping and denies involvement during police investigations. Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) pretends interest in joining The Believers to rescue Tasha; however, her plan fails after being spotted near Rebecca’s location. Martha escapes but cannot gather sufficient proof against the cult.

Mumma Rose administers drugs to both Jonah and Tasha to facilitate impregnation without their awareness; neither recalls the event afterward. When Jonah assists Tasha in escaping, they are recaptured, leading Mumma Rose to arrange a purification ritual involving fire. Tasha turns the cult against Mumma Rose by asserting her status as chosen, provoking an assault on Mumma Rose herself. Police arrest cult members while Mumma Rose flees using a concealed vehicle.

Several months later, Mumma Rose returns and kidnaps Tasha and Martha, attempting to force Tasha into labor at an isolated location. She also abducts Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews) and threatens surgical intervention if Tasha refuses compliance. Rachel tries to sedate Mumma Rose but inadvertently injects Tasha instead. Following a tip-off from Nurse Julie Cooper (Lisa Hayson-Phillips), authorities apprehend Mumma Rose.

With help from Charity Fernbrook (Charlotte Gregg), Mumma Rose escapes custody once more, abducts Tasha’s newborn daughter Ella Hunter, and plans a fire-based cleansing ceremony. Charity changes her stance and alerts police who arrive alongside Tasha, Robbie, Martha, and Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger). During this hostage crisis, Mumma Rose locks them inside a room until officers Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien) and Lara Fitzgerald (Rebecca George) intervene; a struggle ensues resulting in Mumma Rose falling from a window ledge. Jack and Fitzy rescue her before she is taken into custody and subsequently placed in a secure psychiatric institution.

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

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
11 January–31 March	Greg Hill	Alex Sideratos	Greg serves as a physician at Northern Districts Hospital. He provides medical care to Leah Patterson after her appendix bursts and to Sally Fletcher following a fall that causes a blood clot in her brain.
13–28 January	Gus Phillips	Peter Lamb	Gus, the estranged father of Kane Phillips, has a history marked by abuse and financial troubles. After rescuing Hayley Lawson from a fire, he coerces Kane into participating in a robbery; when Gus abandons stolen money and a firearm in the vehicle, Kane is arrested.
14 January–1 April	Marc Edwards	Christopher Hobbs	Arriving after a bushfire, Marc reconnects with Josie Russell and extorts $20,000 from her by threatening to expose her past. He is ultimately killed by Eve Jacobsen, who falsely implicates him in a bombing incident.
18 January–1 March	Anna McMann	Andrea Moor	Anna holds the role of Administrator at Northern Districts Hospital; she suspends Flynn Saunders’ surgical privileges following an error but reinstates them after his successful operation.
26 January–23 February	Greg Harvey	Steve Vella	Greg is an associate of Gus Phillips involved in criminal activities who demands repayment of $3,000 and threatens Kane Phillips. He testifies against Kane but admits his testimony might be inaccurate.
26 January–12 September 2008	Lara Fitzgerald	Rebecca George	Lara works as a constable at Yabbie Creek Police Station and is often partnered with Jack Holden. She takes maternity leave in 2008, appointing Charlie Buckton as her replacement.
4–7 February	Benny "Red" Barron	Colin Borgonon	Benny operates a charter flight carrying several central characters; the aircraft crashes, resulting in his death.
17–25 February	Arthur Gordon	Alan McGuiness	As a journalist dating Colleen Smart, Arthur seeks information on the Summer Bay Stalker but is rejected once his intentions are revealed.
3–25 March	Lisa Stanniford	Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	Lisa dates Scott Hunter while concealing her separation from her husband Alan; she eventually departs town alone after disclosing the truth.
7 March 2005 – 15 February 2017, 6 February 2020	Celebrant Claire	Mary Regan	Local celebrant officiating numerous significant weddings and funerals, 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	Darren acts as Senior Constable at Yabbie Creek Police Station.
17 March	Alan Stanniford	Don Atkinson	Alan visits Summer Bay to see his wife Lisa, unaware of her affair with Scott Hunter.
18 March–26 April	Joy Foxton	Elaine Lee	Joy arrives to organize the revival of the Miss Groper beauty pageant but suffers a stroke during an altercation with Colleen Smart and dies after life support is withdrawn.
28 March–16 September	Alison Free	Larisa Chen	A doctor at Northern Districts Hospital treating several key patients; she uncovers the truth behind a paternity test but dies in a car accident before revealing it.
6–12 April	Samantha Morton	Felicity King	Briefly dates Robbie Hunter to provoke jealousy in Tasha Andrews.
11 April–3 August	Clare Brody	Katrina Campbell	Senior Detective investigating the Summer Bay Stalker case; reconciles with Peter Baker and relocates to the city following their engagement.
11 April 2005 – 30 May 2006	Dale Browning	Barry Shepherd	Manager of a storage facility granting access during the stalker investigation; alerts authorities about repeated use of storage units by the stalker.
15–26 April	Ben Foxton	Craig Elliot	Arrives after Joy Foxton’s stroke; revealed as abuser of Cassie Turner and Carla Bennett; reported and questioned by police.
25 April	'Pauline Bennett'	'Beth Armstrong'	'Aunt to Cassie Turner who arrives with children Carla and Liam following Joy Foxton’s death; abuse allegations against Ben Foxton emerge.'
	'Carla Bennett'	'Ashleigh Johnson'	' '
	'Liam Bennett'	'Uncredited'	' '
3 May	'Zoe McCallister'	'Uncredited'	' Nurse murdered by Eve Jacobsen who assumes her identity; body discovered by Matilda and Henry Hunter.'
9 May–7 June	'Jason Pappa'	'Joshua Biagi'	' Student bully targeting Diesel Williams; involved in conflicts with Ric Dalby and Matilda Hunter.'
20–23 May	'Jim Wallace'	'Harold Hopkins'	' Retired police officer connected to Josie Russell’s past; agrees to cooperate but later disappears; cause of death remains unknown.'
1–13 June	'Callan Sherman'	'Kain O'Keeffe'	' Friend of Ric Dalby involved in criminal acts including drugging attempts; escapes after confrontation.'
7–16 June	'Carl Summons'	'John O'Hare'	' School inspector investigating sexual harassment claims against Sally Fletcher; suspends her pending police inquiry.'
9–10 June	'Mystery Man'	'Lleyton Hewitt'	' Attempts unsuccessfully to attract Hayley Lawson’s attention.'
10–14 June	'Terry Rawlings'	'Laurence Coy'	' Offers Matilda Hunter a ride; later revealed as kidnapper holding her captive; arrested after her escape.'
16 June–5 July	'Noelene Baker'	'Kris McQuade'	' Mother to Peter and Dan Baker; involved in wedding disputes highlighting cultural differences; reconciles with Peter.'
24 June–14 July	'Troy Peters'	'Christian Willis'	' Chloe Richards’ ex-boyfriend stalking her; wrongly suspected in her death; assaulted by Jesse McGregor.'
4–5 July	'Kevin Baker'	'Andy Anderson'	' Father of Peter and Dan Baker; attends Dan’s wedding; reconciles with son Peter.'
22–23 July	'Judith Lane'	'Jane Fullerton Smith'	' Mediator during custody dispute over Olivia Richards between Irene Roberts and Diana Fraser.'
22–23 July	'Michael Maleto'	'Antony Grey'	" Lawyer assisting Diana Fraser in custody proceedings concerning Olivia Richards."
3 August 2005 – 20 June 2006	'Kevin Green'	'Scott Hall-Watson'	" Physician at Northern Districts Hospital attending key patients including Morag Bellingham and Flynn Saunders."
9–24 August	"Tom Anderson"	"Don Halbert"	" Former partner of Kerry Hyde visited by Kim Hyde during search for Kerry."
10 August	"Harry Chambers"	"Rodney Dobsen"	" Holds Jack Holden responsible for his daughter's death, causing community tension."
12–25 August	"Leo Simms"	"Johann Walravan"	" Burglar involved in incidents affecting Amanda Vale and Irene Roberts; dies accidentally during confrontation."
15–23 August	"Lorraine Robertson"	"Gael Ballantyne"	" Barry Hyde's sister who deceives Kim Hyde regarding his mother Kerry's fate."
23 August	"Brian Robertson"	"Paul Coolahan"	" Lorraine Robertson's husband unaware of family connections."
2 September–1 November	"Corey Henderson"	"Adam Saunders"	" Probationary constable involved in poisoning Irene Roberts and jurors tied to his father's conviction; arrested and imprisoned."
9–13 September	"Sean Jefferies"	"Gabriel Egan"	" Aden Jefferies’ elder brother who assaults Ric Dalby and holds Flynn Saunders hostage before incarceration."
18 September 2005 – 14 February 2006	"Greg Matthews"	"Josef Ber"	" Physician diagnosing Flynn Saunders’ terminal melanoma and attending his funeral."
27 September	"Len Green"	"Gary Baxter"	" Local mayor framed by Josh West to influence mayoral election outcomes."
29 September	"Pat McGrath"	"Uncredited"	" Wife of Darren McGrath appearing socially alongside other characters."
13 October–25 November	Leah Etkind	" Employed at nudist camp where she influences Kim Hyde’s drug use leading to overdose."
19 October–8 November	Zachary Garred	" Intern at Northern Districts Hospital unwittingly involved in Amanda Vale's paternity test schemes."
25 October–25 November	Multiple actors	" Newborn son of Hayley Lawson caught up in paternity dispute between Scott Hunter and Kim Hyde."
28 October 2005 – 19 January 2006	Terry Serio	" Bookmaker entangled with Dan Baker’s gambling debts leading to Ryan Baker’s kidnapping; later escapes prison but is recaptured."
28–29 October	Alan Dukes	" Firearms dealer facilitating illegal gun purchase by Martha MacKenzie."
9–22 November	Paul Caesar	" Associate of Dudley Shepherd pressuring Dan Baker over debts owed."
11 November 2005 – 19 March 2012	Charlie Hopkins	" Doctor at Northern Districts Hospital present during Flynn Saunders’ retirement announcement due to cancer diagnosis."
11 November 2005 – 2 October 2006	Charlotte Gregg	" Member of The Believers cult implicated in kidnapping plot against Tasha Andrews leading to arrest."