List of Home and Away characters introduced in 2014

Home and Away

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

Home and Away is an Australian soap opera that premiered on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following compilation highlights characters introduced during 2014, each brought in under the guidance of executive producer Lucy Addario. The show's twenty-seventh season commenced broadcasting on 27 January 2014. In February, new characters Sean Green and Denny Miller made their debut. Later, Linda Somerset appeared in April, followed by Sophie Taylor in June, Martin Ashford in October, and finally Neive Devlin, portrayed by Jolene Anderson, in November.

Sean Green

Sean Green, played by Khan Chittenden, was introduced on 6 February 2014. This character announcement appeared in the 1–7 February edition of TV Week. Sean is connected to the troubled history of established character Andy Barrett (Tai Hara). Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Sean vandalizes the gym where Andy is employed, resulting in Andy being mistakenly held responsible. Sean then coercively pressures Andy to change his police statement regarding a joint criminal activity and threatens Andy’s brother Josh (Jackson Gallagher) as well as Josh’s girlfriend Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).

Sean later takes Maddy hostage but releases her following intervention by Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway). Kyle attempts to pay Sean off, which Sean rejects before launching an attack; Kyle defends himself and restrains him. Seeking medical assistance, Sean confronts Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) with a knife, threatening her and others. When trying to hold Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) hostage, Sean is overpowered by Chris Harrington (Johnny Ruffo) and tied up. After losing consciousness, Spencer Harrington (Andrew James Morley) administers CPR until paramedics arrive, leading to Sean’s hospitalization.

Denny Miller

Denise "Denny" Miller, enacted by Jessica Grace Smith, first appeared on 12 February 2014. The casting news was revealed on 28 January 2014. Smith landed the role in 2013 shortly before planning a move to Los Angeles and described securing full-time employment as an actor’s aspiration. Denny is portrayed as a tomboy—direct and sincere—who works alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) at the bait shop.

Linda Somerset

Linda Somerset, portrayed by Hannah Britland, made her initial appearance on 1 April 2014 in a guest capacity spanning five to six episodes centered around a London-based storyline involving several regular characters. Britland mentioned that the role gave her an opportunity to represent Britain for Australian viewers and refine her Australian accent; however, Linda remains distinctly British, hailing from Preston. Linda engages in a holiday romance with Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), whom she describes as fun, noting they “clicked immediately.”

Within the plot, Linda meets Casey in London; they spend time together and become intimate. Casey departs suddenly due to family issues but keeps in touch through video calls. Although invited to return, Casey decides to remain in Australia to support his family, ending their relationship.

Sophie Taylor

Sophie Taylor, played by Bridgette Sneddon, made her debut on 3 June 2014. The announcement of both the character and Sneddon's casting was made public on 7 December 2013. Following a recommendation from her agent and partner Steve Peacocke—who portrays Darryl Braxton on the series—Sneddon auditioned for the role. She completed filming her first scenes in December 2013 and exited the show in early February 2015. For her portrayal, Sneddon earned the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward recognizing her as Best Villain.

Sophie was introduced with a backstory linking her to the Bay, which was expected to generate significant tension upon her arrival. It was later uncovered that she is Nate Cooper’s estranged spouse. Her narrative arc centered on returning to Summer Bay with employment and a wish to mend her relationship with Nate.

Martin Ashford

Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, first appeared on 27 October 2014. A reporter from Woman's Day predicted Mason would introduce a compelling and intense storyline. Ash arrives in Summer Bay with the goal of finding Darryl Braxton. Mason characterized Ash as laid-back, fun-loving, and lighthearted, yet deeply yearning for familial connection. Despite experiencing a challenging childhood, Ash possesses a fundamentally kind nature.

Neive Devlin

Neive Devlin, enacted by Jolene Anderson, was introduced on 12 November 2014. Anderson’s casting was announced on 22 June 2014 for a guest role lasting three months. She described Neive as a strong woman navigating a male-dominated environment, whose presence disrupts an existing relationship dynamic. Anderson was attracted to Neive’s directness and distinctive charisma.

As a record producer, Neive discovers Phoebe Nicholson’s music video and travels to Summer Bay to hear Phoebe perform live. Initially leaving during Phoebe's set, she returns with an offer to sign her to a contract. Although Phoebe’s boyfriend Kyle Braxton attempts to negotiate better terms, Neive remains steadfast. Ultimately, impressed by Phoebe’s determination, Neive consents to the contract conditions set by Phoebe.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Details
17 March – 29 July, 1–2 February 2017	Harley Braxton	Various babies Isaac Brown (2017) Zayden Brown (2017)	Harley is the child of Heath Braxton and Jess Lockwood. Born on the beach in Summer Bay, he is initially taken to Melbourne by Jess. Following her passing, Heath brings Harley back to Summer Bay. Heath’s wife Bianca initially finds it difficult to bond with Harley but grows to care for him as their family confronts various challenges. Eventually, Harley relocates to the city with Heath, Bianca, and Darcy Callahan, making a brief return in 2017 before leaving once more.
27 March–23 October, 25 August 2016 – 21 March 2017	Eloise "Elly" Page	Darcey Wilson	Eloise is the younger sister of Matt Page. After their father is sent back to prison, Eloise enters foster care but later runs away seeking refuge with Matt and Roo Stewart in Summer Bay. She struggles with dyslexia but receives tutoring and forms a friendship with Raffy Morrison. When Matt and Evie become her legal guardians, Elly departs from the Bay for Vietnam.
1 April	Walkerby	Nick Grimshaw	The Walkerby encounters Heath Braxton and Darryl Braxton, leading to tense confrontations.
	UK Celebrity	Eliza Doolittle	Ricky Sharpe serves as Eliza Doolittle’s official photographer during her promotional tour.
	Security Guard	Derek Lea	Intervenes to prevent Darryl Braxton from approaching Ricky Sharpe during a photoshoot; Brax responds aggressively.
2–3 April	Dr Matthews	Huw Higginson	Provides medical treatment to Darryl Braxton following a car accident; monitors his seizures and orders an MRI scan.
	Nurse Tennyson	Danielle King	Assists Dr Matthews in caring for Darryl Braxton; updates family members regarding his condition.
2 April	Poisoned Diner	Ryan Bennett	Hospitalized after consuming Chris Harrington’s mushroom risotto; health deteriorates rapidly.
10 April	Docs Worker	Cheryl Ward	Takes custody of Eloise Page following her father’s imprisonment.
8 May–10 June	Mark Nicholson	Steve Rodgers	Father and legal representative of Phoebe Nicholson; attempts to separate Phoebe from Kyle Braxton by offering Kyle $50,000 to end their relationship.
8 July–25 August	Mitch Todd	Matthew Pearce	Engages in bullying behavior towards Oscar MacGuire during community service.
18 August–7 November	Cody Dalton	Aaron Glenane	Intimidates Casey Braxton and Denny Miller while searching for Andy Barrett; kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire; departs after receiving payment from Andy.
18–19 August	Jim Stone	John Harding	Member of Cody Dalton's group involved in threats and kidnappings connected to Andy Barrett.
18 August	Boris Struik	Nathan Waring
25 September–21 October	Tyson Lee	Ben Bennett	A bully at Summer Bay High targeting VJ Patterson; orchestrates VJ’s kidnapping resulting in Tyson’s arrest and expulsion.
9–30 October	Gray Page	Craig Ball	Recently discharged from rehab, Gray reconnects with son Matt but negatively influences those around him.
23–28 October	Keith Pots	Drayton Morley	Encounters Spencer Harrington under suspicious circumstances; Spencer defends himself by assaulting Keith; Keith subsequently presses charges.
23 October	Magistrate Gail McCarthy	Sarah Woods	Oversees and finalizes Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer's adoption of Jett James.		12–13 November	Monique Wu	Grace Palmer	Invited by Chris Harrington to Angelo's; engages in a brief romantic involvement with Spencer Harrington.
28 November–16 March 2015	Sam Kennedy	Wade Briggs	Bartender implicated in Dean Sanderson's murder; his confession leads to Darryl Braxton's exoneration from wrongful imprisonment.
28 November–1 December	Dean Sanderson	Kevin Kiernan-Molloy	Pursued by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford while searching for Ash’s sister; killed by Sam Kennedy after being discovered with stolen money.
10 December–2 February 2015	Grant Barnes	Adam Gray	Assistant working under Neive Devlin; administers drugs to Phoebe Nicholson and assaults Andy Barrett and Martin Ashford under Neive's orders; subsequently dismissed by Neive.

External links

• Cast and characters on the Official Australian Home and Away website
• Cast and characters on the Official UK Home and Away website
• Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database