List of Home and Away characters introduced in 2015

Home and Away characters introduced in 2015

Industry	Television
Founded	2015
Products	Characters in the Australian soap opera Home and Away

Katarina Chapman

Katarina "Kat" Chapman, portrayed by Pia Miller, made her first appearance on 5 February 2015. De Josselin characterized Billie as very direct and lacking a social filter. Their reunion took place at their brother Luke’s graveside on Anzac Day. The character was written out following her death on 15 February 2017.

Charlotte King

Charlotte King, enacted by Erika Heynatz, first appeared on 25 June 2015. Announced on 11 January 2015, Heynatz began filming soon after and described the role as both timely and enjoyable. Charlotte is a biology teacher who joins the Summer Bay high school faculty seeking a fresh start, while carrying a hidden past. Her entrance was significant and impactful, underscoring her strong presence within the storyline. The character’s arc concluded with her death at the hands of Josh Barrett in the season finale on 9 December 2015.

James Edmunds

James Edmunds, played by Myles Pollard, arrived on screen on 9 July 2015. Pollard’s casting was revealed in March 2015; he had previously appeared in the show in 2007. James, a doctor and associate professor, was introduced as a romantic interest for established character Roo Stewart (Georgie Parker). Pollard remarked that the role was challenging due to medical terminology and its significant narrative weight.

James reconnects with Roo at a conference, offering her a university teaching position before relocating to Summer Bay to work at the local hospital. Their relationship develops through shared professional engagements and social occasions, despite objections from Roo’s father, Alf Stewart. James invites Roo and Maddy Osborne to live with him; however, suspicion arises when Maddy discovers James carries two phones and Denny Miller recalls seeing him with a young girl believed to be his daughter.

After James proposes to Roo and she accepts, their wedding is interrupted when Alf uncovers inconsistencies in James’s employment background. James suffers burn injuries while attempting to prevent an accident. Roo then meets his wife Megan, exposing James’s dishonesty about his marital status and children. Following further revelations of deception and personal issues, Roo ends their engagement and relationship, encouraging James to seek professional help.

Hunter King

Hunter King, played by Scott Lee, made his debut on 27 July 2015. Lee’s casting was announced during the Logie Awards in May 2015, marking his first acting role. He described Hunter as "angsty, brooding and moody," a character who creates tension among established couples in Summer Bay. Hunter is Charlotte King’s son and arrives in the Bay to meet his father Zac MacGuire. In 2016, Lee confirmed he would leave at the end of 2017 to pursue acting opportunities in the United States, reflecting positively on his growth and experiences during his tenure on the show.

Tank Snelgrove

Wayne "Tank" Snelgrove, portrayed by Reece Milne, made his debut on 9 September 2015. Although Milne originally auditioned for the role of Hunter King, he was ultimately cast as Tank, a character embodying the archetype of a "bad boy" described as "every bad boy cliché combined" and "deceptive." Tank's storyline is marked by intricate relationships, particularly with Evelyn MacGuire and later Skye Peters. His plotline addresses issues such as domestic violence inflicted by his father Greg Snelgrove, a bomb threat that forces a school evacuation, and violent incidents that lead to legal consequences.

Tank's narrative intensifies following a violent clash that leaves Josh Barrett comatose, a tragic school explosion causing fatalities, and ensuing police investigations. Despite ongoing conflicts, Tank occasionally reveals vulnerability and strives for reform, supported by Zac MacGuire securing his parole. His connection with Skye Peters evolves amid hostility from the Barrett family and suspicion within the community.

In the end, Tank's father offers him an opportunity to start anew away from Summer Bay, prompting Tank and Skye to leave together. This departure concludes a turbulent yet significant storyline that affected multiple principal characters and key plot developments in the series.

Trystan Powell

Trystan Powell, enacted by Ben Mingay, first appeared on 5 October 2015. Announced in May 2015, Mingay expressed excitement about joining a production known for compelling storylines and high-quality production. He characterized Trystan as "a dark and shady figure," while media outlets highlighted his volatile temperament, predicting trouble in Summer Bay. Mingay embraced portraying an antagonist, aiming for a calculating rather than overtly intimidating role, describing Trystan as "a shark in a suit." His interactions with Charlotte King (Erika Heynatz) were emphasized as central to his storyline.

Trystan monitors Charlotte closely, aware of her involvement in Denny Miller's murder (Jessica Grace Smith). To prevent Charlotte from leaving Summer Bay, he sabotages her vehicle and extorts $100,000 from her. It is later disclosed that he operates under Trevor Gunson (Diarmid Heidenreich), who suspects Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke) faked his demise. Trystan pressures Charlotte into infiltrating Brax’s inner circle, beginning with his half-brother Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway). After Kyle assaults Trystan upon discovering the blackmail scheme, Trystan retaliates by threatening Charlotte’s family and abducting her son Hunter (Scott Lee). The conflict culminates when Charlotte runs Trystan over with her car; he sustains fatal injuries and dies the following day.

Skye Peters

Skye Peters, played by Marlo Kelly, was introduced on 19 November 2015, marking Kelly’s acting debut. Initially presented as Jett James's (Will McDonald) girlfriend, Skye later becomes involved in a "controversial" relationship with reformed "bad boy" Tank Snelgrove (Reece Milne), which raises concerns among local residents. Her final appearance occurred on 9 June 2016.

In 2022, former script executive Dan Bennett revealed that Skye was originally intended as a three-year character but was written out after 13 weeks due to misalignment between casting and storyline needs.

Jett brings Skye to Summer Bay to meet his father John Palmer (Shane Withington). Skye confides that she ran away from her mother Carol, who blames her for her sister Lisa’s death. After intervention by John and Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou), Carol apologizes but later takes Skye hostage. Oscar MacGuire (Jake Speer) rescues Skye, leading to Carol’s psychiatric admission. John becomes Skye’s guardian; she visits Carol accompanied by Oscar. When Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) breaks her leg overseas, John entrusts Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger) with Skye’s care.

Skye initially has conflicts with Olivia Fraser Richards (Raechelle Banno) but they reconcile and form a friendship. She supports Olivia through a breakup and navigates complicated dynamics involving Oscar and VJ Patterson (Matt Little). Skye pretends to be VJ’s girlfriend to incite jealousy in Billie Ashford but ends the charade after VJ kisses her.

Despite warnings from friends, Skye’s relationship with Tank deepens. She discovers Tank caused the explosion that killed Oscar and Hannah Wilson (Cassie Howarth) and breaks off their friendship. At their funeral, Skye accuses Tank of responsibility but later learns Josh Barrett’s brother Andy was actually behind the blast, complicating the situation.

Skye loses her virginity to Tank despite disapproval from John Palmer. When Tank's father offers him a job in the city, Tank departs; Skye attempts to follow but is denied. They leave Summer Bay together after she says goodbye to Olivia and John, leaving behind a photograph given by John. Later, Roo Stewart informs John that Skye and Tank have relocated to the city under Greg's supervision.

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
2 February	Ed Devitt	Jason Kos	Ed, employed as a security guard, is summoned to Phoebe Nicholson's dressing room. To prevent interference, Martin Ashford strikes him while he and Andy Barrett escort a drugged Phoebe away.
11–16 March	Judge Menzies	David Roberts	Presiding over Darryl Braxton's trial for the murder of Dean Sanderson, Judge Menzies sentences him to 20 years following his confession.
11–16 March	Paul Willows	Richard Sydenham	Paul acts as the police prosecutor during the trial of Darryl Braxton.
12 March	Court Sheriff	Rebecca Clay	The Court Sheriff delivers divorce documents to Nate Cooper from his spouse Sophie Taylor.
26 March–9 June	Gregory Hayes	Robert Jago	As a prison officer, Hayes supervises Ricky Sharpe during her visits to Darryl Braxton. Following an assault on Brax and during his transfer, Hayes is instrumental in rescue operations when their transport submerges; both are feared dead after failing to resurface.
1 April–18 November	Trevor "Gunno" Gunson	Diarmid Heidenreich	Gunno threatens Darryl Braxton, engineers a prison van accident, and attempts blackmail. He appears extensively across three spin-offs, ultimately dying in a prison riot after shooting Kyle Braxton.
6 April	Dr Patricia	Briony Williams	Dr Patricia provides medical advice to Leah Patterson-Baker regarding the consequences of her head injury.
21 April	Dr. Delaney	Jessica Donoghue	Dr. Delaney attends to Alf Stewart following his collapse.
21–22 April	Tom Knight	Vincent Ball	WWII veteran Tom Knight encounters Alf Stewart, becomes distressed by memories of his military service, and passes away soon after; Alf pledges to deliver Tom's possessions to his son.
21 April	Bob Harmsworth	Richard Carlwin	Bob acts on Gunno's behalf, transporting money to Martin Ashford for an arranged meeting.
22 April	Nurse	Emma Playfair	The Nurse informs Alf Stewart about Tom Knight's passing and discusses returning Tom's belongings to his family.

External links

• Cast and characters featured on the official Home and Away site
• Cast and characters listed on the Internet Movie Database