Lorice Timmins
Charlie Hoyland | |
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| Occupation | Fictional character |
| Years active | 2006–2011, 2016–2018 |
| Known for | Character in the Australian soap opera Neighbours |
Charlie Hoyland
Charlie Hoyland was introduced on 20 March 2006, initially portrayed by Aaron Aulsebrook-Walker before Jacob Brito assumed the role in 2008. Network Ten characterized Charlie as a "miracle baby," born to Stephanie Scully and Max Hoyland following a challenging pregnancy complicated by Steph's breast cancer diagnosis. Charlie featured prominently in major plotlines, such as a 2010 child abduction storyline that intensified tensions involving Steph and Libby Kennedy. After exiting the series in 2011, the character returned in 2016, with Alexander McGuire taking over, continuing until 2018.
Charlie's arrival came during a tumultuous period for his parents, with Steph opting to forgo cancer treatment to safeguard him. Named after Steph’s grandfather, his early life was marked by dramatic incidents including a gas leak and involvement in revenge plots aimed at Max. When Max left, Steph’s relationship with Toadfish Rebecchi introduced a paternal figure for Charlie. He also formed friendships with Ben Kirk, Mickey Gannon, and Callum Jones, including participation in a band.
Key story arcs for Charlie included Steph’s trial and imprisonment for culpable driving, leading to his care under Lyn Scully. Subsequent plots explored custody disputes and the complexities of his relationship with his mother amid her health challenges. His stepmother Philippa Hoyland also influenced his life during periods living with Max in Fiji.
From a production standpoint, Charlie Hoyland's character played a significant role in maintaining Neighbours' audience interest through emotionally charged family dramas. His reappearances helped sustain narrative continuity and viewer loyalty, illustrating producers’ strategic balance of legacy characters with emerging talent.
Cameron Robinson
Cameron Robinson, played by Adam Hunter, made his debut on 28 March 2006. He is one of the triplets born to Paul Robinson and Gail Robinson. Raised in Tasmania alongside his sister Elle and identical twin Robert, Cameron initially worked at an architect's firm before pursuing nursing.
After Robert orchestrated a car accident that left Cameron comatose, he impersonated Cameron to enact revenge against their father Paul. Upon regaining consciousness, Cameron struggled to comprehend the two months he had lost. After subduing Robert, Cameron was mistaken for him and arrested for crimes Robert committed, including planting a bomb and multiple murders. Despite asserting his innocence, Cameron faced skepticism from family members and legal officials.
Toadfish Rebecchi investigated the case but was initially doubtful of Cameron’s claims. Evidence planted by Robert complicated the situation until Katya Kinski—Robert's girlfriend who believed she was involved with Cameron—raised suspicions. Gail admitted her doubts, leading to Robert’s escape and Cameron’s release.
Cameron stayed in town to encourage Paul's personal growth and developed friendships including one with Carmella Cammeniti. After discovering Elle faked a terminal illness, Cameron severed ties with both her and Paul. A confrontation involving Max Hoyland resulted in a car crash that gravely injured Cameron; despite surgery, he succumbed to his injuries.
Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson, portrayed by Adam Hunter, first appeared on 28 March 2006 as an initially unnamed "mysterious figure" played by a body double. He is one of three children of businessman Paul Robinson and Gail Robinson. Hunter reprised this role in the 2017 web series Neighbours vs Time Travel and again in 2019 when Robert returned to interact with his half-brother David Tanaka.
Critics have acknowledged Robert as a particularly formidable character; the Daily Mirror ranked him among the "Top ten most evil soap villains," noting his dark complexity beneath Paul Robinson's legacy.
Feeling abandoned by his father, Robert became withdrawn and schemed against Paul and those close to him. His plots included planting a bomb on an aircraft that killed three neighbors, causing the accident that put twin Cameron into a coma, and impersonating Cameron to manipulate others. He also targeted Paul's girlfriend with attempted harm but failed.
Robert secured employment as a hospital orderly and became involved with Katya Kinski. After initial relational difficulties, he murdered businessman Shawn Dempster and manipulated Paul's relationships through deceitful means. His escalating crimes culminated in planting a bomb in Elle's car and abducting Katya. Following an attempt to shoot Paul at a wedding—thwarted by Paul's bulletproof vest—Robert was arrested.
While incarcerated, Robert's actions indirectly led to tragic outcomes such as Cameron's death. Years later, half-brother David Tanaka sought visitation rights for psychopathy research; Robert consented but declined further visits after interference from Paul. Upon learning he had a daughter named Harlow Robinson, Robert eventually met her and agreed to donate a kidney to David under conditions that fostered closer family ties.
During the transplant procedure at Erinsborough Hospital, Robert escaped custody but was convinced by Harlow to return and proceed with surgery. Recovering in the prison hospital afterward, he reconciled somewhat with family members and resolved to relinquish anger toward Paul for Harlow’s benefit—a significant step in their complex familial relationships.
Mishka Schneiderova
Mishka Schneiderova, portrayed by Deborah Kennedy, first appeared on 17 April 2006 as a romantic interest for Lou Carpenter. Lou found her through a Russian bride website and arranged her visit to Australia. Despite initial misunderstandings about missed flights and age differences, Mishka settled into life down under expressing her aspiration to live there permanently.
Mishka assisted Lou by providing cooking support and advice while he attempted to regain control of The General Store from Paul Robinson. Together they staged a fake building inspection prompting Paul to sell back the business. Mishka disclosed she had a husband and son in Russia; her husband was imprisoned politically, and she entered Australia illegally using forged documents.
Integrating into the community, Mishka and Lou began distilling vodka which caused some tension until they agreed to donate profits to charity. Mishka enlisted help from friend Mikhail Irtenev in plans to maintain their residence at Lou’s house. When approached by the Russian Embassy offering residency conditional on signing documents, Mishka vanished after being abducted.
Lou traveled to Moscow where Mishka warned him to leave due to threats from her husband. Returning to Australia employed by a Russian airline, Mishka rekindled her relationship with Lou. Facing cutbacks on airline routes, Mishka applied for Australian residency but was deported after an unsuccessful attempt to bribe an official while trying to prove their relationship's authenticity.
Anne Baxter
Anne Baxter, played by Tessa James, debuted on 10 August 2006 as the biological daughter of Kim and Janelle Timmins. This role marked James' television debut which she described as an invaluable learning opportunity.
Blind since age ten due to illness, Anne initially found it difficult to bond with her parents. After seeing Bree Timmins (Sianoa Smit-McPhee) perform publicly following an ad seeking birth parents, Anne attended Bree’s reading which led them toward reconciliation. Despite Janelle’s initial discomfort regarding Anne’s disability, their relationship improved over time.
Anne developed closeness with Bree’s boyfriend Zeke Kinski (Matthew Werkmeister), causing strain between friends. Transferring to Erinsborough High allowed Anne proximity to new social circles but inadvertently exposed Bree’s interception of money from their absent father which created family tension. When Zeke took Anne to the formal dance and kissed her, Bree ended their relationship; Anne then revealed Janelle was her birth mother pleading secrecy out of fear of being removed.
When Bree sought out her biological parents they found the Timmins household empty until Loris Timmins (Kate Fitzpatrick) disclosed she had swapped Anne and Bree at birth due to resentment toward Janelle. Loris facilitated Anne’s visit with the Timmins family in Melbourne.
Greg Baxter (Christopher Connelly) arrived intending to take Anne home but formed bonds with Bree instead. Following counsel from Allan Steiger (Joe Clements), the Timmins decided to relocate nearer the Baxters. Anne exited town alongside Janelle, Allan, and Bree en route via helicopter toward Cairns.
Loris Timmins
Loris Timmins, portrayed by Kate Fitzpatrick, first appeared on 28 August 2006 as a wealthy businesswoman and mother of Kim Timmins.
Disapproving of Kim’s marriage to Janelle Rebecchi, Loris swapped Janelle’s newborn baby at birth out of dissatisfaction with Janelle’s parenting abilities. Following her own divorce, Loris moved into Erinsborough where she gifted money toward Janae Timmins' wedding expenses and hired Ned Parker as her personal trainer. She offered financial investment into Ned’s business ventures and later bought the Timmins family home outright. After rejection from Janelle, Loris formed a connection with Harold Bishop at the Scarlet Bar.
She revealed that her husband Alwyn had left her for another woman before acquiring nearly half ownership (49%) of Lassiter's Hotel shares—making her equal partner alongside Paul Robinson. Discovering that Bree Timmins’ new acquaintance Anne was actually the baby she had switched at birth prompted Loris’ search for Anne after she was taken away by her biological parents.
Moving in temporarily with Janelle, Loris assisted managing family matters including addressing Scott Timmins’ drinking problem by encouraging attendance at AA meetings. Jealousy over Ned Parker’s relationship with Katya Kinski led Loris into publicly kissing Ned before starting a romance with Harold Bishop herself. She confessed the baby swap secret to Harold who forgave her; ultimately she transferred her Lassiter's shares back to Janelle before departing in search of the Baxters.
Teresa Cammeniti
Teresa Cammeniti, played by Hannah Greenwood, first appeared on 22 September 2006 as cousin to Carmella Cammeniti. Teresa fell into depression following Carmella selling her baby.
Greenwood secured the role after auditioning successfully; she described Teresa as a "psycho bitch," acknowledging some negative audience reactions consistent with the character’s intended unlikability.
At seventeen years old and pregnant, Teresa sought Carmella's assistance; Carmella sold Teresa’s baby for $100,000 sharing proceeds between them which led Teresa into isolation and depression. Carmella attempted reconciliation but struggled locating Teresa who was later found unconscious at hospital urging Carmella to retrieve her child unlawfully upon learning family claimed infant had died; Teresa rejected Carmella thereafter.
Sharing hospital accommodation with Sky Mangel (Stephanie McIntosh), Teresa fabricated stories about having a husband and child named Bonnie while faking collapses aiming for extended hospitalization; she proposed adopting Sky’s baby but admitted loneliness when confronted by Carmella leading Sky forgiving her.
After psychiatric admission Teresa followed Sky during labor accusing her of unfitness before being restrained during an escape attempt where she stole Carmella’s uniform then attacked Carmella by throwing boiling water causing hospital evacuation via fire set deliberately by Teresa herself. Post-delivery Teresa was found pushing an empty pram arrested on arson charges thereafter.
Rosetta Cammeniti
Will Griggs
Pepper Steiger
Frazer Yeats
Guy Sykes
Guy Sykes, portrayed by Fletcher Humphrys, first appeared on 26 October 2006 as a criminal associate from Katya Kinski's past; Humphrys reprised this role in 2009.[1]
Former All Saints actor Fletcher Humphrys joined Neighbours portraying Guy who was arrested after holding Katya Kinski along with Stephanie Scully, Charlie Hoyland, Toadfish Rebecchi, and Zeke Kinski hostage.[2] In 2009 Guy returned upon release seeking funds Katya had stolen on his behalf.[3] Contrary to expectations that his arrest concluded his narrative arc Guy resurfaced extorting money from Zeke and others prompting police intervention.[2] A police trap devised involving Zeke and Toadie failed due to journalist Elle Robinson's interference.[2] Guy subsequently broke into Toadie's residence taking Toadie plus Callum Jones hostage.[3]
Guy blackmailed Katya using incriminating DVD footage demanding $10,000 for private medical treatment related to kidney issues coercing her into multiple vehicle thefts under threat of exposure while befriending Katya's boyfriend Ned Parker alongside sister Rachel Kinski. Following confrontation where Katya sustained gunshot wounds Guy searched unsuccessfully for hidden money before holding hostages again shooting Toadie prior being re-arrested.
After parole Guy pressured Zeke for recovered money demanding payment from Toadie plus Callum leading police sting operation foiled due awareness caused by journalist Elle Robinson surveillance efforts resulting in overnight hostage situation where Callum escaped enabling Toadie subduing Guy who was rearrested returning jail custody.
Humphrys earned nomination for "Best Bad Boy" at 2009 Inside Soap Awards recognizing portrayal.[4]
Kerry Mangel
Kerry Breanna Mangel, portrayed by Claudine Henningsen, is the daughter of Sky Mangel and Dylan Timmins. She first appeared on-screen on 31 October 2006.
Henningsen joined Neighbours within seven days of birth selected specifically for newborn suitability; her father praised production care during filming tenure alongside actress Stephanie McIntosh who played Sky Mangel departing together in 2007.
In storyline Sky experienced collapse during pregnancy caused by malnutrition concealing possibility that father might be Dylan's brother Stingray Timmins rather than Dylan himself leading premature labor naming daughter Kerry. A hospital fire resulted in Kerry briefly missing but found safe under Stingray’s care though DNA testing confirmed Dylan as biological father.
Kerry was diagnosed with leukaemia requiring bone marrow donation from either Stingray or Dylan; Dylan disqualified due toxic exposure resulting in Stingray donating successfully though dying soon after while Dylan departed joining father elsewhere during Sky's imprisonment for murder where cellmate Mary Casey helped safeguard Kerry amid prison riot events prompting relocation plans post-release closer proximity between parents ensuring Kerry received dual parental support.
Christine Rodd
Christine Rodd, portrayed by Trudy Hellier, debuted on 31 October 2006 as mother of Pepper Steiger and former spouse of Allan Steiger.
Following divorce from Allan Steiger (Joe Clements) Christine came out as gay confronting challenges informing ex-husband plus daughter Pepper (Nicky Whelan) while facing negative reaction from sister professionally becoming head mechanic at Carpenter's Mechanics clashing initially with colleague Janae Timmins (Eliza Taylor-Cotter) before reinstating Janae amid harassment elsewhere discovering Janae aware of Christine's relationship with girlfriend Carol Sinclair (Michelle O'Grady) confiding concerns about Pepper's response.
At family dinner Allan unexpectedly proposed marriage revealing Christine's partnership with Carol provoking angry reaction from Pepper who later sought reconciliation inviting both women for dinner announcing plan marrying boyfriend Adam Rhodes (Benjamin Hart) solely for residency which upset Christine resulting discussion leading Adam agreeing not proceed instead considering joining Australian police force offering alternative residency pathway sharing details surrounding former partner murder agreeing further investigation involvement thereafter.
Glenn Forrest
Glenn Forrest, portrayed by Cleopatra Coleman, first appeared on 14 November 2006 involving affair storyline with married Boyd Hoyland forcing him into choosing between Glenn or wife Janae Timmins.
Coleman described Glenn as "nice Tassie girl," contrasting friend Elle Robinson (Pippa Black) whom she called "devious." Glenn's storyline featured dramatic drowning scene filmed at Yarra River location.
Boyd Hoyland (Kyal Marsh) returned saving Glenn from drowning leading to one-night stand devastating wife Janae upon discovery Glenn arrived encouraged by Elle following breakup involving Janae's brother Dylan Timmins (Damien Bodie) assuring Janae no intention causing trouble yet pressuring Boyd toward decision sensing lingering feelings between them during shared car ride when brakes failed injuring Glenn hospitalized suspicion initially falling on Janae revealed true cause sabotage mistakenly committed by Lolly Allen (Adelaide Kane) Boyd declared commitment toward Glenn though both mistakenly believed pregnant later disproved visiting Glenn's parents Tasmania witnessing Boyd comforting Janae during family tragedy prompting Glenn realization Boyd truly loved Janae deciding leave advising patience regarding reconciliation due Boyd immaturity.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Circumstances |
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| 17 March–26 April | Sasha Hennessey | Eloise Grace | Sasha, a medical student, develops a friendship with Boyd Hoyland with the intention of driving a wedge between him and his girlfriend, Janae Timmins. Boyd ends his relationship with Janae, shares a kiss with Sasha, and invites her to the university medical ball, but later confesses he still has feelings for Janae. |
| 5 April–1 May | Jean-Pierre Valasco | Steven Cabral | As an artist and university lecturer, Jean-Pierre encourages Sky Mangel's artistic pursuits. They share a kiss and spend the night together, though Jean-Pierre is disappointed to discover Sky remains involved with Dylan Timmins. |
| 9 May | Sean Dempster | Colin MacPherson | Sean meets with Paul Robinson to discuss potential investments in Lassiter's Hotel and a baby utility belt. After intimidating Katya Kinski into silence, Sean is killed by Robert Robinson to safeguard secrets and undermine Paul's objectives. |
| 22 May–12 June | Mikhail Irtenev | Christopher Billy | Mikhail, a friend of Mishka Schneiderova, shares an affinity for vodka. He breaks into Mishka's residence to demonstrate his loyalty but is apprehended by Lou Carpenter. |
| 2 June–4 October | Garrett Burns | Sebastian Gregory | Garrett is an older student attending Erinsborough High who briefly dates Rachel Kinski. |
| 16 June–11 July | Justine Spensley | Alexis Porter | Justine replaces Karl Kennedy at Oodles and Noodles after pushing him out. She deceives Ned Parker and embezzles earnings from gigs before being uncovered and asked to leave. |
| 26 July | Lilly DeRouge | Klara Lisy | Lilly flirts with Paul, who misrepresents himself. She realizes she has been manipulated when Cameron and Gail arrive unexpectedly. |
| 14 August – 4 July 2007 | John Coward | Jason Cavanagh Sean Guzzi |
John, working as a lab technician, falsifies test results for Paul Robinson to fabricate his daughter Elle’s terminal illness. Later, he conducts secret DNA testing confirming Alan Napier as Oliver Barnes' grandfather. |
| 31 August–1 September | Rebecca Naylor | Anya Beyersdorf | After encountering Stingray Timmins at Scarlet Bar, Rebecca involves him in a drink-driving incident but protects him during the police investigation. |
| 1 September – 26 January 2010 | Ray Moller | Steven Stagg | Officer Moller handles various investigations including Stingray Timmins’ drink-driving case, Cameron Robinson’s manslaughter, Kerry Mangel’s disappearance, and other local offenses. He arrests multiple suspects and manages health challenges requiring beta blockers. |
| 16 October – 23 July 2007 | Johnny Brown | Philip McInnes Lawrence Price |
Johnny, son of Graham and Prue Brown and sibling to Frazer, Pauline, and Ringo Brown, is briefly engaged to Rosetta Cammeniti before their split. He supports his family during Frazer’s paralysis and attends Frazer and Rosetta’s wedding ceremony. |
| 19 October | Madison Sullivan | Alicia Banit | Madison has a short relationship with Zeke Kinski but ends it after accusing the Timmins family of being uncultured when Zeke hesitates during a kiss. |
| 8–12 November 2007 | Alan Napier | Barry Friedlander | Alan, father to Rebecca and Marcus Napier and executor of the Barnes estate, informs Oliver Barnes about his inheritance. He suffers a heart attack but reveals he is Oliver’s grandfather before dying after reconciling with Rebecca. |
| 11–28 November | Rex Colt | David Serafin | Owner of Black Stallion Motors, Rex pressures Janae Timmins into employment and attempts to assault her. After Janae resists and reports the incident, Allan Steiger confronts Rex; Janae files a complaint with the Equal Opportunities Commission. |
| 5 December – 9 August 2007 | Carol Sinclair | Michelle O'Grady | Carol works as a real estate agent and dates Christine Rodd. Their relationship becomes public when Christine’s daughter Pepper Steiger invites them both to dinner. |
| 11 December – 3 March 2008 | Keith Illingworth | Bill Charles | Reverend Keith Illingworth officiates several weddings including those of Lyn Scully with Paul Robinson as well as Stephanie Scully's intended marriage to Toadfish Rebecchi (which is interrupted). |