Lorraine Robertson

Home and Away is a well-known Australian soap opera. Below is a compilation of characters who made their debut in 2005, introduced under the guidance of series producer Julie McGuaran. The show's 18th season premiered on the Seven Network on 10 January 2005. Emily Perry first appeared as Eve Jacobsen in January. In March, Isaac Gorman and Sharni Vinson joined the cast portraying Ryan Baker and Cassie Turner, respectively. April saw Doug Scroope take on the role of Graham Walters. Holly Brisley was introduced as Ryan's mother, Amanda Vale, in June. August welcomed Todd Lasance as Aden Jefferies, alongside the introduction of the Holden family: widower Tony (Jon Sivewright) and 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, making 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 experience as an extra. Playing nurse Zoe marked a pivotal advancement in her acting career.

Eve is employed at a psychiatric hospital where she becomes entangled with patient Sarah Lewis (Luisa Hastings-Edge). Following the death of Sarah’s boyfriend from a crystal meth overdose connected to Sarah, Eve assists Sarah in escaping to exact revenge. Subsequently, Sarah murders Noah Lawson (Beau Brady) before taking her own life. In response, Eve embarks on a vendetta against Summer Bay by killing nurse Zoe McCallister and assuming her identity.

Her campaign of terror includes setting fire to Noah’s home while his widow Hayley Smith (Bec Cartwright) is inside, sabotaging a seaplane which results in pilot Benny Barron’s (Colin Borgonon) death, framing Marc Edwards (Christopher Hobbs), and targeting Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) after Sally labels Sarah a psycho. Despite two attempts on Sally’s life, Eve does not succeed.

After a bomb threat disrupts a murder mystery party, Marc is freed but soon uncovers Eve’s true identity; she kills him with a crowbar and again implicates him. Eve hints at another attack during the "Miss Groper" pageant but ultimately only taunts law enforcement. Detective Peter Baker (Nic Bishop) suspects that Eve is actually Sarah returned; following confrontations, Eve kidnaps Sally but she is rescued before an explosion destroys the building with Eve trapped inside.

Later revelations confirm Eve survived by faking her death using Laura McPhearson’s corpse. She adopts the persona "Maxine Trood"—an anagram for "I Am Next Door"—to stalk Peter, orchestrating false bomb threats and sending videotapes to Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien) and Martha MacKenzie’s (Jodi Gordon) engagement celebration. After overpowering Peter at an abandoned slaughterhouse, Jack intervenes but Eve escapes, holding Jack over a balcony ledge. Peter offers himself in exchange for Jack; eventually, police arrest Eve when Tracey Thompson (Sarah Enright) arrives.

During Jack and Martha’s wedding, Eve takes Tracey hostage; Peter negotiates once more but Tracey reveals herself as Eve’s collaborator. A gas explosion caused by sparklers instantly kills both women.

The storyline involving Eve as the Summer Bay Stalker earned a nomination for "Best Storyline" at the 2006 Inside Soap Awards; her disruption of Jack and Martha's wedding also received recognition in 2007. Digital Spy included Eve in their 2012 Serial Killer Poll. Michael Idato from the Sydney Morning Herald described her reign of terror as "the storyline of the moment," highlighting that her omission from opening credits signaled her role as antagonist. An Inside Soap journalist characterized her bomb threat scheme 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 roles in 2008 and 2009. Prior to this, Gorman had appeared in the series as Riley Edwards in 2002.

Ryan arrives ahead of his father Dan's wedding to Leah Patterson. Although initially courteous to Leah, he quickly displays animosity by causing disruptions, such as ruining Leah's wedding dress and burning invitations after discovering his mother Amanda Vale was excluded. After Leah's son VJ suffers minor burns from ashes Ryan discarded, Dan and Leah confront him. Ryan flees but is located by his uncle Peter, who informs him that Dan and Amanda will not reconcile. Ryan apologizes and makes amends before returning to Amanda in America, later reappearing as a ring bearer at the wedding.

Later, Dan brings Ryan to live with him and Leah, believing Amanda is a negative influence. Following a disagreement, Amanda takes Ryan back to Los Angeles but returns months later with him to settle in the bay in a mansion. They are joined by Belle Taylor, Amanda's daughter and Ryan's half-sister. Ryan supports Amanda and Peter’s engagement but moves back with Dan and Leah after their marital difficulties arise. When Dan accepts a position in America, Ryan resists relocating due to missing Amanda; consequently, Dan sends him to live with Amanda and Peter.

After Dan’s fatal abseiling accident, Amanda and Ryan return for his memorial service. Ryan expresses concerns about his relationship with Leah and VJ but receives reassurance. They attend Belle's wedding to Aden Jefferies and her subsequent funeral before departing for 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, portrayed 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 playing different characters. In 2004, she auditioned for the role of Martha MacKenzie but was ultimately cast as Cassie Turner. Reports emerged in July 2007 that Vinson planned to leave the show to pursue career opportunities in Los Angeles. By November, it was confirmed she had quit for personal reasons related to relocation, though her character continued to be featured into 2008.

Cassie is depicted as "strong-willed and fiercely independent," with an ability for "winning friends and influencing people." Vinson’s performance earned her a nomination for "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 2006 Logie Awards. The media described Cassie as a "sexy soap siren," noting that Vinson’s departure was disappointing for many male viewers of the series.

Graham Walters

Graham Walters, played by Doug Scroope, made his debut on 22 April 2005 and exited following his 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 due to emotional distance caused by trauma from the Vietnam War. He sells his farm in an effort to rebuild family connections. Graham becomes romantically involved with the younger Amanda Vale, who had previously dated his grandson Scott Hunter. Despite family objections, Graham marries Amanda.

Amanda takes advantage of Graham, avoiding intimacy while frequently leaving her son Ryan in Graham’s care. Graham uncovers Amanda’s affair with Josh West and enlists Morag Bellingham’s help to expose Josh’s illegal Project 56. A confrontation with Amanda leads to Graham suffering a heart attack. Although Amanda summons an ambulance, she ultimately abandons him. Declared brain dead, a dispute arises over life support; Robbie eventually switches off the machine, ending Graham’s life.

Amanda inherits Graham’s estate and holds a wake that is largely ignored in favor of the Hunter family gathering. She returns Graham’s war medals to Beth. Robbie admits to turning off life support, is charged and found guilty but avoids incarceration.

Diesel Williams

Diesel Williams, played by Marcus Jacometti, made his first appearance on 9 May 2005 and departed on 17 June 2005.

This character marked Jacometti's first acting role after finishing Year 12, under a contract for 20 episodes. He traveled from Kingston, Tasmania to Sydney for the production. Jacometti described the opportunity as thrilling but also intimidating, mentioning the difficulties of sudden public attention and valuing the encouragement from his fellow actors. He depicted Diesel as someone who "falls for the wrong people, stirs up trouble, then leaves," noting some personal traits they shared.

Diesel arrives at Summer Bay High and is introduced to Sally Fletcher by Principal Barry Hyde. His distinctive appearance leads to bullying by Jason Pappa and his group, who mistakenly believe Diesel is gay because of a rose tattoo. To counter the gossip, Diesel dates Matilda Hunter but confides in Cassie Turner that he has no romantic interest. Despite this, Jason persists with harassment and physical attacks.

After disclosing his homelessness due to a dispute with foster carers, Sally offers Diesel a place to stay with her and her husband Flynn Saunders, though Flynn is hesitant. Tensions rise between Diesel and Flynn, especially after a birthday dinner outing with Sally, resulting in Diesel relocating to a hostel arranged by Flynn.

Diesel falsely accuses Sally of having an affair when speaking to Henry Hunter and kisses her during a tutoring session, which Dan Baker witnesses. Sally rebuffs him; in retaliation, Diesel accuses her of sexual harassment, leading to her suspension. Efforts by Ric Dalby and Cassie to mediate fail. Diesel demands that Sally confess love for him in return for withdrawing the complaint.

The situation intensifies as Diesel steals Sally’s locket and fabricates emails to implicate her further. Investigator Carl Summons discovers a photo of Diesel inside the locket, which contributes to Sally's suspension. Barry Hyde pressures Diesel into admitting the truth. Upon Sally’s return home, Diesel takes her infant daughter Pippa hostage, threatening harm unless Sally declares love for him. Flynn intervenes during Diesel’s attempted escape, resulting in his arrest.

Diesel admits to Ken Harper that he fabricated the allegations against Sally. During a visit from Sally, he reveals she reminds him of his mother; she acknowledges his grief but condemns his unhealthy obsession. Diesel apologizes and is subsequently placed into psychiatric care.

Amanda Vale

Amanda Vale, portrayed by Holly Brisley, first appeared on 30 June 2005 and remained until 2007, with brief returns in 2008 and 2009. Brisley described Amanda as the quintessential "attention-seeker" who manipulates others to achieve her goals. Amanda’s narrative included relocating to the city with a tendency to "flit in and flit out." Brisley’s real-life pregnancy was written into the storyline during her 2009 comeback. Her performance earned a nomination for "Best Bitch" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.

Aden Jefferies

Aden Jefferies, portrayed by Todd Lasance, first appeared on 4 August 2005 as a recurring figure connected to Cassie Turner. Initially auditioning for a different role, Lasance was later cast as Aden and promoted to the main cast in 2007. Although he announced intentions to pursue opportunities abroad in 2009, his exit was delayed; he filmed his final scenes in January 2010. Lasance described Aden as an "absolute bad-arse" and resisted turning him into a stereotypical "good guy." His work earned him a nomination for "Best Bad Boy" at the 2008 Inside Soap Awards and won him "Most Popular Actor" at the 2009 Logie Awards, followed by another nomination in 2010.

Jack Holden

Jack Holden, brought to life by Paul O'Brien, made his debut on 5 August 2005 and exited the series on 28 November 2008. O'Brien earned several award nods for his portrayal, securing a Logie Award for "Most Popular New Male Talent" in 2006. He was also shortlisted for "Most Popular Actor" in both 2007 and 2008. At the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, O'Brien and co-star Jodi Gordon received a nomination for "Best Storyline" centered around Jack and Martha’s wedding. The following year, O'Brien garnered nominations in categories including "Best Actor," "Sexiest Male," and "Best Couple" alongside Gordon. Furthermore, at the first-ever Digital Spy Soap Awards, he was recognized with a nomination for "Best On-Screen Partnership" with Gordon.

Tony Holden

Tony Holden, portrayed by Jon Sivewright, first appeared on 5 August 2005 and departed on 11 August 2010. By the time of his exit, Sivewright was tied as the second longest-serving male actor on the show. His departure came shortly after that of fellow cast member Amy Mathews, with producers deciding it was an appropriate moment to conclude Tony’s storyline. Tony's narrative primarily revolved around coping with the loss of his wife, girlfriend, and child, emphasizing his role as a devoted "family man." According to the official series website, he is characterized as kind-hearted and understanding, maintaining optimism despite personal tragedies. A significant plotline involved Tony undergoing a vasectomy reversal so he and his wife Rachel could start a family.

Lucas Holden

Lucas Holden, enacted by Rhys Wakefield, joined the cast on 5 August 2005 and left on 14 February 2008. Wakefield earned a nomination for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2006 Logie Awards for this role. A television critic described Lucas as a "stroppy lad" known for his sulky attitude. In 2007, both Home and Away and the Seven Network were reprimanded by the ACMA due to airing scenes considered too explicit for G-rated episodes; one such scene showed Lucas and Belle deciding to have sex, which was judged inappropriate given the classification.

Michael Abraham

Michael "Jonah" Abraham, portrayed by James Mitchell, made his first appearance on 4 November 2005 after Mitchell graduated from NIDA in 2004. Jonah is introduced as the son of Mumma Rose (Linden Wilkinson), who leads the cult known as "The Believers." The cult coerces Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas) into joining, with Mumma Rose orchestrating events so that Jonah impregnates Tasha. Initially compliant, Jonah later resists and attempts to flee with Tasha before they are both rescued and imprisoned.

Following his parole, Jonah returns under the name Michael Abraham, revealing that he was adopted and subjected to brainwashing by Mumma Rose from the age of five. Medical evidence confirming his sterility clears him of any wrongdoing related to Tasha. Although initially met with suspicion from residents such as Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon), Michael gradually rebuilds his life working as a farmhand for Bruce Campbell (Chris Haywood). His relationship with Martha faces difficulties, including jealousy over her ex-husband Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien). Ultimately, Michael departs alone after recognizing he cannot compete with Jack for Martha’s love.

Mumma Rose

Mumma Rose—whose true identity is Florence White and is brought to life by Linden Wilkinson—made her first appearance on 17 November 2005. Wilkinson had previously featured on the series in 1996, portraying Katherine Walker.

In a critique published by The Sunday Times, Catholic Priest Toby Sherring expressed concerns about the depiction of religion within the show, especially focusing on narratives where Mumma Rose persuades Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas) to become part of her cult, The Believers. Sherring argued that such storylines perpetuate the stereotype of religious groups as manipulative cults preying on vulnerable people.

As the leader of The Believers, Mumma Rose's son, Jonah Abraham (played by James Mitchell), recruits Tasha Andrews into the group. Despite doubts raised by Tasha’s peers and her boyfriend Robbie Hunter (Jason Smith), she remains steadfast in her allegiance. Mumma Rose intensifies tensions by pushing Robbie into a river and confiscating Tasha's mobile phone to obstruct rescue attempts; though Robbie is found, he lacks evidence to prove wrongdoing.

After Rebecca Tate (Janneke Arent) alerts Robbie about Mumma Rose's scheme to have Jonah impregnate Tasha as "The Chosen One," Mumma Rose kidnaps Rebecca and denies any involvement when questioned by authorities. Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) pretends to be interested in joining The Believers in a bid to save Tasha but is discovered near Rebecca’s location and fails to gather proof.

Mumma Rose administers drugs to both Jonah and Tasha to enable impregnation without their awareness. When Jonah helps Tasha escape, they are recaptured, and a purification ritual involving fire is planned. However, Tasha manages to turn the cult members against Mumma Rose, leading to her arrest; she later flees using a concealed vehicle.

Several months afterward, Mumma Rose reappears, taking Tasha and Martha hostage while trying to force Tasha into labor. She abducts Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews) to compel medical assistance but is subdued during a confrontation. Following a tip-off from Nurse Julie Cooper (Lisa Hayson-Phillips), police apprehend Mumma Rose.

With assistance from Charity Fernbrook (Charlotte Gregg), Mumma Rose kidnaps Tasha’s newborn daughter, Ella Hunter, intending to perform a cleansing fire ritual. Charity informs the authorities, resulting in a hostage situation involving Tasha, Robbie, Martha, and Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger). During police intervention, Mumma Rose falls but is rescued and subsequently confined within a secure psychiatric institution.

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

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Role Description
11 January–31 March	Greg Hill	Alex Sideratos	Greg serves as a physician at Northern Districts Hospital, attending to principal characters such as Leah Patterson and Sally Fletcher during critical medical situations.
13–28 January	Gus Phillips	Peter Lamb	Gus is Kane Phillips’ estranged father whose storyline involves debt issues, robbery events, and family conflicts culminating in Kane’s wrongful arrest.
14 January–1 April	Marc Edwards	Christopher Hobbs	Arriving after a bushfire incident, Marc blackmails Josie Russell over her past; his arc concludes with his murder and being framed for a bombing.
18 January–1 March	Anna McMann	Andrea Moor	Anna acts as hospital administrator overseeing surgical staff rights and hospital operations at Northern Districts.
26 January–23 February	Greg Harvey	Steve Vella	Greg is involved in criminal activities linked with Gus Phillips; he threatens characters and testifies in court affecting Kane Phillips’ case.
26 January–12 September 2008	Lara Fitzgerald	Rebecca George	Lara functions as a constable at Yabbie Creek Police Station, participating in various investigations and mentoring roles over multiple years.
4–7 February	Benny "Red" Barron	Colin Borgonon	Benny pilots a charter flight that crashes fatally impacting several main characters.
17–25 February	Arthur Gordon	Alan McGuiness	Arthur works as a journalist using an online dating connection to gather information about the Summer Bay Stalker.
3–25 March	Lisa Stanniford	Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	Lisa’s relationship with Scott Hunter involves deception regarding her marital status which leads to her departure from Summer Bay.
7 March 2005 – 15 February 2017, 6 February 2020	Celebrant Claire	Mary Regan	Local celebrant officiating numerous significant weddings and funerals including prominent community events.
12 March–9 April 2008	Darren McGrath	Kim Knuckey	Darren holds the position of Senior Constable at Yabbie Creek Police Station.
17 March	Alan Stanniford	Don Atkinson	Alan visits Lisa Stanniford unaware of her affair with Scott Hunter.
18 March–26 April	Joy Foxton	Elaine Lee	Joy organizes the revival of the "Miss Groper" pageant before suffering a fatal stroke.
28 March–16 September	Alison Free	Larisa Chen	Doctor Alison treats patients including VJ Patterson and Hayley Lawson; she dies in a car accident before disclosing important paternity details.
6–12 April	Samantha Morton	Felicity King	Brief romantic involvement with Robbie Hunter intended to provoke jealousy in Tasha Andrews.
11 April–3 August	Clare Brody	Katrina Campbell	Senior Detective Clare leads the investigation into the Summer Bay Stalker with complex interactions involving Peter Baker.
11 April 2005 – 30 May 2006	Dale Browning	Barry Shepherd	Manager of local storage facility connected to Summer Bay stalker inquiry.
15–26 April	Ben Foxton	Craig Elliot	Ben arrives following his mother’s stroke; later revealed as abusive and removed after Cassie reports him.

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Role Description

3 May	Zoe McCallister	Uncredited	Nurse murdered by Eve Jacobsen; identity stolen to cover up crime.
9 May–7 June	Jason Pappa	Joshua Biagi	Student involved in bullying Diesel Williams; testimony influences school environment.
20–23 May	Jim Wallace	Harold Hopkins	Retired officer who conceals past crimes related to Josie Russell; later found dead under suspicious circumstances.
1–13 June	Callan Sherman	Kain O'Keeffe	Initially friend then adversary of Ric Dalby; engaged in drug offenses and assault.
7–16 June	Carl Summons	John O'Hare	School inspector investigating allegations against Sally Fletcher; initiates police involvement.
9–10 June	Mystery Man	Lleyton Hewitt	Brief appearance attempting to attract Hayley Lawson’s attention.
10–14 June	Terry Rawlings	Laurence Coy	Kidnapper holding Matilda Hunter hostage; arrested following escape attempt.
16 June–5 July	Noelene Baker	Kris McQuade	Mother of Peter and Dan Baker; involved in wedding preparations amid cultural tensions.
24 June–14 July	Troy Peters	Christian Willis	Ex-boyfriend stalking Chloe Richards; falsely suspected in her death but later cleared.
4–5 July	Kevin Baker	Andy Anderson	Father of Peter and Dan Baker; reconciles with son during wedding events.
22–23 July	Judith Lane	Jane Fullerton Smith	Mediator involved in custody dispute over Olivia Richards.
22–23 July	Michael Maleto	Antony Grey	Lawyer assisting Diana Fraser in custody battle 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 Leah Patterson-Baker.
9–24 August	Tom Anderson	Don Halbert	Former lover of Kerry Hyde connected through Kim Hyde’s search for his mother.
10 August	Harry Chambers	Rodney Dobsen	Confronts Jack Holden regarding his daughter’s death sparking community debate.
12–25 August	Leo Simms	Johann Walravan	Burglar involved in poisoning scheme against Irene Roberts; dies accidentally after confrontation with Amanda Vale.
15–23 August	Lorraine Robertson	Gael Ballantyne	Barry Hyde’s sister who deceives Kim Hyde about his mother’s identity; implicated in family secrets.
23 August	Brian Robertson	Paul Coolahan	Lorraine Robertson’s husband unaware of family conflicts involving Kim Hyde.
2 September–1 November	Corey Henderson	Adam Saunders	Probationary constable involved in poisoning Irene Roberts and jurors; arrested for multiple offenses against community members.
9–13 September	Sean Jefferies	Gabriel Egan	Aden Jefferies’ brother who assaults Ric Dalby and holds Flynn Saunders hostage; subsequently imprisoned.
18 September 2005 – 14 February 2006	Greg MatthewsTemplate:Anchor Greg Matthews	Josef Ber	Hospital colleague of Flynn Saunders who diagnoses terminal illness and attends funeral services.
27 September	Len GreenTemplate:Anchor Len Green	Gary Baxter	Local mayor framed during election campaign via scandal orchestrated by Josh West.
29 September	Pat McGrath Template:Anchor Pat McGrath	Uncredited	Wife of Darren McGrath appearing socially alongside other characters at Noah’s bar.
13 October–25 November	Kylie Kopperton Template:Anchor Kylie Kopperton	Leah Etkind	Worker at nudist camp introducing drug-related issues affecting Kim Hyde’s storyline including overdose incidents.
19 October–8 November	Bert Biddle Template:Anchor Bert Biddle	Zachary Garred	Hospital intern unknowingly involved in paternity test deception orchestrated by Amanda Vale; interacts with Flynn Saunders regarding DNA evidence.
25 October–25 November	Noah Hunter, multiple actors	Zane Rugless et al.	Newborn son of Hayley Lawson amid paternity dispute resolved through medical testing; departs Summer Bay with parents.
28 October 2005 –19 January 2006	Dudley Shepherd, bookmaker	Terry Serio	Engages Dan Baker in gambling debts leading to kidnapping and violent confrontations; eventually arrested after police intervene during hostage crisis involving Leah Patterson-Baker.
28–29 October	David Knotts, gun salesman	Alan Dukes	Sells illegal firearm to Martha MacKenzie resulting in accidental shooting incident witnessed by Jack Holden leading to police involvement.
9-22 November	Jimmy Knox, associate of Dudley Shepherd	Paul Caesar	Enforces gambling debt collections on Dan Baker escalating pressure on Ryan Baker’s family until police intervene.
11 November 2005 –19 March 2012	Derek Young, doctor at Northern Districts Hospital	Charlie Hopkins	Appears during Flynn Saunders’ terminal cancer diagnosis announcement and subsequent hospital events including Flynn’s retirement due to illness progression.
11 November 2005 –2 October 2006	Charity Fernbrook, cult member of The Believers	Charlotte Gregg	Acts as enforcer within cult activities involving Martha MacKenzie and Tasha Andrews including kidnapping incidents; arrested after intervention by Irene Roberts.