Marc Edwards (Home and Away)

Home and Away

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

Home and Away is a well-known Australian soap opera. Below is a compilation of characters who made their initial appearances in 2005, all introduced by series producer Julie McGuaran. The 18th season premiered on the Seven Network on 10 January 2005. The year opened with Emily Perry portraying Eve Jacobsen. In March, Isaac Gorman and Sharni Vinson joined the cast as Ryan Baker and Cassie Turner, respectively. April saw Doug Scroope take on the role of Graham Walters. Holly Brisley debuted as Ryan's mother, Amanda Vale, in June. August introduced Todd Lasance in the role of Aden Jefferies, alongside the addition of the Holden family: widower Tony (Jon Sivewright) and his sons Jack (Paul O'Brien) and Lucas (Rhys Wakefield). November featured James Mitchell as Jonah Abraham and Linden Wilkinson as Mumma Rose.

Eve Jacobsen

Eve Jacobsen—also known by the alias Zoe McCallister—was brought to life by Emily Perry, who first appeared on 21 January 2005. Perry’s casting was revealed in TV Week. Having previously worked as an extra on the series, this role as a regular psychiatric nurse marked a major advancement in her acting career.

Eve served as a psychiatric nurse and became entangled with a patient named Sarah Lewis. After Sarah’s boyfriend died from a crystal meth overdose connected to her, Eve became involved in a revenge-driven scheme. When Sarah fatally shot Noah Lawson, Eve retaliated against Summer Bay by murdering nurse Zoe McCallister, assuming her identity, and setting fire to a property that resulted in pilot Benny Barron's death. She framed Marc Edwards for these offenses and targeted Sally Fletcher after Sally branded Sarah mentally unstable.

Eve intensified her campaign of terror through bomb threats, stalking, and attempts at kidnapping, including holding Sally hostage before an explosion destroyed the building she occupied. Although presumed dead, Eve survived by swapping identities with Laura McPhearson’s corpse. Under the new identity "Maxine Trood," she continued to menace Summer Bay by organizing evacuations and sending intimidating messages to residents such as Jack Holden.

Her ultimate showdown involved abducting Tracey Thompson during Jack and Martha MacKenzie’s wedding, culminating in a gas explosion that claimed both Eve’s and Tracey’s lives.

The "Summer Bay Stalker" storyline featuring Eve received nominations for "Best Storyline" at the 2006 and 2007 Inside Soap Awards. Critics lauded the plot for its strong impact on audiences and its widespread discussion among viewers. Eve’s character was recognized as a captivating antagonist whose actions fueled significant drama and viewer interest throughout the season.

Ryan Baker

Ryan Baker, played by Isaac Gorman, first appeared on 16 March 2005 and remained until 2007, with guest appearances in 2008 and 2009. Gorman had previously portrayed Riley Edwards on the show in 2002.

Ryan arrives just before his father Dan's wedding to Leah Patterson, initially hiding his dislike for Leah by engaging in disruptive acts such as destroying Leah's wedding dress and burning invitations after discovering that his mother Amanda Vale was excluded from the event. Following several conflicts—including an incident where Leah's son VJ suffered burns from ashes of the burned invitations—Ryan ran away but eventually apologized and returned to Amanda in America.

Dan later brings Ryan to live with him and Leah, citing Amanda's detrimental influence. After another disagreement, Amanda takes Ryan back to Los Angeles but returns months later with him to settle in Summer Bay. They are joined by Belle Taylor, Amanda's long-lost daughter and Ryan's half-sister. Ryan supported Amanda’s engagement to Peter but ultimately went back to live with Dan and Leah amid marital problems. When Dan accepted a job overseas, Ryan resisted moving but eventually relocated to live with Amanda and Peter. Following Dan’s fatal accident, Amanda and Ryan attended his memorial service where Leah reassured Ryan about his place within their family.

Ryan and Amanda later returned for Belle’s wedding and subsequent funeral after 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, made her first appearance on 18 March 2005 and departed on 2 April 2008. Prior to this, Vinson appeared in guest roles in 2001 and 2003. In 2004, she auditioned for the part of Martha MacKenzie but was ultimately cast as Cassie Turner. Reports in July 2007 indicated Vinson intended to leave the series to explore opportunities in Los Angeles. By November, it was confirmed she had exited Home and Away to relocate to Los Angeles with her partner, although the show remained silent as Cassie's character continued to feature into 2008.

Cassie was portrayed as "strong-willed and fiercely independent," possessing an ability to learn from her errors and influence those around her. For this portrayal, Vinson earned a nomination for "Most Popular New Female Talent" at the 2006 Logie Awards. The Sunday Mirror described Cassie as a "sensual soap siren," while Vinson's exit was noted as a disappointment among the program’s male viewers.

Graham Walters

Graham Walters, brought to life by Doug Scroope, first appeared on 22 April 2005 and remained until 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. He explains that his distant attitude is rooted in trauma from his service during the Vietnam War. After selling his farm, he aims to rebuild family connections. Graham becomes involved romantically with the younger Amanda Vale, who had previously dated his grandson Scott, leading to a marriage that faces family opposition.

Amanda's manipulative nature surfaces as she avoids consummating their marriage and frequently leaves her son Ryan Baker in Graham's care. Graham uncovers Amanda’s affair with Josh West and collaborates with Morag Bellingham to expose Josh’s illegal dealings. During a confrontation, Graham suffers a heart attack; although Amanda calls for medical help, she subsequently abandons him. Declared brain dead, a family dispute ensues over life support. Ultimately, Robbie makes the decision to discontinue life support, resulting in Graham’s passing.

Amanda inherits Graham’s assets and holds a wake largely overshadowed by the Hunter family’s gathering. She later returns Graham’s war medals to Beth. After Robbie admits to turning off the life support, he is found guilty but avoids jail time.

Diesel Williams

Diesel Williams, portrayed by Marcus Jacometti, featured on Home and Away from 9 May until 17 June 2005. This marked Jacometti’s first acting role after completing Year 12, committing to twenty episodes. To secure the role, he traveled from Kingston, Tasmania to Sydney regularly. Jacometti described the experience as both thrilling and intimidating, mentioning initial struggles with newfound attention while praising his supportive co-stars. He depicted Diesel as someone who "falls for unsuitable partners, stirs up trouble, then departs," sharing some personal similarities beneath the surface.

Diesel arrives at Summer Bay High where principal Barry Hyde (Ivar Kants) introduces him to Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie). His distinctive appearance attracts bullying from Jason Pappa (Joshua Biagi) and others who misinterpret Diesel’s rose tattoo as indicating he is gay. To counter rumors, Diesel dates Matilda Hunter (Indiana Evans), although he confides in Cassie Turner (Sharni Vinson) that he lacks genuine romantic interest. Jason escalates harassment into physical assault.

After Diesel reveals his homelessness following a dispute with foster parents, Sally invites him to stay with her and husband Flynn Saunders (Joel McIlroy), though Flynn is hesitant. Tensions rise between Diesel and Flynn, especially when Diesel takes Sally out on his mother’s birthday. Eventually, Diesel moves out when Flynn arranges accommodation at a hostel.

Diesel falsely claims an affair with Sally and kisses her during tutoring sessions, witnessed by Dan Baker (Tim Campbell). Upon rejection, Diesel burns a sketch of Sally and accuses her of sexual harassment, resulting in her suspension. Efforts by Ric Dalby (Mark Furze) and Cassie to mediate fail. Diesel demands Sally confess love for him in exchange for withdrawing the complaint.

He intensifies matters by stealing Sally’s locket and fabricating emails supporting his accusations. Investigator Carl Summons (John O'Hare) uncovers inconsistencies when finding Diesel’s photo inside Sally’s locket, leading to her suspension. Barry Hyde warns Diesel to admit the truth or face repercussions. The conflict culminates with Diesel taking Sally’s infant daughter Pippa hostage, threatening harm unless Sally confesses love for him. Flynn intervenes during Diesel’s escape attempt; Diesel is arrested and admits fabricating allegations. Before being taken for psychiatric treatment, he apologizes during a visit from Sally.

Amanda Vale

Amanda Vale, brought to life by Holly Brisley, made her debut on 30 June 2005 and remained until 2007, with short comeback appearances in 2008 and 2009. Brisley characterized Amanda as the quintessential "attention-seeker" who skillfully manipulates those around her to fulfill her ambitions. The character’s narrative was designed to be adaptable, allowing her to "come and go" throughout the series. During Brisley’s 2009 return, her real pregnancy was seamlessly integrated into the storyline. For her portrayal, she 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’s plots. Initially cast after failing to secure another role, Lasance was elevated to the main cast in 2007. Although he announced his intention to leave in 2009 to explore international opportunities, his exit was finalized with filming concluding in January 2010. Lasance described Aden as "a total bad-arse," deliberately avoiding turning him into a conventional "good guy." His performance garnered 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, enacted by Paul O'Brien, first appeared on 5 August 2005 and departed on 28 November 2008. O'Brien received several award nods for this role, including winning the 2006 Logie Award for "Most Popular New Male Talent". He also earned 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 the wedding of Jack and Martha. In 2008, he received further nominations for "Best Actor," "Sexiest Male," and "Best Couple" alongside Gordon. Additionally, O'Brien was recognized with a nomination for "Best On-Screen Partnership" with Gordon at the inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards.

Tony Holden

Tony Holden, played by Jon Sivewright, debuted on 5 August 2005 and exited on 11 August 2010. By 2010, Sivewright ranked as the joint second longest-serving male actor on the show. His departure came shortly after co-star Amy Mathews, with producers determining it was an appropriate moment to conclude his character’s arc. Tony’s storylines largely revolved around coping with the loss of his wife, girlfriend, and child, highlighting his role as a committed family man. The official show website describes Tony as compassionate and empathetic, maintaining optimism despite profound personal tragedies. A significant storyline noted by Holy Soap was his reversal of a vasectomy to father children with his on-screen spouse Rachel Armstrong.

Lucas Holden

Lucas Holden, portrayed by Rhys Wakefield, appeared from 5 August 2005 until his departure on 14 February 2008. Wakefield received a nomination for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2006 Logie Awards for this role. Critics referred to Lucas as a "stroppy lad," with notable moments emphasizing his rebellious streak. In 2007, both Home and Away and Seven Network faced regulatory action from the ACMA concerning "raunchy scenes" within episodes rated G, particularly episode 4358 aired on 21 February 2007, which featured Lucas and Belle deciding to engage in sexual activity. ACMA concluded that the program’s G classification was inappropriate due to its explicit content and portrayal of teenage sexuality.

Michael Abraham

Michael "Jonah" Abraham, portrayed by James Mitchell, made his debut on 4 November 2005. Mitchell joined the cast soon after completing his studies at the NIDA in 2004, valuing the show's professional setting.

Michael is the son of Mumma Rose (Linden Wilkinson), who leads the cult known as "The Believers." This group coerces Tasha Andrews (Isabel Lucas) into joining, convinced she is meant to bear Jonah’s child. Complying with his mother’s wishes, Jonah kidnaps Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) to stop her from warning Tasha. Following a series of incidents involving sedation and accusations of assault, Jonah ultimately defies the cult but is apprehended alongside Mumma Rose.

After being released on parole, Jonah returns under his real name, Michael Abraham, disclosing that he was adopted by Mumma Rose and subjected to brainwashing throughout his life. His infertility disproves claims made against him concerning Tasha. Although initially met with suspicion by locals such as Martha and Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger), Michael gradually becomes part of the community by working as a farmhand for Bruce Campbell (Chris Haywood). His relationship with Martha evolves but encounters difficulties, including jealousy over her former husband Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien (actor)). Although Martha intends to leave with Michael, he eventually departs alone, recognizing Jack’s primary role in her life.

Mumma Rose

Mumma Rose (real name Florence White), enacted by Linden Wilkinson, first appeared on 17 November 2005. Wilkinson had previously been featured on the show as Katherine Walker in 1996.

As the head of the cult called The Believers, Mumma Rose enlists her son, Jonah Abraham (James Mitchell), to persuade Tasha Andrews to join their ranks. Despite doubts from Tasha’s friends, she remains committed to the cult. Tasha’s boyfriend, Robbie Hunter (Jason Smith), attempts to intervene but is pushed into a river by Mumma Rose, who also confiscates Tasha’s phone to hinder rescue efforts. Robbie survives but lacks evidence to prove the attack.

When Rebecca Tate (Janneke Arent) alerts Robbie about Mumma Rose’s plan for Tasha to become "The Chosen One" and bear Jonah’s child, Mumma Rose has Rebecca abducted and denies involvement when questioned by authorities. Martha MacKenzie (Jodi Gordon) pretends to join The Believers in an effort to rescue Tasha; however, her plan fails after she is spotted near Rebecca's location. Martha manages to escape but cannot gather proof against the cult.

Mumma Rose administers drugs to Jonah and Tasha to facilitate impregnation; both have no recollection of what occurred. After Jonah assists Tasha in fleeing, they are captured again, and Mumma Rose organizes a purification ritual involving fire. Tasha turns the other members against Mumma Rose, who is subsequently attacked. Although police detain most cult members, Mumma Rose escapes in a concealed vehicle.

Several months later, she returns and takes Tasha and Martha hostage, attempting to force Tasha into labor. When Rachel Armstrong (Amy Mathews) is kidnapped and threatened, she tries to sedate Mumma Rose but accidentally injects Tasha instead. Acting on information from Nurse Julie Cooper (Lisa Hayson-Phillips), law enforcement arrests Mumma Rose.

With assistance from Charity Fernbrook (Charlotte Gregg), Mumma Rose escapes once more and abducts Tasha’s newborn daughter, Ella Hunter, intending a ritual cleansing by fire. Charity switches loyalties and informs police. During a hostage situation involving Tasha, Robbie, Martha, and Irene Roberts (Lynne McGranger), Mumma Rose confines them in a locked room. Officers Jack Holden (Paul O'Brien) and Lara Fitzgerald (Rebecca George) intervene; following a struggle, Mumma Rose falls from a window ledge but is saved and taken into custody. She is admitted to a high-security psychiatric institution.

A Daily Record journalist described Mumma Rose as "sinister".

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Description
11 January–31 March	Greg Hill	Alex Sideratos	Greg serves as a physician at Northern Districts hospital, providing care to Leah Patterson following a ruptured appendix and treating Sally Fletcher after a fall that leads to a blood clot diagnosis.
13–28 January	Gus Phillips	Peter Lamb	Gus, estranged father of Kane Phillips with a history of abuse, rescues Hayley Lawson from a fire, owes Greg Harvey $3000, and involves Kane in a robbery resulting in Kane's arrest.
14 January–1 April	Marc Edwards	Christopher Hobbs	Arriving after the bushfire, Marc reconnects with Josie Russell and extorts $20,000 from her concerning her past; he is ultimately killed by Eve Jacobsen, who frames him for a bombing incident.
18 January–1 March	Anna McMann	Andrea Moor	Anna works as an administrator at Northern Districts Hospital; she suspends Flynn Saunders’ surgical privileges following a failed operation but later reinstates him after his successful procedure.
26 January–23 February	Greg Harvey	Steve Vella	Greg is involved in criminal activities alongside Gus Phillips; he demands $3000 from Gus and threatens Kane, testifies against Kane but later expresses uncertainty about the crime details.
26 January–12 September 2008	Lara Fitzgerald	Rebecca George	Lara is a constable stationed at Yabbie Creek Police; she participates in various cases and designates Charlie Buckton as her replacement during maternity leave.
4–7 February	Benny "Red" Barron	Colin Borgonon	Benny pilots a charter flight that crashes, leading to his death.
17–25 February	Arthur Gordon	Alan McGuiness	Arthur, a journalist, uses Colleen Smart to collect information about the Summer Bay Stalker but is rejected when his intentions are uncovered.
3–25 March	Lisa Stanniford	Zoe Tuckwell-Smith	Lisa dates Scott Hunter while concealing her marriage; after revealing the truth, she departs Summer Bay alone.
7 March 2005 – 15 February 2017, 6 February 2020	Celebrant Claire	Mary Regan	A local celebrant officiating numerous weddings and funerals in Summer Bay over more than ten years.
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 his wife Lisa in Summer Bay unaware of her affair with Scott Hunter.
18 March–26 April	Joy Foxton	Elaine Lee	Joy, grandmother to Cassie Turner, arrives to revive a beauty pageant but suffers a fatal stroke; life support is subsequently withdrawn.
28 March–16 September	Alison Free	Larisa Chen	Alison practices medicine at Northern Districts hospital, treating patients such as VJ Patterson; she uncovers the truth behind paternity tests before dying in a car accident.
6–12 April	Samantha Morton	Felicity King	Samantha briefly dates Robbie Hunter with the intention of provoking jealousy in Tasha Andrews.
11 April–3 August	Clare Brody	Katrina Campbell	Clare serves as Senior Detective investigating the Summer Bay Stalker; she reconciles with Peter Baker and relocates after their engagement.
11 April 2005 – 30 May 2006	Dale Browning	Barry Shepherd	Manager of a local storage facility connected to the Summer Bay Stalker case; he grants access to crucial evidence.
15–26 April	'Ben Foxton'	'Craig Elliot'	'Ben arrives following Joy Foxton’s stroke and is revealed as an abuser of Cassie Turner and Carla Bennett; he is reported and taken for questioning.'
25 April	'Pauline Bennett'	'Beth Armstrong'	'Aunt to Cassie who arrives with children Carla and Liam after Joy’s death; implicated in abuse allegations.'
	'Carla Bennett'	'Ashleigh Johnson'	'Cassie’s cousin and victim of abuse.'
	'Liam Bennett'	'Uncredited'	'Son of Pauline.'
3 May	'Zoe McCallister'	'Uncredited'	'Nurse murdered by Eve Jacobsen who assumes Zoe’s identity; her body is discovered by Matilda and Henry Hunter.'
9 May–7 June	'Jason Pappa'	'Joshua Biagi'	'Student bully targeting Diesel Williams involved in conflicts prompting school investigations.'
20–23 May	'Jim Wallace'	'Harold Hopkins'	'Former officer who concealed Josie Russell’s criminal past; his body is found with cause of death unknown.'
1–13 June	'Callan Sherman'	'Kain O'Keeffe'	'Ric Dalby’s friend engaged in drug-related offenses and assault; escapes prior to police arrival.'
7–16 June	'Carl Summons'	'John O'Hare'	'School inspector investigating allegations involving Sally Fletcher concerning Diesel Williams.'
9–10 June	'Mystery Man'	'Lleyton Hewitt'	'Briefly attempts to attract Hayley Lawson’s attention.'
10–14 June	'Terry Rawlings'	'Laurence Coy'	'Suspected kidnapper of Matilda Hunter; arrested after she escapes from his shed.'
16 June–5 July	'Noelene Baker'	'Kris McQuade'	'Mother to Peter and Dan Baker; involved in cultural tensions surrounding wedding preparations.'
24 June–14 July	'Troy Peters'	'Christian Willis'	'Chloe Richards’ ex-boyfriend and stalker; initially suspected in Chloe’s accident but later cleared.'
4–5 July	'Kevin Baker'	'Andy Anderson'	'Father of Peter and Dan Baker; reconciles with Peter during Dan’s wedding planning.'
22–23 July	'Judith Lane'	'Jane Fullerton Smith'	'Mediator overseeing custody dispute involving Olivia Richards.'
22–23 July	'Michael Maleto'	'Antony Grey'	'Attorney assisting Diana Fraser in custody proceedings for Olivia Richards.'
3 August 2005 – 20 June 2006	'Kevin Green'	'Scott Hall-Watson"	"Physician at Northern Districts Hospital attending key patients including Flynn Saunders and Leah Patterson-Baker."
9–24 August	"Tom Anderson"	"Don Halbert"	"Former partner of Kerry Hyde; visited by her son Kim during search efforts."
10 August	"Harry Chambers"	"Rodney Dobsen"	"Confronts Jack Holden over daughter’s death, causing community tensions."
12–25 August	"Leo Simms"	"Johann Walravan"	"Burglar involved in incidents with Robbie Hunter and Amanda Vale; dies accidentally during confrontation."
15–23 August	"Lorraine Robertson"	"Gael Ballantyne"	"Barry Hyde’s sister who deceives Kim Hyde regarding family secrets."
23 August	"Brian Robertson"	"Paul Coolahan"	"Lorraine’s husband unaware of her connection to the Hyde family."
2 September–1 November	"Corey Henderson"	"Adam Saunders"	"Probationary constable engaged in poisoning Irene Roberts among other crimes; arrested and incarcerated."
9–13 September	"Sean Jefferies"	"Gabriel Egan"	"Aden Jefferies’ elder brother who assaults Ric Dalby and holds Flynn Saunders hostage."
18 September 2005 – 14 February 2006	"Greg Matthews"	"Josef Ber"	"Doctor who informs Flynn Saunders of terminal illness and attends his funeral."
27 September	"Len Green"	"Gary Baxter"	"Local mayor framed by Josh West during an election campaign."
29 September	"Pat McGrath"	"Uncredited"	"Wife of Darren McGrath appearing socially within the community."
13 October–25 November	"Kylie Kopperton"	"Leah Etkind"	"Employee at nudist camp who influences Kim Hyde's drug use leading to overdose."
19 October–8 November	"Bert Biddle"	"Zachary Garred"	"Intern at Northern Districts hospital inadvertently involved in Amanda Vale’s paternity deception."
25 October–25 November	"Noah Hunter"	"Various actors"	"Newborn son of Hayley Lawson caught up in paternity disputes resolved through blood testing."
28 October 2005 – 19 January 2006	"Dudley Shepherd"	"Terry Serio"	"Bookmaker connected to Dan Baker’s gambling debts; kidnaps Ryan Baker leading to arrest, later takes hostages before re-arrest."
28–29 October	"David Knotts"	"Alan Dukes"	"Gun dealer involved in illegal sale causing accidental shooting involving Martha MacKenzie."
9–22 November	"Jimmy Knox"	"Paul Caesar"	"Associate of Dudley Shepherd pressuring Dan Baker over gambling debts."
11 November 2005 – 19 March 2012	"Derek Young"	"Charlie Hopkins"	"Physician at Northern Districts Hospital present during Flynn Saunders’ retirement announcement."
11 November 2005 – 2 October 2006	"Charity Fernbrook"	"Charlotte Gregg"	"Member of The Believers cult involved in kidnapping attempts and obstructing rescues; later arrested and cooperates after persuasion."