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| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television soap opera |
| Founded | March 18, 1985 |
| Headquarters | Australia , Australia |
Area served | Australia, international |
Key people | Jason Herbison (executive producer) |
| Products | Television soap opera |
| Website | www |
Neighbours is a long-running Australian soap opera that premiered on 18 March 1985 and is presently broadcast on the digital channel Eleven. This section outlines characters introduced throughout 2016, all under the guidance of executive producer Jason Herbison. The show's 32nd season commenced on 4 January 2016. In January, Julie Quill and Xanthe Canning made their first appearances. March saw the introduction of Jacka Hills, followed in April by Jack Callahan, Ned Willis, and Madison Robinson. The month of May brought in Angus Beaumont-Hannay, Walter Mitchell, and Mandy Franze. August featured the arrival of James Udagawa, while September introduced siblings David Tanaka and Leo Tanaka, along with Xanthe's mother, Brooke Butler.
Julie Quill
Julie Quill, portrayed by Gail Easdale, made her debut on 12 January 2016. Easdale, who is married to Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson), returned to acting after a hiatus dedicated to raising her children. Julie was brought into the storyline as the new proprietor of Lassiter's Hotel and positioned as a rival to Paul Robinson. Easdale characterized Julie as a "tough character" who has thrived within a predominantly male industry and enjoyed the dynamic tension with Paul as her adversary. The character was ultimately revealed to be behind the Lassiters Hotel explosion that resulted in two fatalities, culminating in her exit from the show in June 2016. Easdale reprised the role on 8 September 2021, when Julie appeared incarcerated, showing a transformed and remorseful persona following her son's introduction earlier that year.
Julie arrives in Erinsborough to evaluate Lassiter's Hotel, which had recently been acquired by the Quill Group. She harbors resentment towards Paul Robinson stemming from a previous failed romantic relationship and initially declines to hire Paul's nephew, Daniel Robinson, but later reverses this decision. Julie confides in Terese Willis about the obstacles she faces as a woman in the hotel business and unveils plans for constructing a second hotel tower to expand Lassiter's complex. She actively seeks to thwart Paul's attempt to host the Erinsborough Citizen of the Year event, successfully convincing the council to relocate the launch to The Waterhole; however, sabotage causes food poisoning during the event, resulting in Robinson's Motel being awarded instead.
Working alongside her stepson Tom Quill to push forward the tower development, Julie pressures him into falsifying environmental reports. When Tom’s deceit is exposed, she disowns him. Following an explosion in the boiler room that devastates Lassiter's, Julie moves in with Terese Willis while mourning her son Josh Willis’s death and searching for Tom, who is trapped beneath rubble. She hires Sarah Beaumont to oversee Lassiter's management during Terese’s absence and confronts Paul over suspicions linking him to the blast, accusing him of assault when he attempts to comfort her. Although Tom survives, Julie is furious after Aaron Brennan assaults him prior to the explosion. Upon discovering that Terese fabricated an alibi implicating Paul, Julie fires her.
At Lassiter's reopening event, Julie is arrested when John Doe regains memories that implicate her in colluding with Jacka Hills to orchestrate the explosion. Faced with charges of arson and manslaughter, she expresses remorse but is rejected by Terese and Piper Willis. Ultimately, Julie receives a ten-year prison sentence. Five years later, her son Jesse Porter joins Lassiters with intentions to rehabilitate the Quill Group’s tarnished reputation caused by Julie’s actions.
Xanthe Canning
Xanthe Canning, brought to life by Lilly Van der Meer, made her first appearance on 22 January 2016. The character was announced on 30 November 2015 and is established as Sheila Canning's granddaughter, half-sibling to Kyle Canning, and daughter of Gary Canning. Colette Mann, who plays Sheila, hinted that Xanthe’s introduction would lead to a major family-focused plotline. Van der Meer characterized Xanthe as a catalyst for "excitement, mischief, and trouble" within Ramsay Street, while also being "a loyal friend" to those around her.
Jacka Hills
Jackson Derek "Jacka" Hills, portrayed by Brad McMurray, debuted on 7 March 2016 as a former acquaintance of Stephanie Scully and was introduced as an antagonist. McMurray expressed enthusiasm for the role, emphasizing Jacka’s tendency to stir up conflict and the unpredictable nature of his storyline. After his initial guest appearance, Jacka returned in September 2016, with a narrative centered on suspicions regarding his wife Regan Davis’s fidelity.
Jacka’s arc involved criminal acts including vandalism and participation in an explosion at Lassiter's Hotel connected to an insurance fraud scheme led by Julie Quill. Following his capture, Jacka continued to influence events from prison, such as attempting to derail Paul Robinson’s escape plans.
Later developments saw Jacka granted early release to care for his terminally ill mother. He then pursued vengeance against Ned Willis for an affair with Regan. Adopting the pseudonym JD, he ingratiated himself with Elly Conway to unsettle Ned. His vendetta intensified through poisoning Ned’s tattoo ink and sabotaging a hot-air balloon ride, which tragically resulted in Regan’s death. Subsequently, Jacka was apprehended and received an eighteen-year prison sentence.
Script producer Shane Isheev disclosed intentions for Jacka’s return in 2022 featuring a prison break storyline; however, this was scrapped due to the show concluding. Isheev acknowledged Jacka as one of the program's most memorable villains.
Jack Callahan
Jack Callahan (also known as John Doe), played by Andrew Morley, first appeared on 4 April 2016. Morley’s casting was confirmed on 30 January 2016 after he auditioned while engaged in charity work in Cambodia. Filming commenced in December 2015. Initially introduced as a man with "an enigmatic background" and no connections to Erinsborough, he forms a friendship with Paige Smith (Olympia Valance) who assists him. It is later unveiled that his true identity is Jack Callahan and that he serves as a Catholic priest. Jack decides to stay in Erinsborough but faces challenges reconciling his devotion to Paige with his religious duties.
Ned Willis
Ned Willis, portrayed by Ben Hall, made his debut on 6 April 2016. His casting was revealed on 11 March 2016 after the character had been mentioned off-screen for some time. Following an initial guest role, Ned returned on 10 August and was reintroduced as a regular cast member on 20 June 2018. He is the son of Brad Willis (Kip Gamblin) and Beth Brennan (Natalie Imbruglia), marking the first time all of Brad's children have appeared together on screen. Before arriving in Erinsborough, Ned lived with his grandparents in Darwin and works as a tattoo artist. His complex personality and manipulative tendencies fuel compelling storylines involving family conflict and mischief.
Madison Robinson
Madison Robinson, brought to life by Sarah Ellen, made her first appearance on 22 April 2016. Ellen's casting was revealed in February 2016, with the production team expressing openness to her becoming a permanent addition. Series producer Jason Herbison shared enthusiasm about integrating Madison into the world of Neighbours. Madison returned from June through September 2016, with scenes shot on Queensland's Gold Coast. Ellen reprised the role in 2019 through flashback sequences.
As the daughter of iconic figures Scott and Charlene Robinson, Madison arrives in Erinsborough to check on her brother Daniel. She is depicted as a fashionable and spirited aspiring journalist, reflecting qualities inherited from her well-known parents. Ellen described her time on Neighbours as valuable preparation before pursuing opportunities in Hollywood.
Upon arrival, Madison reconnects with Daniel during his plans to wed Imogen Willis. She supports their secret wedding, which eventually turns into a family celebration. After Daniel and Imogen depart, Madison remains to assist her uncle Paul Robinson, who faces allegations related to the Lassiter's Hotel explosion. She urges Paul to persist with his investigation before heading back to Brisbane.
Following Paul's incarceration and release, he secures Madison a cadetship at the West Waratah Star through coercion. Madison sacrifices university ambitions and a relationship to accept the position but soon uncovers Paul's interference in her journalism. After moving out of Paul's motel, she is dismissed for refusing to write a defamatory piece about a cleaning firm connected to her cousin Amy Williams. Terese Willis then employs Madison as her personal assistant, where she plays a role in encouraging Terese's bid for Lassiter's.
Madison travels to New York alongside her aunt Lucy to handle documentation tied to the bid. She also fills in as a singer at The Waterhole and gains further prospects through connections with Aaron Brennan and others. Misunderstandings regarding her relationship with Ben Kirk lead to her termination from The Waterhole; however, it is later revealed they are collaborating on music for Xanthe Canning.
Madison secures an audition for a singing residency at Lassiter's Gold Coast. There, she reunites with former boyfriend Logan Dunne, who clarifies past misunderstandings. Although she impresses the judges and earns the residency, Madison opts to remain on the Gold Coast with Logan instead of relocating to California.
Angus Beaumont-Hannay
Angus Beaumont-Hannay, portrayed by Jai Waetford, debuted on 2 May 2016. Waetford’s casting was announced on 10 February 2016, initially keeping the character’s identity under wraps. Angus is introduced as the rebellious son of Sarah Beaumont (Nicola Charles), appearing under a guest contract. Series producer Jason Herbison remarked that Waetford would enjoy portraying a character who challenges norms. Following his initial role, Waetford returned to film scenes with the cast on the Gold Coast.
Angus arrives in Australia after being expelled from boarding school, anticipating a holiday with his mother Sarah. Instead, she leaves him in the care of friends Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Kennedy in Erinsborough while she travels to Germany for work. Angus clashes with Ben Kirk (Felix Mallard) over stolen money and false accusations, leading to physical confrontations. He forms a bond with Xanthe Canning (Lily Van der Meer), but their relationship ends following disputes and a disrupted birthday party. Angus admits responsibility for triggering a fire alarm at school and spray-painting graffiti, escalating tensions with Ben.
He questions Karl about his paternity but receives reassurance that Karl is not his father. Angus becomes involved in a dispute over money taken from Tom Quill’s hotel room, which leads him to start busking alongside Ben and Xanthe. Upon learning of his mother’s cancer diagnosis, Angus takes their busking earnings and attempts to run away to Bali but is intercepted by Ben and Xanthe. Sarah returns, apologizes for hiding her illness, and invites Angus to join her in Germany for treatment. After some consideration, Angus agrees.
Weeks later on the Gold Coast, Angus reunites with Ben and Xanthe and assists Madison Robinson (Sarah Ellen) when her singing audition faces delays. Invited back to Erinsborough by Susan after discussing his mother’s health condition, he returns to school encouraged by Susan’s niece Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta). Angus develops feelings for Elly but suffers rejection; he later loses his virginity to Piper Willis (Mavournee Hazel). He attempts to get a tattoo using stolen ink but is prevented due to contamination concerns.
At a Halloween dance event, Angus sings for Elly and later kisses her while she is asleep. After warnings from Leo Tanaka (Tim Kano), he contemplates leaving school but ultimately chooses music school instead. Following an incident involving a spiked drink and a drunken call to Elly, she helps him get home with assistance from Tyler Brennan (Travis Burns). An independent record label expresses interest in Angus after viewing his music video.
Elly’s efforts to reconcile with her ex-boyfriend prompt Angus to seek Piper’s help in keeping them apart; however, this fails. After assisting an intoxicated Elly into bed, Angus kisses her; Susan discovers them and reports the incident. The education board forwards the case to police amid Angus receiving an offer from a record label. Both deny wrongdoing initially, but Elly later recalls the event clearly. Angus apologizes and takes responsibility; Elly decides not to press charges. Subsequently, Angus's father arrives to take him back to Sydney.
Walter Mitchell
Walter Mitchell, played by Greg Stone, made his first appearance on 13 May 2016 as the estranged uncle of Sonya Rebecchi. His introduction came with a concealed truth regarding the night Sonya’s parents were involved in a fatal car accident, which was later uncovered to be that Walter is, in fact, Sonya’s biological father. Walter also has a fourteen-year-old daughter, Zoe (Nicola Billie Gullotti), who is battling leukaemia. This illness prompts Walter to request that Sonya undergo testing to determine if she could be a suitable bone marrow donor.
Upon arriving in Erinsborough, Walter claims to have overcome his addiction but initially misappropriates funds intended for rehabilitation. He takes up residence at Stephanie Scully’s motel and starts a relationship with Terese Willis. Sonya uncovers Walter’s true identity after Toadie confesses he lied about Walter being a client named Mitch. Despite initial resistance, Sonya eventually supports Walter in his recovery journey and invites him to live with her.
Walter discloses Zoe’s medical condition and asks Sonya for assistance with a bone marrow transplant. When Sonya turns out not to be a match, Walter proposes testing his granddaughter Nell, which causes tension with Toadie. Walter kidnaps Nell to conduct the test but later returns her and offers an apology. Subsequently, Sonya’s son Callum is identified as a compatible donor, leading Walter and Zoe to relocate to the United States for treatment.
In 2018, after Zoe’s cancer returns and chemotherapy becomes necessary, Walter experiences a relapse. Sonya travels to the US to support him as he recommences attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy characterized Walter as a "troubled relative," while an All About Soap columnist described him as "cunning."
Mandy Franze
Mandy Franze, portrayed by Kristy Best, first appeared on 26 May 2016. She was introduced as the enigmatic former girlfriend of Andrew Morley’s character John Doe and positioned herself as a romantic competitor to Paige Smith. Mandy claimed to be John’s partner, asserting they cohabitated and fabricating details about their relationship. Paige grew suspicious when Mandy brought a Hawaiian pizza—John’s supposed favorite—despite his known allergy to pineapple, exposing Mandy’s dishonesty. Before leaving, Mandy admitted she had met John on the day of the Lassiter's explosion but knew little else about him.
James Udagawa
James Udagawa, played by Samuel David Humphrey, debuted on 3 August 2016. Described as a "corporate whizz kid" and an exceptionally intelligent businessman, James was introduced to assist in rescuing Lassiter's Hotel from financial troubles and to oversee Terese Willis’s management efforts. Humphrey, who has acrodysostosis, initially appeared as an extra before being cast in this more prominent role.
James’s responsibilities included examining hotel finances, supplier agreements, and forecasts to enhance profitability. He addressed issues such as concealed cameras in guest rooms and monitored The Waterhole's sales performance, urging Terese to devise plans for boosting stagnant revenue. James also disclosed underlying family conflicts: his sister Jasmine sought control of their family company following their grandfather’s death. Due to Jasmine's manipulations, James was reassigned and cautioned Terese to be wary of Jasmine’s intentions.
David Tanaka
David Tanaka, played by Takaya Honda, made his first appearance on 21 September 2016. His casting was announced on 22 August 2016, alongside his twin brother Leo Tanaka (portrayed by Tim Kano). Honda expressed enthusiasm about joining Neighbours and the opportunity to work with experienced Australian actors. David is characterized as a socially aware medical professional who arrives in Erinsborough with the goal of uncovering a family secret.
Leo Tanaka
Leo Tanaka, enacted by Tim Kano, debuted on 22 September 2016. His introduction was revealed simultaneously with that of his twin brother David. Kano described Leo as a lively, mischievous opportunist with a kind nature who holds respect for his brother. The Tanaka twins come to Erinsborough intent on discovering a hidden family truth.
Brooke Butler
Brooke Butler, portrayed by Fifi Box, first appeared on 28 September 2016. Her casting was confirmed on 18 July 2016, and she began filming immediately thereafter. Executive producer Jason Herbison commended her audition, noting her ability to embody "Gold Coast chic." Brooke is the estranged mother of Xanthe Canning and former partner of Gary Canning. She is depicted as opportunistic and flighty, often relying on her appearance and charm to handle difficulties. Claire Tonkin from Network Ten described her as a "colourful character." Brooke returned in 2017, continuing her storyline involving familial conflicts and financial issues.
Brooke arrives in Erinsborough aiming to reconnect with Xanthe and re-establish ties with Gary and his mother Sheila Canning. She confesses that she left due to being pursued by men she had conned and reveals ownership of a jewellery business. Sheila initially doubts Brooke’s intentions, suspecting her timing is suspicious following the family’s recent cash prize win, but later apologizes after verifying Brooke’s jewellery products. Brooke organizes jewellery parties to make sales while covertly managing debts owed to Mack Sweetin. She manipulates family members to obtain funds, including persuading Gary to lend money for customs charges on jewellery shipments.
Her already strained relationship with Xanthe worsens when Brooke convinces her that Ben Kirk lacks respect for her, leading to a fallout. After settling her debts and facing threats from ex-boyfriend Trey Johnson, Brooke admits the jewellery is counterfeit and leaves town, promising to repay what she owes.
Brooke later returns seeking work but encounters obstacles due to Sheila’s interference. She apologizes for the jewellery fraud and secures a trial period as manager of Lassiter's Day Spa through Terese. A planned reunion with daughter Jesse in Melbourne becomes complicated by Gary’s engagement to Terese. Ultimately, Brooke departs for Malaysia to meet Jesse, supported financially by Sheila.
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Role Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 January | Dr Lee | Marty Rhone | Performs spinal surgery on Toadfish Rebecchi to extract a bullet; procedure is interrupted by Toadie's wife Sonya. |
| 5–15 January | Warren Stacks | Michael Shanahan | Takes Paige Smith hostage after mistakenly targeting Michelle Kim; after Paige escapes, he strikes her with his car and explains himself to Michelle and Dennis Dimato, who plans further action. |
| 7 January | Rochelle Neve | Carmen Warrington | Wife of Stanley Neve who had an affair with Lou Carpenter; visits Erinsborough hoping to continue their relationship but departs after Lou deceives her. |
| 15 January | Carla Watson | Gemma Bird Matheson | Investigates dog bite incident involving Kyle and Sheila Canning’s dog Bossy; fines owners and impounds the dog despite objections. |
| 21 January–16 March, 30 May–6 June 2018 | Philippa Hoyland | Wendy Bos | Third wife of Max Hoyland seeking custody of his son Charlie; challenges Stephanie Scully's parenting leading to legal disputes; later reconciles and agrees to counseling. |
| 27 January | Amanda Tucker | Jennifer Rose | Beautician at Lassiter’s providing services to Karl Kennedy during his hotel stay. |
| 2 February | Nigel Deme | Adam Dunning | Council official responsible for removing love locks from the bridge over Lassiter's Lake; faces protests and eventually closes the bridge for safety concerns. |
| 10 February | Lina Vella | Antonia Vekic | Campaign manager for Tim Collins who confronts rival Sonya Mitchell about her past during mayoral election. |
| 15 February | Amanda Fowke | Hannah Cliff | Conducts surveys for Quill Group; restricts access at Rebecchi Law offices due to valuable contents; delivers boxes to Lassiter's Hotel. |
| 15 February | Delivery Guy | Russell Leonard | Makes deliveries of boxes to Lassiter's Hotel as part of Quill Group operations. |
| 17 February | Trevor Lucas | David Rock | Health inspector evaluating Erins Burrow motel for bedbug infestation; interacts with co-owner Paul Robinson during inspection. |
| 18 February | Richard Pentecost | Akira Bradley | Journalist attending public Q&A session between mayoral candidates Sonya Rebecchi and Tim Collins. |
| 19 February–3 March, 28 February 2017 | Noel Creighton | Kristian Beddow | Gender studies lecturer involved with students Paige Smith and Imogen Willis; supports Paige academically and personally. |
| 22–24 February | Ainsley Gilzan | Emma Lucy Haughey | Student implicated in cheating scandal affecting multiple peers; hosts party disrupted by Sheila Canning. |
| 25 February–21 March | Aurora Green | Chloe Ng | Activist opposing tree removal for drainage project; interacts with Sonya Rebecchi and flirts with Daniel Robinson. |
| 26 February–11 March | Cameron McPhee | Alexander Adams | Employee stealing flowers on behalf of Paul Robinson for motel décor; later joins Brad Willis’s outreach program. |
| 1 March | Michael Arnold | Des Fleming | Mediator in custody dispute between Stephanie Scully and Philippa Hoyland; discusses mutual legal connections before session. |
| 1 March | "Nursery Staff" | "Melissa Hill" | "Paul Robinson requests notification if grandson Jimmy Williams appears." |
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Role Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March | "Bernice Ashton" | "Rain Fuller" | "Department of Human Services worker assessing Xanthe Canning’s need for temporary care." | |
| 4 March | "Juliet Worth" | "Lana Schwarcz" | "DHS caseworker overseeing Xanthe Canning’s living arrangements during Sheila Canning’s hospitalization." | |
| 9 March–22 July 2016, 31 May–28 June 2017 | "Tom Quill" | "Kane Felsinger" | "Development manager at Quill Group involved in manipulating environmental reports for Lassiter’s Hotel tower approval; implicated in hotel explosion investigation; later manages Lassiter’s following Julie Quill's arrest." | |
| 11 March–25 May | "Brodie Chaswick" | "Matt Testro" | "Former swimming student of Brad Willis who rekindles relationship with Piper Willis; attempts manipulation connected to Lassiter’s explosion timeline." | |
| 24 March–2 August | "Archie Quill" | "Harrison Mark" | "Son of Julie Quill involved in family conflicts related to environmental report bribery and local incidents including bullying." | |
| 14 April | "Alex Jones" | "Jana Wilkes" | "Claims identity as the real Alex Jones, clarifying confusion surrounding John Doe’s amnesia case." | |
| 5 May | "Jackie Gore" | "Ana Mitsikas" | "Engages in mediation with Sheila Canning following confrontation involving their daughters." | |
| 6 May | "Steven Aniston" | "Garikai Jani" | "Witness linking John Doe (Father Jack Callahan) to events preceding Lassiter’s Hotel explosion." | |
| 11 May | "Sharn Hauser" | "Juliette Salmon" | "Confronts Ben Kirk regarding past juvenile justice issues connected to Jayden Warley." | |
| 11 May–2 November, 8 March 2017 | "Dustin Oliver" | "Kevin Clayette" | "Youth outreach participant romantically involved with Paige Smith; supports Father Jack Callahan." | |
| 17 May | "Detective Chris Santini" | "Joel Pierce" | "Investigates allegations against Paul Robinson related to Lassiter’s Hotel explosion." | |
| 30 May | "Shandi Bouchard" | "Krystal Lencova" | "Receptionist at Rush Street Clinic managing cosmetic surgery appointments." | |
| 30 May | "Tess Land" | "Clare Pickering" | "Plastic surgeon preparing Xanthe Canning for breast augmentation procedure." | |
| 6–7 June | "Karen Harding" | "Wallis Murphy Munn" | "Prosecutor overseeing Paul Robinson’s trial concerning Lassiter’s explosion." | |
| 6 June | 'Tipstave Alma Aboud' | 'Arisha Bordbar' | 'Calls Paul Robinson during trial proceedings.' | |
| 6 June | 'Tipstave Roger Corr' | 'Stanley Roach' | 'Manages witness movement during Paul Robinson’s trial.' | |
| 7 June | 'Tipstave Sam Wise' | 'James Ballard' | 'Announces jury verdict in Paul Robinson’s trial.' | |
| 'Foreman George Poulos' | 'Andrew Pantelis' | 'Jury foreman delivering guilty verdict against Paul Robinson.' | ||
| 9–13 June | 'Megan Cooper' | 'Joanne Dobbin' | 'Employee at Braun & Bell Technologies indirectly connected to John Doe (Father Jack Callahan).' | |
| 10 June | 'Graeme Lewis' | 'James Romeril' | 'Staff member at Braun & Bell Technologies providing company information.' | |
| 14 June | 'Squeak McCain' | 'Jesse Harris' | 'Prison inmate demanding protection money from Paul Robinson.' | |
| 15 June | 'Stan Lewicki' | 'Stephen Cook' | 'Prisoner planning assault on Paul Robinson.' | |
| 17–27 June | 'Zoe Mitchell' | 'Nicola Billie Gullotti' | 'Sonya Mitchell’s half-sister diagnosed with leukemia requiring bone marrow transplant; storyline includes medical challenges and family dynamics.' | |
| 20 June,31 August | 'Father Peter McKinnon' | 'Serge De Nardo' | 'Clergyman advising John Doe (Father Jack Callahan) on confession confidentiality and mental health issues.' | |
| 21 June | 'Danny Black' | 'Chris Ostrenska' | 'Accompanies youth Angus Beaumont-Hannay and Xanthe Canning before they escape his supervision.' | |
| 'Rick Harrison' | 'Christian Fazzari' | 'Associate of Danny Black involved in youth interactions.' | ||
| 24 June,17 May 2017 | 'Nathan Grundy' | 'Joshua Monaghan' | 'Journalist whose article on Paul Robinson is manipulated resulting in dismissal; later investigates Sonya Rebecchi's political career.' | |
| 24 June–8 July | 'Penny Telford' | 'Lisa Reynolds' | 'Editor managing media relations involving Paul Robinson and Madison Robinson.' | |
| 24 June | 'Justyn Gutmann' | 'Paul Herbert' | 'Brief encounter with Amy Williams at Harold's Café.' | |
| 28 June–29 August | 'Ryan Prescott' | 'James Sweeny' | 'Former employer of Amy Williams running lingerie-cleaning business; engages in harassment, dates Terese Willis, conducts covert surveillance at Lassiter's Hotel.' | |
| 30 June | 'Brinsley Belden' | 'Jack Green' | 'Invites Xanthe Canning to formal event based on grandmother Sheila Canning's suggestion.' | |
| 1 July | 'Scott Gaensler' | 'Elias Anton' | 'Member of Brad Willis’s Blaze Outreach program interacting with Madison Robinson.' | |
| 14 July | 'Lionel Brown' | 'Guy May' | 'Date of Piper Willis who receives caution from Terese Willis.' | |
| 18 July–31 August | 'Cooper Knights' | 'Charlie Hannaford' | 'Involved in assault allegations against Xanthe Canning leading to police investigation and caution.' | |
| 21 July–17 August | 'Clive West' | 'David Bradshaw'
('|Local resident opposing bike lanes causing property damage and disturbances.') | ||
| 22 July 2016,26 April–27 August 2018,3 March 2020–25 May 2022 | John Wong | Harry Tseng | Private investigator engaged in multiple cases involving Ryan Prescott, Mishti Sharma, Brent Colefax, Nicolette Stone, Glen Donnelly, Montana Marcel, among others. |
External links
- Cast and characters on the official Neighbours site
- Cast and characters at the Internet Movie Database