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Neive Devlin

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Home and Away
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryTelevision soap opera
FoundedJanuary 17, 1988; 38 years ago (1988-01-17)
Headquarters
Australia
Website7plus.com.au/home-and-away

Home and Away is a long-running Australian soap opera that premiered on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. This compilation highlights characters who were introduced during 2014, all under the guidance of executive producer Lucy Addario. The show's 27th season commenced broadcasting on 27 January 2014. In February, Sean Green and Denny Miller made their first appearances. Linda Somerset joined the cast in April, followed by Sophie Taylor in June. Later in the year, Martin Ashford debuted in October, with Neive Devlin, portrayed by Jolene Anderson, arriving in November.

Sean Green

Sean Green, portrayed by Khan Chittenden, was introduced on 6 February 2014. His casting was revealed in early February that year. Sean's character is connected to the established figure Andy Barrett (Tai Hara) through a troubled history. Upon arriving in Summer Bay, Sean vandalizes the gym where Andy works, resulting in Andy being wrongly accused. Sean coerces Andy into changing his police statement about a mutual deal and threatens Andy's younger brother, Josh (Jackson Gallagher), along with Josh's girlfriend Maddy Osborne (Kassandra Clementi).

Sean later takes Maddy hostage but releases her after Kyle Braxton (Nic Westaway) confronts him. Kyle attempts to bribe Sean, who refuses and attacks Kyle; Kyle then fights back. Seeking medical assistance, Sean goes to Irene Roberts's (Lynne McGranger) residence but menaces Irene, Chris Harrington (Johnny Ruffo), Spencer Harrington (Andrew James Morley), and Sasha Bezmel (Demi Harman) with a knife. When Sean tries to hold Sasha hostage, Chris manages to subdue him. After Sean loses consciousness, Spencer performs CPR while Irene calls for an ambulance; Sean is subsequently admitted to hospital.

Denny Miller

Denise "Denny" Miller, enacted by Jessica Grace Smith, made her debut on 12 February 2014. Her casting was announced on 28 January 2014. Smith landed the role in 2013 shortly before she planned to relocate to Los Angeles, describing it as "an actor's dream" to secure steady employment. Denny is depicted as a tomboyish character—direct and honest—and is employed at the bait shop alongside Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher).

Linda Somerset

Linda Somerset, played by Hannah Britland, first appeared on screen on 1 April 2014 during a guest storyline lasting five to six episodes that involved several characters traveling to London. Britland mentioned that this role gave her an opportunity to polish her Australian accent, although Linda retains her distinct British identity originating from Preston. The plot features a holiday romance between Linda and Casey Braxton (Lincoln Younes), who quickly form a connection and spend time together while in London. After returning home to Australia, Casey keeps in touch via video calls but eventually chooses to remain with his family and ends their relationship.

Sophie Taylor

Sophie Taylor, portrayed by Bridgette Sneddon, was introduced on 3 June 2014. Both the character and Sneddon's casting were announced on 7 December 2013. Sneddon auditioned following encouragement from her agent and partner Steve Peacocke, who plays Darryl Braxton. She filmed her initial scenes in December 2013 and completed her final scenes towards the end of 2014, with Sophie departing the series in February 2015. For this role, Sneddon won the 2015 TV Week and Soap Extra #OMGAward for Best Villain.

Sophie arrived with ties to Summer Bay that prompted her return, causing upheaval among local residents. It was later revealed she is Nate Cooper’s estranged wife. Her entrance was described as "dramatic," bringing tension due to their shared past; Sophie disclosed she had secured employment locally and planned to stay, expressing lingering feelings for Nate and hoping for reconciliation.

Martin Ashford

Martin "Ash" Ashford, portrayed by George Mason, made his first appearance on 27 October 2014. A reporter from Woman's Day highlighted that Mason would introduce a dynamic and intense storyline to the series. Ash comes to Summer Bay in search of Darryl Braxton. Mason characterized Ash as relaxed, humorous, and devoted to family, shaped by a challenging upbringing that contributes to his rebellious nature.

Neive Devlin

Neive Devlin, played by Jolene Anderson, debuted on 12 November 2014. Announced on 22 June 2014, Anderson accepted a three-month guest role, drawn by the character’s strong presence within a male-centric industry. Neive is a straightforward record producer whose entrance shakes up existing relationships.

Owning a record label, Neive tracks down Phoebe Nicholson after viewing her music video. Although she initially causes disruption, Neive eventually offers Phoebe a recording contract. When Phoebe’s partner Kyle Braxton tries to negotiate improved terms, Neive declines but later agrees to Phoebe’s desired contract due to her assertiveness.

Others

Date(s) Character Actor Details
17 March – 29 July,
1–2 February 2017 		Harley Braxton Various infants
Isaac Brown (2017)
Zayden Brown (2017) 		Harley is the child of Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Jess Lockwood (Georgia Chara), born on the Summer Bay beach. Following Jess's passing, Heath returns to the Bay with Harley. His wife, Bianca (Lisa Gormley), initially finds bonding difficult. After family conflicts and health concerns, Bianca assumes care for Harley. The family relocates to the city but later comes back to Summer Bay in 2017 with Harley, who eventually leaves again with them.
27 March–23 October,
25 August 2016 – 21 March 2017 		Eloise "Elly" Page Darcey Wilson Eloise, the younger sibling of Matt Page, enters care after their father returns to prison. She later runs away to Summer Bay hoping to live with Matt and Roo Stewart. Facing challenges with dyslexia, she receives tutoring and builds friendships. Ultimately, Matt and his partner Evie become her guardians before she departs for Vietnam alongside them.
1 April Walkerby Nick Grimshaw Walkerby encounters Heath Braxton (Dan Ewing) and Darryl Braxton (Steve Peacocke), resulting in confrontations.
UK Celebrity Eliza Doolittle During her promotional tour, Ricky Sharpe (Bonnie Sveen) acts as Doolittle's photographer.
Security Guard Derek Lea A Security Guard prevents Darryl Braxton from approaching Ricky Sharpe during a photo session; Brax reacts aggressively.
2–3 April Dr Matthews Huw Higginson Following a car crash and seizure involving Darryl Braxton, Dr Matthews provides treatment and orders additional medical evaluations.
Nurse Tennyson Danielle King Nurse Tennyson supports Dr Matthews in stabilizing Darryl Braxton after cardiac arrest and informs his family about his condition.
2 April Poisoned Diner Ryan Bennett After eating Chris Harrington's mushroom risotto, this diner collapses and requires emergency hospital treatment.
10 April Docs Worker Cheryl Ward The Docs Worker takes custody of Eloise Page following her father's imprisonment.
8 May–10 June Mark Nicholson Steve Rodgers Mark, father of Phoebe Nicholson and her lawyer, investigates Kyle’s past and offers him $50,000 to stay away from Phoebe in an attempt to protect her.
8 July–25 August Mitch Todd Matthew Pearce Mitch bullies Oscar MacGuire during community service duties.
18 August–7 November Cody Dalton Aaron Glenane Cody menaces Casey Braxton and Denny Miller seeking information about Andy Barrett. He kidnaps Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire demanding ransom before fleeing with accomplices.
18–19 August Jim Stone John Harding Member of Cody Dalton's group involved in abducting Josh Barrett and Evelyn MacGuire.
18 August Boris Struik Nathan Waring
25 September–21 October Tyson Lee Ben Bennett Tyson is a bully at Summer Bay High who targets VJ Patterson, culminating in VJ's abduction. Tyson denies involvement but is arrested and expelled.
9–30 October Gray Page Craig Ball After completing rehab, Gray returns to visit his son Matt, causing family strain by influencing him away from academics; Matt’s girlfriend voices concerns about Gray’s impact.
23–28 October Keith Pots Drayton Morley Keith meets Spencer Harrington under deceptive circumstances related to an online dating scam; Spencer defends himself during an assault leading to legal repercussions.
23 October Magistrate Gail McCarthy Sarah Woods Oversees the adoption proceedings of Jett James by Marilyn Chambers and John Palmer.
12–13 November Monique Wu Grace Palmer Monique socializes within Chris Harrington's circle and briefly dates Spencer Harrington.
28 November–16 March 2015 Sam Kennedy Wade Briggs Sam works as a bartender involved in Dean Sanderson's murder; his confession clears Darryl Braxton from wrongful accusation.
28 November–1 December Dean Sanderson Kevin Kiernan-Molloy Dean is pursued by Darryl Braxton and Martin Ashford over missing persons cases; he is ultimately killed by Sam Kennedy following a robbery dispute.
10 December–2 February 2015 Grant Barnes Adam Gray Assistant to Neive Devlin who drugs Phoebe Nicholson and imprisons Andy Barrett and Martin Ashford before being dismissed by Neive.

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