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Home and Away <\/a>has graced our screens for almost four decades, and while longstanding characters like Alf Stewart<\/a> and Irene Roberts will always have a place in our hearts, there\u2019s a little room in there for a new character or two.<\/p>\n As always, the show has lots of twists and turns while new characters<\/a> join and others leave<\/a>, so if you\u2019re need a little explainer, look no further.<\/p>\n The new arrivals to Home & Away<\/p>\n Ruth is (trying) to make her way back<\/p>\n Ruth \u201cRoo\u201d Stewart, played by Georgie Parker<\/a>, is the daughter of Alf Stewart. After not being in Summer Bay for a while, the show teased that Roo was making her way home. <\/p>\n However, instead of a wholesome reunion, the plot has taken a dark, gritty turn, with Roo becoming the centre of a missing-persons investigation as the show teases a kidnapping.<\/p>\n The series has now left Home and Away fans on edge as viewers were left with David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor) and Constable Lombard (Shannon Ryan) at the scene of Roo\u2019s burnt out car in a forest clearing. <\/p>\n Has Roo been murdered, or is this just a decoy to throw the police off her kidnapper\u2019s trail? We\u2019ll have to tune in to find out.<\/p>\n Dylan Baldwin has arrived in Summer Bay<\/p>\n There\u2019s a new Baldwin in town, with Noah D\u2019Annunzio joining the cast as Dylan Baldwin.<\/p>\n Dylan made his Australian screen debut on October 12, arriving unexpectedly to visit his older brother, Sonny Baldwin. The pair have a complicated history, with Sonny having previously felt overshadowed by Dylan, who was seen as the golden child of their family.<\/p>\n However, Dylan\u2019s arrival reveals that his seemingly perfect life might not be quite what it appears. He tells Sonny that he\u2019s tired of living up to their parents\u2019 expectations and wants to experience something different.<\/p>\n Dylan also catches the attention of Lacey, who is still grieving the death of her former boyfriend, Theo Poulos. Although she\u2019s beginning to consider the possibility of finding love again, she struggles with the guilt of being attracted to someone new.<\/p>\n With a potential romance on the cards, Dylan\u2019s arrival could mark the beginning of a new chapter for Lacey.<\/p>\n Is Imogen Fowler returning in 2027?<\/p>\n Another familiar face could be heading back to Summer Bay with reports<\/a> suggesting Georgia Blizzard will reprise her role as Imogen Fowler, Levi\u2019s ex-wife, in 2027.<\/p>\n Imogen has reportedly been spotted filming alongside Levi and a young girl, prompting speculation about the child\u2019s identity and how she could affect Levi\u2019s relationship with Mackenzie.<\/p>\n However, the show has not officially confirmed the details of Imogen\u2019s return or the child\u2019s connection to the family, so we\u2019ll have to wait for more information before drawing any conclusions.<\/p>\n For now, Imogen\u2019s return remains unconfirmed, and there is no official broadcast date.<\/p>\n Rookie cop Richie is back!<\/p>\n Another new face on the show this year was Richie Brezniak (played by Rocco Forrester-Sach<\/a>).<\/p>\n He first entered Summer Bay as the new police officer at Yabbie Creek Police Station, and despite Constable Cash Newman initially offering to take him under his wing as the new recruit, his rookie enthusiasm started to irk his senior.<\/p>\n Richie made his Summer Bay appearance on April 28, and saw him strike up a romance with the newly-single Abigail.<\/p>\n However, after a recent climactic shooting<\/a> plotline led to Richie being fired from the force, this new recruit took a small hiatus from the Bay.<\/p>\n Now, the young cop is making his grand return, with Channel Seven announcing on Monday, September 14, that Rocco will be returning as Richie next week! Tune in to see this character reunite with everyone he left behind. <\/p>\n Jimmy Fowler has returned<\/p>\n Aaron Jeffery has reprised his role as Jimmy Fowler, bringing another familiar face back to Summer Bay.<\/p>\n Jimmy is the father of Eden, Levi and Abigail, all of whom are now living in the Bay. His return comes as Eden faces a serious health crisis, giving the Fowler family a reason to come together during an incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n Jimmy\u2019s return has already aired, with his former wife Deb expected to follow shortly behind.<\/p>\n Gary Morrow is returning<\/p>\n Peter Phelps is also heading back to Summer Bay as Gary Morrow, Cash Newman\u2019s adoptive father.<\/p>\n Gary has appeared on and off since October 2022, and his return comes as Cash struggles to cope with Eden\u2019s life-threatening diagnosis.<\/p>\n A promotional teaser shown during the Logies appeared to show Cash spending time away with Gary, suggesting he will be there to support his son during a difficult period.<\/p>\n Dr Amelia Carlisle made a climactic entrance<\/p>\n One of the most hotly anticipated arrivals to the show was Dr Amelia Carlisle, played by Nicole da Silva.<\/a><\/p>\n She is best known for playing Franky Doyle in Wentworth, and fans were excited to spot the actor on the Home and Away set back in January.<\/p>\n Nicole first entered the show during the season\u2019s climactic shooting episode, stepping in as Dr Amelia Carlisle from Northern Districts Hospital to help save David\u2019s (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor<\/a>) life after Richie\u2019s rookie mistake. <\/p>\n \u201cIt is a rite of passage for most Aussie actors, I think,\u201d she told WHO about joining the soap.<\/p>\n Although the actress admitted joining a show with such a deep fan lore was \u201cterrifying\u201d \u2013 \u201cHopefully everyone plays nice,\u201d she joked \u2013 Nicole said on-set, the cast and crew have \u201cbeen very welcoming\u201d.<\/p>\n However, she stops short of naming the first cast member who made her feel at home on the series. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf I told you one person specifically, you might figure out\u00a0who plays my love interest<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 and it\u2019s best you discover that when you watch,\u201d she teased.<\/p>\n Now that Nicole\u2019s character has spent some time on the show, you can probably guess who that love interest might be!<\/p>\n Who will be leaving Summer Bay? <\/p>\n Tane says a tearful goodbye<\/p>\n Tane Parata, played by Ethan Browne, has faced some climactic storylines this year on Home and Away. After being framed for drug charges by Harper\u2019s mother, Kerrie, imprisoned and ultimately going on the run with Brax\u2019s help, he found his way back to Summer Bay.<\/p>\n While there were many relationships keeping Tane in Summer Bay \u2013 one of those including Mackenzie Booth \u2013 the character ultimately bid his friends a tearful goodbye as he made the decision to move closer to his son Archie.<\/p>\n Tane had baby Archie with Harper, who left the Bay earlier this year.<\/p>\n However, despite this dramatic exit, fans are not quite sure we\u2019ve seen the last of Tane and are holding out hope for his return. We\u2019ll have to wait and see!<\/p>\n Harper Matheson has officially left Summer Bay<\/p>\n After rumours <\/a>circulated for weeks about her departure, Harper Matheson (Jessica Redmayne) has officially left the Bay. <\/p>\n The rumours started after sisters Harper and Dana (Ally Harris) weren\u2019t seen filming recently, and news dropped of Jessica\u2019s new project, starring as Shelby\u00a0in Steel Magnolias Australia.<\/p>\n In the end, Harper left Summer Bay with her son Archie and sister Dana as she no longer felt safe, even after her ex-boyfriend, Beau, was arrested when she reported him for abuse.<\/p>\n While Harper\u2019s storyline was an intense <\/a>one, with the character leaving on heartbreaking and sudden terms to escape Beau, Redmayne has reflected on both the \u201csad\u201d and \u201cgrateful\u201d reality of saying goodbye to this character. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s, of course, sad to see Harper go \u2013 especially on terms like these \u2013 but I\u2019m grateful as Jessica the actor to have experienced the immense challenge,\u201d she told TV Week<\/a>. \u201cI particularly love telling true stories and this one was very real and raw.\u201d<\/p>\n Who knows what\u2019s next for Harper! She may return when Summer Bay settles down, but we\u2019ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n Harper\u2019s new beau\u2026 Beau<\/p>\n Beau was also a newbie welcomed to the show this year, with the character played by Blake Richardson.<\/p>\n He was introduced as Harper\u2019s new boyfriend, and their relationship kicked off with a wholesome start as they spent time together loved-up at the beach and spending time with Harper\u2019s baby, Archie.<\/p>\n However, Beau quickly stirred trouble for single-mum Harper. After Beau landed himself in jail, Harper made the decision to leave Summer Bay for good to protect Archie. <\/p>\n While there doesn\u2019t seem to be a return date for Harper anytime soon, the jury is still out on whether Beau will continue to cause trouble in Summer Bay when he\u2019s let out of the slammer. <\/p>\n Time will tell!<\/p>\n Zane Talbot has been sent back to prison<\/p>\n Zane Talbot, played by Angus McColl, has also faced a dramatic change in circumstances.<\/p>\n After serving time for a burglary during which he accidentally struck a young girl, Zane struggled to adjust to life outside prison. Marilyn Chambers tried to help him start again, encouraging him to take up new opportunities and build a life beyond his past.<\/p>\n However, Zane continued to battle feelings of guilt and found the freedom of making his own decisions overwhelming.<\/p>\n After deliberately vandalising local businesses and getting into trouble with police, Zane was arrested again and sent back to prison.<\/p>\n His departure leaves Marilyn disappointed after her efforts to help him make a fresh start. While his future on the show remains uncertain, Zane\u2019s latest storyline has brought his time in Summer Bay to an abrupt end.<\/p>\n Is Sonny Baldwin leaving Home and Away?<\/p>\n Sonny Baldwin, played by Ryan Bown, could also be facing an uncertain future in Summer Bay, although his departure has not been confirmed.<\/p>\n Sonny first arrived in February 2025 as the childhood best friend of Remi Carter. He later reunited with Remi after learning that his friend had come into money, and turned up in the Lyrik share house with plans to help him spend his windfall.<\/p>\n Speculation about Sonny\u2019s future began after he reportedly had not been spotted filming at Palm Beach since late July. Fans also noticed that Ryan had changed his Instagram bio, removing the reference to Home and Away.<\/p>\n However, Ryan had also travelled to the UK with his partner, Natalie Spence, following their second wedding ceremony in the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n It is possible the actor was simply taking an extended break, and there has been no official announcement confirming Sonny\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n For now, his future remains a question mark.<\/p>\n Why did Richie leave Summer Bay?<\/p>\n In one of the most climactic episodes of the season so far, rookie cop Richie (Rocco Forrester-Sach<\/a>) accidentally shot<\/a> his boss, David (Jeremy Lindsay Taylor<\/a>), while on duty, sending him to urgent care. Since this (almost fatal) mistake, Richie has been suffering the consequences. <\/p>\n After having his gun license revoked and being let go from his dream job in the force, the aspiring cop spent his days applying for new opportunities, but continued to fall short as he couldn\u2019t provide a reference. <\/p>\n As he sought out Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) for help, he was instead met with some hard truths and made the tough choice to leave Summer Bay and his girlfriend Abby behind in search of a fresh start. <\/p>\n However, this is not the last we will see of Richie! Rocco Forrester-Sach is still filming, signalling to fans that Richie will be back in the Bay later this year.<\/p>\n Abrupt departure for Tane<\/p>\n Tane Parata, played by Ethan Browne, has also faced questions about his future after being framed on drug charges by Harper\u2019s mother, Kerrie, imprisoned and ultimately going on the run with Brax\u2019s help.<\/p>\n His situation has left the future of his business in jeopardy and his relationship with Jo Staveley under strain.<\/p>\n However, filming reports suggest Tane is not leaving Summer Bay permanently. He has reportedly returned with baby Archie, and upcoming storylines are set to explore his feelings for Mackenzie Booth.<\/p>\n With Mackenzie engaged to Levi and Imogen reportedly returning to Summer Bay, Tane could find himself caught up in another complicated relationship storyline.<\/p>\n While his future may be changing, the latest reports suggest there is still plenty more to come from Tane.<\/p>\n Brax and Ricky<\/p>\n Fan favourites Brax<\/a> (Stephen Peacocke) and Ricky (Bonnie Sveen) returned earlier this year for a special Western Australia storyline, produced in partnership with Tourism Western Australia.<\/p>\n The couple were reintroduced living on a remote cattle station with their now 10-year-old son Casey, living in hiding after Brax never actually handed himself into police after that dodgy ordeal when he was last in Summer Bay.<\/p>\n The characters were on our screens for 10 weeks and exited on May 15.<\/p>\n Stephen and Bonnie spoke to WHO<\/a> about their return and said it was a very emotional moment for them.<\/p>\n \u201cI reunited with old crew friends,\u201d Bonnie told WHO.\u00a0\u201cI shared a lot of hugs and a lot of chats. 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Ruth has gone missing on Home and Away. Credit: Channel Seven.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/is-imogen-fowler-returning-in-2027-6ad55d3c3f827.png\")
Imogen Fowler played by Georgia Blizzard is rumoured to return to Summer Bay! Credit: Seven<\/p>\n![\"Home](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/untitled-design-62-6a0f8c0919c19.png\")
Newcomer Richie is played by Rocco Forrester-Sach. Credit: Back to the Bay<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/untitled-design-6ad5615f3580d.png\")
Peter Phelps, who plays Gary Morrow, is set to return to Home & Away. Credit: Seven<\/p>\n![\"Home](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/untitled-design-66-6a0f8d5d5f90e.png\")
Fans have been excited at the news that Nicole da Silva will be joining the show. Credit: Instagram\/thenicoladesilva<\/p>\n![\"Home](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/untitled-design-65-6a0f8c6adb275.png\")
Beau is set to be Harper\u2019s new partner. Credit: Back to the Bay<\/p>\n![\"Ethan](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/untitled-design-64-6a0f8dbf1725d.png\")
Ethan Browne is set to depart Summer Bay soon. Credit: Instagram\/ethanbrowne<\/p>\n![\"Stephen](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/untitled-design-63-6a0f8e4870793.png\")
Brax and Ricky left the show again after an explosive 10 weeks. Credit: Instagram\/bonniesveen<\/p>\n
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