List of Home and Away characters (2024)

Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera, which was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appear in 2024, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 37th season of Home and Away began airing from 8 January 2024. Valerie Beaumont was introduced at the end of the month. Rory Templeton made his debut in June.

Valerie Beaumont

Valerie Beaumont
Home and Away character
Portrayed by	Courtney Clarke
First appearance	29 January 2024 (2024-01-29)
Last appearance	17 April 2024 (2024-04-17)
Classification	Former; recurring
Introduced by	Lucy Addario

Valerie Beaumont, played by Courtney Clarke, made her first appearance on 29 January 2024. The character and Clarke's casting details were announced on 15 January 2024. Tahlia Pritchard of Yahoo! Lifestyle reported that the actress would be appearing for a short guest stint. Of filming, Clarke commented "I remember having no idea how the ship ran because it's such a longstanding show, there are all sorts of things regarding how they shoot." Clarke also said that she thought her character would be "a great challenge to play". She praised Ada Nicodemou for helping her feel comfortable and relaxed on set. Details of Clarke's character were not immediately released, but it was confirmed that Clarke had been working closely with Nicodemou, James Stewart and Matt Evans, who play Leah Patterson, Justin Morgan and Theo Poulos respectively. Pritchard wrote that some fans had speculated that Valerie might be someone Leah met in the mental health clinic, where she recently stayed. In the 3–9 February 2024 issue of TV Week, Tamara Cullen confirmed the theory was true, and Valerie was a friend Leah had made while she was staying at the clinic. Valerie wants to help Leah settle back into the Bay, having got to know her and her state of mind. Nicodemou stated "She was Leah's roommate and best friend in the clinic, so she really relies on her for support in a way others can't." Valerie encourages Leah to invite her partner Justin out to dinner when she returns home.

Clarke later explained that Valerie's friendship with Leah was "a big aspect" of the character's journey. She also confirmed that Valerie would make "a few unsuspecting waves in the community over some different issues", however, she does not have negative intentions. Clarke told Melenie Parkes of Stuff that she tried to play Valerie as empathetic as she could. She also told Parkes that Valerie has a "traumatic" backstory, which she undertook research into to understand it. She stated: "Her past experience is something that I would consider to be incredibly rare, which is kind of what makes it unique and very interesting to play. But definitely not anything that I have lived myself and so it was a great challenge to figure out how I would embody that." Clarke's blonde hair was dyed red for the character, as she knew the producers wanted Valerie to have a "dark" image. She also said Valerie dresses "in a very strong way and certainly isn't of the Summer Bay mentality". Clarke added that Valerie would also have a romance with an existing character. Valerie and Theo (Evans) establish a relationship, but Valerie soon gets him addicted to drugs. She eventually leaves town, after Theo and his band are arrested for possession when the police find Valerie's stash in their van.

Rory Templeton

Rory Templeton, played by Joshua Orpin, made his first appearance on 27 June 2024. Orpin's casting was announced on 3 March 2024, while his character's details were confirmed on 24 June. Orpin, who had been based in North America, called the role "the perfect opportunity" as he was keen to work in Australian productions. He explained: "One of the reasons I was keen to do this gig was because of that, I have worked internationally and I have been quite homesick, especially over Covid where I wasn't able to come back to Australia even when I wasn't working." Orpin had to get used to the serial's fast filming pace, which he described as "incredibly fun" and "an adjustment for someone who hasn't worked in this style of TV before". He also felt that the pace improved his acting skills. Details about Orpin's character were initially withheld, but Jonathon Moran of The Daily Telegraph reported that Orpin would be playing a new "bad boy". Orpin told him that his character "stirs up some trouble among the Summer Bay locals. He is seemingly one thing on the surface but he has a great depth to him that I’ve had a lot of fun exploring." Shortly before his debut, it was confirmed that Orpin's character Rory was a member of the show's River Boys surf gang. Along with Dingo (JK Kazzi), Rory comes to the aid of Mali Hudson (Kyle Shilling), whose brother Iluka Hudson (Dion Williams) is in trouble with the Allen gang.

Perri

Perri, played by Cantona Stewart, will make his first appearance in 2024. The character and Stewart's casting was announced on 1 July 2024. Iona Rowan of Digital Spy confirmed Stewart had wrapped his six month guest stint shortly before his casting announcement. Perri is a "troubled teen" who comes to Summer Bay to join Tane Parata's (Ethan Browne) new youth programme aimed at helping people "who have been in trouble with the law."

Others

Date(s)	Character	Actor	Circumstances
8 January	Sabrina	Harriet Gordon-Anderson	The SES leader, who leads the search for Eden Fowler at Crystal Gorge after being called in by Cash Newman. Sabrina asks Cash for all the information he can give to her about Eden, including how long she has been missing and what she was wearing. Sabrina assigns two teams to look for Eden. Cash spots fresh tire tracks and freshly dug soil, but he tells Sabrina that he did not hear any vehicle. Sabrina tells him the most likely explanation is that Eden got disorientated in the dark and fell. After going over the search area twice, Sabrina asks Cash whether Eden changed her mind and got a lift home. Felicity Newman assures her that Eden would not do that. Sabrina orders the teams to go again and later brings them in for a break.
15 January	ICU Nurse	Louis Henbest	The nurse checks on Remi Carter, as Bree Cameron watches on. When Remi wakes from the sedation, Bree tells the nurse to get ready for extubation. When Remi complain of pain in his chest, the nurse tells Bree that he is written up for morphine and she tells him to get it. Later that day, the nurse goes to move Remi to the main ward, telling Bree that he is no longer an intensive care patient. She tries to stop him, but he tells her that he is just following instructions. He points out that she is not Remi's doctor and that Levi Fowler downgraded him.
19 February	Montana	Millie Ford	An influencer who records Rose Delaney and Mali Hudson arguing outside the Surf Club, before turning up late to her community service group, which is being supervised by Rose. Montana is reluctant to join in with the bush rejuvenation or wear the Hi-Vis vest. Rose later has to tell her to get back to work when she tries to take a break early. She also annoys the rest of the group, including Justin Morgan, when she tries to get out of working. Rose tells Montana that she will not sign off on her hours. When Rose asks her why she is there, Montana explains that she stole a handbag for a video. Rose tells her that she could be in jail instead, so she should do the work, earn respect and make it mean something. Rose later catches Montana making a positive video about her community service.
20 February–25 April	Imogen Fowler	Georgia Blizzard	Levi Fowler's wife, who meets his sister Eden Fowler when she comes to their house unannounced. Imogen tells Levi and Eden that she is pleased they have reconnected. During dinner, Levi and Imogen tell Eden how they met and their plans for a family. The following morning, Imogen asks Eden if she wants to go shopping with her, but Eden tells her and Levi that she should get back to Summer Bay to check on her boyfriend, who is starting a new job.
22 February–11 April	Baby Maia/Poppy Rickard	Various	A baby that Tane Parata finds on the beach in a gym bag. Tane spends time with the baby in the hospital and he later nicknames her Maia, which means "courage" in the Mäori language. Shortly before the baby is placed with a foster family, her mother Sonia Rickard comes forward and reveals that her name is Poppy. Tane later takes Poppy from the hospital, but soon brings her back and she is reunited with Sonia.
4–11 April	Sonia Rickard	Olivia Beardsley	Poppy Rickard's mother, who left her in a gym bag on the beach. Weeks later, she returns to claim Poppy, however, she learns that Tane Parata has taken her. Tane later returns Poppy to Sonia.
4 April–	Officer Reynolds	Drew Wilson	A police constable, who carries out a search of the farmhouse with Rose Delaney, after Tane Parata takes Poppy Rickard from the hospital. Weeks later, he attends the scene of a fight between Mali Hudson and Gordie Allen. He searches Nat Allen and alerts Rose to the fact he found a knife in her pocket, before arresting her.
10 April–	Sergeant Callan	Grant Lyndon	The most senior officer at Yabbie Creek Police Station. He asks Rose Delaney why Sonia Rickard has not been told that her infant daughter has been taken by Tane Parata, but Rose tells him that she is waiting on DNA results to come back first. Callan tells her that he has spoken with Sonia and wants Tane's photo on the news. He later learns that Rose's boyfriend lives with Tane and questions whether she has been dragging out the investigation in order to help Tane. Rose denies it, but Callan decides to take over the case and holds a press conference asking for help in finding Tane.
29 February–28 May	Stevie Marlow	Catherine Văn-Davies	A film actress, who hires Cash Newman to be her security guard. While interviewing him on her boat, Stevie shows him a police file containing details of her stalker. Cash advises her to cancel any upcoming personal appearances, but Stevie refuses to take his advice. He tells he cannot help her if she is not willing to make sacrifices for her personal safety. Cash takes the job, despite he and Stevie clashing several times. At a promotional event for her upcoming film, Stevie's stalker Sidney Wickham lunges at her and Cash gives chase. Sidney is arrested and Stevie believes the ordeal is over. She decides to shoot her new film in Summer Bay, where she meets and dates Remi Carter. Cash learns Sidney has left remand and he tries to get to Stevie, who is filming on the beach. Sidney shoots Stevie, who collapses into Cash's arms. She is rushed to hospital, where Bree Cameron and Levi Fowler try to save her, but she dies of her injuries.
17 April–6 June	Nelson Giles	Mahesh Jadu	A film director working with Stevie Marlow. She brings him and the rest of the crew to Summer Bay to shoot her new film. Nelson spots Bree Cameron on the beach, and later buys her coffee at the Diner, before getting to know her. They begin dating and end up on a double date with Stevie and Bree's former boyfriend Remi Carter. Stevie is shot and killed during filming. Nelson quits the production and later tells Bree that he is going to Naples to direct a new project, before asking her to come with him. Bree tells Nelson that she still has feelings for Remi and that they kissed. However, Nelson still wants her to come with him, but Bree turns him down and they part as friends.
17 April–29 May	Sidney Wickham	Joshua McElroy	Stevie Marlow's stalker, who has been sending death threats to her. He joins a crowd of fans at a promotional event and asks Stevie to say her catch phrase, before lunging at her. Stevie's bodyguard Cash Newman realises that Sidney is the stalker and chases him to a nearby car park. Sidney tries to attack Cash and tells him that Stevie is the last on his list. The police arrest him and he tells Stevie that it is not over. Weeks later, Cash is informed that Sidney is no longer on remand. Sidney goes to Summer Bay, where Stevie is filming her new movie. He shoots Stevie, who later dies in hospital, and tries to leave the area when Tane Parata spots him. Tane chases him, but Sidney hits him with the gun, leaving him unconscious. When Cash returns to his house, Sidney is waiting inside with the gun. He wants to know that Stevie is dead, but refuses to believe Cash when he confirms that she is. He demands proof because the news outlets are not reporting on it due to a media blackout. Cash's girlfriend Eden Fowler suddenly arrives home, distracting Sidney enough for Cash to tackle and subdue him. Eden calls the police, who arrest Sidney for Stevie's murder. Rose Delaney later confirms that he will be going away for a long time.
5 June–	Iluka Hudson	Dion Williams	Mali Hudson's brother.
10 June–	Bronte Langford	Stefanie Caccamo	A young woman who befriends Irene Roberts at the hospital. Irene brings her to stay at her house in Summer Bay.
20 June–	Nat Allen	Claire Lovering	After Iluka Hudson steals $8,000 from the Allens, they come to Summer Bay looking for him. Nat overhears Mackenzie Booth and Levi Fowler talking about Iluka's brother Mali Hudson and pretends that she is buying a surfboad from him. Mack gives her their address so she can pick it up. Nat meets up with Gordie and Campbell and they ransack the house while they wait for Iluka and Mali. Mack and Levi arrive home and are held at knifepoint by Campbell, as Nat explains that they are waiting for the Hudson brothers, while Campbell says that Iluka owes them. Mali comes home and tries to free a tied up Mack. He tells Nat and Gordie to release her and he will talk. As Mali says that he was going to get them the money, Levi breaks free of duct tape and tackles Campbell, while Gordie stops Mack from leaving. Nat orders Campbell to stop fighting Levi, who they soon realise has been stabbed in the struggle. Nat refuses to let Mack call an ambulance.
	Gordie Allen	Brandon McClelland
	Campbell Allen	John Harding
27 June–	David 'Dingo' Lewis	JK Kazzi	A member of the River Boys gang, who, along with Rory Templeton, comes to Mali Hudson's aid.

External links

• Characters and cast at 7plus