SPOILER ALERT
This is all to come in the uk yet
The biggest shock in Home and Away has to do with Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn). Ailsa died in the 2000 season finale from a heart attack but the shock is, Ailsa's coming back to the Bay. Not much is yet known but it's certain its not part of a dream or as a ghost. This will be a major event in the year, how this can be, we'll have to wait and find out.
Sophie Simpson (Rebekah Elmaloglou) who was last seen at Summer Bay's 150th Anniversay celebrations is returning again this time as a permanent character. Sally (Kate Ritchie) invites her foster-sister to return for a holiday with her daughter, Tamara, but Sally has other intentions. Sally wants Sophie to be a surrogate mother for her and Flynn's baby. Since Sophie's staying in the Bay for a while to come, it's pretty likely she'll say yes
Morag (Cornelia Frances) is headed back to the Bay. After a recurring role as Alf's (Ray Meagher) sister for the past 10 years, and making her last guest apperance in 2001 (to coincide with the departure of Duncan (Brendan McKensey)), it is not yet known whether Morag will return to the Bay permently or not. Cornelia no longer has to worry about The Weakest Link, so maybe Morag might be a permanent fixture in the Bay.
Jesse's daughter, Rachal returns to Summer Bay to live with him.
Rebecca and Travis decide to sell the old Nash house (Leah's house). Leah cannot afford to buy the house on her own, so Jesse comes up with an idea to share the house with her. Jesse and Rachal and Leah, VJ and Alex.
Jesse develops a crush on Leah.
Jesse is faced with a huge dilemma. He gets the chance to make some money, illegally, which would set him and Rachal up for life, but would also get him into trouble if he is found out.
One of the original cast members of Home and Away will soon depart the show. It is not yet confirmed who, but soon enough it will be a sad goodbye from either Donald Fisher (Norman Coburn), Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) or Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie). Kate recently said she she's considering leaving after spending over 14 years on the show. Let's hope she decides to stay.
A character named Adrian, will play a guest cast member. He will be a student in Sally Fletcher's History class, and will somehow have a storyline involved with Nick, Jade and Seb.
Vinnie does not return to Summer Bay after his two years in jail. The reason being that Vinnie dies while inside. Most probable cause of death being cancer which returns after his scare a few years ago. This storyline co-incides with the fact that Ryan Kwanten, who played Vinnie, has no plans to return to the soap.
Irene's (Lynne McGranger) relationship with Paris, who moved a couple hours away from the bay, in the end does not last. She just doesn't find enough time to see him, and slowly they drift apart
After leaving Summer Bay in discrace in 2001, none other than Shauna Bradley (Kylie Watson), returns. Not much is known yet about why she returns but it could have something to do with wanting to get back with Jude (Ben Steel), returning to visit Alf (Ray Meagher), or for other reasons unknown. It is known, however, that Sally (Kate Ritchie) still does not like Shauna and is very protective of Flynn (Martin Dingle-Wall) around her. Shauna's return should screen in Australia in around June/July.
Also returning soon is Max Sutherland (Sebastion Elmaloglou), the nephew of Rhys and Shelley and the cousin of the Sutherland girls. Not much is known on this storyline either, but it could have something to do with Rhys' brother, Pete returning to his gambling ways.
And a not so welcome back is none other than Kane Phillips (Sam Atwell). Kane left the Bay last year after he kidnapped Shauna and attaked Dani. The big shock however is that he and Kirsty start dating and she keeps this kidden from her family! This will surely end in disaster!
Living Arrangements
Hayley and Noah want to move in together, and they find the perfect place. One problem; they can't afford it. So they make a deal with Josh. He doesn't want to live in the Caravan Park forever and he has the money, so they all buy a place together.
New Character
More is know known about the new character arriving shortly in the Bay. Aimee played by Rhiana Griffith, become friendly with Josh. Could this cause problems between he and Dani?
**RUMOUR ONLY** Rhys leaves when he and Shelly get divorced after she has an affair with another man (Flynn maybe)
**RUMOUR ONLY** Leah meets a new guy. At first she feels guilty because of Vinnie being in jail, she still persues the relationship
A new family moves to the Bay. The family has TWO GIRLS and ONE BOY.
Another NEW CHARACTER, she's a tomboy who becomes friends with Dani and Brodie.
Sam and Sandy return to visit Fisher.
After a long struggle, Nick finally walks again.