List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2025

{{Short description|none}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Neighbours'' characters introduced in 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2025}} ''[[Neighbours]]'' is an Australian television soap opera. It was first broadcast on 18 March 1985 and airs on [[Amazon Prime Video]] in the UK and US, [[RTÉ]] in Ireland and [[Network 10]] in Australia. The following is a list of characters that first appear in the show in 2025, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer [[Jason Herbison]]. [[#Clint Hendry|Clint Hendry]] (Jason Wilder) and [[#Taye Obasi|Taye Obasi]] (Lakota Johnson) made their debuts in January. [[#Fallon Morell|Fallon Morell]] (Kate Connick), [[#Ken Obasi|Ken Obasi]] (Charles Allen) and [[Maddy Murphy]] (Emma Horn) made their first appearances in February. [[#Agnes Adair|Agnes Adair]] ([[Anne Charleston]]) and [[#Thomas Murphy|Thomas Murphy]] (Charlie Lyon) debuted in March. [[#Sandra Jago|Sandra Jago]] (Natassia Halabi) first appeared in April. [[#Colton Keys|Colton Keys]] (Jakob Ambrose) was introduced in May. [[Yvette Ramsay]] ([[Libby Tanner]]) and [[Saskia Ramsay]] (Mia Foran) arrived in June. [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2025#Monte Jones|Monte Jones]] (Dennis Coard) and [[#Greg|Greg Murphy]] ([[Gary Sweet]]) arrived in September. [[#Addison Rutherford|Addison Rutherford]] (Florence Gladwin) debuted from October.

== Clint Hendry == {{Infobox soap character |name = Clint Hendry |series = Neighbours |portrayer = Jason Wilder |first = {{Start date|2025|01|21|df=y}} |last = {{end date|2025|12|11|df=y}} |introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] |occupation = Cleaner |daughters=[[Addison Rutherford]]}} '''Clint Hendry''', played by Jason Wilder, made his debut on 21 January 2025.<ref name=ds2>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2025 |title=Neighbours confirms details of Jane Harris's new man |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63353273/neighbours-spoilers-jane-harris-clint-romance/ |access-date=16 January 2025 |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |archive-date=16 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116110330/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63353273/neighbours-spoilers-jane-harris-clint-romance/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The character was previewed in a ''Neighbours'' promotional trailer released on 19 December 2024.<ref name=ds1/> Clint was revealed to be a man that [[Jane Harris (Neighbours)|Jane Harris]] ([[Annie Jones (actor)|Annie Jones]]) meets online dating. The trailer also shows Jane's son [[Byron Stone]] ([[Xavier Molyneux]]) being concerned over her and Clint's age gap.<ref name=ds2/> It was later revealed that Clint would "refuse to let Jane go so easily" and would ask her to "consider another date".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2025 |title=Neighbours' Jane Harris left upset in new romance story |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63430768/neighbours-spoilers-jane-upset-romance/ |access-date=16 January 2025 |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |archive-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215132528/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63430768/neighbours-spoilers-jane-upset-romance/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Clint last appeared on 27 February 2025. The following day, Wilder confirmed his departure from the show and revealed he "had the best time working" with Jones on the storyline. He added "I know for a lot of fans it didn't end the way they wanted it to. But let's face it, it wouldn't be that fun if it was all smooth sailing."<ref>{{cite instagram|user=j.t.wild|postid=DGmwu9OvGxN|title=As my time on Neighbours comes to a close I just wanted to take a moment to appreciate all the legends that work on the production...|date=28 February 2025|access-date=1 March 2025}}</ref>

Clint arranges a date with Jane, but she is embarrassed by their age gap. Jane is hesitant about dating Clint, but they arrange another date, where he befriends Jane's son Byron. Clint secures a cleaning job at Erinsborough High School, which causes Jane to end their romance. He secures a secondary cleaning job at the Eirini Rising retirement complex and impresses residents [[Vera Punt]] (Sally-Anne Upton) and [[Gino Esposito]] ([[Shane McNamara]]). Jane tries to avoid Clint, but changes her mind and has sex with him in an empty apartment in Eirini Rising. Owner [[Terese Willis]] ([[Rebekah Elmaloglou]]) reveals that residents have complained about hearing sexual noises coming from the apartment. He denies all knowledge and they use the apartment for sex again. Terese reveals that cleaning supplies have been stolen and asks Clint if he knows anything. Terese and [[Moira Tohu]] (Robyn Arthur) find a used condom in the apartment and realise someone is using it to have sex in. Student [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2024#Jasmine Stewart|Jasmine Stewart]] (Frankie Mazzone) is accused of stealing the cleaning supplies and defends herself by revealing Clint and Jane's relationship to Terese. She is angry that Clint and Jane have been having sex at her business and fires him. Jasmine's parents complain to the Department of Education and [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2017#Lana Kline|Lana Kline]] (Elizabeth Parisi) decides to suspend Jane for having an inappropriate relationship with a work colleague. Clint continues to support Jane and repairs her friendship with Terese.

Jane agrees to support Clint and offers to defend his reputation at her meeting with Lana. Jane's daughter, [[Nicolette Stone]] ([[Hannah Monson]]) decides to help Jane discover who the thief is. She purchases cleaning supplies via an online shopping website and goes to pick-up the items. Upon their arrival, they discover that Clint is the thief and has a garage full of stolen cleaning supplies. Clint tries to convince Jane he is stealing to support his sick mother. Jane refuses to listen to his lies and reports him to the police.

== Taye Obasi == {{Infobox soap character |name = Taye Obasi |series = Neighbours |portrayer = Lakota Johnson |first = {{Start date|2025|01|23|df=y}} |last = 11 December 2025 |introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] |halfsisters = [[Remi Varga-Murphy]] |nephews = [[JJ Varga-Murphy]] [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] |father = [[#Ken Obasi|Ken Obasi]] |occupation = Manager of the Lassiters Piano Bar }} '''Taye Obasi''', played by Lakota Johnson, made his first appearance on 23 January 2025. The character was announced on 14 October 2024 via the official ''Neighbours'' Instagram account. The account released a promotional photograph of Johnson on set. Johnson was hired as a regular cast member. Teasing the character's introduction, a publicist stated "Taye is sure to break some rules (and some hearts) on Ramsay Street."<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2024 |title=Neighbours casts Lakota Johnson as new show regular |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62595912/neighbours-lakota-johnson-character-taye/ |access-date=2 December 2024 |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |archive-date=20 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241020164837/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62595912/neighbours-lakota-johnson-character-taye/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Taye is the brother of [[Remi Varga-Murphy]] ([[Naomi Rukavina]]).<ref name="JanuTayery">{{cite web|title=Neighbours teases further 2025 stories in 41 new spoiler pictures|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63313295/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-further-2025-stories/|date=1 January 2025|access-date=1 January 2025|archive-date=2 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250102173831/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63313295/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-further-2025-stories/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Taye's debut was first confirmed in a Neighbours promo showing what's in store for 2025.<ref name=ds1>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours – every 2025 spoiler revealed so far |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63227602/neighbours-spoilers-2025/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=16 January 2025 |date=19 December 2024 |archive-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203104647/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63227602/neighbours-spoilers-2025/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spoilers for January 2025 show Taye spending time at the Waterhole with his nephews [[JJ Varga-Murphy|JJ]] (Riley Bryant) and [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] (Marley Williams).<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2025 |title=Neighbours previews further 2025 stories in 41 new spoiler pictures |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63313295/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-further-2025-stories/ |access-date=3 January 2025 |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |archive-date=2 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250102173831/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63313295/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-further-2025-stories/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Executive producer [[Jason Herbison]] told Johnathon Hughes from ''[[Radio Times]]'' that Taye is the younger half brother of established character Remi Varga-Murphy on her father's side. He adds that they have "a significant age difference and they've grown up somewhat estranged." It was also revealed that Johnson initially auditioned for a different role, which impressed producers, leading them to create the role of Taye just for him.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Johnathon |last=Hughes |title=Neighbours 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-2025-preview-12-spoilers/ |date=1 January 2025 |access-date=3 January 2025 |website=[[Radio Times]] |archive-date=25 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250325003421/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-2025-preview-12-spoilers/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Taye hides out in the [[sunroom]] of number 32, and steals the food that [[Andrew Rodwell]] (Lloyd Will) brings over for JJ and Dex. Andrew hears movements, and approaches Taye with a cricket bat. JJ and Dex return from New York and spot Taye in the sunroom, before asking Andrew to go and get them some dinner. Dex allows him to stay in secret on the condition he keep a low profile. He unknowingly befriends neighbour [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] (Ben Jackson), and jumps into his backyard to hide from Andrew. Taye messes up the house while JJ and Dex are at school, which Andrew sees and asks JJ to clean it up. He throws a party at the house and gets Dex into drinking, before Remi and [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] ([[Sara West]]) return home. Taye is embarrassed to see Remi, but she asks him to stay for a while so they can catch up. He befriends [[Fallon Morell]] (Kate Connick) and she vents to him about her sister [[Krista Sinclair]] (Majella Davis).

== Fallon Morell == {{Infobox soap character | name = Fallon Morell | series = Neighbours | portrayer = Kate Connick | first = {{Start date|2025|02|03|df=y}} | last = {{End date|2025|04|02|df=y}} | introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] | halfsisters = [[Krista Sinclair]] }} '''Fallon Morell''', played by Kate Connick, made her first appearance on 3 February 2025.<ref>{{cite Instagram |author=Morrissey Management|user=morrisseymanagement|postid=DBqGrI4zuuF|date=28 October 2024|title=Catch Morrissey's Kate Connick as Fallon Morrell on Ramsay St. in 2025!|access-date=28 October 2024}}</ref> The character and Connick's casting details were announced on 28 October 2024.<ref name="Connick">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62733985/neighbours-casts-kate-connick/|title=Neighbours casts US star Kate Connick as new character|last=Sarrubba|first=Stefania|date=28 October 2024|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=28 October 2024|archive-date=11 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111033848/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a62733985/neighbours-casts-kate-connick/|url-status=live}}</ref> She has joined the cast in a guest capacity.<ref name="Connick" /> Fallon was confirmed to be the sister of an established character.<ref name="Connick" /> The show's social media accounts teased her arrival, saying she would "wreak havoc on Erinsborough" and cause trouble for many of its residents.<ref name="Connick" /> Speaking to [[Radio Times]], executive producer [[Jason Herbison]] revealed that Fallon is the "younger sister of [[Krista Sinclair]] (Majella Davis) from her mother's side," and was "raised in the US with her American father." He also added that Fallon and Krista had very different upbringings and are "very different people".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hughes |first1=Johnathon |title=Neighbours 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-2025-preview-12-spoilers/ |website=[[Radio Times]] |access-date=27 January 2025 |date=1 January 2025 |archive-date=25 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250325003421/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/neighbours/neighbours-2025-preview-12-spoilers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Fallon departed the series on 2 April 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=Neighbours' Fallon Morell to exit soap after chaos in Sebastian case|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64290737/neighbours-spoilers-fallon-morell-exit/|date=26 March 2025|access-date=5 April 2025|archive-date=4 April 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404110619/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64290737/neighbours-spoilers-fallon-morell-exit/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Spoiler pictures for 2025 show Fallon arriving in Erinsborough and meeting with [[Sebastian Metcalfe]] ([[Rarmian Newton]]), before going to Krista's Lassiters apartment.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours previews Chelsea's return drama in 30 spoiler pictures |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63362549/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-chelsea-return-drama/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=27 January 2025 |date=13 January 2025 |archive-date=29 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250129094841/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63362549/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-chelsea-return-drama/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Spoilers reveal that Krista will be "shaken up by [Fallon's] declaration of arrival, and the next day reveals that Krista will welcome Fallon "into her life, oblivious to her disapproval", showing that she may have an ulterior motive in coming to Erinsborough.<ref name=":0" /> Additional spoilers revealed that Fallon will be employed by Krista's fiancé [[Leo Tanaka]] ([[Tim Kano]]) at his vineyard, Yorokobi, where she will "bond with Leo".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours' dramatic Aaron Brennan scenes in 33 spoiler pictures |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63363000/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-aaron-dramatic-scenes/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=27 January 2025 |date=13 January 2025 |archive-date=30 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130165821/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g63363000/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-aaron-dramatic-scenes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Advanced spoilers written by Daniel Kilkelly from [[Digital Spy]] reveal that "Fallon has her own complicated backstory with Sebastian", stating that they were "once in a relationship" and that "she even asked him to marry her", to which he responded by leaving and "ghosting her".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |first=Daniel |last=Kilkelly |date=27 January 2025 |title=Neighbours confirms exit storyline for Sebastian Metcalfe |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63482243/neighbours-spoilers-sebastian-metcalfe-exit-story/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=7 February 2025 |archive-date=3 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250203104651/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63482243/neighbours-spoilers-sebastian-metcalfe-exit-story/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He goes on to write that Sebastian "developed feelings for [Krista] during their relationship", and discovering that he "wasn't in love with Fallon anymore", which led him to ultimately "cut all contact."<ref name=":1" /> We also discover that Fallon is left "upset" and confused about "what part Krista played in the breakdown of her relationship".<ref name=":1" />

Fallon watches Sebastian kiss Krista before turning up at her apartment unannounced, and Krista insists she move in. She meets Sebastian at Grease Monkeys, who explains that he loved Krista while they were together. [[Taye Obasi]] (Lakota Johnson) befriends Fallon and they drink together at the Waterhole. Fallon gets to know Krista's fiancé Leo. Krista and Leo hire Fallon as their wedding planner and she offers to help Leo and [[Byron Stone]] (Xavier Molyneux) with setting up the Yorokobi winery for a wedding. Fallon continues to be distant from Krista and is concerned she is keeping secrets from Leo. She confides her worries in Taye, who convinces her to keep Krista's secret to her own advantage. Fallon is happy when Krista reveals the truth about Sebastian and convinces her to tell Leo. Krista fails to tell Leo, so Fallon intervenes and reveals the truth, pretending that she thought Leo already knew. Fallon continues to question Leo after he decides to continue planning his wedding. Fallon is shocked when Taye gets a job working for Krista at the Piano Bar and asks him to keep her secrets. Taye picks up that Fallon has feelings for Leo, which she abruptly denies. Taye later asks Fallon if she can get a loan of Krista for him to pay an expensive piano bar performer, and when she says she can't, he threatens reveal all to Krista, so she reluctantly agrees.

Krista borrows Fallon's wedding dress without asking and spills wine on it. Fallon argues with Krista and reveals to Leo about the significance of the dress. Taye apologises to Fallon and she reveals her resentment towards Krista. Fallon's romantic feeling for Leo continue to grow and she tells Taye she plans on causing trouble. She then reveals Sebastian is returning to Erinsborough.

== Ken Obasi ==  '''Ken Obasi''', played by Charles Allen, appeared on 13 February 2025.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=9 February 2025 |first=Iona|last=Rowan|title=Neighbours shock ahead for Remi as another family member arrives |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63722467/neighbours-remi-shock-father-arrives/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=11 February 2025 }}</ref> The character and Allen's casting details were revealed on 9 February 2025 via advance storyline spoilers.<ref name=":2" /> Ken is introduced as the father of established characters [[Remi Varga-Murphy]] ([[Naomi Rukavina]]) and [[Taye Obasi]] (Lakota Johnson).<ref name=":2" /> Ken arrives in [[Erinsborough]] to ask Taye to return home with him, but he refuses to leave. Iona Rowan from Digital Spy reported that Remi and Taye "realise that Ken has been the one keeping them apart all these years."<ref name=":2" />

Ken arrives at number 30 Ramsay Street and asks Remi and Taye to stop fighting. He asks Taye to come back home with him to Appollo Bay, and he and Remi realise that Ken has been keeping them apart because of his affair with Taye's mum. Remi allows Taye to stay in Erinsborough, and Ken spends time with his grandsons [[JJ Varga-Murphy|JJ]] (Riley Bryant) and [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] (Marley Williams).

==Maddy Murphy==  '''Maddy Murphy''', played by Emma Horn, made her first appearance on 17 February 2025.<ref name="Ep9192">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9192|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Kylie Robertson; Writer: Fiona Bulle |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=17 February 2025}}</ref> The character was first announced on 10 February 2025 via advance storyline spoilers.<ref name=maddy>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours' Nicolette Stone to find a clue in Chelsea Murphy mystery |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63652466/neighbours-spoilers-nicolette-chelsea-clue/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=25 February 2025 |date=10 February 2025 |archive-date=15 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215132532/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63652466/neighbours-spoilers-nicolette-chelsea-clue/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Maddy is the cousin of established characters [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] ([[Sara West]]) and [[Chelsea Murphy]] ([[Viva Bianca]]).<ref name=maddy/> Daniel Kilkelly from [[Digital Spy]] revealed that Maddy's introduction occurs following Cara's friend, [[Nicolette Stone]] ([[Hannah Monson]]) deciding to help track down her sister, Chelsea. She was pregnant and Maddy is a mid-wife and they believe she may know her whereabouts. Kilkelly added that Nicolette would "strike up a romantic spark" with Maddy and discover that Maddy knows more information about Chelsea, after finding a bottle of her perfume. Cara confronts Maddy who reveals she helped Chelsea give birth but has since moved on.<ref name=maddy/>

Cara and Nicolette visit Maddy's house and ask her if she has seen Chelsea. Maddy denies having seen her and invites them into her home. Maddy begins to flirt with Nicolette and later contacts her to hook-up for sex. The following morning, Nicolette finds a bottle of Chelsea's perfume and realises that Maddy is lying. Cara confronts Maddy, who reveals that she helped Chelsea give birth but she left soon after. She claims that Chelsea does not want Cara to find her and berates both Cara and Nicolette for tricking her. Maddy visits Nicolette at work and asks her if she would be interested in dating. Nicolette is unsure and asks Cara for advice, but she does not want them to date because she has not told her wife, [[Remi Varga-Murphy]] ([[Naomi Rukavina]]) that she is looking for Chelsea. Nicolette tells Maddy they cannot date and Remi sees them together. Remi shares drinks with Maddy, Cara and Nicolette, who tell unconvincing lies about why Maddy is in town. She continues to hook up with Nicolette in secret. Cara and Remi visit Nicolette while Maddy is with her. She hides from them but Cara notices Nicolette probably has company. Cara catches them together and berates them ignoring her request that they refrain from getting together. Months later, Nicolette invites her back to Ramsay Street and introduces her to her mother [[Jane Harris (Neighbours)|Jane Harris]] ([[Annie Jones (actor)|Annie Jones]]), and they hang out and have sex.

== Agnes Adair == {{Infobox soap character |name = Agnes Adair |series = Neighbours |portrayer = [[Anne Charleston]] |first = {{Start date|2025|03|17|df=y}} |last = {{End date|2025|05|27|df=y}} |introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] |occupation = Retired psychiatrist |family = [[Ramsay family|Ramsay]] [[Robinson family|Robinson]] |husband = William (deceased) |daughters = Jacqueline |grandfathers = Roger Adair }} '''Agnes Adair''', played by [[Anne Charleston]], made her first appearance on 17 March 2025.<ref name=agnes>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours: Madge lookalike brings mystery as Anne Charleston returns |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64060321/neighbours-spoilers-madge-bishop-lookalike/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=10 March 2025 |archive-date=10 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250310134638/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64060321/neighbours-spoilers-madge-bishop-lookalike/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Charleston, who previously played [[Madge Bishop]], was first announced in December 2024, to be returning to the show playing a new character as part of the exit storyline for Madge's husband, [[Harold Bishop]] ([[Ian Smith (actor)|Ian Smith]]).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knox |first1=David |title=Ian Smith reveals cancer diagnosis |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/12/ian-smith-reveals-cancer-diagnosis.html |website=[[TV Tonight]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=2 December 2024 |archive-date=17 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250217173204/https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/12/ian-smith-reveals-cancer-diagnosis.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The official character details were revealed on 10 March 2025, through spoilers for the ''Neighbours'' 40th Anniversary week.<ref name=agnes/> Spoilers reveal that Agnes will "take interest" in the story of Erinsborough display in the Lassiters complex, and will be "particularly drawn" to an artwork showing Madge.<ref name=agnes/> Spoiler pictures show Agnes meeting [[JJ Varga-Murphy]] (Riley Bryant), who will be "struck by how similar she is to Madge".<ref name=agnes /> Her debut was previewed in a promotional trailer released on the show's social media platforms, which reveals that JJ will introduce Agnes to [[Hilary Robinson]] ([[Anne Scott-Pendlebury]]) and Harold.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ1jj-L-kEk |title=Neighbours 40th Anniversary Week Teaser |date=10 March 2025 |access-date=10 March 2025 |via=YouTube |archive-date=10 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250310100940/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ1jj-L-kEk |url-status=live }}</ref> Advanced spoiler photos show Agnes and Harold spending time together at [[Eirini Rising]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours confirms shock death and Wendy return in 31 pictures |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g64113112/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-shock-death-wendy-return/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=10 March 2025 |archive-date=17 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250317132151/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g64113112/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-shock-death-wendy-return/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Agnes was added to the show's opening titles alongside Smith.<ref>{{Cite web |first=David |last=Knox |date=23 March 2025 |title=Anne Charleston returns to Neighbours opening titles |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/03/anne-charleston-returns-to-neighbours-opening-titles.html |access-date=29 March 2025 |website=[[TV Tonight]] |archive-date=29 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250329102008/https://tvtonight.com.au/2025/03/anne-charleston-returns-to-neighbours-opening-titles.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After Smith's departure, Agnes appeared in the opening titles alongside Hilary, [[Gino Esposito]] ([[Shane McNamara]]), [[Vera Punt]] (Sally Anne-Upton) and [[Moira Tohu]] (Robyn Arthur).

Agnes views a picture of Madge in the Lassiter's complex and is approached by JJ, who comments on how similar she looks to Madge. JJ and his girlfriend [[Nell Rebecchi]] (Ayisha Salem-Towner) sneakily take a picture of her while she isn't looking. JJ later approaches her at Harold's Cafe and convinces her to do a tour of Eirene Rising. Agnes arrives at Eirene and meets Harold, who mistakes her for Madge. She asks Hilary where JJ is and is introduced to [[Karl Kennedy]] ([[Alan Fletcher (actor)|Alan Fletcher]]) and [[Susan Kennedy]] ([[Jackie Woodburne]]), who are shocked at her resemblance to Madge. Agnes goes to leave, but JJ convinces her to do a tour. She is impressed by the facilities, but is reluctant to move due to making Harold uncomfortable. She later sees JJ and Harold's café who apologizes, and they bump into Harold and [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] (Ben Jackson). She and Harold bond over a coffee, and he invites her to look through some of his family history, to see if she has a connection to Madge. Agnes arrives the next day to meet JJ and Harold, but Harold finds it too overwhelming and leaves. She and JJ find out that Madge is her second cousin. Agnes meets with Karl and Susan and she decides to move into Eirene Rising after Harold's approval. Susan helps settle her into her apartment, and she invites Harold over, where she tells him that she and Madge are related.

Agnes and Harold continue to spend time together, before he tells her he is moving to Queensland. He assures her it is not due to her presence, and suggests they stay in touch as pen pals. Agnes attends Harold's farewell party on [[Ramsay Street]], and he and [[Jane Harris (Neighbours)|Jane Harris]] ([[Annie Jones (actor)|Annie Jones]]) show her around he and Madge's old home. She later expresses her loneliness to Susan since Harold left, and she tries to cheer her up by getting Moira to find an activity for them to do. Agnes shows annoyance towards Moira, which angers her and she storms off. She later finds out that her publisher has declined her book. After her daughter cancels their mothers day catch up, Agnes goes to the Lassiters fair with Max and tries to avoid Moira. She later passes on a copy of her book to Harold, who informs her that a Port Douglas publisher is interested in it. Max visits Agnes and drops her off a copy of their family tree. She tells him about the publisher and he encourages her to move to Port Douglas. Susan encourages her to go and surprise Harold. Agnes knocks on Harold's door, and he invites her in for tea.

== Thomas Murphy == {{Infobox soap character | name = Thomas Murphy | series = Neighbours | portrayer = Charlie Lyon | first = {{Start date|2025|03|17|df=y}} | last = {{Start date|2025|06|10|df=y}} | introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] | alias = Thomas Murphy | father = [[Jeffrey Swan]] | mother = [[Chelsea Murphy]] | aunts = [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] | cousins = [[JJ Varga-Murphy]] [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] | relatives = [[Maddy Murphy]] }} '''Thomas Matthew Murphy-Robinson''', played by Charlie Lyon, made his first appearance on 17 March 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours teases garage fire and wedding secrets in 68 pictures |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g64060174/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-garage-fire-wedding-secrets/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=10 March 2025 |archive-date=10 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250310173512/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g64060174/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-garage-fire-wedding-secrets/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Thomas' debut was first previewed in spoilers released by Digital Spy on 10 March 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours reveals shocking baby drama as Chelsea returns |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64108353/neighbours-spoilers-chelsea-baby-drama/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=10 March 2025 |archive-date=31 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250331200750/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64108353/neighbours-spoilers-chelsea-baby-drama/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He is the new-born baby of [[Chelsea Murphy]] ([[Viva Bianca]]), who was revealed to be pregnant in the ''Neighbours'' 2024 season finale.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours character to return in pregnancy twist |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63164297/neighbours-spoilers-return-finale-episode/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=12 December 2024 |archive-date=16 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241216233833/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a63164297/neighbours-spoilers-return-finale-episode/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Further spoilers revealed a paternity mystery storyline about whether Thomas' father is Chelsea's ex fiancé [[Paul Robinson (Neighbours)|Paul Robinson]] ([[Stefan Dennis]]) or [[Jeffrey Swan]] (Tim Potter), the man she cheated on Paul with.<ref name="bold">{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours' Chelsea to make a bold promise in baby plot |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64135351/neighbours-spoilers-chelsea-bold-promise/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=11 March 2025 |archive-date=31 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250331195850/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64135351/neighbours-spoilers-chelsea-bold-promise/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, advance spoilers revealed that a DNA test confirms Paul is his father.<ref name="bold" /> Thomas is named after the ''Neighbours'' digital producer and storyline, Thomas Sage.<ref name="instathomas">{{cite instagram|user=neighbours|postid=DIBNQDJM6nx|title=She's back with a bang... But has Chelsea really changed her ways? Viva Bianca is here with her Revelations...|date=4 April 2025}}</ref> Bianca revealed that in scenes featuring Thomas, the scripts detailed either "Thomas actual" or "Thomas doll". She explained that "Thomas actual" meant that Lyons would be featured in the scenes instead of a doll. Bianca described filming with him as a "really special" experience.<ref name="instathomas" />

Advance spoilers reveal that Jeffrey would return to the series to meet up with Chelsea, as he "drops a bombshell on her<nowiki>''</nowiki> regarding Thomas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2025|title=Neighbours baby plot explodes as Jeffrey returns to see Chelsea |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64467521/neighbours-spoilers-jeffrey-chelsea-baby-plot/ |access-date=2 May 2025|publisher=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=2 May 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250502085839/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64467521/neighbours-spoilers-jeffrey-chelsea-baby-plot/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Further spoilers posted by Digital Spy reveal that Jeffrey "switched the paternity test results" upon hearing of them, meaning that he is Thomas' biological father.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2025|title=10 huge Neighbours spoilers for next week |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64644696/neighbours-spoilers-paul-terese-chelsea/#2-jeffrey-drops-a-bombshell-on-chelsea |access-date=2 May 2025|publisher=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=1 May 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501172038/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64644696/neighbours-spoilers-paul-terese-chelsea/#2-jeffrey-drops-a-bombshell-on-chelsea |url-status=live }}</ref>

Thomas and Chelsea arrive on Ramsay Street to stay with his aunt [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] ([[Sara West]]). Thomas warms up to Paul, before a paternity test reveals that he is his father. Thomas and Paul develop a close bond, which upsets his partner [[Terese Willis]] ([[Rebekah Elmaloglou]]). [[Gino Esposito]] ([[Shane McNamara]]) comments on how cute Thomas is when he meets him in public. Chelsea and Paul throw Thomas a naming day, where they enjoy time together as a family unit. He goes for a sleepover at Paul and Terese's house, but gets sick so Chelsea picks him up. Paul requests that Thomas stay away from Chelsea's new boyfriend [[Darcy Tyler]] ([[Mark Raffety]]). {{clear}}

== Sandra Jago == '''Sandra Jago''', played by Natassia Halabi, made her first appearance on 15 April 2025.<ref name=halabi>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours to bring back character after 38-year absence |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64332360/neighbours-spoilers-amanda-harris-return/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=22 April 2025 |date=31 March 2025 |archive-date=9 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409232800/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64332360/neighbours-spoilers-amanda-harris-return/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The character and Halabi's casting details were announced on 31 March 2025 via Digital Spy.<ref name=halabi/> Sandra attends [[Andrew Rodwell]]'s (Lloyd Will) self-defense classes and "appears to take a shine to" him.<ref name=halabi/> Reporter Daniel Kilkelly later revealed that Sandra would become be a temptress towards Andrew, who is oblivious to her intentions. He added that Andrew's neighbours warn him about Sandra's flirtation. A ''Neighbours'' publicist told Kilkelly that "Andrew is flattered when Sandra lavishes praise on him for the work he's been doing to boost everyone's confidence, in Andrew's eyes, Sandra's kind words seem innocent enough." They added that the characters of [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] (Ben Jackson) and [[Holly Hoyland]] ([[Lucinda Armstrong Hall]]) would be "cringing over her attempts to create a romantic vibe" between herself and Andrew.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours' Andrew Rodwell to face questions over flirty encounter |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64501584/neighbours-spoilers-andrew-rodwell-flirty-encounter/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=22 April 2025 |date=21 April 2025 |archive-date=21 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421214319/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64501584/neighbours-spoilers-andrew-rodwell-flirty-encounter/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sandra attends Andrew's self-defense class and is partnered with Max. His girlfriend, Holly sees Sandra put her hand on Max's leg and accuses her of trying to seduce him. Holly performs an impromptu defense move on Sandra, which hurts her and Max explains he allowed Sandra to touch his leg. She attends the follow-up self defense classes and starts flirting with Andrew, who is oblivious. Holly and Max warn Andrew that Sandra is into him. Sandra asks to go for a coffee with Andrew, but he tells her he is married. Sandra continues to flirt with Andrew in front of his wife [[Wendy Rodwell]] (Candice Leask), and asks him to massage her shoulder. She is later approached by Wendy at Harold's café and tells her not to blame her if she and Andrew have communication problems. [[Nicolette Stone]] ([[Hannah Monson]]) later spots Sandra messaging a man on a dating app with the same tattoo as Andrew.

== Colton Keys == '''Colton Keys''', played by Jakob Ambrose, made his first appearance on 21 May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=29 Neighbours spoiler pictures reveal Darcy's shock move and Aaron's new romance |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g64600206/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-darcy-move-aaron-romance/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=17 May 2025 |date=12 May 2025 |archive-date=18 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250518155202/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g64600206/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-darcy-move-aaron-romance/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The character details were announced on 13 April 2025 via spoilers published by Daniel Kilkelly from [[Digital Spy]].<ref name=ds124>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours confirms Aaron's next love interest with romantic holiday scenes |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64600192/neighbours-spoilers-aaron-brennan-love-interest/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=17 May 2025 |date=27 April 2025 |archive-date=16 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516085246/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64600192/neighbours-spoilers-aaron-brennan-love-interest/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He reported that Colton is introduced as a new love interest for [[Aaron Brennan]] (Matt Wilson). The two meet while on holiday at [[Hamilton Island (Queensland)|Hamilton Island]] in Queensland.<ref name=ds124/> Ambrose had previously been featured in a cast and crew promotional image that was taken during location filming at the island.<ref name=instapender>{{cite instagram|user=penderaudio|postid=DHkNT-UvpHl|title=This was a special shoot, mixing for Neighbours big 40years episode on Hamilton Island. Some very challenging locations with high wind, waves and rain but with a great team we pulled it off.|date=20 March 2025|access-date=19 May 2025}}</ref> In his debut storyline, Aaron flirts with Colton and tries "to pretend to be someone else", called Charlie.<ref name=ds125>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours spoiler: Aaron's holiday fling takes a surprise turn |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64737137/neighbours-spoilers-aaron-fling-surprise-turn/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=17 May 2025 |date=13 April 2025 |archive-date=27 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250527203059/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a64737137/neighbours-spoilers-aaron-fling-surprise-turn/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The reporter added that the pair have sex but Colton "discovers a photo" of Aaron's dead husband [[David Tanaka]] ([[Takaya Honda]]) and would "demand an explanation" from him.<ref name=ds125/>

Colton meets Aaron by the pool and the two become friendly, after Aaron calls himself Charlie and says he is from Sydney. They then go for a swim and a snorkel together on the beach, before Colton leans in for a kiss. They then have sex in Aaron's villa, and Colton stumbles across a photo of Aaron with his deceased husband David and daughter [[Isla Tanaka-Brennan]] (Hannah Abe-Tucker). Aarons reveals his true identity, and Colton leaves. He later arrives in Erinsborough and approaches Aaron while he is on a date with [[Rhett Norman]] (Liam Maguire) and tells him he has a job interview at Eirene Rising, and he is hired as assistant manager by [[Terese Willis]] ([[Rebekah Elmaloglou]]). Colton invites Aaron to dinner, before showing up to his house with a gift. While at the Waterhole, he introduces Colton to [[Cara Varga-Murphy|Cara]] ([[Sara West]]) and [[Remi Varga-Murphy]] ([[Naomi Rukavina]]), and Remi is impressed by him. He later invites Aaron to a yoga class where they run into Rhett, and they both try to compete for Aaron's attention. They meet up again to go for a run together. Colton helps calm down [[Vera Punt]] ([[Sally-Anne Upton]]) after she threatens to leave Eirene Rising due to resident doctor [[Darcy Tyler]]'s ([[Mark Raffety]]) arrest. He runs into Aaron while on break, who offers to have sex at his house, but Colton declines.

After moving into Number 32, Colton goes to a café somewhere in Melbourne to meet [[Zac Willis]] (Alex Kaan), who has a profile on a dating app that Bolton came across. Zac just came from the airport and reveals to Colton that he doesn't live in Melbourne but hopes to depending on a job interview and that he was born there. The chemistry between the two is evident, with Colton revealing to Zac that he came from Queensland and chose to stay at first because of a love triangle situation that he lost out, then a new job opportunity. When the subject of aged care came up, Zac mentions he has some family in the same business. Zac then has to go to his job interview, but tells Colton that he will see him again and kisses him before going. After the date, Colton goes to the Waterhole and joins [[Leo Tanaka]] ([[Tim Kano]]) and [[Krista Tanaka]] (Majella Davis) to celebrate him moving to Ramsay Street. Colton mentions to them that there is a man he has his sights on but before he can say anymore Zac arrives and Krista introduces him as the new assistant manager for the Lassiter's Hotel to them. Colton reveals to her that he and Zac met before and Zac is surprised that Colton lives in Erinsborough. After Leo and Krista leave, Colton offers to buy Zac a drink but the latter asks for a raincheck because he has family to visit. Colton later sees Zac again on Ramsay Street, revealing to him that he just moved into Number 32 and learns that Zac is Terese Willis's nephew. Colton explains to Zac that he and Terese are colleagues since the company he worked for went into partnership with Eirini Rising and realises that Terese is the relative that Zac has who works in aged care. Colton asks Zac if he would like to come over to his place but Zac, who becomes cool and distant suddenly, turns him down and tells Colton that even though it was really nice to meet him (Colton) he (Zac) didn't felt there was a spark.

== Saskia Ramsay == {{Infobox soap character |name = Saskia Ramsay |series = Neighbours |portrayer = Mia Foran |first = {{Start date|2025|06|24|df=y}} |last = {{End date|2025|07|31|df=y}} |introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] |occupation = Student |family = [[Ramsay family|Ramsay]] |father = [[Shane Ramsay]] |mother = [[Yvette Ramsay]] |brothers = [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] |grandfathers = [[Max Ramsay]] |grandmothers = [[Maria Ramsay]] }} '''Saskia Ramsay''', played by Mia Foran, will make her first appearance on 24 June 2025. Foran's casting was announced by the film and television organisation, [[AACTA]]. They revealed that Saskia will be an ongoing guest role for Foran and that the character will be the daughter of [[Shane Ramsay]] ([[Peter O'Brien (actor)|Peter O'Brien]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Young Stars National Youth Casting Call Top 13 Finalists Announced |url=https://www.aacta.org/our-news/media-room/young-stars-national-youth-casting-call-top-13-finalists-announced/ |website=[[AACTA]] |access-date=27 May 2025 |archive-date=27 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250527212807/https://www.aacta.org/our-news/media-room/young-stars-national-youth-casting-call-top-13-finalists-announced/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy confirmed that Saskia is the sister of [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] (Ben Jackson), adding she arrives on [[Ramsay Street]] with her mother [[Yvette Ramsay]] ([[Libby Tanner]]) to stay with Max.<ref name=ds136>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours reveals new characters and Rodwell crisis in 40 spoiler pictures |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g65059316/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-new-characters-rodwell-crisis/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=23 June 2025 |date=16 June 2025 |archive-date=20 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250620205826/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/g65059316/neighbours-spoiler-pictures-new-characters-rodwell-crisis/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In her introductory storyline, Yvette wants Saskia to live in Erinsborough permanently because she had been bullied at her previous school. Max agrees she can live with him at his share house.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title=Neighbours bullying ordeal revealed as two new characters arrive |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a65080473/neighbours-spoilers-saskia-bullying-ordeal/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=23 June 2025 |date=17 June 2025 |archive-date=20 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250620205826/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a65080473/neighbours-spoilers-saskia-bullying-ordeal/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was also confirmed that Saskia would have a romantic interest in her housemate [[Byron Stone]] ([[Xavier Molyneux]]) and kisses him.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Julians |first1=Joe |title=11 huge Neighbours spoilers for next week |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a65089849/neighbours-spoilers-holly-andrew-karl/ |publisher=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=23 June 2025 |date=19 June 2025 |archive-date=20 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250620205903/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a65089849/neighbours-spoilers-holly-andrew-karl/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Saskia and Yvette arrive at number 32 Ramsay street and are greeted by Max and his girlfriend [[Holly Hoyland]] ([[Lucinda Armstrong Hall]]). Max notices Saskia brought a lot of bags and Yvette requests that she can live with him after she had experienced bullying in Queensland. She meets Max's housemates Byron and [[Taye Obasi]] (Lakota Johnson), and they allow her to move in. Saskia starts at Erinsborough High School and meets peers and neighbours [[JJ Varga-Murphy|JJ]] (Riley Bryant) and [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] (Marley Williams), as well as new teacher and neighbour [[Wendy Rodwell]] (Candice Leask) who attempts to support her. Max throws her a welcome party, and she attempts to seduce Byron and leans in to kiss him, but he pulls away. She is introduced to [[Nell Rebecchi]] (Ayisha Salem-Towner) and Byron's ex-girlfriend [[Sadie Rodwell]] (Emerald Chan), and points out that she was tense with Byron. She is asked on a date by Dex but declines. Wendy later goes over and gives her some earrings as a welcome gift. Saskia gets teased by [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2025#others|Archie Skehill]] (Ollie Pearce), but Wendy shuts him down. Wendy finds the earrings she gifted Saskia in the bin, and she claims Archie hid them from her. Saskia visits Byron in hospital and makes him feel uncomfortable. She later replaces moisturizer with a chemical that Sadie burns [[Nicolette Stone]]'s ([[Hannah Monson]]) face with. When Byron comes home, Saskia takes care of him, claiming she just wants to help. She insists she now likes Dex and asks him on a date to the movies.

== Yvette Ramsay == {{Infobox soap character |name = Yvette Ramsay |series = Neighbours |portrayer = [[Libby Tanner]] |first = {{End date|2025|06|24|df=y}} |last = {{End date|2025|07|31|df=y}} |introducer = [[Jason Herbison]] |family = [[Ramsay family|Ramsay]] |husband = [[Shane Ramsay]] (divorced) |sons = [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] |daughters = [[Saskia Ramsay]] }} '''Yvette Ramsay''', played by [[Libby Tanner]], made her first appearance on 24 June 2025. Tanner's casting was announced via her showcast profile.<ref>{{cite web |title=Libby Tanner |url=https://app.showcast.com.au/profile/75D6C7D9 |website=Showcast |access-date=27 May 2025 |archive-date=27 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250527212834/https://app.showcast.com.au/profile/75D6C7D9 |url-status=live }}</ref> The character was introduced as the mother of established character [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] (Ben Jackson), who arrives in Erinsborough alongside her daughter [[Saskia Ramsay]] (Mia Foran).<ref name="ds136" />

Yvette arrives at number 32 Ramsay Street with Saskia and greets Max and his girlfriend [[Holly Hoyland]] ([[Lucinda Armstrong Hall]]). She explains to Max that she wants Saskia to live in Erinsborough with him and meets his housemates [[Byron Stone]] ([[Xavier Molyneux]]) and [[Taye Obasi]] (Lakota Johnson), who agree that Saskia can move in with them. Yvette enquires with Jane Harris (Annie Jones) about Saskia attending Erinsborough High School, and she approves of their situation and Saskia starts school. Yvette goes back to Queensland once Saskia settles in. Max later asks her to return after Saskia starts causing trouble, and they apologize to Saskia's boss [[Susan Kennedy]] ([[Jackie Woodburne]]). The two say their goodbyes and leave Erinsborough together. {{clear}}

== Monte Jones == '''Monte Jones''', played by Dennis Coard, made his first appearance on 3 September 2025. The character was first revealed in spoilers written by Daniel Kilkelly from [[Digital Spy]], that say that he purchases an apartment at the Eirini Rising retirement complex, after [[Susan Kennedy]] ([[Jackie Woodburne]]) convinces him to do so.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=27 August 2025 |title=3 Neighbours spoilers as character returns with bombshell plan to axe Susan |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a65904964/neighbours-spoilers-colton-susan-axe/ |access-date=12 October 2025 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=5 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251005225359/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a65904964/neighbours-spoilers-colton-susan-axe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is also revealed that Monte is seen as a "celebrity" by residents due to appearing in commercials in the 80's.<ref name=":3" /> Monte recurred until the final Eirini Rising scene on 5 November 2025.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=neighbours |postid=DQv26ZvjyQW |title=It was an emotional day on set when we shot our last ever scenes with our fabulous Eirini Rising crew. Let's take a peek their final day... 🎬😭 |date=7 November 2025}}</ref>

Monte is given a tour of Eirini by Susan, who was convinced she recognized him, but he was reluctant to address her suspicions. He is soon recognized by [[Vera Punt]] ([[Sally-Anne Upton]]) and [[Moira Tohu]] (Robyn Arthur), as a coffee advertisement actor from the 1980's. As they are both excited to see him, he soon warms to the attention. Monte buys an apartment in the complex and is disappointed when owner [[Terese Willis]] ([[Rebekah Elmaloglou]]) fails to recognize him. He later overhears Vera and [[Gino Esposito]] ([[Shane McNamara]]) complaining about the food and coffee that had been swapped for budget cuts, and he stands up for the management team, convincing Vera and Gino that they are doing all they can to keep the complex running. Monte later offers to help out Vera's young friends [[Taye Obasi]] (Lakota Johnson), [[Sadie Rodwell]] (Emerald Chan) and [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] (Ben Jackson) by trying their new skincare products alongside Vera, Moira and Gino. Vera begins to flirt with him which annoys Moira and Gino, and she eventually asks him on a date. Monte attends the makeup exhibition in honor of [[Amanda Harris (Neighbours)|Amanda Harris]] ([[Briony Behets]]) alongside the other Eirini Rising residents. Vera misses their date and so he goes out with Moira instead, making Vera jealous. He later attends a pottery lesson in the Erini Rising games room, and witnesses Moira and Vera both trying to impress him, before he tells them that he is interested in [[Hilary Robinson]] ([[Anne Scott-Pendlebury]]), and asks her out on a date.

==Greg Murphy== {{Infobox soap character |name=Greg Muphy |series=Neighbours |portrayer=[[Gary Sweet]] |first=17 September 2025 |last=13 November 2025 |introducer=[[Jason Herbison]] |daughters={{Plainlist| * [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] * [[Chelsea Murphy]] }}|grandsons={{Plainlist| * [[JJ Varga-Murphy]] * [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] * [[#Thomas Murphy|Thomas Murphy]] }}|nieces=[[Maddy Murphy]]}} '''Greg Murphy''', played by [[Gary Sweet]], made his first appearance on 17 September 2025.<ref name="CTimms">{{cite magazine|last=Timms|first=Chloe|date=13–19 September 2025|title=Elle puts Cara in danger!|magazine=[[Inside Soap]]|issue=37|pages=24–25}}</ref> Sweet's casting was announced on 15 June 2025.<ref name="SweetStreet">{{cite news|title=Gary Sweet on Street|last=Bryne|first=Fiona|date=15 June 2025|work=[[Herald Sun]]|page=14}}</ref> He filmed his six-week guest stint shortly before ''Neighbours'' ended production in July.<ref name="SweetStreet"/> He told Fiona Bryne of the ''[[Herald Sun]]'': "I'm so honoured, it is a bucket list moment, for sure."<ref name="SweetStreet"/> He also said that there were several reasons why he agreed to appear in the show, including how "great" his character and the storylines are.<ref name="SweetStreet"/> Greg is [[Cara Varga-Murphy]]'s ([[Sara West]]) father, who is beaten by the Linwell brothers. Cara finds Greg "barely making sense" and he tells her that his attackers wanted revenge on her.<ref name="CTimms"/> Cara invites Greg to stay with her while he recovers, despite their "strained" relationship and his "frosty exterior".<ref name="CTimms"/> Chloe Timms of ''[[Inside Soap]]'' wrote "the circumstances of their reunion pushes father and daughter together again, giving Cara hope they might properly reconnect."<ref name="CTimms"/>

Cara becomes concerned after her sister [[Chelsea Murphy]] ([[Viva Bianca]]) informs her that Greg did not answer a scheduled video call while camping. Cara and [[Andrew Rodwell]] (Lloyd Will) head to the campsite and find Greg knocked unconscious in his caravan.

== Addison Rutherford == {{Infobox soap character |name=Addison Rutherford |series=Neighbours |portrayer=Florence Gladwin |first=13 October 2025 |last=10 December 2025 |introducer=[[Jason Herbison]] |occupation=Student |father=[[Clint Hendry]] |mother=[[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2024#Shannon Rutherford|Shannon Rutherford]]}} '''Addison Rutherford''', played by Florence Gladwin, made her first appearance on 13 October 2025.<ref name="Ep9328">{{cite episode |title=Episode 9328 |series=Neighbours |series-link=Neighbours |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]] |airdate=13 October 2025 |credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Dannika Horvat; Writer:Daniel Papas}}</ref> The character was first teased in spoilers written by Digital Spy as a "mysterious girl" who has been sleeping at [[Erinsborough High School]] and accidentally knocks out teacher [[Wendy Rodwell]] (Candice Leask).<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 October 2025 |title=3 new Neighbours spoilers reveal Paul's fury over baby plan |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a68839031/neighbours-spoilers-paul-fury-baby-plan/ |access-date=31 October 2025 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=31 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251031025141/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a68839031/neighbours-spoilers-paul-fury-baby-plan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is also revealed that she will "start to bond" with fellow student [[JJ Varga-Murphy]] (Riley Bryant).<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 October 2025 |title=3 new Neighbours spoilers reveal shock sacking as Krista takes action |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a69011467/neighbours-spoilers-shock-sacking-krista-takes-action/ |access-date=31 October 2025 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB |archive-date=31 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251031025141/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a69011467/neighbours-spoilers-shock-sacking-krista-takes-action/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Further spoilers state that Addison will be taken in by principal [[Jane Harris (Neighbours)|Jane Harris]] ([[Annie Jones (actor)|Annie Jones]]), and a storyline develops as she is discovered to be the daughter of Erinsborough drug dealer [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2024|Shannon Rutherford]] (Grace Quealy).<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 October 2025 |title=5 new Neighbours spoilers as Addison's link to past character is exposed |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/neighbours/a69022944/neighbours-spoilers-addison-past-character/ |access-date=31 October 2025 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Addison begins squatting at Erinsborough High and sleeps in skip bin. Wendy attempts to lock the bin and Addison jumps out, knocking Wendy unconscious. Jane, [[Susan Kennedy]] ([[Jackie Woodburne]]) and [[Colton Keys]] (Jakob Ambrose) later find her sleeping in a classroom and call child protection. [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2020|Leila Potts]] (Jing Xuan-Chan) organizes a foster home for her. Addison befriends JJ and they go for a drink at Harold's café, where manager [[Nicolette Stone]] ([[Hannah Monson]]) trips on her bag and kicks her out. After Jane sees her at the school again, she invites her to stay at her house. When Jane's daughter Nicolette comes home, she is furious to find Addison in their house, which intimidates her. Addison has trouble sleeping, and Nicolette catches her in the kitchen at night and gives her some essential oils. She hears Nicolette talking about her mother and moves out of Jane's house, claiming to have a new foster home. Addison is later approached by [[Krista Sinclair|Krista Tanaka]] (Majella Davis), who comforts her about her mother. Krista and JJ spot her sleeping under the Tram on Power road, and she tells them that she didn't like her foster home. She is later disappointed when Krista receives a message from Shannon that she is not coming for her.

Feeling guilty, Krista offers Addison the spare bedroom at her and her husband [[Leo Tanaka]]'s (Tim Kano) penthouse. Krista and Nicolette discover that Addison's father is [[Clint Hendry]] (Jason Wilder), Jane's ex boyfriend. Addison meets Clint and he explains why he was not a part of her childhood.

==Others== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:90%" ! scope="col" | Date(s) ! scope="col" | Character ! scope="col" | Actor ! scope="col" | Circumstances |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|8–16 January}} | {{nowrap|'''Kendall Kenny'''}}{{Anchor|Kendall Kenny}} | {{nowrap|Nicole Chapman}}<ref name="Ep9170">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9170|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Scott Major]]; Writer: Ceinwen Langley|network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=8 January 2025}}</ref> | Kendall is a light technician hired by [[Yasmine Shields]] to help organise the Erinsborough Lights Up festival. Kendall is not impressed to be working with [[Holly Hoyland]] who has a panic attack in her presence. Holly knocks electrical equipment into a pond and ruins a switch. Kendall tells Yasmine that the switch is faulty and must not be used. Yasmine takes the switch and gives it to Holly so she will end up injured. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|14 January}} | {{nowrap|'''Deanna Finley'''}}{{Anchor|Deanna Finley}} | {{nowrap|Lauren McNaught}}<ref name="Ep9173">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9173|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Scott Major]]; Writer: Rachael Alford|network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=14 January 2025}}</ref> | Deanna attends a AA meeting where she meets [[Sebastian Metcalfe]]. She talks with Sebastian and he reveals that he has romantic feelings for [[Krista Sinclair]]. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|30 January}} | {{nowrap|'''Chase Bianco'''}}{{Anchor|Chase Bianco}} | {{nowrap|Michael Gillan}}<ref name="Ep9183">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9183|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Iain Pirret; Writer: Elizabeth Packett |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=30 January 2025}}</ref> | Chase arrives at the garage to ask [[Holly Hoyland]] for directions. [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] notices he has a Queensland number plate on his car and hides from him. |- ! scope="row" rowspan="4"| {{nowrap|11 February}} | {{nowrap|'''Kasey McGann'''}}{{Anchor|Kasey McGann}} | {{nowrap|Tayla Coad}}<ref name=Ep9189>{{cite episode|title=Episode 9189|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Kylie Robertson; Writer: Gemma Bird Matheson |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=30 January 2025}}</ref> | Kasey meets [[Holly Hoyland]] and [[Sadie Rodwell]] on Ramsay Street and asks them if they know [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]]. Holly lies and pretends that she has the wrong address. Holly tells Max and he reveals Kasey is his best friend from Queensland. Kasey had previously had her drink spiked and Max gained revenge by drugging her attacker. Holly convinces Max to ask Kasey to return home because her presence may lead his enemies to Erinsborough. |- | {{nowrap|'''Jess Ebbs'''}}{{Anchor|Jess Ebbs}} | {{nowrap|Kashmala Sameer}}<ref name=Ep9189/> | rowspan="2"| Jess and Louie get married and have their wedding reception at Yorokobi. They have a great time and thank their host [[Leo Tanaka]], unaware that just hours earlier the venue was littered with bird excrement. |- | {{nowrap|'''Louie Green'''}}{{Anchor|Louie Green}} | {{nowrap|Nic Davey-Greene}}<ref name=Ep9189/> |- | {{nowrap|'''Patrick Hayes'''}}{{Anchor|Patrick Hayes}} | {{nowrap|Wesley Forke}}<ref name=Ep9189/> | Patrick is [[Rhett Norman]]'s new boyfriend who introduces himself to Rhett's ex-boyfriend [[Aaron Brennan]]. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|24 February – 18 March}} | {{nowrap|'''Lachie Jensen'''}}{{Anchor|Lachie Jensen}} | {{nowrap|Jack Hayes}}<ref name="Ep9196">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9196|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Kate Kendall]]; Writer: Ceinwen Langley |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=24 February 2025}}</ref> |Lachie works for [[#Carter Haddon|Carter Haddon]] who wants revenge on [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] for spiking his drink. Carter follows [[Sadie Rodwell]] and [[Holly Hoyland]] to a nightclub and mistakenly believes that Sadie is Max's girlfriend. Lachie spikes Sadie's drink and kidnaps her from a nightclub and dumps her the bush. Lachie sees [[Roxy Willis]] in The Waterhole and it is clear they already know each other.  |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|25 February}} | {{nowrap|'''Carter Haddon'''}}{{Anchor|Carter Haddon}} | {{nowrap|Linc Hassler}}<ref name="Ep9197">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9197|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Kate Kendall]]; Writer: Wendy Hanna |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=26 February 2025}}</ref> | Carter is an enemy of [[Max Ramsay (2024 character)|Max Ramsay]] from his time in Queensland. Max had spiked his drink as revenge for spiking his friend [[#Kasey McGann|Kasey McGann]]. Carter arranges for [[Sadie Rodwell]]'s drink to be spiked and she is kidnapped from a nightclub and dumped in the bush. Carter finds Max and orders him to get into his car and accompany him or else he will not share Sadie's location. Max agrees and Carter takes his phone and messages Max's friends to pretend he is okay and has moved on from Erinsborough. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|25 February}} | {{nowrap|'''Violinist'''}}{{Anchor|Violinist}} | {{nowrap|Florence Cappler-Shillington}}<ref name="Ep9197"/> | A violinist who performs for [[Krista Sinclair]] and [[Leo Tanaka]] as they share an early first wedding dance at the Yorokobi vineyard. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|27 February}} | {{nowrap|'''Connie Creek'''}}{{Anchor|Connie Creek}} | {{nowrap|Judith Roberts}}<ref name="Ep9199">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9199|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Scott Major]]; Writer: Jo Zantuck |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=27 February 2025}}</ref> | Connie opens her garage door and is approached by [[Jane Harris (Neighbours)|Jane Harris]] and [[Nicolette Stone]]. They reveal that they have purchased cleaning supplies via an online market place and demand to know where she acquired the products. Connie reveals that she rents her garage space out to a man. Jane's boyfriend, [[Clint Hendry]] arrives and it is revealed he has stolen the products and Jane calls the police. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|3 March}} | {{nowrap|'''Magnus Johnson'''}}{{Anchor|Magnus Johnson}} | {{nowrap|Winston Hillyer}}<ref name="Ep9200">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9200|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Scott Major]]; Writer: Slade Camilleri |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=3 March 2025}}</ref> | Magnus runs a magic show for the residents of Eirini Rising. [[Terese Willis]] is shocked when Magnus performs the show semi-nude but the event impresses resident, [[Vera Punt]]. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|4 March}} | {{nowrap|'''Doug Irons'''}}{{Anchor|Doug Irons}} | {{nowrap|Dane Rhoades}}<ref name="Ep9201">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9201|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Scott Major]]; Writer: Jayden Masciulli |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=4 March 2025}}</ref> | Doug rips his wedding shirt at the Yorokobi vineyard and the owner, [[Leo Tanaka]] gives Doug his shirt to wear instead. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|25 March – 22 April}} | {{nowrap|'''Detective Rafe Fox'''}}{{Anchor|Detective Rafe Fox}} | {{nowrap|Tom Wren}}<ref name="Ep9213">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9213|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Eugenie Muggleton; Writer: Daniel Pappas |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=25 March 2025}}</ref> | Rafe comes to Erinsborough from the city to investigate the death of [[Sebastian Metcalfe]]. He questions [[Krista Sinclair]], [[Leo Tanaka]] and [[Fallon Morell]], and then finds from [[Aaron Brennan]] that Leo had a confrontation with Sebastian shortly before his death. He brings Leo in for formal questioning, and on the basis of DNA evidence charges Leo with Sebastian's murder. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|25 March – 3 April}} | {{nowrap|'''Detective Kathleen Kay'''}}{{Anchor|Detective Kathleen Kay}} | {{nowrap|Kasia Kaczmarek}}<ref name="Ep9213"/> | Kathleen investigates the murder of [[Sebastian Metcalfe]]. She discovers footage of [[Aaron Brennan]] at the lake where Sebastian died and questions him. She later helps arrest [[Leo Tanaka]] as their main suspect. Kathleen and [[Andrew Rodwell]] later interrogate [[Fallon Morell]] after she lies about her alibi. She is also present when Fallon makes a false murder confession. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|7 April}} | {{nowrap|'''Jordan's Cronie'''}}{{Anchor|Jordan's Cronie}} | {{nowrap|Finola Xie}}<ref name="Ep9220">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9220|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Grace Feng Fang Juan; Writer: Max Conroy |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=7 April 2025}}</ref> | [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] takes photos of [[List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2024#Jordan Masciulli|Jordan Masciulli]] and her cronie as they converse in the street. They suspect she was taking photos of them and Cara leaves. The following day they presume Cara's wife, [[Remi Varga-Murphy]] was taking the photos and confront her. Jordan and the cronie pull Remi from her car and attack her. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|15 April – 29 May}} | {{nowrap|'''Phil Buffett'''}}{{Anchor|Phil Buffett}} | {{nowrap|Indigo Parer}}<ref name="Ep9225">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9225|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Chris Adshead; Writer: Rene Zandveld |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=15 April 2025}}</ref> |Phil attends [[Andrew Rodwell]]'s self-defence class and is partnered with [[Holly Hoyland]] to practise. Phil later attends another class. Another group member, [[#Sandra Jago|Sandra Jago]] believes she is talking to Andrew via a dating app. Andrew realises someone is using his pictures to catfish Sandra. [[Nicolette Stone]] decides to arrange a date with the catfish but he does not show up. Holly believes that Archie is the perpetrator. Phil later watches [[Wendy Rodwell]], [[Cara Varga-Murphy]], Nicolette and Andrew from afar before walking away. Andrew sees a photograph sent to Sandra by her catfish, and realises it was taken from a house near to Ramsay Street. Investigating the property, Andrew finds Phil, who attacks him and ties him up. Holly tracks Andrew down and pretends to be romantically interested in Phil to look around further. She finds Andrew and helps to free him. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|21 April}} | {{nowrap|'''Mila Nitschke'''}}{{Anchor|Mila Nitschke}} | {{nowrap|Elizabeth Shady}}<ref name="Ep9228">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9228|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Chris Adshead; Writer:Emma J. Steele |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=21 April 2025}}</ref> |Mila is a former business associate of [[Chelsea Murphy]] who attends [[Darcy Tyler]]'s investment presentation for a wellness centre. Mila shows interest in speaking with Darcy again. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|28 April}} | {{nowrap|'''Ryan Deely'''}}{{Anchor|Ryan Deeley}} | {{nowrap|Aston Droomer}}<ref name="Ep9232">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9232|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Kate Kendall]]; Writer:Matthew Bon |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=28 April 2025}}</ref> |Ryan is a pupil at Erinsborough High and he begins to make sly remarks about [[Nell Rebecchi]] being a murderer. He is caught passing notes around about Nell by supply teacher, [[Wendy Rodwell]]. [[Dex Varga-Murphy]] gets into an altercation with Ryan but Wendy removes the latter from the classroom. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|29 April – 2 July}} | {{nowrap|'''Lydia Hardy'''}}{{Anchor|Lydia Hardy}} | {{nowrap|[[Cassandra Magrath]]}}<ref name="Ep9233">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9233|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Kate Kendall]]; Writer: Brooke Wilson |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=29 April 2025}}</ref> |Lydia drinks at the piano bar and asks [[Taye Obasi]] if he knows where she can find [[Byron Stone]]. Bryon reveals that Lydia is former client from his escorting work. Byron informs Lydia that he no longer escorts but she appears determined to change his mind. Taye learns about their history and introduces himself to Lydia as an escort named Sonny Manhattan. Lydia arranges a date with Taye and he goes along with the idea. He appears nervous but Lydia likes Taye and continues to book him as her escort. Taye eventually decides to stop escorting which upsets Lydia. She is later present at a family meal Taye attends and it is revealed Lydia works at the police academy that [[Cara Varga-Murphy]] is training at. Lydia warns Taye that he either resumes their arrangement or she will make Cara's working life difficult. Lydia tampers with Cara's exam dates and Taye agrees to see Lydia again. In return, Lydia postpones Cara's exam dates giving her time to revise. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|7 May – 1 July}} | {{nowrap|'''Archie Skehill'''}}{{Anchor|Archie Skehill}} | {{nowrap|Ollie Pearce}}<ref name="Ep9238">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9238|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: [[Scott Major]]; Writer: Wendy Hanna |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=7 May 2025}}</ref> |Archie takes part in a self-defence class run by [[Andrew Rodwell]] and is partnered with [[#Sandra Jago|Sandra Jago]]. She accuses Archie of being inappropriate with her during training. He attempts to defend himself by revealing he is only eighteen and leaves the session. Later [[Holly Hoyland]] and Andrew believe Archie is stalking Sandra but [[#Phil Buffett|Phil Buffett]] is revealed to be the culprit. He later picks on [[Saskia Ramsay]] but is shut down by [[Wendy Rodwell]]. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|2 June}} | {{nowrap|'''Sylvie Santino'''}}{{Anchor|Sylvie Santino}} | {{nowrap|Chloe Hurst}}<ref name="Ep9252">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9252|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Tony Osicka; Writer: Jo Zantuck |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=2 June 2025}}</ref> |Sylvie is a escorting client of [[Taye Obasi]] who arranges a date in her hotel room while he is working a shift in the piano bar at the same hotel. Taye tries to honour the date with Sylvie but feels uncomfortable. He attempts to have sex with Sylvie but changes his mind and Sylvie takes her money back. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|17 June – 29 September}} | {{nowrap|'''Gretchen Brook'''}}{{Anchor|Gretchen Brook}} | {{nowrap|Amelia Bishop}}<ref name="Ep9258">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9258|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Iain Pirret; Writer:Sarah Mayberry |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=17 June 2025}}</ref> |Gretchen is [[Andrew Rodwell]]'s biological sister who is tracked down by Andrew's wife, [[Wendy Rodwell]]. She tells Gretchen that she wanted to check the family were good people before telling Andrew. Gretchen reveals that Andrew's birth mother has died and that his father, [[#Steven Brook|Steven Brook]], is an alcoholic. [[Holly Hoyland]] discovers that Gretchen's revelations about Steven are untrue, so she takes Andrew to visit him. Gretchen apologises for lying and claims she did it to protect Steven, who has lung cancer. Andrew spends the day getting to know Gretchen and Steven. |- ! scope="row"| {{nowrap|23 June – 15 July}} | {{nowrap|'''Steven Brook'''}}{{Anchor|Steven Brook}} | {{nowrap|Mick Preston}}<ref name="Ep9264">{{cite episode|title=Episode 9264|series=Neighbours|series-link=Neighbours|credits=Executive Producer: [[Jason Herbison]]; Director: Chris Adshead; Writer:Jason Herbison |network=[[Network 10]]/[[Amazon Prime Video]]|airdate=23 June 2025}}</ref> |Steven is [[Andrew Rodwell]]'s biological father. [[#Gretchen Brook|Gretchen Brook]] previously lied to Andrew's wife, [[Wendy Rodwell]] that Steven is an alcoholic. [[Holly Hoyland]] discovers that this is untrue so she takes Andrew to visit Steven. Gretchen apologises for lying but reveals that she did so to help her father recover from lung cancer. Steven is happy to meet Andrew and they get to know each other. |- |}

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