Neighbours

Brad rescues Beth and Hannah from the burning building. Phoebe gives birth, but her baby's health is immediately jeopardised. Cameron's sudden change in behaviour puzzles Beth. Hannah is hospitalised after the cottage fire - could Michael be responsible?

The life of Phoebe's baby hangs in the balance. Beth arranges a seaside trip in an effort to help Brad's fear of water. Cameron is stunned by Gaby's new admirer, and the problems between Julie and Michael worsen.

Cameron warns Gaby against dating his new boss, while the mystery surrounding Heywood deepens. Cathy and Benito are outsmarted by their own ingenious security system, and Phoebe is disappointed when Stephen wants to postpone the wedding. Debbie plays a game of revenge after a disappointing job interview.

Debbie gets her revenge on a chauvinist, and Benito is forced to swallow his pride when the Alessi family spend a night at the Robinson house. Rick and Debbie agree to cool their relationship. A glamorous stranger dashes Doug's hopes of reconciliation with estranged wife Pam, and Toby begins to worry about Dorothy's future.

Pam is outraged by Doug's idea to put the house on the market. Toby plays matchmaker for Dorothy, and the devious Michael cooks up more trouble as he plots to get rid of stepmother Julie. Lou finds a new woman in his life - Beth's friend, Annalise. Brad is put to the ultimate test on a fishing trip with Doug.

Benito warns Lou that he risks making a fool of himself over his infatuation with Annalise. Brad manages to swim ashore when he and his father are swept out to sea, but the search for Doug proves fruitless.

With his wedding imminent, Stephen gets some disturbing news. Doug is furious when he finds Pam has given his clothes to the Salvos. Brad plans a Balinese surfing trip, and Michael plots revenge on stepmother Julie.

Phoebe is delighted when an unexpected guest arrives, and Debbie makes a surprise announcement - she tells her parents she is going to become a nun. Later a new romance is born. Julie lets it all hang out at the wedding reception, with a helping hand from Michael.

Debbie's devious plan to get back with Rick backfires, and Heywood's dodgy dealings shock Doug. The romance between Dorothy and Tom heats up, but then she has second thoughts and makes an inexplicable decision. Benito and Jim bury the hatchet and enjoy a round of golf, while Cameron's future looks decidedly uncertain.

Benito resorts to dubious tactics after challenging Jim to a game of pool. Lou is the happiest man in the world as his relationship with Annalise grows stronger, but Beth's suspicions about Annalise are confirmed when she finds the newcomer locked in a passionate embrace. Heywood clashes with Cameron after a visit from the police.

Beth demands Annalise be honest with Lou - but a new arrival causes more problems. Jim still struggles with his feelings for Pam, and Cameron is tempted by a quick way to solve his financial problems.

Lou is shocked to discover Annalise's age, but manages to talk his way out of a sticky situation. Cameron soothes his guilt with a generous gesture, and Rick's plan to revive his relationship with Debbie goes wrong.

Debbie is overjoyed when her parents relent and allow her to start seeing Rick again. Dorothy finds happiness again with Tom, and Michael's cunning scheme to make Julie look like a raving lunatic begins to take effect. Toby has a nasty accident in the kitchen.

Michael's treachery lands Julie in deep water, and Benito finally finds a way to beat Jim. Stephen's attempts to build a life with Phoebe and Hope are constantly overshadowed by memories of the past. Gaby embarks on a new career.

Phoebe and Stephen ride some rough relationship waves. Gaby makes a confession about her new job to Beth, and Doug is shocked to find out exactly what the work entails. Jim reaches a surprise decision about his future.

Doug turns into a wowser and insists Gaby quits her job as a topless waitress. Jim decides it's time for a change, and Dorothy's love life hits a rocky patch. Just when Lou thinks it is time to call it quits with Annalise, she stuns him with an interesting proposal.

Annalise's shocking proposition forces Lou to make a tough decision. Michael's revenge plot reaches its final stage as his sinister net tightens around Julie. Dorothy comes up with some startling news that solves everyone's problems.

Dorothy, Toby and Bouncer bid farewell to Ramsay Street. Jim and Helen are fed up with house hunters, while the cunning Michael causes stepmother Julie to doubt her sanity. Cameron hears that Eric is looking for the stolen money.

Rick and Debbie receive distressing news from London, and Michael's plans for stepmother Julie are amazingly successful. Lou's sports car disappears along with Cameron's new found wealth, and Gaby is less than hospitable when she meets Helen's nephew, Wayne.

Debbie and Rick decide to live life to the full by setting a trap for new teacher Wayne, and The Willis family make a bizarre change to their lifestyle when their electricity is cut off. Lou discovers a way to improve his cash flow.

The Willis family gang up on Doug when he refuses to pay the electricity bill, and Lou's life falls to pieces as he faces a succession of problems. Cameron offers Annalise a place to live but is shocked by the way she offers to show her gratitude.

Rick and Debbie plan to play truant and intend spend a wild day out together. Michael ingratiates himself with Julie while exploiting her unhappiness. Annalise pulls the wool over Philip's eyes when Phoebe and Stephen force her to move out.

Rick becomes an unexpected star when he and Debbie skip school to visit the film studios. Phoebe's misinterpretation of a chance remark leads Beth to make a rash decision about her relationship with Brad.

Brad is alarmed when Beth mistakenly thinks he has proposed marriage, and Bouncer returns to Ramsay Street. The scheming Michael tricks Julie into believing her husband Philip is having an affair with Gaby.

Wayne pays Gaby the ultimate insult when he gives her a present and his attempt at reconciliation backfires. The past returns to haunt Philip as Michael's devious plan to drive a wedge between Philip and Julie takes a bizarre turn. Hannah discovers surprising information about Bouncer.

Brad presents a romantic gift to girlfriend Beth. Annalise finds herself with a lot of explaining to do after her disguise is sprung, and Debbie tries to help Rick resolve a pressing problem. Things look bad for Julie when her worst enemy forces her to drink a potentially lethal cocktail.

Annalise is given an ultimatum by Philip. Brad has an enigmatic encounter on the beach. Julie makes a decision, and Rick is faced with a dilemma. Stephen takes a stand which will cost him dearly.

Jim and Helen find a way to cheer Hannah up by buying her a kitten. Phoebe and Stephen face a crisis, while Helen and Cameron hatch a plot to stop Jim leaving Ramsay Street. Doug is furious when he discovers Gaby has been writing to her grandfather.

'Operation Jim' gets underway with the residents making Ramsay Street look anything but desirable. Doug reveals the truth about his father, and Julie finally realises she has been the victim of a malicious plot. Lauren Carpenter makes a dramatic arrival.

Lauren discovers the truth about Lou, and Debbie considers calling the police when she realises the extent of Michael's treachery. Bert has a nasty turn and is forced to reveal a closely guarded secret.

Michael faces the consequences of his devious actions when the police arrive to take him into custody.

Michael bids farewell to Ramsay Street, and Cameron leaves Brad and Beth holding the baby when he takes Lauren out on a date.

Rick's latest scheme backfires, and Doug is shocked to discover the truth about his father, Bert.

Benito declares war on Jim. Doug realises he may have left it to late to patch things up with his father.

Helen and Cameron are attacked by a mugger, and Lou decides to forget recent events and start afresh.

Cameron swears revenge on his attacker, while Brad sets out to discover the identity of Lauren's mystery acquaintance.

Helen's vulnerability becomes apparent, while Phoebe and Stephen find a recipe for success.

Trouble erupts at the coffee shop when Phoebe and Stephen's business ideas prove too successful, and Helen comes face to face with her assailant.

Annalise receives an unusual birthday present from Brad, Rick hatches a cunning plan to get rid of Aunt Margaret, and Gaby finds herself stranded with Wayne. Julie creates havoc at the office.

Rick makes ambitious plans for his party, while Gaby and Wayne are forced to endure a night together. Debbie is shocked to learn the identity of her new classmate.

Debbie worries about Julie's sudden plans to return to school, and Rick's party doesn't quite go as planned. Philip pleads with Gaby to return to the office.

Annalise is humiliated after making advances to Wayne which put him in a difficult position, and Cameron grows increasingly suspicious of Greg.

Philip and Gaby clash in a battle of wits, and Doug levels wild accusations at Greg.

Lauren and Brad's mutual attraction becomes deeper. Julie's first day at school proves eventful when Annalise ensures it is one to remember.

Annalise's chemistry joke backfires. Gaby wants to know more about Philip's secret meeting. Lauren decides to leave Ramsay Street - for all the wrong reasons. Debbie begins to feel sorry for Julie.

Julie humiliates Debbie. Shocks are in store for the Willis family when Jill makes an unwelcome return to Ramsay Street, and Philip enters the conflict between the coffee shop and the brassiere.

Jill Weir sets her sights on Jim. Pam comes face to face with an adversary from the past. Rumours at the school lead Gaby to think the worst of Wayne, and Cameron quizzes Lauren about her feelings for him.

Rick devises a scheme to supplement his pocket money. Julie causes trouble for Wayne and his career at Erinsborough High is jeopardised. Brad competes with Cameron for Lauren's affections - will fiancee Beth discover what the surfing Romeo is up to?

Pam and Doug receive a mystery gift, Brad and Beth's engagement seems doomed when she refuses to believe he no longer has any feelings for Lauren. Rick's visitors upset the applecart and he begins to regret providing lodgings for the Swedish backpackers.

Doug and Pam get a shock when they find out Jill paid for their weekend away. Rick takes desperate measures to find the money for his phone bill, while Stephen continues his battle against the brassiere.

Wayne is suspended from Erinsborough High School because of rumours about him and Annalise. Rick makes frantic preparations for his parents' return to Ramsay Street. Helen worries that Jim may be flirting with danger as he continues to stay in contact with Jill Weir, and Benito is shocked to find Cathy in a compromising position.

The truth about Annalise and Wayne emerges. Rick takes a job at the used car showroom to pay off his huge phone bill. Cathy is disappointed by the drop in profits at the coffee shop, and Jim forces Annalise to own up to her mother about the rumours she has been spreading.

Annalise finally tells the truth about her relationship with Wayne, and decides to quite school. Meanwhile Wayne also makes a decision about his career. Brad and Beth try to patch up their relationship. Gaby's accusations make Philip nervous, and Jim has a date with a mystery woman.

Gaby is embarrassed when she realises she jumped to the wrong conclusions about Philip's secretive behaviour. Hannah's dishonesty lands her in hot water, and Lauren's feelings for Cameron are put to the test. Phoebe is concerned that Brad and Beth will never get back together.

Debbie finds out Hannah's friend Holly is only imaginary. Brad is forced to choose between Beth and Lauren, but he assures Beth that he wants to get married. Rick needs more money quickly in his race against time to repay the huge telephone bill left by the Swedish backpackers. Julie makes a dangerous enemy at Erinsborough High School.

Debbie bribes Claudia in an attempt to find Hannah some new friends. Brad surprises everyone when he decides to have a wedding with a difference. Gaby loses her temper but wins respect when she arranges a date with Wayne, and Julie comes unstuck.

Debbie bribes Claudia in attempt to find Hannah some new friends. Brad surprises everyone when he decides to have a wedding with a difference. Gaby loses her temper but wins respect when she arranges a date with Wayne, and Julie comes unstuck when she grudgingly attempts to make amends with Louise. Brad faces up to the future - with startling results.

Gaby tells Wayne to stay away from her, and Lou decides the car yard need a new advertising campaign. Suspicion mounts over the mystery woman in Jim's life as his romance becomes the talk of the street, and Annalise's life is plunged into turmoil.

Lou and Benito compete to make the best promotional video for the car-yard TV commercial. Annalise confronts her mother about the secrets regarding her father, while Stephen and Phoebe take in a lodger. The identity of the mystery woman in Jim's life is revealed.

Lou feels his confidence crumbling when he is asked to be the star of a car commercial. Phoebe suspects that Russel is harbouring some kind of secret, and Julie continues to doubt Philip. Helen finds out Jim's new girlfriend is Annalise's mother, and Jim is stunned when she threatens to move out.

Lou stars in his own television commercial, and Phoebe becomes increasingly irritated by the new lodger Russell. Lassiters is hit by a computer virus, and Jim reacts angrily when Julie interferes in his relationship with Fiona.

An exasperated Jim lashes out and gives Julie a shocking ultimatum about Fiona. Gaby goes too far and makes a fool of herself in her attempts to impress Wayne. Pam gets a surprise windfall, and Rick is pushed over the edge.

Rick fears for his life after being rushed to hospital and diagnosed with stress. Lauren urges Cameron to follow his dream, while Lou and Benito decide they can't work together any longer. Beth lashes out and gives Brad an ultimatum when he becomes obsessive about buying a house.

Brad and Beth's shaky marriage plans look like disintegrating. Hannah is distraught when she learns she has to give up Holly, and Cameron decides to make something of his talent for comedy. Philip has to make an admission to Julie.

Lauren organises a syndicate and persuades Cameron to put his credibility on the line by performing an offbeat stage act. Julie retaliates against Philip's search for Michael when she hosts a party for Hannah. Wayne and Gaby decide to brave the great outdoors.

Stephen turns matchmaker, while Phoebe takes a calculated risk to discover Russell's motives. Julie faces a crisis of conscience. Cameron's recent stage success leads to him receiving a phone call from a showbiz agent offering an attractive proposition.

Russell's behaviour antagonises Stephen, and a potentially explosive situation develops between Julie and Fiona at a dinner party.

Gaby and Wayne's trip ends in tragedy, while Lou and Benito seem on the verge of parting company after disagreeing over how to run the car business. Hannah attempts to avoid Julie.

Wayne worries about Gaby's safety when she goes missing and calls the police. Fiona wonders whether to move in with Annalise or Jim. Rick, Brad and Beth's attempts to organise a children's party end in disaster.

Jim gives Julie an ultimatum concerning Fiona's move into the Robinson household, and Brad's relationship with Lauren takes an unexpected turn. Lou and Benito come to an agreement.

Benito makes a shocking announcement, while Brad and Lauren's behaviour arouses Cameron's suspicions. Fiona finds herself taking a calculated risk to get her hand's on Jim's money.

Lauren shocks Cameron with an unexpected announcement, and Wayne's outspoken political views cast an air of gloom over a party. Russell tries to break up Phoebe and Stephen's marriage.

Rick looks forward to his forthcoming trip to Sydney, but Debbie worries about being parted from him. Phoebe is shocked by an unexpected kiss from Russell. Wayne fears his gun is in the wrong hands.

Rick is taken aback by a surprise confrontation on a Sydney beach. Cameron finds out about Brad and Lauren's secret. Phoebe and Russell call an uneasy truce and agree to make amends.

Rick's phone call disturbs Debbie, while Brad and Lauren fear their relationship will come to light.

Gaby clashes with her mother over Wayne when Pam tells her that her reputation is at stake. Julie and Philip are distraught when they discover Debbie has gone missing, and Lou finds a potential new business partner.

Debbie is stalked by a thug while visiting a Sydney amusement arcade alone, and Lou receives disturbing news about his business partner's character.

Jim goes into business with Lou but disaster strikes when Jim suffers a massive heart attack. Philip tracks down his son, and Pam goes on the offensive in her feud with Wayne.

Jeffrey is stunned and says he cannot sell, it would be more beneficial to Jim if he held off for a few weeks or months before selling. Jeffrey wants to chat to Jim about it but Fiona says that Jim will be upset that he's questioning her in the first place. Brad, Beth and Annalise are sunbaking while Beth tells Brad to hurry up and ask Stephen to be their best man.

Julie has calmed down a bit now, and is being comforted by Rosemary.

Fiona tells Helen and Julie that she had no intention of moving out of No.26.

Doug, Pam and Brad are just sitting down to dinner when Beth calls round. She tells them that he mother is coming to visit tomorrow.

Beth's mother is towelling herself down when Pam and Doug arrive to meet her and invite her to lunch tomorrow.

Lou decides to update his image. After an argument with Stephen, Russell shows his true colours. Brad and Beth's marriage hangs in the balance until Brad decides to fight it out with Bunny.

Lou makes a discovery, and Stephen threatens to give Russell his marching orders. Russell tells Annalise that Stephen is having an affair.

Brad makes a shocking discovery about Lauren, and Annalise tries to get her hooks into Russell. Philip pleads with Julie to help rid him of his personal trainer Arnie.

Helen's attempts to find a new interest are hampered by her family. Brad makes Lauren a tempting offer.

Lauren and Brad feel like puppets. Brad crumbles under the strain of keeping up his deception and bursts into tears. Philip feigns an injury to justify ducking out of training. Rick and Debbie's relationship takes a new turn. Pam and Gaby plot to halt the celebrations.

Rick and Debbie admit their true feelings for each other. Pam and Gaby find themselves in trouble after trying to protect Brad.

Rick defies his parents' wishes and Gaby finally returns home after her ordeal at the Pink Poodle. Julie's old enemy unexpectedly turns to her for help.

Philip has a shock when he finds Michael unconscious on his doorstep, while Russell resists Stephen and Phoebe's attempts to evict him. Rick makes fresh efforts to stay in Erinsborough with Debbie - but Cathy has other ideas and talks to Debbie.

Beth is almost overcome with excitement as her wedding day approaches - but will everything go according to plan?

Hannah finds an alarming clue to Helen's behaviour, and a badly shaken Brad arrives late for his wedding to Beth.

Gaby agrees to mix business with pleasure. Brad takes his wedding vows - but will Beth? Julie gives Philip an ultimatum when she find he has brought Michael home.

Philip locates a home for Michael, and Russell turns nasty when Phoebe makes fresh attempts to oust him. Gaby accompanies Wayne to Sydney to meet his brother. Phoebe finds herself in a difficult situation when she attempts to oust Russell.

Philip is shocked after learning who turned Michael over to the police, and Phoebe fears for her baby's safety when Russell files into a rage and scares her. Rick's inheritance begins to burn a hole in his pocket.

Pam tries in vain to put an end to the gossip surrounding the wedding which is rife in Ramsay Street, and Stephen has further reason to suspect Russell is up to no good. Michael's fate is left in Julie's hands.

Julie struggles to handle Michael being back, while Brad surprises Lauren.

Rick hands in his resignation to Harvey - but then tries to get his old job back when he realises the consequences. Brad and Lauren make a momentous decision.

Beth returns and offers Brad one more chance to try to save her relationship. Stephen becomes obsessed with Russell's behaviour when he probes into his past.

Annalise faces a crisis at work, while Stephen and Phoebe are thwarted yet again by their devious lodger Russell.

Lauren secretly phones Brad. Philip suspects Russell of spreading a computer virus, and Rick persuades Debbie to do his school assignment.

Gaby reacts angrily to Wayne's behaviour, and an incident at Helen's dinner party causes a rift between Brad and Beth. Julie's patience is tested to the limit when she takes Debbie for a driving lesson.

Brad and Lauren arrange a secret meeting, and Lou offers Stephen advice on how to get rid of Russel.

Stephen and Lou's plan to get rid of Russell backfires. Julie gains a new insight into daughter Hannah's problems, and Lou's elaborate plan to get rid of Russell backfires - with serious consequences for Stephen.

The residents of Ramsay Street fear for Brad's safety when they discover the wrong man was kidnapped. Debbie arouses Rick's jealousy by going out on a date with Harvey. Helen's plans for a special evening with Annalise are thrown into disarray.

Debbie two-times Rick by dating Harvey behind his back, Wayne lashes out at Lou and Stephen over the abduction. Brad and Lauren continue with their secret meetings.

Brad and Lauren make a spectacle of themselves. Rick gives Debbie an ultimatum when she reveals her true feelings for Harvey. Gaby goes behind Philip's back at Lassiter's.

Russell makes a distressing accusation against Phoebe, while Brad and Lauren plead with Gaby to keep their relationship a secret. Philip grudgingly accepts that cutting costs at Lassiter's was a good idea.

Wayne plots revenge on his abductors, and Phoebe worries that devious lodger Russell will try to kidnap Hope. Beth reveals her anguish over losing Brad.

Stephen and Phoebe find themselves a new lodger, while Lou has a unpleasant encounter at the car yard. Wayne's quest against biker gang the Warlords disturbs Gaby, and a scorned Beth causes a scene when she arrives at the Waterhole with a new man.

Beth does her level best to make Brad suffer by dating his best mate Swampy. Harvey's efforts to date Annalise meet a stony response and Rick finds something he wishes that he hadn't when he bribes Hannah into letting him read Debbie's diary.

The Lims move in and Julie is civil enough to them but is she a racist underneath? News of Cactus' death spread and Gaby wonders if Wayne is responsible.

Julie is telling Helen about the Lims and casually mentions that they are Chinese, but Helen already knows. Helen thinks Julie is avoiding the Lims, but Julie protests that she has "nothing against Asians".

Debbie explains that she and Sarah were just having fun dressing up and playing with makeup.

Wayne soon discovers who his real friends are when he is brought up on a murder charge, and Phoebe starts to feel left out when Stephen suggests he should look after Hope full time. Julie's feud with Jenny Lim enters a new phase when she accuses the newcomer of murdering the family dog.

Phoebe tries to choose between her roles as housewife and working mother, and Julie is forced to apologise to Jenny. Rick believes Debbie is trying to make him jealous by spending time with Jonathon, while Wayne puts Gaby in a very difficult position

Gaby agonises over whether to get involved in Wayne's case and becomes alarmed by his increasingly aggressive behaviour. Brad and Lauren receive a challenge to their relationship after Brad takes a tumble from Lauren's horse, while Harvey continues to divide his attentions between Annalise and Beth.

The racing syndicate gets another mystery investor. Annalise and Beth discover that Harvey has made fools of them both, and Julie makes a terrible mistake in the chemistry test.

Julie is racked by guilt over the school test, and Wayne gets some good news at last. A Chucka Mental syndicate meeting is called, and the mystery investor revealed. An old letter amongst Jim's personal effects yields some devastating news for Helen.

Helen takes evasive measures in an attempt to stop a family secret being revealed. Gaby attempts to redeem herself in Wayne's eyes. Philip hires a housekeeper, while Beth and Annalise exact an appropriate revenge on Harvey.

A distraught Julie suffers a massive identity crisis and is forced to re-evaluate her family relationships. New friend Sarah betrays Debbie's trust, and the rivalry between Annalise and Gaby takes a new turn when they compete furiously to be the fashion leader of Ramsay Street.

Julie ignores Philip's advice and decides to track down her real father, and Brad's birthday celebrations go disastrously wrong when his birthday jinx strikes again. Debbie is furious to learn Rick is taking Sarah to the dance instead of her, while Doug gambles his entire future on Chuka Mental.

The competition between Gaby and Annalise comes to a head while exchanging roles proves more demanding than either Stephen or Phoebe imagined. Pam discovers the cause of Doug's strange behaviour. Lives are threatened when the Waterhole is rocked by an explosion.

Ramsay Street rallies its forces in the wake of a disaster, as Brad and Beth are trapped under rubble in the cellar, while Stephen lies unconscious in the bar following the waterhole explosion. Philip learns who is to blame for the explosion when it transpires that Annalise was ordered to report the smell of gas by Brad, but failed to do so.

Brad discovers an easy way to make money, and an unexpected gift from Bert causes untold complications for Beth. Julie sets out to find her real father - despite Philip's lack of assistance, while Phoebe realises the severity of Stephen's trauma.

Annalise's helping hand causes chaos in the coffee shop, and Wayne is puzzled by the sudden change in Sarah. Meanwhile, Phoebe lives in fear of Stephen, who is a changed man since the explosion at the coffee shop. A curious Julie is surprised when she finally meets Roger, but ends up in big trouble.

Julie's investigations unearth a terrible secret about her past, and Annalise tries to make amends with Phoebe by agreeing to Brad's plan for Harvey to give her lessons on running the coffee shop. Gaby rebels against Philip's unhelpful working attitude, and Debbie plots revenge on Sarah Lim for stealing Rick away from her.

Debbie is consumed by guilt when Sarah is grounded by her parents for cutting school. Gaby pushes Philip too far with her relentless backbiting, and Lauren hears of a profitable business deal. Doug owns up to Pam about what happened to the money from the payroll, and Tommy and Hannah are the victims of bullying.

Hannah urges Philip not to let Gaby force him out of Lassiter's and suggests that Philip should follow his own advice and stand up to bullies. Stephen's life hangs in the balance, and Lauren comes to a difficult decision about Chuka Mental.

Pam is surprised at Phoebe's reaction to Stephen's illness, but Helen thinks she has the answer. Annalise accepts money from a wealthy Lassiter's guest to help pay her rent and then panics when she realises strings are attached. News of the rift between Philip and Gaby spreads to Paul.

Rick discovers that Debbie was behind his break-up with Sarah, and the rivalry between Gaby and Philip hots up as they compete for sales at Lassiters. Brad doesn't understand why Lauren has been ignoring him.

Rick discovers that Debbie was behind his break-up with Sarah, and the rivalry between Gaby and Philip hots up as they compete for sales at Lassiters. Brad doesn't understand why Lauren has been ignoring him

Philip is forced to give Annalise her job back, and Debbie gets a surprise while at the slave auction. Phoebe begins to crack up when the strain of caring for Stephen and Hope proves too much for her. As the conflict between Gaby and Philip hots up, the change in Julie's behaviour becomes a cause for concern

Brad continues to reap rich rewards for his new-found addiction to gambling - but how long will it last? Debbie lends Lou to Jenny Lim who orders him to help her move house - but things don't go as planned and she is far from impressed. Stephen comes to a decision about his future, leaving Phoebe with some shattering news.

Stephen astounds Phoebe by announcing to her their marriage is over. Annalise makes a fool of herself with Jack, and Rick is pleased when the solution to his problems literally lands in his lap. Gaby proves she will stop at nothing in the power-struggle with Philip at Lassiter's.

Stephen astounds Phoebe by announcing to her their marriage is over. Annalise makes a fool of herself with Jack, and Rick is pleased when the solution to his problems literally lands in his lap. Gaby proves she will stop at nothing in the power-struggle with Philip at Lassiter's.

Annalise is forced to deal with an awkward customer, and Michael antagonises the superintendent after causing trouble at the detention centre. Pam hides her phobia from Doug and reluctantly agrees to go deep-sea diving with him. Debbie and Hannah are still at odds, and the feud between Julie and Philip draws to a bitter end.

Pam takes her first scuba diving lesson, and Debbie and Hannah are devastated to learn their feuding parents intend to separate. An act of kindness towards Philip backfires badly on Gaby, and Stephen tries desperately to keep his true feelings for Phoebe a secret.

After being made to feel guilty by Doug, Philip puts his job on the line to get Gaby reinstated at Lassiter's. Brad's gambling habit is getting out of control, and his guilty secret is uncovered by Pam. Phoebe says a sad farewell to Stephen as he moves to the rehabilitation centre.

Brad storms out of his parents' house after a blazing row over his gambling, while Julie's hurtful comments drive Helen to drink again. Phoebe prepares to leave Ramsay Street, but Stephen's decision takes her by surprise. Brad decides to go and live with Lauren, and Annalise becomes worried about Helen's behaviour.

Helen gives up alcohol. Brad takes desperate measures and begins pawning other people's valuables to finance his gambling habit. Julie and Philip square up for a real battle, and Annalise takes a sudden interest in Rick's driving instructor Roy.

Brad tries desperately to redeem Lauren's jewellery before Lou tells her what really happened. Lou discovers he has a wealthy admirer, and Debbie makes a new friend - unaware of the danger she is letting herself in for.

Lou gets a surprise at the car yard when Julie announces she intends to become an active partner in the business, and Stephen's disability puts him in an awkward position. Debbie enjoys Freddo's company, little realising she is actually joyriding with him in a stolen car. How long before she discovers his real identity?

Helen looks forward to spending time with Evelyn but receives devastating news when she doesn't arrive. Philip invites Beth to have dinner with him, and the winning tender for the Waterhole rebuilding contract is announced. Rick callously decides to ditch his 'friend' Roy, and Doug receives a tempting offer.

Julie and Lou end up at loggerheads over the car yard when Julie tries to prove her worth as a saleswoman. Rick's troubles go from bad to worse when he learns that a large-scale rescue operation is launched following the discovery of a body at sea. Pam faces up to her worst fears and takes the plunge, while the all-male poker night gets an uninvited guest.

Philip's feud with Julie begins to have a serious effect on Hannah who keeps getting caught in the crossfire, and Doug tries to play matchmaker between Lou and Cheryl. Rick gets a shock when Cathy arrives in Erinsborough and issues an ultimatum.

Cathy tries to bribe Rick into accepting her ultimatum, and Phoebe finds it hard to look after Stephen while keeping the coffee shop running. Darren comes down heavy with Rick, warning him to stay away from Debbie, while Hannah's tantrums cause havoc in the Martin house.

Gaby. Brad begins to have doubts about Lauren, when she reacts angrily after learning the truth about the earrings. Annalise stumbles upon some new gossip - are Beth and Philip more than just good friends?

Doug and Pam are learn they are being audited by the tax office, and Wayne tries to win Gaby back. Brad decides it's time for a radical change in his life to avoid being constantly nagged by Lauren, and accepts Harvey's offer of a job on a cruise ship. Ned drops a bombshell on Doug when he discovers discrepancies in his accounting

An infuriated Pam takes on the might of the tax office, and Rick clashes with Lauren after finding a home with Lou. Philip threatens Julie with legal action if he is denied access to Hannah, and Debbie learns the truth about Darren - just as her wayward friend moves into Ramsay Street, will she be led astray?

Beth lashes out at Annalise for spreading rumours about her relationship with Philip. Meanwhile, Rick can't make anyone see how dangerous Darren is, and he infuriates Debbie by accusing Darren of stealing Wayne's wallet. Phoebe reaches the end of her tether as a result of the constant pressures of looking after Stephen.

Philip and Julie attempt to reconcile their differences and appear to be giving their marriage another go, while Stephen and Phoebe find they have a lot to thank Wayne for when he helps them to forget their recent troubles. Meanwhile Wayne and Gaby's attempt a reconciliation goes off the rails.

Philip and Julie's truce is short-lived, leaving Debbie and Hannah devastated. Lou does his best to resist Cheryl's amorous advances, while Lauren and Rick try to liven things up with a practical joke. Beth agonises over whether to accept a date with Philip, and Doug anxiously awaits mews from the taxman - will it be good news?

Hannah gets herself into bad company following her parents' split, and a mysterious French chef applies for a job at Lassiter's. Cheryl tries a new approach in an effort to win Lou's affections, while Pam and Doug financial difficulties continue and they search for a way to meet their tax bill.

Annalise tries a spot of blackmail with Mark, while Doug's brush with danger forces him to make a difficult business decision. Annalise and Gaby battle to gain the attentions of amorous new head chef Marcel. Debbie ignores Rick's advice about the dangers of associating with Darren.

Stephen ignores Pam's advice about the insurance money. A conscience-stricken Doug attempts to find Beth another job after she loses her apprenticeship, and Debbie rebels against her image as "Miss Perfect". Lou is taken by surprise when Cheryl invites him to a dinner.

Rick begins to panic when he learns Darren has more than shoplifting planned for Debbie, and Stephen becomes withdrawn after his confrontation with brother Mark brings back memories of the past. Lauren becomes concerned over Lou's relationship with Cheryl, and Julie despairs as Hannah becomes disruptive at school.

The stress from her marriage breakdown finally gets to Julie and she takes out her frustrations on a customer at the car yard. Stephen's brother Mark makes himself very unpopular in Ramsay Street when he starts a brawl with Wayne. Philip and Beth's relationship turns passionate after a day out with Debbie and Hannah.

Annalise causes a stir when she applies for a job at a stockbroking firm setting her sights on an impossible goal. The future looks uncertain for Philip and Beth, and Gaby undertakes some market research for the new look Waterhole, but her plans provoke a mixed response. Julie learns about Philip's relationship with Beth and makes a desperate plea for help.

Doug is not happy when he is forced to take on a new apprentice to help redecorate the Waterhole. Philip goes to pieces when he discovers Julie's failed suicide attempt, leaving Beth to make an important decision on his behalf. Phoebe takes the psychiatrist's advice and desperately struggles to keep Mark away from Stephen.

Ramsay Street Romeo Mark's culinary skills and ethnic background are put to the test when a famous food critic dines at Lassiters. Rick is devastated to learn the scheming Darren, not content with stealing his girlfriend Debbie away from him, is determined to take his job as well. Helen gets a shock when she returns and discovers a lot of things have changed in her absence.

Rick continues his crusade against Darren, and enlists Wayne's help when he thinks he's finally got some dirt on the troublemaker. Cheryl offers to take Lou on a romantic cruise, but his reply brings tears to her eyes. An encounter with a famous jockey leads Lauren to forget troubles with Brad, and Doug makes a risky decision that places his job in jeopardy.

Doug's employment prospects begin to look bleak when he is given an important ultimatum after sacking his apprentice. Lauren's guilt gets in the way of love and she is forced to make a quick decision when a new man enters her life. Helen gives Beth some advice after hearing the gossip surrounding her relationship with a married man.

Philip says an emotional farewell before leaving for the outback to try and sort his life out. Mark starts to show an interest in Gaby - much to the distress of Annalise, while Darren persuades Debbie to take a big risk. Phoebe and Mark get to know each other, and Stephen's recovery chances start to look hopeful again. Rick's driving lesson becomes a rescue mission when he spots Lou's stolen car.

Doug is given a warning when he tells Rod Baker of his worries about the safety standards at the building site. Rick seems ready to reveal who was behind the theft of Lou's car - until Darren threatens to implicate Debbie as his accomplice. Nick's recklessness puts Hannah's life in danger.

Rivalry between Annalise and Gaby soon escalates when Annalise sets her sights on Mark, but who are his set on? The search for Hannah begins in earnest, and Doug finds his job in jeopardy when he complains about safety standards at the building site.

Philip's plans for a reconciliation are thwarted by Julie. Doug and Beth face an uncertain future, while Connor does his level best to make sure Lauren chooses him over Brad.

Stephen and Phoebe consider a new business venture when the insurance company finally honours their compensation claim. Rick follows Debbie and doesn't like what her sees when he discovers she is heading for a fall if she continues to hang around with Darren. The trivia night gets underway and Mark is forced to decide between Annalise and Gaby

Stephen and Phoebe consider a new business venture when the insurance company finally honours their compensation claim. Rick follows Debbie and doesn't like what her sees when he discovers she is heading for a fall if she continues to hang around with Darren. The trivia night gets underway and Mark is forced to decide between Annalise and Gaby

Annalise squares up to Gaby, and Julie reveals her plans to divorce Philip. Rick develops a sudden interest in women's clothing when his plan reaches a crucial stage and he attempts to break Michael out of the detention centre.

Lou is stunned by a proposition, and Philip makes plans to get away from Ramsay Street. Michael escapes from the detention centre with Rick's help and it's a race against time for them to save Debbie.

Lou is stunned by a proposition, and Philip makes plans to get away from Ramsay Street. Michael escapes from the detention centre with Rick's help and it's a race against time for them to save Debbie.

Brad breaks devastating news to Lauren, and Debbie decides to leave Ramsay Street and accompany her father Philip back to Perth. Faces from the past return to celebrate Helen's birthday.

Gaby twigs why Philips been giving her extra responsibility of late - Paul knew that he wanted Gaby to replace Philip when he left. Gaby is made up and promises that she won't let him down. Philip goes over to Helen who is sitting with Julie, Debbie, Hannah and Lucy. He makes eye contact with Julie but they do not speak and he squeezes Hannah's hand one last time before departing.

Paul seems pre-occupied. Rick decides to leave school after his poor exam results. Spirits soar in the Martin house when Philip returns to Ramsay Street. Lou calls the police when he is concerned about Lauren's disappearance.

Pam's efforts to help Doug get a new job prove over-zealous. Annalise plots to blackmail Lucy.

Philip lands in trouble with the law after arousing Paul's suspicions, and Lucy's new husband gets a mixed reception in Ramsay Street. Stephen and Phoebe prepare to depart - forcing Beth to search for a lodger.

Paul and Christina prepare to leave - but will their departure mean jail for Philip? Annalise takes a break from the high life to chastise Lauren over her treatment of Lou, and Rick asks Lou for advice when he resolves to go it alone in the coffee shop.

Doug's future looks bleak as his plans come to nothing, and Julie springs an unpleasant Father's Day surprise on Philip. Lou reveals his true feelings to Cheryl.

Cheryl's behaviour worries Lou, and Helen grows concerned about Lucy's unconventional marriage. Pam tries to pluck up the courage to tell Doug she has lost her job.

Rick finds working at the Waterhole less appealing than he anticipated. The pressure of unemployment begins to take it's toll on Doug. Annalise is dismayed when she learns what her new job entails.

Annalise learns the truth about her boss, and Rick's attempts to remain popular backfire on him. Brad faces up to his conflicting feelings for Beth.

David Kazalian causes concern, while Julie and Philip's failing love life hits an all-time low.

Unemployed Doug seeks solace in a bottle. Philip and Julie take a step towards mending their marriage. Lucy storms out of Ramsay Street after discovering Paul hired a private detective to investigate her husband David.

Lauren has a serious accident. Philip offers Doug a job at the Waterhole, despite Brad's misgivings, and Julie's radio session has dire consequences for her marriage.

Lauren is horrified to discover the extent of the damage caused by after the accident. Rick and Debbie get into a mess at the coffee shop and create a culinary disaster. A new girlfriend causes trouble for Brad when her jealous boyfriend decides to rearrange his face. Beth starts her new sales job.

Julie finds a solution to Philip's embarrassing problem. Rick's problems escalate, and Beth's new job proves more difficult than anticipated.

Debbie resorts to blackmail, and Doug receives another devastating blow. Annalise seeks advice from Gaby on the smooth talking Jeffrey Hockney.

Philip makes romantic overtures for his wife Julie. Doug suffers another setback when his stolen van is recovered minus the uninsured tools it contained. Annalise faces the threat of redundancy.

Rick's shady activities finally catch up with him. Annalise faces a difficult decision, and Julie is forced to rethink her plans to have another baby.

Rick needs Lauren's help. Pam's illness causes concern, and Gaby tries to sabotage Mark's obsession with Annalise by spreading vicious rumours.

Philip reveals his true feelings about Julie's desire to have another baby, and Beth finds door-to-door selling more dangerous than she anticipated. Gaby realises the rumours she manufactured about Annalise have backfired badly.

Pam feels the strain of her busy schedule, and Lauren's friends seem too good to be true. Brad shows of his new woman.

Brad's latest flame tries to keep her secret from being exposed. Lou comes to Doug's rescue and bails him out of an awkward situation, and Lauren is overwhelmed by the reception she recieves from her new friends.

Julie begins to fear that she may be pregnant, and Hannah starts to believe that Lucy's gift is cursed. Doug wonders how long he can get away with lying about finding a job.

Julie tries to grab Philip's attention. Lauren throws a party for her new friends.

Annalise succumbs to Jeffrey's charms, and Brad makes an amazing discovery about his new girlfriend.

Pam discovers the truth about Doug's new job. Helen is struck by disbelief after seeing a friend's entry for an art exhibition. Lauren's depression hits an all-time low.

Rick vows revenge on Craig for making a fool of him. Lauren falls increasingly under the spell of her new religious cult. Hannah becomes convinced she is cursed.

Lauren's new found religious dedication causes concern when she starts behaving strangely in the coffee shop, and Annalise discovers an indiscretion. Julie and Lou face hard times in the car yard, and Hannah continues to be dogged by bad luck.

Doug's trucking activities threaten to land him in trouble with the police. Rick devises a way of getting revenge on Craig, and Jeffrey gives Annalise an ultimatum about their relationship.

Lauren's new-found religious zeal begins threatening her family life, and Doug discovers his new driving job is fraught with danger. Debbie gets a pleasant insight into Craig's true nature.

Wayne ruins Brad and Beth's reconciliation, while Hannah is placed in a potentially deadly situation. Debbie throws Craig off her school science project, and Helen believes she has a solution to Lauren's obsession.

Brad asks Beth to give him another chance. Rick's confidence suffers another setback at the school play auditions, and Helen realises her driving days are numbered after nearly running down Hannah.

Hannah is horrified when Ramsay Street is plagued by bad luck. Lauren threatens to leave home and become a live-in Barabbian, and Rick tries to end his long running feud with Craig - with explosive results.

Ally won't give Rick a moments peace, and Debbie is forced to put her friendship with Craig on hold after his appalling behaviour. Hannah is at her wits' end trying to get rid of the cursed rock.

Philip begins to suspect Gaby may be betraying him, and Ally is forced to take over the coffee shop while Rick is out of action. Lauren attends Ruth and Jacob's wedding - unaware of what awaits her.

Philip begins to suspect Gaby may be betraying him, and Ally is forced to take over the coffee shop while Rick is out of action. Lauren attends Ruth and Jacob's wedding - unaware of what awaits her.

Doug's fortunes take a turn for the better, and Philip's suspicions about Gaby are seemingly confirmed. Wayne maintains his relationship with Beth.

Annalise makes a fool of herself in the bar, while Philip Martin finally learns the truth about Gaby. Ally's attempted seduction of Rick doesn't go as planned.

Rick becomes ensnared in a web spun by Ally. Annalise's outrageous behaviour jeopardises her career prospects, and plans for Debbie's 17th birthday party run into an unexpected obstacle.

Rick becomes ensnared in a web spun by Ally. Annalise's outrageous behaviour jeopardises her career prospects, and plans for Debbie's 17th birthday party run into an unexpected obstacle.

Craig's precarious mental state presents Debbie with a dilemma, and a night out with Wayne leads Beth to make an important decision. Helen goes on a bus journey - and ends up forging a new friendship.

Helen worries about Hannah's mental state when she thinks she has become dangerously obsessed by the jinxed rock.

Annalise offers Lauren some advice on her love life, while Debbie considers her future with Craig in light of his nervous breakdown. Rick causes controversy by starting a telephone advice service for youngsters.

Debbie and Rick make a stand against the school headmaster, while Beth receives yet another job offer.

Rick's protest against the school headmaster lands him in trouble, and Beth decides how to respond to Wayne's explanation. Gaby's life is endangered when she runs into cloud during her second solo flight.

Wayne's relationship with Beth takes an unexpected course, while Gaby comes down to earth with a bump - and finds herself in the arms of a new man. Lauren has to fend off unwanted attentions at a Waterhole party.

Romance blossoms between Annalise and Mark, but Gaby's new man seems too tied by his mother's apron strings to woo her as she'd like.

Doug's new job proves a nightmare, and Rick takes dramatic measures to ensure the Youth Line in set up at the school. Julie finally gets her revenge on Erinsborough High School headmaster Vince Roland.

Rosie returns from holiday to find she has been burgled. Gaby invites Jack to dinner, and Craig's fortunes take an upturn.

Annalise's interest in New Age beliefs has unfortunate consequences, and Gaby receives a surprise kiss.

Brad considers getting back together with Beth, and Ally places Rick in an awkward situation. A jealous Annalise pesters Mark about the new girl she believes is about to enter his life. / Mark and Annalise Kiss and make up, and Doug faces the truth about his son.

Brad gives Beth a big surprise, while Rick does his best to ease family tension.

Brad challenges Wayne for Beth's affections. Helen is alarmed to learn Rosie has had an accident, and Julie suspects squatters have taken up temporary residence in Ramsay Street.

Jack bowls Gaby over with a suggestion totally out of the blue, and Wayne realises he has a fight on his hands if he wants to hang onto Beth. Julie is shocked to discover who has moved into number 22.

Rick is relieved to lose his part in the school play, and Julie wastes little time in informing Lou that an old flame has returned to haunt him. Hannah's role as a double agent is revealed.

Brad and Wayne's friendly rivalry in the triathlon turns into serious competition for Beth's affections. Lou tries desperately to avoid Cheryl, and the Erinsborough High production of Othello suffers a severe setback when Rick takes to the stage.

Annalise is left reeling by shocking news, while Gaby and Jack's happiness proves short-lived. Wayne summons up the courage to make a confession. Meanwhile Beth has flown the coup.

Gaby competes for Jack's affections. Annalise tries to track down Luke Foster, and Beth gets a job offer.

Beth finally makes a choice between Brad and Wayne, while Cheryl's children catch her in a compromising situation with Jack. Debbie and Philip try do dissuade Julie from decorating Michael’s room herself.

Beth's rejection causes a stunned Wayne to leave Ramsay Street temporarily. Cody returns - but her strange behaviour causes Pam concern.

The Martins prepare for Michael's return, but Julie's efforts to make him feel welcome backfire. Pam plans to cheer up Cody who is homesick for America.

Mark grows suspicious of Annalise's brother, while Hannah and Philip set out on a disaster-fraught camping trip.

Rick devises a money-making scheme, and Philip finds himself in a life-threatening situation as he battles to save Hannah.

Mark and Wayne grow suspicious of Luke's motives, while Hannah pins her hopes of rescue on Holly. Rick accuses Danni of ruining his concentration - then finds he has given her the wrong impression.

Mark and Wayne are forced to tread carefully when they set about investigating Luke's strange behaviour, and Rick makes his feelings clear about Danni.

Michael returns to Ramsay Street, and Jack humiliates Gaby. Brad and Beth face tough opposition to their wedding plans, and Cody sets her sights on Rick.

Debbie tries to arrange a love match between Michael and Cody, while Bunny issues an ultimatum over daughter Beth's imminent wedding to Brad.

Brad and Beth consider eloping, while Debbie and Danni try to raise cash for a late-night shopping trip.

Helen faces the prospect of a lonely Christmas, while Brad and Beth decide to go ahead with their secret wedding.

Brad and Beth finally tie the knot, while Annalise begins to realise Luke isn't all he seems. Michael comes to a decision about his future in Ramsay Street.

Hannah continues giving Michael a hard time - and his emotional turmoil increases when Cody secretly dares him to defy their parents. Meanwhile, Lou schemes to win a reluctant Cheryl's affections.

Michael considers leaving after Cody turns her back on him, while Brett and Danni conspire to end Lou and Cheryl's relationship. Gaby and Annalise take to the skies - but soon fly into danger.