Seasons & episodes

Alex's health rapidly deteriorates, while Rachel and Zeke race to try and persuade their sister to come home. Ned finally surrenders to his feelings for Elle. Summer and Bree learn a difficult lesson.

Alex and Susan become Man and Wife before she loses him forever. Katya forgives her Dad, but is it too late? Roo closes in on Stuart. Karl stands by Susan, despite his pain. Paul and Izzy plan a hedonistic Christmas.

Stuart's bid to rescue Stingray goes badly wrong. Susan flounders in the wake of Alex's death. Janae and Kim draw closer. Connor starts to miss happiness.

Dylan and Stingray make it home for Christmas and Dylan and Sky are finally re-united. Connor opts to spend Christmas Day alone. Paul hopes that he might finally be accepted by the neighbours but Harold's patience is wearing dangerously thin.

Harold is pushed to the edge. Steph discovers her and Max's future is under serious threat. Steph forbids Lyn from working with Paul. Toadie and Janelle battle it out in the annual Rebecchi/Timmins Boxing Day smackdown.