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Macca MacKenzie

Dom Moran
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Sam North
Duration 2006, 2007-08
First appearance 20 April 2006
Last appearance 14 February 2008
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Mechanic
Macca MacKenzie
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Trent Baines
Duration 2006-07
First appearance 7 April 2006
Last appearance 23 February 2007
Introduced by Julie McGauran
Classification Former;recurring
Profile
Occupation Courier
Brad Armstrong
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Chris Sadrinna
Duration 2006–07
First appearance 11 July 2006
Last appearance 13 November 2007
Introduced by Julie McGuaran
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Principal of Summer Bay High (2006–07)
Home Tasmania
Rocco Cooper
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Ian Meadows
Duration 2006–07
First appearance 11 October 2006
Last appearance 6 February 2007
Classification Former;recurring
Profile
Occupation Student
Rory Tolhurst
Home and Away character
Portrayed by Ed Wills (2006–07)
Jack Rickard (2007–08)
Duration 2006–08
First appearance 20 October 2006
Last appearance 14 April 2008
Introduced by Julie McGuaran
Classification Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation Student
Home Sydney

Home and Away is an Australian soap opera. It was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Australian soap opera Home and Away in 2006, by order of first appearance. They were all introduced by the show's series producer Julie McGuaran. The 19th season of Home and Away began airing on the Seven Network on 16 January 2006 and concluded on 1 December 2006. The first introduction of year was Amy Mathews as Rachel Armstrong in the year's premiere. Jessica Tovey joined the cast as Belle Taylor in February. Sam North began portraying Dom Moran in April. Rodger Corser began playing Doctor Hugh Sullivan and Trent Baines arrived as Macca MacKenzie in the same month. In July, Bobby Morley and Chris Sadrinna arrived as Drew Curtis and Rachel’s brother Brad, respectively. In October Jessica Chapnik joined the cast as Sam Tolhurst and her son Rory joined her, and the same month the Cooper brothers Rocco, played by Ian Meadows and Johnny, played by Callan Mulvey were introduced.

Rachel Armstrong, played by Amy Mathews debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 16 January 2006. In 2010, Mathews quit the serial to pursue other projects and her on-screen husband Tony Holden was also written out. The serial's official website describe Rachel stating: "She has great instincts for people and has a sharp mind; she’s fiercely independent and has great strength of character." Of Rachel's persona, Mathews states: "Rachel is outgoing and fun with a sharp mind and good instincts for people. She has incredible strength and is fiercely independent. She has strong values and definite ideas about right and wrong but she is also a romantic at heart." In 2007, Mathews received the Logie for "New Female Talent" for her portrayal of Rachel. Mathews was nominated for "Best Actress" and "Best Couple" for her relationship with Kim at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards. Soap opera reporting website Holy Soap describe Rachel's most memorable moment as: "Being taken hostage by the Believers cult, who tried to force her to deliver Tasha's baby."


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