A Country Practice

Shirley, Molly, and Vicky assist at the hospital during the strike. Simon performs his first operation in the valley on Kathy Pieri. However, what is at first thought to be an appendicitis turns out to be something quite different. Terence worries that problems at home may be the cause of Brett Morgan's anxiety and inability to study or sleep. Vicky becomes upset when Terence refers to his wife in Sydney.

Terence comes to the aid of a woman suffering from agoraphobia. Molly assists at the veterinary practice when Vicky falls ill, while Simon uses this as an opportunity to get closer to her. A three-year-old child is treated by the team after falling off a moving plough. Shirley continues to replace her craving for cigarettes with food. Marta learns that the Hospital Workers' Union has advised workers to strike for a pay rise, leaving only the medical staff to run the hospital.

After Robin is admitted to hospital as the result of her horse-riding accident, Simon searches for the truth about the previous injuries - which were treated by Terence - that become apparent on her X-rays. Molly decides to start business as a yabbi farmer. Marta's friendship with Alex continues to deepen, with Alex gifting her with a wood-carving of The General. Shirley's attempts to get Frank to move back into his own house with a farewell dinner backfire.

Vicky secures a high-profile job treating a Yarraman colt trained by Neil Stephens, but worries that Stephens is excessively pushing his reluctant daughter Robin into constant showjumping training. Meanwhile, Terence becomes concerned about Neil's wife Jill, who requests that Terence sterilize her. Simon suspects that a young girl is being physically abused by her father. Molly decides to go into business breeding turkeys. Marta spends an evening at Terence's vineyard with Alex Popovich. Shirley helps Frank work on his article for the Horticultural Society.

The team at the hospital - with the help of Shirley, Frank, Vicky, and Robert Bowen - work together to treat the passengers of the bus accident. Molly confronts the bank manager about her loan. After burning his hands at the accident scene, Frank moves in with Shirley and Vicky so that Shirley can take care of him. Robert expresses some reserved praise for Simon.

Dr. Elliot faces a threat of his past being revealed when he takes the side of alternative medicine for a dying child.

Molly's glamorous model friend comes to stay, driving Brendan crazy and causing Vicki Dean some jealous moments.

Dr Bowen fights to make the town's stubborn bus driver see how he can endanger the lives of passengers with his illness.

Shirley Dean is involved in an accident and makes police work very difficult for Sgt. Gilroy. Nurse Brendan Jones saves the life of a young asthmatic.

Matron Kertesz takes over as District Nurse and has to care for a young man recently crippled and struggles between her profession and her emotions.

Dr. Elliott gets up to mischief with an old boy of the Valley and gives Sgt. Gilroy a few headaches. Dr. Bowen finds a companion although not quite what he was looking for.

There's a fire in the Wandin Valley Community Hospital, and Brendan Jones finds out who caused it. Simon Bowen has to make a decision about the right and wrong of shortening a life.

Brendan battles with a stubborn angry patient, and Molly goes to the Sales yard to buy a dog, and ends up with something completely different.

Brendan battles with a stubborn angry patient, and Molly goes to the Sales yard to buy a dog, and ends up with something completely different.

Doctor Elliott fights to save the life of a sick child, against opposition from the childs frightened mother.

Questions arise about the tragic incident and Dr. Elliott and nurse Shirley Dean work to protect Andy MacKay from the small town gossip.

A very serious accident upsets the townsfolk leaving questions unanswered, and Dr. Elliott battles for the survival of one of the injured.

Dr Simon Bowen refuses to prescribe the contraceptive pill to a fifteen year old girl without her father's permission. The girl is torn between her father and her insistent boyfriend.

Mystery surrounds an obviously wealthy, pregnant woman who arrives at the Wandin Valley Bush Nursing Hospital in the last stages of labour.

Terence and Marta's growing relationship becomes impossible to hide.

Wandin Valley Cup fever strikes with its customary force. Apart from the S.P. Bookie run by Cookie, the racing committee is faced with an audacious confidence trick.

Mr Brown, a mysterious visitor to the Valley, sparks those with guilty consciences to cleanse their souls.

Esme's nephew Alwyn Watson returns to the Valley with his wife Mary. As a result of an accident, Alwyn is confined to a wheelchair, where he dreams of his huge insurance claim.

Esme and a number of the local ladies are so incensed by the presence of the "ladies of the night", that they decide to take things into their own hands.

Wandin Valley residents react with self-righteous indignation when two ex-criminals and three "ladies of the night" arrive in town.

An airplane crash reminds everyone why it is so important to maintain well equipped hospitals in rural areas - but such practical reasons are not always considered when politics are involved.

Wandin Valley Bush Hospital is threatened with closure and the town residents fight to keep it open.

The bad luck of a farmer affects the whole Valley. Frank is proud of Shirley's success at darts, but doesn't know her secret.

A patient almost dies and Simon blames himself. Molly argues with Brendan and Simon about inoculating Chloe.

Molly thinks she may be pregnant again. The local chemist is suspected of murdering his annoying wife.

Vickey's matchmaking backfires. Simon's play strikes big problems.

"The Push" group, a group of unemployed teenagers, make progress with one of their member's rehabilitation from a stroke. Marta discovers the identity of the intruder.

An unemployed teenager suffers a stroke and his friends organise his rehabilitation. Marta is plagued by telephone calls from a mystery intruder.

A dying patient makes his final protest. Terence solves a young boy's embarrassing problem.

Shirley plans a holiday but Frank doesn't want to join her. Marta is worried her new house is a mistake.

There are some surprises at the Wandin Valley Hospital Beauty Quest. Molly has to adjust to a change in her relationship with Chloe.

Molly finds motherhood trying, she is tired and unhappy. Vicky investigates the mystery death of some cattle.

There's general excitement, but also arguments about the garden fete at the Gilroys. Terence becomes sick while investigating the mystery illness of an elderly lady.

Simon prepares for his radio debut. There's friction between Brendan Jones and the relief nurse.

Cookie resigns from the club after fighting with Councillor Muldoon. The whole town team together for a rescue.

Brendan is upset about not having enough time with his baby. There is hope of gold discovery in the Valley.

It appears that Molly's mum will settle in Wandin Valley, and Molly and Brendan are horrified. Dr Clarke causes problems for Terence, and some patients.

The arrival of old Dr Clarke upsets Terence when the doctor tries to take over. The old fashioned attitudes of a teenage father drives her to extremes.

Molly and Brendan become proud parents. Shirley and Frank rethink their marriage.

The treatment of two patients causes friction between Terence and Simon. Molly's mother arrives and causes problems for Brendan.

Terence has to tell a close friend some shattering news. Shirley and Simon feel they need to teach school students about sex.

Shirley reprimands Terence for his treatment of Marta. An engagement is announced.

Simon arranges a beautiful blind date for Terence. A much hoped for birth turns to tragedy for a Wandin Valley couple.

Bob Hatfield takes ill and convinced that he may die, reveals an intimate secret from his past to Cookie. Terence is obviously upset about Marta's relationship with Ben.

There's a fire at the Jones' farm and Brendan has to break the news to Molly, but she has some bad news of her own.

Marta and Ben's relationship is put under great strain. A bitter argument divides Terence and Marta.

Vicky and Terence have an accident, and Vicky blames herself. Marta's professionalism is questioned due to her personal involvement with a seriously ill patient.

Ben tells Marta of a problem that may put an end to their relationship. Brendan discovers the source of the strange noises that have been upsetting Molly.

Simon has some news for Vicky - his father has asked him to join the family practice. Shirley's painting of Frank provides great amusement at the club.

Shirley asks Frank to pose nude for her painting. A colleague of Simon's father comes to stay and Simon gets a pleasant surprise.

Marta shows growing affection for Ben Prescott, the Pony Club manager and Terence is jeolous. Meanwhile, Brendan tries to help a family whose son appears to be troubled by violence at home.

Marta and Terence try to further their relationship, but circumstances are against them. Stock are dying from a rare disease and there are worries for the safety of the Valley's inhabitants.

An angry farmer publicly slanders Vicky and assaults her for mistreating his cattle. Brendan is very upset about Miss Bird's senility and resists taking her to a nursing home.

The township turns against Frank when he sides with the bikies against a local. Meanwhile, Molly is upset at talks of leaving the valley.

When a bikie gang appears in Wandin Valley, fear strikes the town. Simon worries about Fatso's nocturnal habits. Starring -

Brendan and Molly's marriage is put under pressure by town gossip. Simon suffers from the small-mindedness of the Valley people. Starring -

When Simon is attracted to a beautiful woman he learns of her dark past in Wandin Valley. Meanwhile, Terrance worries about stories of Sophie and her romantic entanglement.

There's an unexpected twist at Frank and Shirley's bridge party. Sophie Elliott's interest in Brendan creates problems for Terence.

Terence is concerned about a patient not responding to treatment. A young school boy takes desperate measures to become a jockey.

To improve farm profitability, Molly is faced with having to get rid of Doris. Meanwhile, Sophie gets into trouble and Terence doesn't know how to deal with his daughter's radical behaviour.

Frank is reprimanded for neglecting his professional duties due to the excitement of being a newly-wed. Brendan is suffering because of Molly's pregnancy.

Molly and Brendan receive some very exciting news. The local BMX champion becomes very ill just before his big race.

Shirley loses a daughter and Simon finds a flatmate. Terence's daughter arrives on his doorstep to stay.

Simon and Vicky, sneaking back to Wandin Valley after their honeymoon.

Only days after her fifteenth birthday, it is confirmed that Gabe is pregnant.

Cookie becomes suspicious of Roger, the antique dealer, his motives are assumed to be merely jealousy, but eventually it becomes clear that Roger's intentions are sinister.

Terrence becomes a potential husband for a match-maker's daughter. A smooth-talking antiques dealer ingratiates himself into Esme's life.

A fire in the hospital kitchen caused by outdated equipment, leads to emergency measures being taken to feed the patients and Cookie's help is enlisted.

Terrence is caught up in a dangerous situation with no hope in sight.

Vicki is called to attend a horse gored by a bull on the morning of her wedding. She finally arrives at the church in the back of Bob's ute.

Simon and Vicky's wedding, for which the whole town has been waiting, looks as though it could be delayed when both, unbeknown to each other, are called away to emergencies, just before the ceremony.

Vicky and Simon's wedding plans seem to be causing a rift with friends and family.

Councillor Muldoon books his hall to a rock band called "The Gas Chamber" for a young people's dance, little knowing that they are a punk band, not a quiet trio as he hadimagined.

Arnold Mortimer has arrived in town for a complete rest from his job as computer programmer but his visit goes from bad to worse.

Matron Sloan and Nurse Loveday are seriously injured by a man who is affected by the moon.

Now that Simon's friend Sally has gone back to Sydney, Vicky goes slightly overboard trying to impress Simon. It all results in a marriage proposal in a dingy roadside diner.

Controversy develops at the hospital as Brendan and Matron disagree on whether or not Brett's mother should stay with her son.

A middle aged truck driver is forced to stay in Wandin Valley when he pulls the muscles in his leg, but his condition worsens when he contracts malaria.

Whilst on a midnight raid to acquire equipment, a young boy has a bad accident and is in danger of bleeding to death.

Simon's ex-fiancee, Sally, has moved into the flat to stay and it looks to Vicky as though Simon and Sally have serious plans for the future.

Wandin Valley's post mistress has discovered she has a thyroid condition and needs hospitalisation for tests and possibly an operation. The townspeople rally together to save the Post Office.

A young wife involved in a car accident has an emergency Caesarean and rejects her baby boy and has no recollection of the accident or the birth. An old friend of Simon's comes to the Valley.

The local football hero is seriously injured and suffers a 'brain death' after a car accident.

An awkwardness has now entered Vicky and Simon's relationship so when Brendan and Molly go off to Adelaide for a holiday Vicky moves into the Jones' Farm.

Gabrielle's unexpected arrival triggers off major changes in the lives of the Gilroys.

Esme is horrified to discover that her birth was never registered. Molly, however, learns the secret of Esme's birth whilst delving into old newspapers found under the lino at the Jones' farm.

Vicky and Simon spend a day together in Sydney where romance and harmony replace their usual bickering.

The daughter of a wealthy grazier, decides to set up a gliding club in Wandin Valley. She has Simon's interest and support, whereas Molly is convinced the gliders are the death of her chooks.

A ballerina with a promising career develops MS and returns to the Valley to share a house with her brother. When she breaks her ankle her independence is threatened.

Cookie arranges a fund-raising benefit for people like the Bellamys who won't accept charity and insist on returning to live in the burnt out remains that was once their home.

In the aftermath of the bushfires a charred corpse is found.

Jack Dead, Shirley's ex-husband and Vicky's father, pays a visit to the Valley. Vicky discovers that her father is not perfect and it enhances her relationship with Shirley.

The source of an outbreak of gastro enteritis is traced back to an electrical fault in the freezer at the club.

A young girl's devotion to her pony, prompts Vicky Dean to risk her life at the height of the fire to release the animal from captivity. It is a long and frightening day for all.

Captain of the volunteer bushfire brigade and a strict disciplinarian, is made to realise his methods do not always achieve results. But redeems himself when a major bushfire breaks out.

Shirley takes up smoking again to lose weight. Matron Sloan wins a trip to Vegas for ten days.

A young farmer nurses her father who has a serious illness. When he dies, it seems she has no rights to the property in favour of her city-dwelling brothers.

Yet another homeless stray captures Molly's heart and, although the dog is in need of medical attention, she attempts, unsuccessfully, to keep its presence a secret from Brendan.

Pam Foley has been finding it difficult to rebuild her life and has become totally dependent on valium and as she attempts a withdrawal from the habit, she is totally unprepared for the consequences.

Wandin Valley school is threatened because of declining attendance numbers.

Dave Patterson, an unemployed farm worker, fears the loss of his four children to the authorities and takes to the road with them.

Bob Hatfield is living the life of a recluse since his wife, Daisy, died. Bob has lost any desire to look after himself or the house. Life doesn't have the same purpose without Daisy.

When a young woman is raped by a travelling salesman, she has a hard time convincing her husband and the town folk that the attack was unprovoked.

Bob and Daisy's daughter, Doreen, who has been living in Burrigan, returns to the Valley to prepare for her wedding day.

Bob Hatfield's wife Daisy has cancer of the liver and whilst she accepts the fact of her impending death, Bob refuses to believe that Daisy is terminally ill.

Brendan's infatuation with an old F.J. Holden has repercussions when he is confronted by geriatric gangsters after the long-lost loot they expect to find hidden in the car.

Shane Peters, a nine year old boy who has been the recipient of innovative surgery to his knee is in danger of never walking again due to his over-indulgent mother.

When hospitalised, Bert Griffith's cantankerous behaviour poses problems for the nursing staff, but his mystery ailment proves a real headache for the doctors.

Terence Elliott and Vicky Dean find themselves stranded overnight in a backwater town. Their sojourn in Magnolia Vale is not what friends and relatives in Wandin Valley imagine.

The mysterious death of the Wandin Valley "rainmaker" results in an anti gun campaign for Molly Jones. A shock result in the council elections ends in a vote recount.

Terence is forced to re-examine traditional medicine when an artist convinces him that she has cured her cancer with a special diet.

The new matron Maggie Sloan arrives at Wandin Valley Hospital. Nursing staff and doctors are torn between admiration, irritation and fear at her methods.

A shy teenage girl breaks away from the confines of her narrow minded fanatical father when she learns that she is an epileptic.

Some of the locals disagree with the methods that are used to raise funds for charity.

Brendan gets an offer to continue his work with fund raising.

Brendan and Judy try to keep a secret from Matron Sloan but she finds out quite by accident.

Brendan gets permission to take the senior citizens from the hospital on an outing with hilarious results.

Matron Sloan meets her match when she arranges a social game of cards.

Vicky decides that it's the right time to start a family, much to Simon's delight.

Esme Watson tries to convince the town that they are in extreme danger, but no one will believe her.

Bob tries to make amends with Matron Sloan but all to no avail.

Judy Loveday gets a surprise when an unexpected visitor arrives on her doorstep.

Terence and Matron Sloan enjoy a peaceful evening together at Terence's Vineyard.

All the hospital staff are called to help in an emergency operation.

Esme finds herself in an unfortunate position and has to face the consequences.

The locals take the advice of an old hermit from the hills and work under his instruction to hunt down a wild dog pack. Simon is annoyed when his new house is used as a communications base.

Vicky and Simon move into their new house. The local farmers are concerned for the stock after a mysterious series of deaths. Molly has to cope with the death of one of her dearest animals.

Terence enjoys a different lifestyle when his flat gets overtaken by a woman wrestler. Shirley and Frank hold a slide evening, causing friction between the usually happy couples of the valley.

Vicky has some exciting news to tell Simon on his return from the cruise. Terence asks Judy to keep a watchful eye on Steve Vargas. Cookie gets a big surprise.

Cookie takes liberties with the truth to develop a ship-board romance. Simon and Brendan become involved in a stow-away.

It's great excitement when Shirley, Frank, Simon and Brendan head off on a South Pacific cruise. Shirley is quite taken with the charming ship's purser.

Simon has the chance to work with one of the best in the business, but isn't impressed with the lack of compassion he shows towards his patients.

Preparations begin for undiscovered talents when the club prepares for a Gala Evening. Cookie takes on some extra work. Molly has her first visitors to stay at the farm.

Clancy's big race arrives and there's unexpected results for some. Molly is annoyed with the attention Brendan is receiving from the Burrigan Examiner so decides to take action.

Cookie and Bob prepare Clancy for his big race. Are Vicky and Simon going from a bad situation to a worse one when they accept the offer of another place to stay?

An accident at the timber yard leads to further investigation by Terence.

Molly tries to help Simon at the clinic but he finds her more of a hindrance.

Vicky and Simon find that it's not as easy as they thought living with Frank and Shirley.

Simon and Vicky move in with Frank and Shirley.

Terence is forced to operate in dangerous conditions in order to save a man's life.

Vicky has reservations about the new house Simon has found for them.

When Molly sees that the council are planning to build a factory she sets about trying to prevent it.

The clinic and hospital get broken into, and Frank wonders if the recent arrival of the bikies has anything to do with it.

Simon's birthday party gets underway at the Club but the guest of honour seems to be missing.

Terence tries to explain to a girl the damage of what she is doing to herself when she refuses to eat.

Vicky and Frank uncover a serious crime. When Judy and Terence have a confrontation he realises just how much Judy has been suffering. A new house brings excitement for Simon and Vicky.

Vicki is horrified to see how a farmer treats his daughter-in-law and wonders what mystery surrounds her. Judy shows signs of deep depression. Molly tries to release her first edition on time.

Bob is angry over an articleMolly wrote for the newspaper. Vicky and Simon's dinner party isn't very practical.

Terence and Matron Sloane cannot understand Judy's attitude to a patient. When Simon's aunt dies he inherits some of her belongings. A young boy's parents are wondering what ailment their child has.

Judy Loveday gets excited when she thinks she has finally found a man of the world. Terence, Simon and Frank investigate the possibility of investing in a movie.

Simon decides that it's high time Hamlet had some serious training.

Terence and Frank have their work cut out for them when they try to trace an anonymous suicide call.

Judy Loveday plays a practical joke on Dr. Elliott on Friday, the 13th.

Matron Sloan has problems dealing with one of the hospital board members.

A friend from Vicky's past seeks medical expertise from Simon.

Brendan is rather concerned when he hears how his father shows little responsibility when taking care of Chloe.

Brendan can look forward to a long awaited reunion with his parents when they decide to visit.

Matron Sloan finds she has to face the consequences when she fights for what she believes is right.

A young girl's dream to raise her child in a stable environment is shattered when she finds herself deserted.

Judy Loveday takes great delight in teasing Simon and Brendan.

Shirley's concern for Frank causes her to seek help from Terence. Brendan and Simon try their hand at home plumbing.

Shirley is worried aboutFrank's behaviour. Molly's friend Emma finds an old Aboriginal site. Matron Sloan isn't having much luck in finding a place to live.

Molly is really excited when an old friend from University visits. Brendan's moustache is not well received. The fruit pickers arrive and Esme's finds them 'undesirable'.

Kelly and Cookie are asked to write a report to Muldoon on who's to blame for the disaster at the club.

Kelly and Cookie double book the club for a function, resulting in chaos.

Terence meets his new locum and discovers he used to train him.

Kelly and Ben have a few arguments over their living arrangements.

Esme feels she should be safe-guarded whilst driving the taxi, so she takes up karate lessons.

Esme is not impressed when she meets the new city girl, and the feeling is quite mutual.

Frank gives Shirley the surprise of her life and Jo Loveday inadvertently uncovers a murder mystery.

Vicky's new replacement, Ben Green arrives in the Valley and isn't quite what Vicky had expected.

Vicky hears that she must leave for America in one week's time and is concerned about Simon's reaction.

Esme practices her taxi driving around the Valley and gets lost in the process.

Cookie takes his life in his hands when he agrees to give Esme some taxi driving lessons.

Frank gets some help at the station and is surprised when he finds out it's a woman.

Vicky gets a once in a life-time offer to work in the United States.

Esme forces Cookie into buying a Taxi with the money he inherited.

Cookie is nowhere to be found when his wife collapses and needs a lifesaving operation.

The good news for Cookie is that he has inherited some money, the bad news is that his wife is arriving in town.

Frank investigates the selling of drugs at Burrigan High after one of the pupils has an overdose.

Esme shocks everyone when she returns from Mudgee looking like a new woman.

Judy is worried about Jo when she's admitted to hospital with suspected Typhoid and doesn't respond to treatment.

Terence gets conned into answering medical questions on the Quiz Show and is concerned when he suspects a typhoid case.

Brendan gets railroaded into helping the district nurse on her rounds and becomes involved with one of her patients.

Brendan surprises his friends on his return to the Valley when he tells them he intends to quit nursing and sell the farm.

Judy Loveday becomes a patient in the hospital when she discovers a lump she believes may be cancerous.

Brendan rents a beach house in Adelaide and soon discovers he's not alone.

Matron Sloane takes a great deal of care with a patient who's been in a bad motor bike accident.

Bob hears of Brendan's irresponsible behaviour while being suspended from his job.

Simon is confused about Vicky's behaviour when she discards some of his belongings.

Terence is surprised to hear that he has been chosen to appear on a TV Quiz Show.

Communication breaks down in Wandin Valley when Esme takes control of the switchboard.

Judy Loveday gets quite a surprise when a relative arrives in the Valley.

The local witch of Wandin Valley turns out to be not so wicked when she helps a young boy.

An old University friend of Simon's arrives in the valley with his young son.

Terence suspects that a little girl with bad bruises is a case of child bashing.

Chloe has her first day at Kindy where she makes a new friend.

Brendan gets some help around the house but has no idea who the mystery house-cleaner is.

Matron Sloan hears some pleasing news from Brendan. Vicky tries very hard to save a sick donkey for Chloe's sake.

Brendan over-reacts when he can't find Chloe and believes that one of the psychiatric patients has taken her.

Brendan arrives home from Adelaide with some news that shocks his friends.

Simon gets some unexpected training for the sleepless nights he can expect when the baby arrives.

Matron Sloan takes special interest in a stranger who comes for a job at the hospital.

A hidden truth about one of the hospital's patients is leaked by Sister Loveday.

Simon suggests to Vicky that she should employ some help around the house.

There is tension between Alex and Matron Sloan as they try to work out Bob's illness with Terence away.

A young married couple move into a house on a new estate and Bob becomes very ill after doing some work at their house.

Burrigan High prepare for a school debate against their arch rivals at Foxwood.

A student teacher, conscious of her size, becomes the recipient of some cruel jokes by Peter Manning's pupils.

Donna and Ben's curiosity gets the better of them when a mysterious parcel arrives for Peter.

A woman who lives for her daughter's success pays the price when she is admitted to hospital suffering from exhaustion and malnutrition.

The Wandin Valley residents put on a hilarious performance of "Midsummers Night Dream" as you've never seen them before.

Esme is excited at the prospect of meeting an old friend when she suspects he's going to propose marriage.

The strain of nursing a new born baby takes its toll on a young mother.

Alex worries about a young couple's ability to cope with parenthood.

Terence causes an argument with Rowena when he blames her for C.K. wanting to leave school.

When Rowena declares she is broke C.K. decides to quit school and join the workforce.

C.K. tries devious means to bring Terence and Rowena together.

Terence is lost for words when his ex-wife and son arrive at the clinic without warning.

Practical realities of using a surrogate mother cause nightmares for the people involved.

Shirley refuses to move back home and accepts an offer to live with Matron Sloan.

Terrence worries that Alex is forgetting one of his patients feelings when she asks to do further studies on his condition.

A shy man with facial deformities is admitted to hospital for observation.

A young boy who feels he's an outcast from his school mates tries to kill himself.

Alex Fraser embarrasses Peter when she uses him as a medical guinea pig for nurses' training.

Peter gets quite a surprise when Alex takes him on a date. Donna conspires with the Muldoon patients to keep a secret from Matron Sloan.

Jo Loveday interviews the patients in the Muldoon Wing for a school movie project.

Alex puts her medical opinions aside when an old man explains why he should be left alone with his suffering.

Donna sets out to save the town hall when she hears that the council is going to build a shopping centre.

Terence comes to terms with losing Bethany by turning to liquor.

Terrence is in the firing line when town gossip questions his motives toward Bethany.

Alex agrees to have a house warming party under the proviso that Donna organises it.

Terence sees C.K. while in Sydney with Bethany, but the relationship becomes very strained.

Friends caution Terence on his involvement with Bethany and suggest she should be placed in an institution rather than under his care.

Jo Loveday gets her wires crossed and tells everyone that Shirley is pregnant. Terence goes on a fishing weekend and finds an abused little girl who lives in the bush.

Alex gets scared when her furniture appears to move and she hears strange noises in the house.

Jo feels that Frank is becoming over protective when he questions her every move.

The Prime Minister makes a special appearance at a rock concert to show his support to the kids of Burrigan High on their stand against nuclear bases in the valley.

Shirley organises a petition against the impending army base in Wandin Valley.

Joe convinces Judy that she should travel and see the world.

Ben agrees to go to a rock concert with Donna but mysterious things happen along the way.

Judy returns from the Gold Coast with thoughts of travelling overseas.

Judy tries to impress her partner on the Gold Coast but makes a mess of things.

Secrecy surrounds Bob and Terrence's entry for the bath-tub derby.

Peter Manning's sister tries for the nursing position at the hospital. Alex impresses hospital staff when she performs her first operation. Judy and Daley enter a television dating show.

Jealousy raises its ugly head when Jo Loveday vies for Peter Manning's affection. Vicky is put in a terrifying situation when Charlotte is abducted by a distressed young woman.

Shirley and Frank have an unexpected visit form Vicky and the twins.

The valley regulars put on a Benefit Concert for the fire victims.

Ben and Jo care for the animals that were injured in the fire.

A fire threatens to sweep through Wandin Valley.

Bob is angry when no-one wants to be a volunteer fire fighter.

Frank gets a visit from the police psychologist when he admits he needs help.

Shirley asks Terence for advice when her relationship with Frank worsens.

Frank is unsure of his future in the force when there is an inquiry into the shooting.

Shirley is concerned when Frank refuses to discuss the shooting.

Wandin Valley is invaded by gun-toting hunters as the annual duck season gets underway. A shooting accident tears a family apart. Penny tries a little matchmaking between her two favourite doctors.

Terence is named as Wandin Valley's Citizen of the Year. Michael's offer to help Jo study for her driving test has unexpected consequences. Tempers flare over Cathy Hayden's decision to cancel the annual shoot. Meanwhile, narrow-minded gossips have a field day with Jo and Michael.

Football fever grips Wandin Valley when the "Wombats" take on Widjeera. Michael tries out for the team, much to Matron Sloan's disgust. Shirley feels the burden of being a policeman's wife and having her husband on the job 24 hours a day.

A farmer and his wife struggle to come to terms with losing their farm. A man desperate to save his farm resorts to using a shotgun. Bob and Cookie fix Jo up with a "hot" date.

Cathy can't believe her luck when she hires a new farmhand, but she is in for a few surprises. Danno, Cathy's new farmhand, goes missing, and Shirley's mysterious caller pays a visit.

A hot shot city trained nursing sister arrives in Wandin Valley. Esme is admitted to hospital and is convinced that she is going to die.

A couple of thieves cause trouble for Frank. Cathy arranges a reunion between Jack and his long lost son. Penny is having trouble coping with her new life and Alex is having problems of her own adjusting to parenthood.

A new nurse has an unusual introduction to Wandin Valley. Jack, realising he has little time left, decides to take care of some unfinished business.

The local farmers are angry about the abundance of wild pigs in the national park and they blame Cathy for the damage to their crops. Jack Hayden takes a turn for the worse in hospital and Cathy finally learns the truth about his illness.

A mother suspects that the problems she's having with her teenage son could be caused by more than just a generation gap. Terence tries to help a mentally ill boy but his efforts are in vain.

A selfish, ageing model checks into the hospital and learns a few lessons about life from Jo. Councillor Muldoon causes even more problems for the hospital when he tries his hand at industrial relations.

Terence puts his vineyard up for sale and ends up regretting his actions. Jo and Frank are at loggerheads because the seargent is refusing to let Jo anywhere near her new car.

Frank Gilroy senses that there was more to the accident than meets the eye. Penny refuses to accept that her father is dead and the town pulls together for a fund raising dance-a-thon.

Donna organizes a surprise party for Ben to celebrate Mozart's birthday. A serious car accident has tragic consequences for the folk of Wandin Valley.

Terence transfers a brain dead girl to Wandin Valley Hospital in the hope that her father will agree to turn off the life support system. A father is unable to come to terms with the fact that his daughter is in an irreversible coma.

The local farmers are up in arms over plans to release a wedgetail eagle in the national park. It's Donna to the rescue when a farmer threatens the life of an innocent animal.

Cookie meets up with a couple of old circus performers and their sick lion. Two circus clowns decide to do one last show for the children of Wandin Valley Hospital.

Terence goes on a health kick, but Alex is concerned that he's overdoing it. Kenny starts making plans for his future with Samantha.

Kenny Mitchell starts work at the hospital and befriends a young girl with a crippling disease. Bob and Cookie advertise for a housemate and are delighted with the response.

Frank has a special present in mind for his and Shirley's fifth wedding anniversary. Jo tries to do something special for the Gilroys and ends up getting lectured instead.

Donna's Aunt Sally comes to visit and Donna and Cathy see a chance to do a little matchmaking. Jack and Sally find they've got a lot in common and Jo becomes the star of a Japanese shampoo commercial.

Alex waits for Peter to make up his mind about Walter Hopwood's job offer. Peter tells Alex of his decision, and now it's time for Alex to do some thinking.

A hard-headed journalist comes to the Valley to interview Cathy for a story on a "day in the life of a ranger". Alex and Peter's relationship is in trouble and the arrival of Peter's old mentor doesn't help matters.

Alex picks up a young hitch-hiker and blames herself when the girl dies after being in a road accident. Alex gets too involved in the case of a newborn baby who is going through heroin withdrawal.

The new ranger, Cathy Hayden, has trouble coping with the attitudes of the locals and her willful grandfather. Peter goes to work on the Hayden farm and Alex begins to worry about the man she's going to marry.

A flu epidemic hits town and Alex ignores Terence's plan to take it easy. Jo shows off her new engagement ring. Cathy is being forced to choose between being a farmer and a ranger as she is finding it hard juggling both jobs. Alex contracts the flu which turns into pneumonia. Matt helps Cathy in her fight to save the farm. Alex gets worse and fears for her baby's well-being. Cathy decides to sell the farm and concentrates on being a ranger. After having a scan, Alex tells Terence the sex of their baby.

Matt helps a young woman give birth in Cathy's barn. Alex has some news for Terence, but she isn't sure how he'll react to it. Why is Matron Sloan in a good mood? Is there a new man on the horizon? A goat wreaks havoc in the hospital when Jo tries to help an old lady. Alex finally plucks up her courage to tell Terence she is pregnant. To her delight, he is happy with the news.

A boy is injured in a car accident and Frank is having trouble finding the driver responsible. Matt's day doesn't start too well when he gets a visit from the taxation department. A woman has a difficult decision to make when her young son dies. Cathy and Matt do battle with a crotchety old man.

Cathy prepares to fly off to Italy with Mario, but more important matters come first when she uncovers a marijuanna plantation in the National Park. Frank is excited at the thought of making a big drug bust. Cathy starts to hesitate about Mario and her trip when she has second thoughts.

Bob proclaims his innocence when he is arrested for drunk driving. Cathy is swept off her feet on a romantic trip to Sydney. With Mario but is stunned when Mario proposes. Michael is blamed for the death of a patient in his care and offers his resignation to save the hospital embarrassment when the man's widow threatens to sue.

Michael starts his stint as acting Matron and finds that life certainly wasn't meant to be easy. Matt is disappointed when the female vet he had been expecting turns out to be male. Old ghosts come back to haunt Terence on Sophie's birthday. Cathy is instantly attracted to Mario, the Italian vet.

Matt finds Sue injured in her car. She says she had a car accident, but Frank has trouble believing her. Matt is blames for the death of a prize bull. After much coaxing, Sue finally breaks down and confesses to Alex that she was raped by a guy she gave a lift home to.

Jo decides to look for her mother and places an ad in all the local papers. Alex blames herself when Jenny checks herself out of hospital. Michael tells Jo he wants to buy another motorbike. Matt is fed up looking after smaller animals all the time.

A dying woman comes to the Valley in search of her daughter. Could the girl who she is looking for be Jo? An asthmatic teenager believes that her condition is turning her into an outcast. Jo is determined to help Wendy find her daughter, even though everyone else telling her not to get involved.

A boy turns to his father for help when he is tormented by a fellow student. The hospital chef decides to propose to the girl of his dreams, but wakes up the next morning to find he has popped the question to someone entirely different. A terrified boy takes desperate measures to stop a bully.

Terence tells Alex of his intention to give up medicine and take up farming full time. Esme finds it difficult entertaining a nine-year-old computer wiz. Terence is refusing to involve himself in hospital affairs. A woman finds it hard to get a straight answer on her newborn baby's condition and jumps to the wrong conclusion that her daughter has died.

Matt is convinced that Cathy has gone mad when she decides to take flying lessons. Matron Sloan has to act quickly when a boy has an accident on a tractor. The search is on to find the missing plane which has gone down in the National Park complete with Matron Sloan, Cathy, and young Craig all on board. Terence returns to Alex but has a lot of explaining to do.

Alex's plan to go and find Terence is foiled when she learns the truth about the locum she has intended to leave in charge. Michael is jealous and suspicious of Polly's private nurse, Scott. Polly collapses and Scott finds himself faced with a difficult decision. Cathy gets carried away during a moonlit stakeout with Matt.

Terence, still grieving over Sophie, leaves Alex and she doesn't know how to handle it. Cathy is working at the club and has to put up with Muldoon. Michael is fed up with hospital life. Shirley returns from Queensland and tells Frank she has taken up golf. Cathy is having trouble coping with a temperamental French chef. Alex talks a patient out of committing suicide.

Terence has trouble accepting Sophie's news. Matt tries to impress a woman by borrowing Michael's identity. Terence and Alex find their lives torn apart once again by Sophie. Jo and Frank go to the aid of a teenager who has been cheated by her employer. Sophie overdoses on heroin and her heart gives out as a result of all the years of abuse.

Terence combs the seedy streets of Sydney searching for Sophie. Cathy is disillusioned with rangering and tries for a job as barmaid. Bob is admitted to hospital convinced that he is going to die. Terence finds Sophie, but she doesn't want to see him and asks him to leave. Alex tells a relieved Bob the results of his tests.

Michael's sister arrives in town and tries to hide the real reason for her visit. Cathy resigns when she is accused of being part of the bird poaching racket. Alex tries to speak to Terence about Sophie, but he refuses to listen to what she has to say.

The battle begins to save Michael's life. It seems as if his chances are slim and the doctors have no option but to operate. Jo is babysitting an insomniac child and is unaware of Michael's accident. Sophie is back in the Valley, and her arrival is bound to cause more trouble for her father and Alex.

Terence's old flame, Marianna, starts work at the hospital and Alex is not happy. Jo tells Frank and Shirley of her plans to go away with Rob. Alex keeps drawing comparisons between herself and Marianna and can't help feeling inadequate. Jo is put out by Sheena's arrival, she is an old friend of Rob's and Jo's jealousy is quite evident.

Is there a werewolf stalking the Valley cemetery? Cookie thinks its curtain time when he is bitten by a mysterious monster. Michael has a secret admirer. Jo finds herself drawing closer to Rod, despite his father's disapproval. Rob blames himself for his father's heart attack, but Ted decides to use the situation to his own advantage.

Jo's HSC results arrive. Terence tries to convince the mother of a terminally ill boy to give her son a chance to enjoy life. Jo's results are not what she expected, but she consoles herself by accepting a date with Rod. Michael has to come to terms with a ghost out of his past in order to help a sick boy.

A Reform School girl arrives for work experience at the park and takes a fancy to Matt. Michael decides to set matters straight between himself and Jo, once and for all. A girl with epilepsy has trouble coming to terms with her condition. Michael tries to explain to Jo how he feels, but she doesn't seem to want to listen.

A boy who believes he is descended from Captain Midnight takes to his ancestor's bush ranging ways. A woman is reluctant to let Alex operate on her son. The town is in an uproar over the Bicentennial Art Exhibition-ist! Eddy Midnight and company smash a dog fighting ring.

A woman's memory lapse and her forgetfulness proves almost fatal when she sets her house on fire. Shirley develops a severe case of triskadekaphobia – a fear of the number thirteen. Matron Sloan is acting like a bear with a sore head, all because of a toothache and her fear of dentists, although she soon comes to her senses when Terence threatens her with a pair of pliers.

An aging drifter and his granddaughter arrive in town. When Esme is charmed by the stranger, Cookie is less than pleased. Alex becomes the object of a lovesick camel's affections. It's HSC exam time and Jo is very nervous. Charlie proposes to a smitten Esme. A boy's hopes for a brilliant career nose dive when he's caught cheating.

Luke and Shirley plan a car rally to raise money for the Xavier refuge. Francis Daley is diagnosed with manic depression which leaves Keith astounded.

Lucy is injured in a game of tennis with Matt and it turns out to be more serious than initially thought.

The Wandin Valley protestors are dismayed when young Ashley Lawson is sent to defend them. A very frightened Shirley keeps a vigil at Frank's bedside.

Frank and Shirley stand on opposite sides as the locals fight to stop the proposed dam development by Ted Kagan.

Cookie and Bob decide to join Esme's Brownie troop. Matt and Lucy unearth an old diary which reveals the Councilor's past.

Dave and Jenny Cooper face the past when their son is injured in Jessie's new tree house. Muldoon is up to no good again with his plans of building a Lakeview hotel.

Clem Pollard presents Terence with an intriguing case when he appears in the Valley to save trees.

Cathy returns from Kakadu with a smile on her face. Could it have something to do with a mysterious helicopter pilot?

Matt's Valley Vet radio show is attracting some very strange callers. Esme is delighted with her new job as governess to Jessie.

Racial prejudice rears its ugly head with the arrival of a beautiful Thai locum – Dr. Sumatra Pasert.

Cris is accused of mistreating Jessie and is investigated by Maureen Hutchins firm "Family and Community Services".

Adam Campbell returns to the valley, but he is reluctant to go home to see his father. Luke and Jessie play a profitable joke on Frank.

Lucy and Muldoon argue over the state of the tip and she unearths some interesting information with the help of the eccentric Vincent D. Smith.

Pollution and the environment become issues in the Valley following Lucy's visit to the local Up.

Shirley returns from her Queensland holiday to find a new computer installed at the clinic.

Terence arrives in Marla Nigurra, with one goal in mind – he wants to return home to Wandin Valley with Alex.

Ruth and Terence meet when they are out painting the countryside and are instantly attracted to one another.

The locals are looking forward to the return visit of cricket star Stewart Richmond. When the hospital staff find out, they over-react.

A road accident throws two unlikely characters together, a one-legged bike riding grandma and Skeeter Martin.

Matt has begun to pack, ready for the big move. He has put his practice up for sale.

The Wandin Valley Bush Brigade is on its way to raising money, its membership, and frequency of its drill practices. Matt says he is leaving town.

Cathy has an unexpected house guest, her sister-in-law Michelle. Terence helps Michelle understand the reasons behind her illness.

Famine strikes Wandin Valley as the residents take part in a forty-hour famine for charity.

When Terence leaves to visit Alex, Cris’ old friend Sandy McIntosh fills in as the latest locum.

Corina Kennedy asks Terence for an abortion.

Corina Kennedy asks Terence for an abortion.

Terrence's life is threatened by the Rose sisters who have revenge on their minds.

Terrence's life is threatened by the Rose sisters who have revenge on their minds.

Matt and Lucy become involved with Daniel Bailey, a young autistic boy.

Matt and Lucy become involved with Daniel Bailey, a young autistic boy.

Cris Kouros’ parents Theo and Claire, arrive in Wandin Valley to see their son and granddaughter Jessie.

Cris Kouros’ parents Theo and Claire, arrive in Wandin Valley to see their son and granddaughter Jessie.

Steve suffers a broken heart when she realises that Michael was stringing her along and is actually married.

Steve suffers a broken heart when she realises that Michael was stringing her along and is actually married.

New ranger Trevor Jackson confronts lawyer Andy Upton about the truth of an aborigine carving.

New ranger Trevor Jackson confronts lawyer Andy Upton about the truth of an aborigine carving.

Frank and Sgt. Bruce Sharp pursue young car thieves in a high speed car chase.

Frank and Sgt. Bruce Sharp pursue young car thieves in a high speed car chase.

Shirley comes out on top in the election and Cris is magnanimous in defeat.

Shirley comes out on top in the election and Cris is magnanimous in defeat.

Luke goes out to look for Steve and finds her body. Discovering that Steve's horse had been shot, immediate suspicions falls on the Gypsies who have been seen hunting in the area. Dave Watson organises a posse who burn down the Gypsies' caravan, but when a bullet retrieved from Steve's horse identifies Dave Watson as the shooter, Luke confronts him with rifle in hand. Dave admits to the act but states that he was unaware that Steve was in the area and was only firing a warning shot to scare off one of the Gypsies. Frank intervenes and charges Dave with manslaughter. Unable to remain in the valley, Luke packs up his things and leaves for Sydney. Matt and Lucy become foster parents to an infant.

A charitable act toward a group of gypsies puts Steve on the outs with her neighbours. Shirley and Rosemary decide to teach themselves auto mechanics-and decide to use Franks squad car for practice. Taking a break from her last minute preparations for her trip to Greece, Steve goes for one last horseback ride during which she is thrown from her horse and killed.

Tom takes Anatomic to the track for the first time but only Anna's influence can get the horse into the starting gate.

Harry and Kate have finally gone on their honeymoon and Dr. Alex Fraser makes a surprise return to the valley.