List of Neighbours characters introduced in 2010

Model and television presenter, Scott McGregor joined the cast as Detective Mark Brennan towards the end of August.

[3] When Kate Ramsay (Ashleigh Brewer) decides that she needs to get a paid dancing job to help support her family, she auditions for a show created by Terry.

When Kate needs some more dance work, she calls Terry and asks if he can help her put on a show at Charlie's bar for some business people.

Terry gets Kate to invite him to Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) and Stephanie Scully's (Carla Bonner) wedding reception and he tries to talk to Lyn, but she ignores him.

Candace is a dancer who competes with Kate Ramsay (Ashleigh Brewer) for the lead in Terry Kearney's (Peter Moon) show.

For Ringo Brown's (Sam Clark) bucks night, Zeke Kinski (Matthew Werkmeister) hires Candace and two other dancers for the entertainment.

[12] The character and casting was announced in February 2010 and a writer for TV Week said "Jadu is set to join the popular soap in a recurring guest role, playing hot new doctor Doug Harris.

[13] A TV Soap reporter also commented on the new doctor, saying "Dr Doug will [..] find himself caught up in a new romance", but they did not name the female character involved.

When Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine) goes to drop off her son, Ben (Blake O'Leary), at his dance class, Doug steals her parking place.

Libby and Doug go to Charlie's for dinner and Lucas Fitzgerald (Scott Major) and Michael Williams (Sandy Winton) join them.

Doug treats Andrew Robinson (Jordan Patrick Smith) when he is brought in following a fire at Number 26 and takes blood from Natasha Williams (Valentina Novakovic), when she explains that she has been feeling ill. Leigh "Nick" Nixon, played by Brian Vriends, made his first appearance on 9 April 2010.

Fiona Byrne and Alice Coster of the Herald Sun pointed out that he had not made a "long-term commitment" to a drama series since leaving All Saints.

[16] Executive producer Susan Bower promised that there would be a "must see" storyline for both actors, adding "The Freedman family have provided fantastic drama for us so far and we have lots in store for Brian, it's great to have him with us".

When Donna is injured following an accident at a building site, Nick rushes to the hospital after receiving a call from Rebecca Robinson (Jane Hall).

[21] Bob Hart and Leigh Paatsch of the Herald Sun observed "trouble is being fomented by the unlovely Naomi, who has settled in with Ringo, taking over from the much lovelier Donna".

In a bid to make Donna look jealous of her and Ringo, Naomi pays Bradley Hewson (Liam McIntyre) to pretend to be her brother.

Jim gives a talk at Erinsborough High on careers day and Summer Hoyland (Jordy Lucas) asks him about fixing her home.

When Lyn's grandson, Charlie (Jacob Brito), finds a Blue-tongued skink, Jim tells her that it belongs to his chippy, Dylan, and he takes it back.

Rhys Lawson (Ben Barber) tells Jim that the procedure is straightforward and Susan helps take his mind off of what is happening.

[46] Executive producer, Susan Bower said that during their time in Australia, the finalists would go through a camera test, wardrobe fitting, a tour around the studios and then another audition process.

[47] On 28 June 2010, Alan Fletcher (who plays Karl Kennedy) appeared on Live from Studio Five to announce that the two finalists were Darlington and Hall.

She's a vegetarian, believing that every animal has a right to live, and is vocal in her opinions, which are not necessarily grounded in reality but stem from a good heart".

[53] In July 2010, Holy Soap revealed more details of the character's arrival, they said "[Poppy] who, after hitting Erinsborough with her cousin Ruby, will make an impression on some of its finest bachelors".

They get to know Zeke Kinski (Matthew Werkmeister) and Ringo Brown (Sam Clark), before talking to Lucas Fitzgerald (Scott Major) and Michael Williams.

[61] The storyline in which Lane's character makes his debut revolves around Toadfish Rebecchi (Ryan Moloney) and Sonya Mitchell (Eve Morey) going on a holiday aboard a luxury cruise liner.

[60] Callum Jones (Morgan Baker) wins tickets for a cruise, but as he is underage he gives them to Toadfish Rebecchi and Sonya Mitchell.

[63] Filming with the show gave Clifton a chance to meet up with her former Prisoner co-stars Janet Andrewartha (Lyn Scully) and Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy).

[62][63] Judge Willow presides over Stephanie Scully's (Carla Bonner) culpable driving case, in which Ringo Brown (Sam Clark) was killed.

Judge Willow tells Sam to tread carefully after she brings up Steph's relationship with Daniel Fitzgerald (Brett Tucker).

Before Judge Willow has a chance to read out the sentence, she is interrupted by Donna Freedman (Margot Robbie), who wishes to change her statement.