[3] Of filming, Clarke commented "I remember having no idea how the ship ran because it's such a longstanding show, there are all sorts of things regarding how they shoot.
[4] Pritchard wrote that some fans had speculated that Valerie might be someone Leah met in the mental health clinic, where she recently stayed.
[3] In the 3–9 February 2024 issue of TV Week, Tamara Cullen confirmed the theory was true, and Valerie was a friend Leah had made while she was staying at the clinic.
"[6] Clarke's blonde hair was dyed red for the character, as she knew the producers wanted Valerie to have a "dark" image.
She eventually leaves town, after Theo and his band are arrested for possession when the police find Valerie's stash in their van.
"[8] Orpin had to get used to the serial's fast filming pace, which he described as "incredibly fun" and "an adjustment for someone who hasn't worked in this style of TV before".
"[8] Shortly before his debut, it was confirmed that Orpin's character Rory was a member of the show's River Boys surf gang.
[9] Orpin, who is from Melbourne, admitted that unlike his character, he was not "a surfer who frequents the beach", and joked that there was "some fake tan going on.
[14] Iona Rowan of Digital Spy confirmed Stewart had wrapped his six month guest stint shortly before his casting announcement.
"[14] Kellie Balaam of The Sunday Times reported that Tane would take Perri, described as a "vulnerable but confident street-wise kid", under his wing.
[13] He explained: "Growing up playing rugby league, and going to school, there are so many people from NZ and Pacific Islands who grew up here.
"[13] He added that Tane helps guide his character, as Perri has the culture from his mother, but has been unable to experience it first-hand.
"[16] Clelland said Abigail would bring "plenty of drama" to the show, and Pinto described her as "very energetic, sassy, headstrong and a bit stubborn."
[18] Eden is happy to see her sister, but soon notices that all is not well with Abigail, who is agitated, has a darkness around her eyes, and receives constant messages on her phone.
[19] She was attracted to the role after learning the character was created by the show's script executive Louise Bowes, who previously worked as a scriptwriter on McLeod's Daughters which Carpani starred in from 2001 until 2007.
[20] Claudia blames Justin Morgan (James Stewart) and Theo Poulos (Matt Evans) for the crash as they recently serviced the car.