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Home and Away is an Australian television 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 1992, by order of first appearance. They were all introduced by the show's executive producer Des Monaghan. The 5th season of Home and Away began airing on the Seven Network on 6 January 1992. The first introduction of the year was Meg Bowman, played by Cathy Godbold,in January. In May Tristan Bancks and Dieter Brummer made their debuts as Tug O'Neale and Shane Parrish, respectively. June saw the birth of Tamara Simpson, daughter of Sophie and David Croft. Vince Martin was introduced as farmer Phil Bryant, a love interest for the departing Marilyn Chambers in July. Phil's teenage daughter Toni, played by Kathryn Dufty also was introduced. The following month, Les Bagley, was introduced as the father of established character Blake Dean. Teresa Wong joined the cast as student Kelly Chan in September. Lisa Lackey began appearing as Roxanne Miller in October, as did Tug's father, Roy.

Meg Bowman
Meg Bowman, played by Cathy Godbold made her first appearance on 26 February 1992 and departed on 9 April 1992. Meg arrives in Summer Bay with her mother, Julia after her grandfather Joe (Ron Hackett) buys Donald Fisher's (Norman Coburn) old house at auction. She meets Blake and is attracted to him and they begin a relationship. However, Julia is overprotective of Meg and warns Blake away. When Donald verbally chastises Meg for skipping school to be with Blake, failing to do her homework and eventually falling asleep in class, Blake rises to Meg's defence and she reveals that she is suffering from terminal Leukemia.

Meg tells Blake she has three wishes to fulfill before she dies, to swim with Dolphins, to ride an old-fashioned ship and to make love. She is not strong enough for her final wish, so Alf Stewart (Ray Meagher) arranges for Blake and Meg to spend a weekend together at a hotel in the city. As the weeks wear on Meg grows weaker and in her final days, her friends organise a party for her. As Meg and Blake watch the sun rise on the beach while Alf and Simon Fitzgerald (Richard Norton) fish, Meg dies in Blake's arms leaving him devastated. He reads a letter she wrote for him prior to her death, telling him to remember the good times and breaks down. Meg appears to Blake as a vision following her funeral and tells him to let her go before fading away.

Tug O'Neale
Tug O'Neale, played by Tristan Bancks debuted on screen during the episode airing on 21 May 1992. Tug was originally only meant to be a guest character. Bancks signed a one month contract with the serial when he was sixteen and was later promoted to the regular cast. Tug was written out of the series in 1994. He was axed alongside the characters of Sarah Thompson (Laura Vasquez), Luke Cunningham (John Adam) and Roxanne Miller (Lisa Lackey). Producers did not inform them about their departures and they read about it in an issue of TV Week. Tug is characterised as a "bad boy" teenager. Tempany Deckert who plays Selina Roberts described Tug as a "rough renegade" who had lost his way but "finally got back on the straight and narrow with the help of various foster parents". Melissa Field from BIG! said that Tug was always "so grumpy" because he was named after a "small water craft". Kilmeny Adie from the Illawarra Mercury said that Bancks "made a name for himself in 1992" being Home and Away's "heart-throb". The two episodes featuring the school musical where Tug's feud with Shane reaches a climax were nominated for "Best Episode in a Television Drama Serial" at the Australian Film Institue awards in 1993. Kate Langbroek writing for The Age branded the Tug as one of the show's "resident dope" characters.

Shane Parrish
Shane Parrish, played by Dieter Brummer debuted on screen during the episode airing on 28 May 1992 departed on 13 March 1996. Brummer successfully auditioned for the part of Shane when he was fifteen. Brummer has said the recognition was instant and admitted he found the attention "quite bizarre". In 1995, Brummer quit the serial after he decided Shane's story had come to its natural conclusion. The two episodes featuring the school musical where Shane's feud with Tug O'Neale reached its climax were nominated for "Best Episode in a Television Drama Serial" at the Australian Film Institute awards in 1993. For the role of Shane, Brummer was nominated for the Gold Logie and Silver Logie Awards for "Most Popular Actor" in 1994, however failed to win. However he went on to win the "Most Popular Actor" silver Logie Award in 1995 and 1996. In 1993 and 1994, the role saw Brummer voted as "The Prince of Soap" by Dolly magazine's readers. The episode featuring Shane's death drew a peak audience of 474,000 viewers, beating Sale of the Century on rival channel Nine Network. The episode also earned writer and director, Sean Nash the Australian Writers' Guild award for "Best Episode in a Television Serial" in 1996. In the same year, Series producer Russell Webb was awarded "Best Television Drama Series" by The Australian Film Institute for the episode.

Tamara Simpson
Tamara "Tammy" Simpson is the daughter of David Croft (Guy Pearce) and Sophie Simpson (Rebekah Elmaloglou). She first appeared on 19 June 1992 following her birth. Twins Emily & Chloe Hutton originated the role. When the character returned in 2003, she was played by Sophie Luck. When Tamara is born, Sophie finds it difficult to cope with being a single mother to her, despite support from Michael (Dennis Coard) and Pippa Ross (Debra Lawrence). Motherhood takes its toll on Sophie, causing her to suffer a breakdown and she initially signs away custody of Tamara to her grandmother Mary Croft (Jan Kingsbury) in Perth. Sophie has a change of heart and follows.

Tamara returns in 2003 with Sophie for a visit, and begins a relationship with Max Sutherland ( Sebastian Elmaloglou). After learning of Sophie's pregnancy, Tamara phones Blake Dean (Les Hill) and he arrives in the Bay much to Sophie's chagrin, as they had split up several months before. Tamara convinces Sophie to give Blake another chance. She is devastated when Sophie miscarries the baby she is having for Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) and Flynn Saunders (Joel McIlroy) but relieved when Blake and Sophie's child survives. When the time comes to return to Perth, Max gives Tamara a necklace. Tamara and Sophie return ahead of Sally and Flynn's wedding. During this time Sophie gives birth to a son, David (Aristos Athos; Piper and Eli Ferguson).

Channel 5 chose Tamara's birth as one of their favorite ever Home and Away episodes.

Phil Bryant
Philip "Phil" Bryant, played by Vince Martin, made his first appearance on 1 July 1992. Phil was introduced as a love interest for Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons) in order to facilitate the character's departure after Symons' decision to leave the serial.

Phil comes to Summer Bay to drop off his teenage daughter, Toni Bryant (Kathryn Dufty), who is going on a school exchange trip. Phil crashes his car, after almost colliding with Marilyn and he is forced him to stay in the area. Martin told Wendy Rouse of Inside Soap that Marilyn takes an instant liking to the "no-nonsense country bloke", while he likes her "bubbly personality." Of Phil and his daughter, Martin stated that "since he lost his wife, he's had to bring up Toni on his own and there's a bit of friction there. He can't quite handle it when she goes boy-mad." Marilyn helps to "smooth things over" between father and daughter, and she gains Toni's support. Phil and Marilyn's relationship is tested by his doubts and the sixteen-year age gap between them. But Marilyn assures him that he is the right man for her. After dating for a few weeks, Phil asks Marilyn to marry him and she accepts. Martin told Rouse that Phil would bring stability to Marilyn's life, but he thought she would feel uncomfortable living in the country. He added "But if their love is strong enough, they'll make a go of it." Symons told a reporter from TVTimes that Phil is a father figure to Marilyn who arrives at the time she needs it. Of their age gap the actress added that is a "bonus for her because he'll settle her down and give her the security she needs."

Phil is a farmer who visits Summer Bay. When Marilyn suffers an accident, Phil is there to help her and there is a a mutual attraction. Their relationship is met with opposition from Phil's teenage daughter, Toni (Kathryn Duffy) who refuses to return home, once she learns Phil has proposed to Marilyn, who accepts. Toni eventually adjusts to the idea, and Phil and Marilyn leave Summer Bay to get married. The Marshall family attend the wedding. When Marilyn returns in 1995, she reveals she has left Phil after catching him cheating on her.

Toni Bryant
Toni Bryant, played by Kathryn Duffy, made her first appearance on 1 July 1992. She departed on 23 July 1992. Toni was introduced as the seventeen year old daughter of Phil Bryant (Vince Martin). A reporter from TVTimes revealed that Toni is not impressed to learn that her father plans to marry Marilyn Chambers (Emily Symons), a woman not much older than Toni. Toni initially arrives in Summer Bay for a school exchange trip. Phil crashes his car, after almost colliding with Marilyn and which causes Phil to remain in the area. Martin told Wendy Rouse of Inside Soap that there is much friction in Toni and Phil's relationship because he was forced to bring her up solely following the death of Toni's mother. Martin added that Toni goes "boy-mad" and cannot handle her attitude. Marilyn is forced to solve their issues and Phil starts dating her.

Toni arrives to stay with Alf (Ray Meagher) and Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn). Alf is uneasy with Toni staying as there is an attraction between her and Simon Fitzgerald (Richard Norton). The relationship ultimately comes to nothing. Toni is upset when she learns her father Phil plans to marry Marilyn, who is closer only a few years older than her and Simon. Toni eventually accepts the engagement and they all leave Summer Bay.

Les Bagley
Les Bagley, played by John Orcsik, made his first screen appearance on 26 August 1992. The character was introduced as the estranged father of Blake Dean (Les Hill). Blake had last seen his father seventeen years ago, when he was just a young child. Les was "a bit of a loser" when he left the family, but has since gone on to become a successful businessman. Orcsik told an Inside Soap columnist that there is "a fair bit of tension in Summer Bay from the day Les arrives." The actor called Les "a very clever man" for playing Blake's guardians Alf (Ray Meagher) and Ailsa Stewart (Judy Nunn) off against each other. He also stated, "Les is a very interesting character to play. And it's actually a lot of fun." Les tries to form a relationship with his son, as he feels guilty and he also wants to see if Blake will be able to take over his business one day. Blake and Les eventually formed "an interesting relationship", but it became strained when Blake discovered something "quirky" about his father.

It soon becomes evident that Les is hiding a family secret from Blake. Hill told a reporter from TVTimes that "he is torn between wanting to like his dad and resenting the way he walked out his mum many years before." Blake discovers that Les hid the fact he had another daughter, Roxy Miller (Lisa Lackey). Hill added that "Blake can't make the guy out" but believed that uncovering the secret was "the key to bringing the family together and solving all their problems."

Les is the father of Blake Dean, Karen Dean (Belinda Jarrett) and Roxy. Les arrives in Summer Bay to get to know Blake, but his guardians Alf and Ailsa are against it. Blake decides to live with Les for a while in the city and takes a job working for him at his bar. When Les catches Johnny, an employee stealing from him, he beats him, much to Blake's shock. When Blake tries to find out more about his family, he learns Les has an estranged brother named Kevin Bagley (Peter Braunstein). Blake meets Kevin who tells him to be wary of Les and his ways. In spite of this, Blake is eager to reunite his family and suggests Les visits Karen in prison but he is uninterested. After Blake finds Roxy and tries to get her to reconnect with their father, Les gets wind of Blake's plan and hits Roxy, warning her off. This is the final straw and Blake then decides to return to the Stewarts' with Roxy in tow.

Kelly Chan
Kelly Chan, played by Theresa Wong, made her first screen appearance on 28 September 1992. Wong did not have any acting experience before she was asked by the Home and Away casting agent to audition for the show. She won the three-month role of Kelly and appeared in 20 episodes. Wong later stated that getting cast in the show "was pretty cool".

When Kelly enrolled at Summer Bay High, she became part of a love triangle involving best friends Shane Parrish (Dieter Brummer) and Damian Roberts (Matt Doran). Brummer said there was "a lot of tension in the air" when Shane and Damian both develop feelings for Kelly. The boys fell out with each other, and Kelly became Shane's first girlfriend in Summer Bay. Shane tried to hide his criminal record and court appearances from Kelly, causing Brummer to comment, "he knows that Kelly would flip if she found out." When Kelly does find out, she turns to Damian and they go on a date. However, Damien lies to his friends about what happened between them, leading Kelly to decide that she would be better off single, even though she still has feelings for Shane.

Kelly is a new student at Summer Bay High who both Shane Parrish and Damian Roberts take a liking to. Damian makes his intentions clear to Kelly and tries to kiss her, but she rejects him, telling her she only likes him as a friend. When Tug O'Neale (Tristan Bancks) begins hassling Kelly and making racist taunts, Shane is quick to defend her. When Kelly begins dating Shane and he and Damian fall out over her. Kelly then decides to remain single and leaves the Bay when her grandmother falls ill.

Roxanne Miller
Roxanne Miller, played by Lisa Lackey debuted on screen during the episode airing on 13 October 1992 and departed on 9 February 1995. Lackey was working as a model when she was approached by the producers of Home and Away to play Roxanne. She was due to fly out to Japan when the offer came through. Of her casting, Lackey told an Inside Soap writer "It literally came up out of the blue and I thought that acting is what I'd like to be doing in the next couple of years, so I just jumped at the chance." Lackey described her character as "independent and strong willed". She stated further that Roxy does what she wants and is a bit of a matchmaker; she wants everyone she knows to be happy. Leo Roberts of the Daily Mirror branded her "foxy Roxy". Jason Herbison from Inside Soap opined that Roxy "ruffled a lot of feathers" during her time in the show.

Roy O'Neale
Roy O'Neale is the father of Tug O'Neale. He first appeared in the episode airing on 26 October 1992. In 1993, when Roy returned, actor Russell Kiefel‎ took over the role.

Roy is Tug O'Neale's (Tristan Bancks) father. He begins working at the boatshed with Michael Ross (Dennis Coard) and Greg Marshall (Ross Newton). When some outboard motors go missing, Greg is blamed but Roy is revealed to be the culprit and is jailed. The following year, Roy is paroled and tries to make amends with Tug. Tug is resistant and hostile at first but agrees to give his father a second chance and they agree to run their old farm together after they discover a water source on their land, the O'Neales celebrate. Tug then moves in with Roy. At a party in the Surf Club, Roy drunkenly makes unwanted advances to Sarah Thompson (Laura Vasquez), Tug's ex-girlfriend. Tug punches Roy and he leaves Summer Bay the next day.