Neighbours is introducing an entire new family as well as reintroducing some old characters such as Steph Scully next year. Favourite biker babe Steph (Carla Bonner) and Sarah Beaumont (Nicola Charles) both return to Ramsay Street, along with Detective Mark Brennan (Scott McGregor), who was believed to have been killed in action. Lauren Turner (Kate Kendall), daughter of Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver) will return to her childhood home accompanied by her husband, Erinsborough's newly appointed police sergeant Matt Turner (Josef Brown), and their teenage children Mason (Taylor Glockner), Amber (Jenna Rosenow) and Bailey (Calen MacKenzie). Network Ten boss Rick Maier said: "Neighbours is always at its most compelling when fans are rewarded for their commitment. Next year's new stories and all-star cast just look and feel fantastic. Steph Scully back on Ramsay Street? Sarah Beaumont? And some people thought Erinsborough was such a quiet place to live... "We're thrilled that they're returning to Ramsay Street and equally excited to be introducing a new family with original ties to the neighbourhood." New star Kate, who plays Lauren, added: "It's exciting to be joining Australia's longest running drama and to be working with such an array of experienced actors. To be playing a character such as Lauren Turner who is deeply embedded in the storyline and who of course is Lou Carpenter's daughter is such a wonderful opportunity."
