Return Date with Train Disaster, Life-or-Death Stakes, and Brax & Ricky Comeback
High-impact premiere to reveal who survives and what comes next in Summer Bay
A Tunnel, a Collapse—and a Race Against Time
When the show resumes, rescue efforts are already underway. The train’s structure is unstable and on the verge of collapse. Trapped inside are multiple fan favorites: Justin, Mackenzie, Remi, Abigail, Dana, Sonny, Lacey, Jo, and Eddie.
Outside, emergency crews including David, Cash, Levi, and Tane are working desperately to free them. But as each minute ticks by, the danger increases.
Tane’s storyline takes a bold turn when he defies police orders and charges into the wreckage on his own. His decision could save lives—or destroy his own. Producers have hinted that this act will have long-term consequences that unfold across the opening weeks.
The Return of Brax and Ricky
Adding to the high-stakes drama is the long-awaited return of Home and Away legends Brax (Stephen Peacocke) and Ricky (Bonnie Sveen).
Their reappearance is part of a major Western Australia event storyline, shot in partnership with Tourism WA. It’s the couple’s first on-screen return since 2016, and fans are already buzzing about what it means.
In a recent interview, Peacocke admitted the role still makes him nervous—even a decade later.
“It felt like the right time,” he said. “I love playing that character so much, and I love the crew and the people I was working with.”
The show promises to finally answer the question fans have asked since their last scene: Where did Brax and Ricky go—and what have they been hiding?
A Season of Reckonings
As Home and Away launches into its thirty-ninth year, it’s clear the stakes have never been higher. Between high-risk rescues and emotional reunions, this premiere will set the tone for a season packed with danger, romance, and long-awaited answers.