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In Volume 12, The search for a killer leads the Riverside police north to Sydney’s underworld. Danni’s investigation puts her life in serious danger, JJ receives an invitation to travel to Washington to do a special training course with the FBI. Amanda and Terry tie the knot whilst Claire is suspicious of Benjamin’s activities.

Episode 287

W: David Boutland
D: Chris Adshead

Riverside detectives assist the Railway Investigation branch in an undercover operation designed to curb youth vandalism and violence. One victim, threatened into keeping quiet, is pushed too far and goes after a boy who is trying to make a break from his troublesome mates. A day on the trains puts Jeff off the idea of commuting. Amanda pushes Terry to commit to their relationship. Eric learns Sam is the son of one of his old colleagues. Eric receives a letter from his cycling rival poetically taunting him before Roy's race.©tzuk

Starring Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Liz Burch as Liz Cameron, Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Max Phipps as Glen Anderson, Peter Aanensen as Ken Sinclair, Patrick Phillips as Brian Clark, Janne Coghlan as Mrs Clark, Ian Smith as Mr. Clark, Tim Burns as Billy Pearson, Lorraine West as Mrs. Lyons, Nick Holland as Benny Lyons, Myrtle Woods as Mrs. Hunter

Note: Max Phipps' character is credited as Glen Anderson but he's referred to as Glen Andrews in these two episodes

Episode 288

W: Joe Kelly
D: Chris Adshead

Detectives struggle to make a case against their tight-lipped assault suspect while he continues his threats against the mentally unstable man who is the only witness against him. Roy's training regime in increased. Valerie researches European holiday destinations. Claire helps Tony study for his exams and hosts a celebretory party where she hopes to set up Liz with one of Tony's classmates. Jeff ups the ante after Eric turns down his rival's wager on Roy's charity bike race.©tzuk

With: Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Andrew Clark as Max Saunders, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Max Phipps as Glen Anderson, Tim Burns as Billy Pearson, Nick Holland as Benny Lyons

Episode 289

W: Graham Koetsveld
D: Robert Meillon

Investigating the fatal shooting of a man in his own home, detectives uncover a case of real estate fraud which requires Mike and Danni to travel to Sydney. Eric wants to pursue charges against a famous cricketer for giving a child an obscene autograph. Claire and Valerie asks for Eric's help in dealing with an elderly customer who is stealing their cutlery. Jeff has no interest in Valerie's idea of taking a six month campervan holiday around Australia.©tzuk

With: Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips; Robert Brunning as Alexander Dinsdale, Carmen Duncan as Meredith Wade, Adrian Wright as Stuart Wade, John Stanton as John Lewis, Quennie Ashton as Evelyn Armstrong, Nick Klisinsly as Jim Hudon, Brian Blain as Bob Giddons

Note: Carmen Duncan appears in her third pair of episodes (63-64, 237-238) and has some scenes with her sister Paula at the beginning.

Episode 290

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Robert Meillon

Working with a detective from Kenmore, Mike follows his case to Bathurst where the pair hurry to stop a murder on the racetrack. Needing to reschedule his Highland band's wine and cheese night, Roy pivots to help Claire organise a fundraiser. Amanda and Roy are frustrated in their attempts to help a woman who is being beaten by her husband.©tzuk

With: Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Carmen Duncan as Meredith Wade, Adrian Wright as Stuart Wade, John Stanton as John Lewis, Brian Blain as Bob Giddons, Les Dayman as Paul Anderson, Kirsty Child as Aileen Clarke, Clive Hearne as Bill Clarke

Episode 291

W: Luis Bayonas
D: Bill Hughes

A shooting at a political rally injures an innocent bystander and sends detectives on the hunt for the shooter. An old Digger with a fondness for the bottle and a long war story is a key witness but no one takes the time to hear what he has to say about a suspect everyone is overlooking — and who is looking to strike again. Feeling the pressure from Jeff's wager, Roy contemplates withdrawing from the bike race. Riverside is beset by power outages tied to a union strike.©tzuk

With: Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant; Caroline Gillmer as Margot Davis, Alan Hopgood as Henry Goss, Alex Hay as 'Monty' The General, Terry Trimble as John Rooke, Roy Edmunds as Police Instructor

Note: Andrew Clark (Max Saunders) and David Cameron (Jerry Barnes) appear but have no lines

Episode 292

W: Roland Strong
D: Bill Hughes

A fading local hero seeking retribution after losing a bar room brawl steals a cache of weapons and shoots up his foe's house. Detectives initiate a hunt to find the man who's gone bush. Danni clashes with Jeff and Eric over their treatment of Roy. To motivate Roy, Jeff calls on their old boss Glen Taylor to give him a pep talk. Jerry Barnes returns to Riverside and asks Liz to come back to Queensland with him and get married. Roy rushes to say a final farewell.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, David Cameron as Jerry Barnes; Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders, Graeme Blundell as Tom Lowe, Tony Strachan as David Lowe, Klaus Shultz as Doug Marshall, Sue Jones as Bev Shields, George Mallaby as Glen Taylor

Notes: Liz Burch's final episode. George Mallaby returns in a guest role, his first appearance since departing in episode 158. Andrew Clarke is mis-credited as Andrew Grant, Graeme Blundell is mis-credited as Graham Blundell

Episode 293

W: Colin Eggleston
D: Robert Meillon

A businessman pays off a large illegal gambling debt only to be manipulated into running up further crippling loses. Now under the thumb of the gambling boss, he is forced to use his warehouses to fence stolen goods. After learning of the arrangement, the man's wife is thrilled and pushes for more lucrative deal. Riverside detectives become involved while investigating fraudulent phone orders. Roy's training earns him a reprieve from night shifts from Eric while Valerie and Jeff want Roy move in with them to keep an eye on his training and diet. Terry surprises Amanda by asking her to move in with him but she turns him down. Tony's attempt to to play matchmaker for his classmate Max is rebuked by fellow classmate Jennifer. Roy finally has enough of being managed and threatens to withdraw from the race.©tzuk

Starring Peter Adams as Jeff Johnson, Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, Joanna Lockwood as Valerie Close, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders; Shane Porteous as Jonathon Kingston, Elizabeth Alexander as Virginia Kingston, Tom Oliver as Albert Cobb, Roger Ward as Leon Turner, Chris Peters as Thumper, Ian Clutterham as Telecom Inspector

Notes: Nicholas Eadie is promoted into the main cast replacing Liz Burch

Episode 294

W: James Hunter
D: Robert Meillon

Detectives finally catch up with their phone scammers. The brazen execution of a rogue henchman and a suicide note lead to the downfall of the crime boss. Eric's continued meddling causes Roy to drop out of the charity race. Jeff mends fences but Roy lays down some new rules — includes that half the losing bet go to charity. To make matter worse, Eric learns Roy will be going up against a ringer. Jeff takes some time off work and stuns Valerie by making dinner — Johnson Cordon Bleu (never mind the funny colour, just wait till you taste it). Roy wins the charity bike race.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders; Shane Porteous as Jonathon Kingston, Elizabeth Alexander as Virginia Kingston, Tom Oliver as Albert Cobb, Roger Ward as Leon Turner, Ian Clutterham as Telecom Inspector, Paul Glen as Truckie No. 1, Ron Bingham as Truckie No. 2, Alex Porteous as Sergeant Sandy McPhee

Episode 295

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Gary Conway

When a bomb planted in a park injures a child, Riverside detectives search for the perpetrator who is protesting the pending visit of a multinational hotel and casino developer with rumoured connections to organised crime. JJ and Valerie know the injured girl's family and JJ goes back to work to help with the investigation. Claire is concerned Tony's attractive classmate, Jennifer, has captured his attention. JJ is amused to learn Valerie has an admirer in the coffee shop's young cake supplier. After he appears on tv commending the work of the police, Terry is kidnapped by the bomber.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders; John Larking as Chief Insp. Garry Whitcombe, Peter Curtin as Herbert Jolly, William Zappa as Graeme Buckley, Clare Balmford as Veronica Maine, Selwyn Sardi as Army Officer, John Ramsey as Army N.C.O, Chris Gregory as Trevor Jackson, Barbara Rush as Shop Keeper, John Murphy as Gray

Episode 296

W: [not shown]
D: Gary Conway

Jeff is assigned to protect American businessman Vittoria Rossi who is coming to Riverside to look at a site for a hotel complex. Jennifer meets with Tony to discuss their growing attraction. Wanting to focus on her studies, she tells him they can't see one another anymore. Terry's captives force him to read an anti-development screed on tv and relay a threat to kill Vittoria Rossi. Rossi narrowly escape a pair of attempts on his life before his idealistic assailants are apprehended. Terry proposes to Amanda at the station in front of all her colleagues.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Andrew Clarke as Max Saunders; William Zappa as Graeme Buckley, Clare Balmford as Veronica Maine, Frank Gallacher as Vittoria Rossi, Peter Hosking as Alfred Virgona, Pamela Charleston as Journalist, Rod Williams as Smith

Notes: Clare Balmford is mis-credited as Clarke Balmford, Frank Gallacher is mis-credited as Frank Gallancher and the writing credit is omitted.

Episode 297

W: Ray Kolle
D: Chris Adshead

Sam is shocked to come across a murder victim in the park. The man is one of Mike's informants and he's determined to find the person responsible. The killer, Murray Paxton, is recently back in town and reconnects with an old girlfriend whose baby becomes an annoyance as he plans he next jobs. Jeff's recent work has attracted the attention of the Commissioner who wants him to take a three month course on organised crime with the FBI in Washington. Valerie's thrilled by the opportunity but Jeff needs to find a buyer for his horse so he can afford for Valerie to go with him. Amanda accepts Terry's second, proper, marriage proposal. After an attempt to intimidate a juror, police work to find their suspect before he can silence a detective set to testify. Eric has a word with Tony after he hears that Tony is not doing well in his courses, unaware his distraction is due to his burgeoning relationship with Jennifer.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Drew Forsythe as Murray Paxton, Peter Crossley as Dick Tarnley, Dina Mann as June Fleming, Lucy Ewers as Baby Bobby Fleming, Noel Browne as Lionel Moore, Brian Hinselwood as Sen. Det. Harry Dennison

Episode 298

W: Jeff Browett
D: Chris Adshead

Danni responds to a report of an abandoned baby and finds his mother badly beaten. Her boyfriend, Murray Paxton, is nowhere to be found and Vic calls upon all hands to track him down. Jeff shows Roy the ropes after he agrees to look after Casear and the house and car while he and Valerie are gone. Claire demands an answer from an agitated Tony about what's going on with his study partner, Jennifer. A combined party for Terry and Amanda and Jeff and Valerie is held at the Johnsons. Claire flees the party and tries to talk to Tony when he gets home but he's in no mood having already told Jennifer that his life is with Claire and Prue. Jeff and Valerie leave for Riverside.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant; Drew Forsythe as Murray Paxton, Dina Mann as June Fleming, Lucy Ewers as Baby Bobby Fleming, Brian Hinselwood as Sen. Det. Harry Dennison, Natalie Raine as Penny

Note: the final episode for Peter Adams and Joanna Lockwood leaving Terry Norris and Gregory Ross as the only remaining original cast members.

Episode 299

W: Leon Saunders
D: Bill Hughes

The hold up of a payroll delivery van goes wrong with one guard and one robber being shot. The two robbers, brothers, flee and hole up with their mother who is trying to insulate her youngest son from their influence. Riverside police try to build a case against the offenders who hold a grudge against Mike for the death of their father. Roy, now living in the Johnsons house, hosts a bucks party for Terry as his and Amanda's wedding day nears. Claire accuses Tony of having an affair with Jennifer.©tzuk

Starring Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin; Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; David Bradshaw as Frank Baxter, David Downer as Ian Baxter, David Clencie as Joey Baxter, Bunney Brooke as Madge Baxter, Les James as Arthur Cochrane, Paul Trahair as Sidney Myers, Neil McColl as Peter Mitchell

Notes: Bunney Brooke is credited as Bunny Brooke in these two eps

Episode 300

W: Peter Hepworth
D: Bill Hughes

With Frank Baxter locked up after taking the blame for the van hold-up, Ian Baxter ropes in their young brother Joey for another robbery for money to pay Frank's legal bills. Once again things go badly and the homeowner is shot. Police nab Joey for the crime but struggle to make a case against his trigger-happy brother. With the wedding one day away, Terry is desperate to find a marriage celebrant. Ian Baxter tries to free his brother Joey from police custody at gunpoint. Returning from Amanda and Terry's wedding, Roy sneaks into the station and breaks up the hostage taking. Claire takes Prue and goes to stay with her mother and tells Tony she won't be returning home.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; David Downer as Ian Baxter, David Clencie as Joey Baxter, Bunney Brooke as Madge Baxter, Bill Stacey as Robert Carson, Noel Ferrier as Harry McPherson, Pepe Trevor as Sue Dawson

Episode 301

W: Michael Joshua
D: Robert Meillon

Police investigate after two teenagers break into a camera shop, foregoing the expensive equipment for a selection of adult magazines and movies. Meanwhile, the clerk at the camera shop acquires a socially awkward admirer who becomes a suspect when she is attacked. Constables Baker and Bennett locate a man missing from a psychiatric hospital. Sgt Tom Shannon joins the ranks of the Riverside CIB coming over from the Fraud Squad. Eric and Lorna try to play peacemakers for Tony and Claire.©tzuk

Starring Terence Donovan as Vic Cameron, Paula Duncan as Danni Francis, Nicholas Eadie as Sam Philips, John McTernan as Tom Shannon, Terry Norris as Eric O'Reilly, John Orcsik as Mike Georgiou, Louise Philip as Claire Benjamin, Gregory Ross as Tony Benjamin, Lynda Stoner as Amanda King, Gil Tucker as Roy Baker

With: John McTernan as Shannon, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Darius Perkins as Alan Bishop, Greg Stroud as Shayne Kelly, Robert Menzies as Bill Perkins, Lynette Curran as Shirley Youngman, Roger Oakley as Cliff Ridgway, Peter Ford as Reg Dunn, Michael Petrovich as Dr. Creighton-Smith, Mark Little as Constable Bennett

Note: A new opening credits sequence debuts. John McTernan joins the main cast as Det. Sgt. Tom Shannon. Mark Little's first appearance as Constable Rodney Bennett

Episode 302

W: George Mirkham
D: Robert Meillon

Detective's suspicions about a psychiatric patient's violent actions while out of hospital are dismissed by his doctor who also places blame for the man's suicide attempt on the Uniform police. Mike has his doubts about Tom's ability to handle himself in a fight but he proves himself when he saves Danni from a knife-weilding assailant. Eric initiates a thorough cleaning in advance of a station inspection. Word arrives that Jeff and Valerie will be staying in America longer than planned. Amanda and Terry return from their honeymoon. Tony and Claire reconcile.©tzuk

With: John McTernan as Shannon, Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones; Lynette Curran as Shirley Youngman, Robert Menzies as Bill Perkins, Roger Oakley as Cliff Ridgway, Michael Petrovich as Dr. Creighton-Smith, Peter Ford as Reg Dunn, Nick Klisinsky as Male Nurse, Syd Conabere as Sergeant Inspector Blake, Mark Little as Constable Bennett; Alex Porteous as Sergeant Sandy McPhee [uncredited]

Episode 303

W: Vince Moran
D: Brendan Maher

A candy crunching prankster perpetrates a series of residential break-ins by bypassing alarm systems and making false reports to police that sow chaos. While waiting for his exam results, Tony begins working with Riverside CI and pursues a health food store thief. Amanda returns to work bearing gifts but Eric is leary about having a plant at the charge counter. With the Johnsons' lease coming up, Roy contemplates getting an apartment of his own. A recidivist burglar is done in by a flat tire.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Lisa Armytage as Jennifer Grant, Mark Little as Constable Bennett; Robert Hughes as James Best, Jaqueline Kott as Angela Best, Alan Hardy as Des Farley, Les Terrill as Jack Forbes, Babs McMillan as Mary Holmes, John Gould as Algernon Pickett

Episode 304

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Brendan Maher

Riverside police continue their pursuit of the electronics whiz who has been impersonating Roy on the police radio. Meanwhile, the thief attracts the attention of an ex-con looking for a partner for a lucrative gallery heist. Amanda encourages a despondent Terry when his documentary is rejected by the tv network. Roy invites Rodney to move in at the Johnsons. Terry embarrasses Amanda by dragging her home from a night out with her friends.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Mark Little as Constable Bennett; Robert Hughes as James Best, Jaqueline Kott as Angela Best, Earnie Bourne as Charlie Woods, Ray Meagher as Stan Heath, Janette McDowell as Alexandra

Episode 305

W: George Mallaby
D: David Wilson

Two unemployed young men frustrated by a lack of opportunities are observed breaking into and vandalising a luxury home and are blackmailed into committing more crimes. The pair befriend an aspiring model who is taken advantage of by a photographer who coerces her into taking pornographic photographs. Detectives investigate the break-ins and send Tom undercover to a golf course. Just as Rodney is settling into the Johnsons with Roy, an estate agent hired by Jeff arrives to find a new lessee. A drunk Shakespearean actor causes a scene at the station.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Mark Little as Constable Bennett; Sally Conabere as Judy Prentice, Andrew Inglis as Steve Norton, Doug Bowles as Bobby Foreman, Simon Chilvers as Donald McQueen, Russell Collier as Colin 'Jacko' Jackson, James Taylor as House Owner, Margaret Morre as Mrs. Hall, Gary Day as Photographer (Nick), Peggy Rush as Mrs Harper, Peter Drake as Drunk, Joe Spano as Ron

Episode 306

W: Ray Kolle
D: David Wilson

Riverside CI organises a sting to nab the thieves. One escapes but the other is seriously injured jumping from a balcony. Terry is upset when Amanda goes undercover to expose the photographer. Amanda tells him she's prepared to give up her career to start a family but Terry isn't the least bit interested, preferring to focus on his next endeavour, a feature film. After learning his model girlfriend is being blackmailed, one young thief goes to teach her photographer a lesson. Fortunately, the police arrive shortly after and are able to wrap up the intertwined cases. Roy wants to host a small dinner party to teach Rodney about etiquette but Rodney invites the entire station. Tom comes to the rescue when a customer at the coffee shop tries to extort Claire and Lorna.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Mark Little as Constable Bennett; Sally Conabere as Judy Prentice, Andrew Inglis as Steve Norton, Doug Bowles as Bobby Foreman, Simon Chilvers as Donald McQueen, Russell Collier as Colin 'Jacko' Jackson, Gary Day as Photographer (Nick), Suzy Gashler as Deborah Morris, Gae Anderson as Vera Longford

Episode 307

W: Paul Miller
D: Bill Hughes

Wanted international criminal Feri Varga arrives in Riverside. He settles a score and reconnects with some old friends from Hungary while organising a bank swindle. Mike and Danni's attempt to apprehend him goes up in smoke while Tom and Vic clash over the direction of the case. After meeting the glamorous Deborah Morris at Roy's party, Terry hopes she can help him get another documentary job. In the meantime, the begin having an affair. Roy and Rodney move Tony's new desk upstairs into an already crowded office. Danni and Mike put the hard word on a pair of young scofflaws.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Suzy Gashler as Deborah Morris; Jeff Ashby as Feri Varga, Alistair Duncan as George Bakos, Annette Andre as Elizabeth Bakos, Ian Smith as Harold 'Doc' Findlay, Iliyia Djukic as Ernie Page, Ian Walker as Bert Mason, Mathew Morrison as Clerk, Mathew Clarke as Johnny Soglietta Foglietta

Episode 308

W: Roland Strong
D: Bill Hughes

Varga blackmails his old friend into treating a man with a gunshot wound only to then revealing the doctor's dark past to his wife who Vargas wants for himself. The man refuses to stand by when his wife tries to leave the country with Vargas. After a lawyer files a complaint against Dani and Mike for their treatment of two youth, Roy advocates for a different tact leading to Eric brokering a deal between the kids and the police. Roy learns the estate agent has found a new tenant for the house and he and Rodney will have to move out.©tzuk

With: Moya O'Sullivan as Lorna O'Reilly, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Suzy Gashler as Deborah Morris; Jeff Ashby as Feri Varga, Alistair Duncan as Geroge Bakos, Annette Andre as Elizabeth Bakos, Catherine Wilkin as Kate McGrath, Ian Walker as Bert Mason, Mathew Clarke as Johnny Soglietta Foglietta, Esme Melville as Woman Driver, James C. Steele as Accountant

Note: Catherine Wilkin's first appearance as solicitor Kate McGrath

Episode 309

W: Leon Saunders
D: Robert Meillon

Brawling workers at a tool company provide cover for a payroll robbery. Detectives investigate the business which is also dealing with a rash of stolen tools and a share-purchase agreement with the workers. Terry's pending trip to Hong Kong with Deborah ruins Amanda's holiday plans. Jeff's estate agent finds Roy a new flat and he asks Sam to move in with him. Sam returns to work.©tzuk

With: Mark Little as Constable Bennett, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Catherine Wilkin as Kate McGrath, Suzy Gashler as Deborah Morris; Peter Cummins as Stan McDonald, Sean Myers as Murray Chalmers, Les Dayman as Arthur Logan, Maureen Edwards as Jane Logan, Kevin Summers as Bert Thompson, Peter Aanenson as Les Atkins, Brian McDermott as Bill Petland, Tony Bazell as Joe Morgan, Nick Forster as Man

Note: Maureen Edwards and Catherine Wilkin are mis-credited in these eps as Maureen Edward and Catherine Wilkens

Episode 310

W: James Hunter
D: Robert Meillon

After recovering the stolen money, detectives search for the thief who has been kidnapped. The man calls police desperate for protection after escaping an attempt on his life but they arrive too late. Kate McGrath tries to help one of the factory workers withdraw his investment in the company so he and his wife can pay their daughter's medical expenses. Tom, who has had many run-ins with Kate, is looking into the company's books and fears she will interfere with the investigation if she goes to the media. Amanda talks Vic into giving her time off so she can go to Hong Kong but Terry makes it perfectly clear he doesn't want her going with him. Sam is lovesick after exchanging small gifts with Danni. Roy has too many bananas. Mike sees Terry kissing Deborah Morris.©tzuk

With: Mark Little as Constable Bennett, John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Catherine Wilkin as Kate McGrath, Suzy Gashler as Deborah Morris; Peter Cummins as Stan McDonald, Les Dayman as Arthur Logan, Maureen Edwards as Jane Logan, Sean Myers as Murray Logan, Brian McDermott as Bill Petland, Vernon Wells as Charlie Stunt, Malcolm Phillips as Wally, Keith Kay as Fred

Episode 311

W: Jim Simmonds
D: Brendan Maher

Riverside CI investigate the murder of a young woman and find themselves delving into the woman's double life — and the occult. Danni tries to gently dissuade Sam's romantic interests but when he misinterprets her words she must be more blunt. Terry leaves for Hong Kong but gets into a fight with Amanda beforehand and pushes her to the ground. When Eric challenges Roy's ability to make a metal detector, Roy tricks Eric into believing Kettle Creek is rife with gold. Police search for an escaped prisoner.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Catherine Wilkin as Kate McGrath; Heather Lee Mitchell as Michelle Beasley, Donald McDonald as Donald Bell, Kim Gyngell as Oswald Prowser, Mervyn Drake as Lindsay Eldridge, Jack Weiner as Marke Stephen Boyle, Bob Hearne as Husband [Harry], Laine Lamont as Wife, Gabrielle Hartley as Elizabeth West, Charles Gilroy as Store Owner

Note: one of the first known roles for an ~23 year old Heather Mitchell, credited here as Heather Lee Mitchell. Catherine Wilkin is again mis-credited, this time as Catherine Wilkins.

Episode 312

W: Michael Joshua
D: Brendan Maher

Mike and Danni are concerned when Amanda comes into work with bruises. They agree to tell Amanda about Mike seeing Terry with Deborah. The escaped prisoner arrives in Riverside with an interest in the murdered young woman. When Danni borrows the lost property book, Sam suspects poltergeists are responsible for its sudden disappearance and reappearance. Tom has dinner with his estranged wife hoping to find out where they stand. When old issues resurface, it's clear their relationship is over. Roy and Sam are puzzled when Eric returns to the station with a bag stuffed with loot he found with his metal detector. Danni wants Mike to help her find someone for Sam. Deborah asks Terry to smuggle drugs back to Australia for her.©tzuk

With: John Walton as Terry Linford-Jones, Suzy Gashler as Deborah Morris, Catherine Wilkin as Kate McGrath; Donald McDonald as Donald Bell, Kim Gyngell as Oswald Prowser, Mervyn Drake as Lindsay Eldridge, Jack Weiner as Marke Boyle, Nina Landis as Ellen Shannon, Maureen Sherlock as Diane York, Robbie McGregor as Estate Agent