Jackson's Wharf

Big city lawyer Ben Jackson, the small town guy made good, arrives back in Jacksons Wharf with his family in tow following the death of his father. His brother Frank, the local cop, seems resentful of his return home, while Frank's wife Mahina has reasons of her own for not wanting Ben back in town.

Ben learns Jesse has been expelled from school for hitting a teacher. Larissa confesses to Betty the truth about Calder's death. Brian and Maggie are the targets of a home invasion. Ben decides his family will stay on in Jackson's Wharf.

Ben settles into running the pub, but is escaping the city as easy as he thought? Ben's colleague arrives from the city hoping lure him back to his real job. Larissa organises a 21st bash for Zane at the pub but Frank tries to make trouble. Natalie sets her sights on Jesse.

Natalie tries to make a move on Jesse with disastrous results. Calvin has a serious crush on Larissa, but she has worries of her own. Frank pretends he has no problem with Ben — deciding that revenge is a dish best eaten cold.

A new couple come to Jacksons Wharf wanting to make a fresh start. Mahina and Ben try to help, but Frank has different views and embarks on a campaign to run them out of town. Kath puts Ronnie, the rugby coach, out to pasture; and Jesse finds his first day at school more appealing than he had predicted.

Ben spurs the rugby team on while Ronnie drowns his sorrows. Ben gives newcomer Greg a chance, but Frank pushes the matter. Jesse finds his new teacher Serena has more to teach after school.

A new cop arrives in Jacksons Wharf to continue the hunt for Chantelle's killer. Calvin makes a break for freedom; Jesse has some news for Ben about his rugby career; and the truth about the Jacksons love triangle finally comes out.

Jay wants to join the Jacksons Wharf Fire Brigade but the boys close ranks; Jesse rebels and clashes with Natalie; there's romance in the air for Zane and Jay; and Calvin has news for Larissa.

A crime wave threatens the peaceful town of Jacksons Wharf. Larissa contemplates leaving Jacksons for good; Natalie wants to marry Mason but her family isn't so enthusiastic; and Jay must decide whether to follow her head or her heart.

Two newcomers are washed up in Jacksons Wharf; Jesse helps Calvin recover some outstanding debts; Zane will not be deterred in his pursuit of Jay; and Frank puts Ben on the outer with his own family.

Brian gets in trouble with the law when he sets traps for some unwelcome visitors on the farm; Ben and Rebecca go into business together upsetting Larissa; Hannah and Dylan play investigative journalists; Jesse moves in with Calvin; and Zane and Larissa draw close.

Frank delves into Rebecca's past and his findings threaten the success of the new restaurant; Jay starts up a local netball team but encounters tension with Larissa over Zane; and Shayne has a surprising delivery to the superette.