Returning to Sydney after twenty years in Europe, nurse Sarah Adams becomes entangled in the lives of wealthy Australian pastoralist family, the Blighs.

In the final episode, Rene suspects he is standing in the way of Sarahs happiness after witnessing a moment of yearning between her and George. The bliss of Anna and Ginos honeymoon is tainted by Andrew and George has an announcement.

The death of a local schoolteacher leads Sarah to a shocking discovery. Elizabeth's new attitude toward life stuns the family. George takes charge of James and Olivia's separation as they struggle to move on with their new lives.

As Sarah faces Sgt. Taylor's strong suspicion that she murdered Milly, Regina weaves another web to keep George trapped. James is rattled a confession from Olivia.

When Sarah and Roy go to Sydney to deal with Sgt. Taylor's accusation, Sarah finds more than she bargained for. Henry's confession forces James to sort out his true feelings.

Elizabeth takes advantage the chance to battle Regina and Sir Richard at the Prime Minister's dinner. Harry helps Sarah heal some deep emotional scars, and George restores order at Ash Park.

Sarah, Elizabeth, and Anna devise a plan to destroy Regina. James shares his feelings with Henry --but will Harry's return spell trouble? Regina initiates a dangerous new strategy to get rid of Sarah.

Sarah tells George that she invited Harry to stay with her and Roy, a decision that angers Elizabeth, who can't help but interfere. Elizabeth and Sarah become adversaries again over whether or not Harry should remain in Inverness.

Jack and Carolyn's honeymoon is interrupted by the revelation that Sir Richard is targeting Douglas's refuge for needy veterans. As George prepares to leave for Canberra, Sarah asks the Bligh family to keep away from the birth to avoid scandal.

After a long and difficult labor, Sarah gives birth, but the baby's future remains uncertain. Carolyn tries to follow Sarah's wishes and prevent Elizabeth from telling George the news.

Elizabeth calls Anna and Gino back from Italy to set her plan against Regina in motion, but Gino disapproves of her using Rose. George and Regina return to Inverness from Canberra, unaware of the trap Elizabeth has laid.

The Bligh family lets Regina think she's won, while George carries out his own plans. James and Harry attend the party in Sydney with Henry's friends, but Harry feels left out. Gordon resumes his stakeout on Sarah.

With Regina on the run, George and Jack press Rose for information on her whereabouts. As tensions come to a head, Regina and Sarah face a desperate confrontation.

Sarah is supported by the community in her grief. With her family in tatters, Elizabeth refuses Douglas' offer of a deeper friendship. As their romantic dream finally shatters, Anna returns to Ash Park. Regina takes extreme measures to further ensnare George.

Regina sets out to destroy any chance of happiness for George and Sarah. Elizabeth takes a remarkable step towards happiness while Anna questions her relationship with Gino. Carolyn finally confides in Jack just as his career is on the line and James and Olivia reaching breaking point.

Elizabeth's desire to make her life meaningful finds her meeting a charming gentleman. Gino outlines his dream to Anna of becoming a successful wine maker, and a charismatic painter comes to Ash Park and develops a rapport with Olivia. Sarah is in Sydney, on a quest to find a doctor who will terminate her pregnancy, keeps the truth from Aunt Peg

Olivia is shaken by Lloyd's kiss and Anna realises that Gino's dream means a lot of hard work. Sarah crosses path with a young girl at the abortion clinic, who is later brought to her for help. Elizabeth begins work at Douglas' refuge.

Douglas' romantic advances cause Elizabeth to withdraw. Carolyn and Regina row over James, and Regina tactically retreats to the Walker Farm. Sarah and Jack have the abortionist arrested and Sarah reunites with Rene.

Sarah fights to save her unborn baby as George discovers of her pregnancy. Olivia continues to fall for Lloyds charm but she is determined to end the affair as her guilt intensifies. After an argument with James, Olivia discovers Baby George missing. In Sydney, Douglas visits Elizabeth and puts his heart on the line, declaring he has feelings for her. Rene’s health deteriorates as he puts Sarah’s life in danger.

Reeling from the revelation that Sarah is pregnant, George questions his political future. Regina hatches a plan to reinstate herself in George's esteem. Jack continues to warn Carolyn regarding Sir Richard's intentions. Elizabeth helps Sarah make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, James is still hiding away in Sydney, and Olivia is trying to maintain a facade on the eve of Baby George's Christening.

As Rene is prepared for surgery, Ash Park prepares for the Christening of Baby George. With James still in Sydney, Olivia locks herself in her room unable to face the thought of going to church without him. Anna discovers the extent of their financial problems as Gino's dreams die with the vines and the distance between them grows further. Regina is determined to keep George and Sarah apart forever.

Sarah chooses to stay with George rather than Ren after the shooting. Regina threatens Sarah's future and George's condition endangers Elizabeth's health. Anna and Gino's honeymoon is clouded by the contents of Swanson's letter and Sarah tells Jack a secret.

George chooses a new career which suits Regina's plans. Tension at Ash Park increases as Gino's disgust at James' nature becomes obvious. Sarah remembers her shocking past and, after Rene retreats into mental despair, she makes a heartbreaking decision.

Carolyn and Jack continue to be apprehensive about Sir Richard's threats against them, even as their wedding day approaches. Harry and Roy notice Milly's fiance, Gordon Walsh, following Sarah and warn her that she may be in danger.

Anna is thrown from her horse. Whilst Anna is okay, the horse is not – and Sarah is forced to put the stallion down.