One year has passed; Whyhope has fallen into catastrophe having been hit with drought, bushfires, and floods, and to make matters worse, the hospital is under lockdown due to an outbreak of asbestos, while patients have been evacuated. Adamant that the hospital will remain closed, Hugh decides to return to Sydney. Charlie and Matt return from Germany when they discover that the Brewery has received negative reviews online. Hayley learns that it was Charlie who wrote the reviews, without Matt's knowledge, so that she could come home. Sharna Bahit arrives in Whyhope when the town is under investigation for corruption, and announces her appointment as Council Administrator, dismissing the entire council.

Hugh and Penny set aside their differences to fight for the rights of a terminally ill young mother. As she faces criminal charges, Meryl ropes in Hayley to hide evidence of her corruption from Sharna.

Hugh and Penny lock horns when she returns to work at the hospital; Sharna's mission to clean up Whyhope causes chaos for Ken, Betty, and Meryl.

Hugh's romance with Sharna hits a rocky patch when she threatens to shut down the hospital. Charlie devises a plan to solve Meryl's legal problems and help Wess family.

Hugh is forced to choose sides when Meryl plots to destroy Sharna's career. Ken reveals a dark secret when his parents visit Whyhope. Hayley has a crisis of faith when she breaks all ten commandments in one day.

Penny must decide between her loyalty to the hospital and her feelings for Hugh. Meryl's corruption trial takes a surprising twist, and Ajax takes a stand to win back Hayley.

Penny's teenage son hatches a cunning plan to rekindle the romance between Hugh and Penny. Sharna launches a charm offensive to get Hugh a high-profile job in the city. Meryl and Michael's romance faces a major roadblock.

Hugh faces his biggest decision ever, whether he can leave Whyhope and Penny for a new life in the city. Meanwhile, love comes to the Knight family when Meryl, Matt and Ajax all find new reasons to fall in love again.

Hugh's superiority has left him without a Cardiac Unit, and without a job. Now freed from Whyhope, he will be able to return to his Sydney life.

Hugh becomes distracted from his new daughter Eliza and his Cardiac Unit by the arrival of sexy new doctor, Tara.

After a spectacular fall from grace, hugh-flying heart surgeon Dr hugh knight is forced to work as a country GP in his former home town of Whyhope. Meanwhile, his ex-girlfriend vows to send him packing

Meryl and Ajax compete for the seat on the council, while Penny and Jarrod are planning to elope.

While Penny is away, Hugh and Tara come out to play, and with a little help from Charlie their night takes a dramatic turn as Hugh loses more than his sobriety.

Eliza's other grandmother, Dinah, makes a dramatic entrance.

Penny's personal feelings for Hugh spill over into the workplace, with embarrassing results. Charlie and Matt struggle to deal with an unwanted house guest. A high-profile cardiac patient causes problems for Ken and Hugh.

April is pregnant, and not everyone is as supportive as Matt had hoped, but the netball game between the hospital and mining company takes all the focus.

Hugh offends everyone in Whyhope as he desperately tries to hide his secret past. Meryl launches a charm offensive to help Charlie deal with her pregnancy grief.

Hugh is facing his biggest crisis yet when his love life, career and family are all in desperate need of a help. Charlie plays dirty to win back Matt, while Meryl's election as town Mayor is overshadowed by fraud.

Hugh and the hospital staff use blackmail to get rid of their incompetent boss Norah. Meanwhile, Penny faces family and romantic dilemmas that will change her future. Hayley struggles with a guilty conscience over her relationship with Ajax.

The grand opening of Hugh’s new Cardiac Clinic is upset by life-changing news from his ex-wife. Charlie’s life is thrown into disarray when her father makes a surprise visit.

A pregnant patient triggers Tara's anxiety and PTSD, while Meryl and Jarrod seek Rod Eagles help, but his price may just be too high for Meryl.

Jarrod's new job offer could mean Penny will leave Whyhope forever.

Hugh has a shocking introduction to outback medicine when he attends a farm accident. Inspired by Meryl's dodgy dealings, Hugh blackmails mine boss Big Nathan into making a huge donation to the Hospital.

Hugh makes an emergency visit to the city to salvage his career, and learns a family secret that will change his life forever. Charlie's frustration with Meryl's meddling reaches crisis point, and she takes sweet revenge.

Hugh and Penny are forced together during an overnight trip to a coal mine. Meryl turns failure into success when she unveils a new statue to commemorate the town. Aoife confesses her love for Hugh.