Hot-shot Sydney surgeon Hugh Knight's lifestyle and attitudes land him on the Impaired Registrants list for a year. Reassigned to his hometown of Whyhope, he arrives in time for this parents' 40th Anniversary party (which is a surprise to him.) Forced to deal with a rural hospital's lack of modern equipment (and the need to fly to outlying areas), and periodic drug testing, Hugh reconnects with old friends and his family, although his father doesn't seem pleased to see him return.

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 finds an unlikely test subject for his revolutionary new artificial heart. Passions are aroused when Charlie and Matt host a wild BandS Ball at their Brewery.

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 becomes the town hero after footage goes viral of him saving a promising young footballer from a booby trapped paddock, but is quickly brought back down to reality.

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 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.

High decides to tell Ajax the truth about their relationship, against his family's advice but it doesn't go as planned

Hugh faces a dilemma when his best friend Joey makes a dying wish. The Knight family rallies to support Ajax and Meryl as they each confront a major crisis.

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