A recently widowed father, quits his job as a popular 800 word columnist for a top selling Sydney newspaper. Over the internet he buys a house on an impulse in a remote New Zealand seaside town.
George and Arlo implement a cunning plan to bring Shay back from Sydney. George and Jan's new relationship lurches towards the rocks. And the Weld locals brace themselves for the carnage of Guy Faw...
The whole of Weld comes out to farewell Jan, and George almost destroys his friendship with Woody over a rather large invoice and a lawn that needs mowing.
George lands a scoop on the first day of his new job at the newspaper, but why is he under orders not to write about an eight-year-old mystery that's gripping Weld?
George's house is bursting with teenagers, and he gets another chance to buy his dream house in Weld after all. But is it serendipity or just a bad idea?
George's first date with Katie is the only news in Weld, while Constable Tom and Big Mac clash over the invasion of the freedom campers.
The summer people hit Weld with a vengeance when a wave-ski wipes out Woody and puts him into a coma. Tracey finally realises just how much he means to her, and George unleashes a Twitter war.
Laura's one-year anniversary looms large for George, and war breaks out with the in-laws over a final resting place for her ashes.
George is recruited into the Weld cricket team in a high-stakes match and fears a character flaw may reveal itself. Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld, and Arlo gets serious with Emma.
George and Fiona's budding relationship is headline news in Weld. Robbie goes on the offensive to save Fiona. Monty finally mans up to his big brother, and there's a rumble in the main street.
George and Fiona put the heat on their new relationship with a dinner party and a new table. However, if they're to survive as a couple, there are many dramas to overcome both in and out of the kit...
George sees red when Arlo secretly switches school subjects. Fiona struggles in her new parenting role. And Woody comes up with a novel way to relieve Principal Tracey's stress.
George and Fiona's escape to the city for a romantic weekend away from the kids is a disaster. Arlo almost burns down the house down and Jan has huge, huge news.
Jan's pregnancy sparks a crisis between George and Fiona. Katie unwillingly gets Shay involved in an art scam. Arlo struggles with a long-distance relationship, and George's wayward brother blows i...
George struggles against the tide of Terry-mania sweeping Weld. The town prepares to open its first fine dining restaurant, but not everyone is invited. Shay's art adventure has a very public hangi...
George fears that Weld is losing its innocence. Brother Terry proposes to Hannah and there's a surprise visit from a very pregnant Jan.
The fallout from George's savage article is immediate. Terry's true colours are revealed, much to Hannah's horror, and a triple tragedy strikes Weld.