The sixth season of the long-running Australian outback drama ''

McLeod's Daughters ''McLeod's Daughters'' is an Australian drama television series created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton for the Nine Network, which aired from 8 August 2001, to 31 January 2009, lasting eight seasons. It stars Lisa Chappell and ...

'' began airing on 15 February 2006 and concluded on 29 November 2006 after 32 episodes.

Bridie Carter Bridie Carter (born 18 December 1970) is an Australian actress best known for her role as the main character of Tess Silverman McLeod on the television drama series '' McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Bridie was born and raised in Melbourne, A ...

(Tess),

Simmone Jade Mackinnon Simmone Jade Mackinnon (born 19 March 1973) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her role as Allie Reese on ''Baywatch Hawaii'' (1999–2000) and Stevie Hall on ''McLeod's Daughters'' (2003–2009). Early life Mackinnon was born in M ...

(Stevie), Rachael Carpani (Jodi),

Aaron Jeffery Aaron C. Jeffery is a Logie Award-winning New Zealand-Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Terry Watson in '' Water Rats'', as Alex Ryan in '' McLeod's Daughters'', and as Matt "Fletch" Fletcher in '' Wentworth''. Personal life ...

(Alex),

Michala Banas Michala Elizabeth Laurinda Banas (born 14 November 1978) is a New Zealand television actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Marissa Taylor in '' Always Greener'' and as Kate Manfredi in '' McLeod's Daughters''. Life and career B ...

(Kate),

Brett Tucker Brett Alan Tucker (born 21 May 1972) is an Australian actor and singer. He was a series regular in '' The Saddle Club'', '' McLeod's Daughters'', and '' Mistresses''. He is also known for his role as Daniel Fitzgerald in ''Neighbours''. He pla ...

(Dave), and

Jonny Pasvolsky Jonathan Marc Pasvolsky (born 26 July 1972), also known as Jonny Pasvolsky, is a South African-born Australian actor. Early life and education Pasvolsky was born on July 26, 1972, in Cape Town, South Africa, to a Jewish family. He was raised ...

(Rob/Matt) all returned as main cast members from the previous season.

Myles Pollard Myles Pollard (born 4 November 1972) is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Dr. James Edmunds in ''Home and Away'' and previously Nick Ryan on the TV series '' McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Myles Pollard was born in Perth, an ...

(Nick) returned for two episodes to wrap up his character's story line. This is the last season to feature Pollard and Carter, as Bridie Carter leaves the series early in the season with Pollard's character. Jonny Pasvolsky leaves the show early in the season, but his character makes a guest appearance in the season finale, and will also return during the seventh season. This is the last season to feature Brett Tucker as his character leaves for Africa in the season finale. Luke Jacobz returns as a main character playing Dave's brother Patrick. Jacobz has a guest appearance in the fifth season as Patrick.

Zoe Naylor Zoe Naylor (born 4 July 1977) is an Australian actress, journalist and television presenter. Early life and education Naylor was born in Sydney, Australia to Richard Naylor, a veterinarian, and Neroli, an English and History teacher. She grad ...

returns as a main cast member as Regan McLeod after being a recurring character in the previous season.

Doris Younane Doris Younane (born 25 February 1963) is an Australian stage and screen actress notable for her role in ''McLeod's Daughters'' where she played Moira Doyle. She is of Lebanese descent. Career Her roles include Titania in ''A Midsummer Nigh ...

has a more recurring role as Moira Doyle. She will become a main cast member in the final two seasons.

Dustin Clare Dustin Clare (born 2 January 1982) is an Australian actor. He is known for his starring role as Gannicus in the Starz series '' Spartacus: Gods of the Arena'', '' Spartacus: Vengeance'' and '' Spartacus: War of the Damned'', and as Riley Ward ...

joins as the recurring role of Riley Ward, but will act as a main cast member in the following season.

Sonia Todd Sonia Todd (born 1959) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her television roles as Sgt. Georgia Rattray in ''Police Rescue'' (1989–1996), Meg Fountain in '' McLeod's Daughters'' (2001–2008) and Gina Austin in the soap opera '' ...

(Meg) returns for several episodes and wraps up her story line with

John Jarratt John Jarratt (born 5 August 1952) is an Australian television film actor, producer and director and TV presenter who rose to fame through his work in the Australian New Wave. He has appeared in a number of film roles including '' Picnic at Han ...

(Terry). Todd will reprise her role in the final two seasons as well, where this is Jarratt's final season on the show.

Marshall Napier James Marshall Napier (22 October 1951 – 14 August 2022) was a New Zealand-born character actor, playwright and graphic artist. He is known for a succession of strong supporting roles in Australasian films and television shows. He also had a ...

(Harry) and

Inge Hornstra Inge Hornstra (born 21 May 1974) is an Holland-born Australian stage and television actress. She is best known for her roles on ''Heartbreak High'' and ''McLeod's Daughters''. Early life Hornstra was born in 1974 in Netherlands and moved to A ...

(Sandra) appear for their last season on the series as Napier's character, Harry, dies and Hornstra's character, Sandra, causes his death. Daniel Feuerriegel (Leo) and Basia A'Hern (Rose) also return from the previous season in recurring roles and a story line together.

Cast

Regular

as Tess Silverman McLeod Ryan *

as Stevie Hall * Rachael Carpani as Jodi Fountain McLeod *

as Alex Ryan *

as Kate Manfredi *

as Dave Brewer *

as Rob Shelton/Matt Bosnich * Luke Jacobz as Patrick Brewer *

as Regan McLeod

Recurring

as Moira Doyle *

as Nick Ryan *

as Meg Fountain *

Michelle Langstone Michelle Langstone (born 30 January 1979) is a New Zealand actress, writer, and author who has been in many films and television series over the years in both New Zealand, and in Australia. She starred as Dr. Katherine "Kat" Manx in the televi ...

as Fiona Webb Ryan *

as Harry Ryan *

as Sandra Ryan *

as Terry Dodge * Daniel Feuerriegel as Leo Coombes *

as Riley Ward * Peter Hardy as Phil Rakich * Patrick Frost as Neil Thompson * Basia A'Hern as Rose Hall-Smith

Guest

Catherine Wilkin Catherine Wilkin (born October 1950) is a New Zealand actor who has worked in New Zealand and Australia. Career Wilkin has acted in many Australian television shows, with a mix of guest and multi-episode recurring roles. She played the recur ...

as Liz Ryan *

Henry Nixon Henry Nixon is an Australian actor. His notable roles include, '' Don't Blame the Koalas'' as Chris King and '' All Saints'' as Sterling 'Sterlo' McCormack. Early life Nixon was born at St Margaret's Hospital in the inner-Sydney suburb of ...

as Greg Dawson *

Gillian Alexy Gillian Alexy (born March 13, 1983) is an Australian actress. She is best known for her television roles as Tayler Geddes on '' McLeod's Daughters'', Gitta Novak on ''Damages'', and G'Winveer Farrell on '' Outsiders''. Early life Alexy graduate ...

as Tayler Geddes

Episodes

Reception

Ratings

On average, the sixth season of ''McLeod's Daughters'' was watched by 1.31 million viewers, down 40,000 from the previous season. It was the 2nd most-watched Australian drama of 2006, behind '' All Saints'', and ranked at #5 for its sixth season.

Awards and nominations

The sixth season of ''McLeod's Daughters'' received two wins and five nominations at the 2007 Logie Awards. It also received one nomination at the 2006 AFI Awards. Wins *

Logie Award for Most Popular Actor The Silver Logie for Most Popular Actor is an award presented annually at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. The award recognises the popularity of an actor in an Australian program. It was first awarded at the 19th Annual TV Week Logie Awa ...

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Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent The Silver Logie for Most Popular New Male Talent was an award presented at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. It was first awarded at the Logie Awards of 1999, 41st Annual TV Week Logie Awards ceremony, held in 1999. The award is given to hon ...

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) Nominations * AFI Award for Best Television Drama Series *

Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television The Gold Logie Award for Most Popular Personality on Australian Television, commonly referred to simply as the Gold Logie, is an award presented annually at the Australian Logie Awards The TV Week Logie Awards (known colloquially as The Log ...

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Logie Award for Most Popular Actress The Logie Award for Most Popular Actress is an award presented annually at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards The TV Week Logie Awards (known colloquially as The Logies) is an annual ceremony celebrating and honouring the best shows and s ...

( Rachael Carpani) *

(Simmone Jade Mackinnon) *

Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent The Silver Logie for Most Popular New Female Talent was an award presented at the Australian TV Week Logie Awards. It was first awarded at the 41st Annual TV Week Logie Awards ceremony, held in 1999. The award is given to honour a standout perfo ...

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) * Logie Award for Most Popular Drama Series

Home media

Notes

References

www.tv.com

External links

McLeod's Daughters Official Website
* McLeod's Daughters seasons 2006 Australian television seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:Mcleod's Daughters Season 6