After a group of brumbies are found shot dead, the girls of Drovers suspect a handsome stranger named Riley. Meanwhile, Sandra moves back into Killarney in hopes of carrying out Harry's legacy; Moira and Regan go into a fuel carting business together; Kate decides to find her inner daredevil to impress Patrick.

Stevie clashes with Riley over horse training techniques when they must have a horse ready for sale in one day's time. Meanwhile, Regan buys a quad bike to use on Drovers instead of a horse; Sandra and Fiona realize they're at a stalemate when they both reveal damaging information on the other; Kate tries to help Patrick study for a test that will certify him to drive Moira's gas truck.

Moira's husband returns to Gungellan saying he wants her back. Meanwhile, Regan discovers that a paratyphoid outbreak on Drovers is due to Sandra; Jodi learns a lesson about family ties.

Kate begins to question whether Stevie was responsible for Harry Ryan's death. Meanwhile, Riley learns a local trainer abuses his horses; Kate & Patrick's night of passion is interrupted when Kate is distracted by the evidence against Stevie.

Kate realizes she was wrong to go to the police about Stevie. Meanwhile, Alex when returns to Killarney, Fiona fakes a miscarriage; Jodi pulls Drovers out of the Gungellan Fresh cooperative when the town turns against Stevie.

Stevie loses control when Leo returns to the district, just as she's trying to prove he murdered Harry Ryan. Meanwhile, Alex discovers Fiona lied about the pregnancy when he overhears her and Sandra; later when confronted, Fiona confesses to Alex the whole truth in an effort to get him to kick Sandra out of Killarney for good.

Thanks to a poor decision by Moira, Drovers Run suffers a dangerous petrol spill. Meanwhile, with his marriage on shaky ground Alex finds himself almost kissing Stevie; Jodi must make a farm decision based on the possibility that Stevie may go to jail, causing tension amongst the girls.

Steve tries to tie up loose ends at Drovers before her trial begins. Meanwhile, Fiona joins the CFS in an attempt to show Alex how she can integrate herself into the town; when Alex and Riley are away from Killarney the doors all over the property are left open.

Stevie's daughter Rose arrives for a month-long visit but mother & daughter don't see eye to eye about their relationship. Meanwhile, Stevie can't stop thinking about her encounter with Alex; Jodi clashes with the organizer for Gungellan's 150th anniversary celebration.

Rose secretly begins seeing Leo, unaware of Leo and Stevie's history together. Meanwhile Riley, Alex, Jodi and Kate take cattle along the stock route overnight; after Patrick discovers a ring box in Dave's car, Jodi and Kate warn Regan a proposal is imminent and Regan tries to decide how she feels about that.

After excitedly preparing for dinner with Rose's mystery man, Stevie is horrified to discover that Rose's date is Leo. Meanwhile, Kate wants to apply for the Young Farmer of the Year award but is crushed when she learns that Jodi has entered as well, since Kate has never beaten Jodi at anything; Dave reaches out to Regan, as she begins pulling away from him.

After Jodi introduces Boer goats onto Drovers and tries to associate them with Gungellan Fresh, Phil Rakich interferes and bad mouths them. Meanwhile, Riley gets his revenge when he overhears what Phil has been saying and it backfires; Dave & Regan attempt to make an important decision about their relationship; Stevie spends one last day with Rose before she leaves for home.

After Alex returns from the city, Stevie worries that he's changed his mind about them. Meanwhile, Jodi and Patrick fight over who knows Kate the best; Kate and Dave work together when the Boer goats refuse to drink.

During a storm, Jodi has a nightmare about Rob and fleeing from the hitman. Meanwhile, Fiona gets released from the hospital and the newly-separated couple endure a tense return to Killarney; Riley needs Jodi's help searching for a brumby; Stevie learns why Alex missed their meeting.

After being offered a two-year research job in Africa, Dave tries to pretend he isn't interested. Meanwhile, Kate & Patrick hit a bumpy patch in their relationship; Stevie declares war on Alex; a newly-divorced Moira finds herself the object of Phil Rakich's affection.

After learning of Dave's plan to move to Africa, Kate realizes she still has feelings for him. Meanwhile, Fiona shows up at Killarney claiming half of the furniture; Riley wants to join the CFS but Jodi suspects it's really a ploy to be near her.

Jodi is happy until her conflicted feelings for returned Rob (now going by his real name of Matt) and Riley rise to the surface. Meanwhile, Tayler is still at Drovers and getting into more trouble and Regan tries her best to reach out to her. Stevie finds that her her relationship with Alex may be changing for the better.

A charming, good-looking man named Marcus Turner arrives at Drovers and falls for Stevie. Meanwhile, Kate's romantic exit has upset Jodi; Tayler tries to prove herself to the Drovers' girls by volunteering to do a branding job.

When a sale falls through, Matt, who is now working for Jim Selkirk, arranges for him to buy them. Meanwhile, when bringing the sheep in Jodi discovers an angry rash has developed on her wrists and ankles. Tayler worries when Regan doesn't return on time but has her hands full caring for an injured possum with Patrick.

Things turn even more ugly between Marcus and Alex, when Marcus calls Nick in Argentina about business. Meanwhile, Riley's father, whom he hasn't seen in a very long time, visits Drovers Run; Tayler is happy to see that the possum she has in her care is getting better.

Jodi is overcome by the mystery of Emma McLeod and the identity of her secret lover. Meanwhile, Alex is angry with Marcus for not revealing the truth sooner; Tayler finds herself in hot water with Stevie when she tries to do some extra work with the brumbies.

Jodi has her hands full with a major decision when both Riley and Matt declare their love for her. Meanwhile, Stevie may risk losing Alex when helps out Marcus with a cattle deal; Jodi spends the night in the national park with Matt, when her horse is bitten by a snake.

Jodi is forced to make a terrifying decision after Matt learns he is going back into witness protection. Meanwhile, Marcus and Alex compete for Stevie; Kate returns to Drovers Run for a funeral.

Meg returns for Jodi's funeral with a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Kate investigates the murders of Jodi & Matt; Alex tries to prove how much he loves Stevie; Regan is surprised by what was left to her in Jodi's will.

After her sister Grace inherits a part share of Drovers Run, Regan attempts to reconcile with her wild sister. Meanwhile, disaster occurs after Riley is seduced by a sexy cowgirl; Kate attempts to prove her bizarre farming methods to Marcus.

When Alex gets ready to propose to Stevie, his plan goes horribly awry. Meanwhile, Kate & Riley get caught up in a game of theft and deception over stray cattle; Tayler humiliates herself when she tries to act upon her crush on Riley.

Impulsive Grace takes the law into her own hands, after sheep rustlers steal Drovers' breeding stock. Meanwhile, Regan attempts to convince her sister to stay permanently; Kate throws herself into planning Stevie & Alex's wedding to distract herself from her own broken heart.

Alex and Stevie are blackmailed into signing a pre-nuptial agreement, by Bryce. Meanwhile, Marcus buys a racehorse but soon finds himself in financial trouble; in an attempt to impress Moira, Phil buys the truckstop; Stevie takes steps to stop her from being only "Mrs. Alex Ryan".

Grace asks Regan to choose between her family and her new lover. Meanwhile, the girls try to stop Drovers from becoming a toxic waste dump; Alex makes a desperate attempt to submit his marriage license application; when Phil's cost-cutting at the truck stop backfires, it causes Patrick to quit rather than sign a new workplace agreement.

In an attempt to stop the toxic dump plan from going ahead, Grace resorts to kidnapping a government official. Meanwhile, as she tries to fight to save Drovers, Regan's relationships with Grace & Lyle reach a crisis level; Phil suspects Riley is having an affair with Moira; Tayler & Patrick use guerrilla tactics to stop the toxic dump.

Stevie and Alex combine their bucks and hens party with a laser skirmish. Meanwhile, when Stevie's estranged mother visits, Rose attempts to force a reconciliation; the men of Killarney squabble over who will manage the property when Alex is away on his honeymoon; Kate returns from Africa when her relationship with Dave ends.

On Alex and Stevie's long-awaited wedding day, things will run smoothly if the groom is able to get out of jail. Meanwhile, Alex's sister Ashleigh attempts to ruin the wedding and take over Killarney; Stevie's wedding day may futher be ruined by Grace's stubborn pride and by Rose's pre-wedding makeover.

While clashing with rich new neighbor Heath Barrett, Grace becomes convinced she's cursed Drovers Run when bizarre plagues strike the farm. Meanwhile, while Alex is away on his honeymoon with Stevie, Ashleigh runs amok when she undermines Marcus' authority on Killarney and seduces Patrick, causing Tayler to discover she's jealous; when Phil profiteers from high petrol prices, Moira's love is tested.

While desperately trying to resist Heath, Grace questions her future on Drovers when she learns her best friend has died. Meanwhile, Patrick suffers a life-threatening reaction after being bitten by a lizard; Marcus and Heath clash over livestock; Moira sets herself up as a competitor with Phil's truck stop.

Grace makes a deal with the devil when she accepts a secret loan from Ashleigh, after her bank loan is refused. Meanwhile, after Grace and Kate are taken hostage by a bankrupt farmer, Moira has a premonition that someone will get shot.

The lives of everyone on Drovers is forever changed when Stevie's daughter Rose suffers a tragic farm accident. Meanwhile, Grace is forced to take desperate measures to repay Ashleigh for her secret loan; Riley trains a new horse for Grace.

After Rose returns from the hospital in a wheelchair, she's involved in a freak car crash, but questions arise if it was really an accident. Meanwhile, Moira convinces the girls to do a naked rain dance; Tayler discovers Rose's secret; aA guardian angel visits Drovers to make the girls' dreams come true; Phil meets a ghost, and begins to understand Moira's psychic gifts.

While all the girls are investigating a mysterious explosion at a fuel dump, wheelchair-bound Rose becomes trapped at the homestead during a robbery attempt. Meanwhile, Marcus and Heath clash over Grace's drought-proofing plan; Grace is blackmailed into lying to the police by Ashleigh.

Stevie leaves Drovers when Grace accuses her of disloyalty. Meanwhile, Kate falls for Mitch, an old army mate of Riley's; Riley rejects Ashleigh's advances; Tayler uncovers a secret about Ashleigh but tries to decide if Patrick should know or not.

After Riley discovers Mitch is trading in stolen Army weapons, a love-struck Kate hides Mitch from the police. Meanwhile, Tayler and Patrick steal the truckstop's safe in order to get the backpay Tayler is owed; Heath and Marcus come to blows over Grace; a dangerous beast is killing stock on Drovers.

Kate goes on the run with outlaw boyfriend Mitch. Meanwhile, Drovers and other local farms are victims of an arsonist and when Grace and Stevie investigate they discover a conspiracy to bankrupt local farmers; Moira has trouble shaking off a love-struck admirer.

After they are involved in a serious car accident, Grace tries to save Ashleigh's life. Meanwhile, when a stud bull is murdered on Drovers Run, the girls are sure that someone is trying to bankrupt Drovers; Heath and Marcus compete over who can find and rescue Grace first.

Heath proposes to Grace, at the same time that Ashleigh forces Grace to sell her heritage. Meanwhile, when Patrick's heart is broken by Ashleigh, Tayler steps in to pick up the pieces.

As Grace questions her future with Heath after losing her engagement ring, she takes drastic action to nab a cattle thief. Meanwhile, the girls discover Ashleigh's plan to bankrupt Drovers.

Tayler meets her long-lost mother under strange circumstances. Meanwhile, Stevie suspects she's pregnant; Kate thinks she's killed Ashleigh in a hit and run accident but can't find the body.

Patrick plans a surprise party for Tayler's 18th birthday. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger causes Grace to reconsider her relationship with Heath; Marcus is taught a lesson by the new female vet.

Marcus thinks Heath is cheating on Grace. Meanwhile, after Heath surprises Grace with a gift, she stops questioning his love for her.

On Christmas Eve, Alex returns home from Argentina to surprise Stevie. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes when Patrick, Tayler, Grace and Riley are all involved in a car accident at a flooded river.