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Janae Timmins
Feeling increasingly pushed out of her relationship with Ned Parker by outside forces - mainly the machinations of Kirsten Gannon, the mother of Ned's son, Mickey, who had openly admitted to Janae that she still loved Ned and hoped to one day get back together with him - Janae ended up finding comfort with Darren Stark, who was facing a similar situation. The pair shared a kiss, which ended up destroying Darren's relationship with Libby Kennedy, and causing problems for Ned and Janae. Though they were determined to work through it, Mickey was unable to comprehend the long and difficult process and grew upset with Janae living across the street with cousin Toadie. In the end, not wanting to cause any more heartache for young Mickey, Janae made the difficult decision to leave Erinsborough and, after saying painful goodbyes to everyone, she boarded a flight north, to her family in Cairns.
Final Episode: 5385
Final Words: (hugs Mickey) "Stay cool, little man. Talk to you soon." (kisses Ned) "Bye."
Behind-the-scenes: In a 2008 Perfect Blend Interview, Eliza mentions that the axing of her screen family in 2007 was a large contributing factor in her decision to quit as Janae.

Harold Bishop and Valda Sheergold
When Marco Silvani and Carmella Cammeniti casually suggested to Harold that they'd love to live in Ramsay Street and he could sell them his house, he started considering a future away from Erinsborough, and bought a campervan, planning to travel around Australia. His closest friend, Lou Carpenter, was devastated and suffered a panic attack, though he allowed Harold to believe it was a heart attack. Harold agreed to stay, until Lou came clean, but good-natured Harold was still worried about leaving his friend, eventually suggesting that Lou go with him. Though Lou was unable to tear himself away from his home, his place was taken by Valda, who had been working hard to keep Charlie's Bar running smoothly for weeks, eventually falling asleep and almost burning down the kitchen. Needing a break, she joined Harold as he left, asking him to drop her off in Shelley Bay, while he opted to keep his ties to Erinsborough by only renting out number 24 to Marco and Carmella, rather than selling it. Following a farewell bash at the General Store, Harold was waved off by his friends and family as he drove out of Ramsay Street to the sound of a brass band.
Final Episode: 5420
Final Words: (Harold - hands Carmella the house keys) "You take good care of her". (Marco tells Harold to take good care of her too) (Valda) "I can take care of myself, thank you." (Marco explains that he was talking about the winnibago)

Frazer Yeats and Rosetta Cammeniti
Having discovered that the baby they had been so excited about had never existed, Frazer & Rosetta decided to accept a family offer to go to Rome on their much delayed honeymoon, with a view to settle there permanently. With Frazer selling his newly purchased share of The General Store to Elle Robinson and Rosie arranging for Samantha Fitzgerald to cover for her at the law practice, plans for their trip were well underway. However, going into hospital to have the mass that led her to believe she was pregnant removed, still convinced that she had been pregnant, Frazer relented to having Dr. Olenski double check. The pair were thrilled when the doctor found a heartbeat, revealing that they were having a baby. Their plans or the trip in place, Rosie & Frazer celebrated Ringo’s 18th birthday before departing, giving his mother, Prue money for an airfare to come and visit when the baby arrived and offering to take her back home to Muttatang.
Final Episode: 5440
Final Words: (Rosetta – to Ringo who has just been given Frazer’s car) "No driving until you’ve got your licence". (Frazer – to Ringo) "Be safe, brother.”

Riley Parker
Ever since the arrival of his adoptive auntie, Nicola, with whom he had been having an on/off relationship over the years, Riley had felt uncomfortable about the ticking time-bomb he was sitting on top off. As his sister, Bridget spotted the pair kissing in his van, Riley felt left with no way out but to leave before he caused his family harm. Accepting a job as a reporter in the Middle East, Riley announced to his family that he was leaving the following day. With his father, Steve in the frame for the attack on Chris Knight, covering for Didge, his mother Miranda was devastated at the thought of losing her family. Despite the pleas of his Mother and Sister for him to stay, Riley was determined to take control of his life, sneaking off whilst his family were out, leaving only a note which was quickly intercepted by Nicola.
Final Episode: 5460
Final Words: (to Elle) “Catch-ya later.”
Behind-the-scenes: In a 2008 Perfect Blend Interview, Sweeney explained that the producers and writers found Riley difficult to write for, feeling that perhaps he had achieved what he meant to achieve in Erinsborough.

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