Dana Matheson has her sights set on a big career move at Northern Districts Hospital in Home and Away, but just as she starts feeling hopeful, an unexpected rival appears, one who’s ready to go head-to-head with her. Meanwhile, over at the Fowlers’, Eden’s decision to reconnect with someone from her past doesn’t land well with everyone, and the tension soon explodes.

Dana Eyes a Promotion But Trouble’s Just Around the Corner

A new position has opened up in Dr Levi Fowler’s Cardiothoracic Unit, and Dana is ready to go for it. She’s worked hard, stayed focused, and this promotion could be exactly what she needs to move forward. Naturally, she jumps at the chance and begins getting her application in order. She’s not doing it for praise, Dana genuinely believes she can make a difference. Now that Levi running the unit and already familiar with her work, she figures she’s in with a decent shot. Everything seems to line up at first.

Just as Dana starts to feel confident, Eden returns home from visiting her mum, Deb, and drops some unexpected wedding news. She’s officially locked in a date with Cash, six months from now, and she’s buzzing with excitement. One of the first things Eden does is start planning the guest list. And that’s where things take a turn because she includes the name of someone she hasn’t spoken to in years: her dad, Jimmy.

A New Nurse Arrives And She’s Got Her Eye on the Same Job

Dana’s plans hit a bump when she learns that she’s not the only nurse applying for the role. Jo Langham, a newcomer to the Bay, is also in the running. She’s sharp, ambitious, and doesn’t waste time making herself known.

Dana’s thrown off. She wasn’t expecting any real competition, let alone someone this confident. Jo’s clearly here to make waves, and it sets up an instant rivalry. The two of them are now officially in a race, and only one will walk away with the job. Meanwhile, Eden opens up to her siblings, Levi and Abigail, about her choice to invite Jimmy to the wedding. Abigail is supportive, she’s touched that Eden wants to rebuild a relationship with their father.

Dana’s Under Pressure in Home and Away

While Dana deals with Jo’s sudden challenge at work, Eden’s struggling to keep the peace at home. Cash tries to step in and calm everyone down, but the hurt between Levi and Eden runs deep. Whether they can come back from this argument is anyone’s guess.

Dana, meanwhile, knows this job won’t just be handed to her. She’s going to have to prove she’s the best choice, especially now that Jo’s in the picture. The rivalry might be quiet for now, but it’s there, and it’s only getting stronger.

Will Dana rise to the challenge and grab the promotion she’s been working toward? Or is Jo about to steal the spotlight before she even settles in? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Home and Away spoilers and updates straight from the Bay.