Kate is in labour while Ian has a meltdown. Tom takes theopportunity to smooth things over with Jessie. Is it too latefor the former lovers to reconnect years after the breakup?
With temperatures plunging and pay dirt freezing, the Hoffmansscramble to make their season goal -- but machines across themine shut down when water is detected in the fuel supply. Theteam races to drain and refuel engines across the site.
Agnes is feeling down in the dumps, and granddad's bowelmovements aren't helping matters. The place is a mess, and shecan't seem to get any sleep and to make things worse, Maria'shome remedies end in disaster. Will the family show somemuch-needed and long overdue appreciation for poor Agnes?
Agnes decides to try out speed-dating at Foley's, while apromotional scheme by Buster and Dermott backfires for thesalon – can Agnes and Winnie step in to save the day? Thearrival of a new neighbour puts Agnes and Winnie's friendshipto the test.
Rumours swirl around Finglas that Agnes has won the lottojackpot, but a DNA test and the surprise return visit ofCathy's old friend leaves Agnes questioning her past.
Dermot and Maria renew their wedding vows, forcing Agnes toorganise the ceremony with arch-nemesis Hillary, while amountain trek for Fathers Damien and Trevor goes wrong.
As winter closes in on the mine, paydirt dwindles and theBlack Pearl is down, Todd's 1,000-ounce goal looks out ofreach. The Hoffmans gamble by running the Holy Roller day andnight. Hunter races to find a new clutch for the Black Pearl.
Omar's first attempt at yoga doesn't go so well. Keith showsJackee the contents of her father's developed photos. Jarvisgets his petty revenge on Antionette while Omar, Greg andKeith attend Caleb's football game.
It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'TheGolden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vsHoward. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making awell-publicised comeback on a rival network.