Dr. Tom Callaghan is the newly arrived doctor and the series' central character. He works within the Royal Flying Doctor Service, whose everyday lifesaving efforts drive the medical drama. The episodes follow medical cases and social issues encountered in the outback setting, placing Tom at the heart of the series' account of the service.
Portrayed by Andrew McFarlane, Milligan is another adult patient contributing to the inverted hospital setting where children manage medical duties.
Neville Wran is the political figure whose response becomes a target of activist debate. Lance Gowland and others consider presenting him with demands including decriminalization, protection from discrimination, and recognition for transgender people and same-sex relationships.
Andrew McFarlane has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Signature works include Barracuda, The John Sullivan Story, Break of Day. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
