Home and Away is preparing for one of its most emotional weeks in recent memory, as beloved stalwart Irene Roberts faces a heartbreaking life change, while the bitter feud

between sisters Lacey Miller and Jo Langum spirals out of control in scenes that will leave fans reeling. Channel 5 has released 29 brand-new spoiler pictures, offering a glimpse of

the drama set to unfold. From Irene’s devastating farewell to the diner to a brutal sibling showdown at the surf club, the Bay will be shaken to its core.

Irene Roberts Bows Out in Heartbreaking Scenes

Few characters have defined Home and Away quite like Irene Roberts. For decades, the no-nonsense yet endlessly caring diner matriarch has been a cornerstone of Summer Bay, serving up meals, wisdom, and tough love in equal measure. But next week, Irene makes a decision that changes everything.

Following her recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Irene finally accepts that she can no longer keep working at the diner. Though reluctant to let go of her beloved role, she realizes she must step back while she still has control of the situation.

The moment arrives on Monday, August 25, when Irene confides in her close friend Leah. Fighting back tears, she admits that she has made the agonizing decision to retire after one final shift. For Leah, the news is a devastating blow. Though she tries to remain strong, her emotions overwhelm her and Justin is left to comfort her as she processes the enormity of the loss.

Marilyn Left in the Dark

At first, Irene chooses to share the truth only with Leah, leaving Marilyn blissfully unaware of what’s about to come. The secrecy makes the revelation all the more gut-wrenching when Irene finally sits her down to break the news.

In an emotional heart-to-heart, Irene calmly explains her diagnosis and why now feels like the right time to walk away. Marilyn listens with empathy, but her devastation is palpable. For years, she and Irene have been inseparable at the diner, facing life’s ups and downs together. Losing that daily bond feels like losing a part of herself.

A Final Shift Filled With Emotion

Later that day, Irene joins Leah and Marilyn at the diner for her last ever shift. Together, the three women share quiet moments of solidarity, but it’s clear the day is bittersweet. As Irene tidies the counter and wipes down tables one final time, every gesture carries the weight of decades of service and friendship.

When the doors finally close behind her, Irene locks up with trembling hands. Standing outside, she takes a moment to reflect — not just on her career, but on the extraordinary life she has built in the Bay. It is both an ending and a new beginning.

Rather than dwell on sadness, Irene chooses to embrace the time she has left. The very next day, she returns to the diner not as an employee, but as a customer. Watching Marilyn serve her across the counter is surreal for both women, but also a reminder that while roles may change, their friendship endures.

Leah and Justin watch on quietly, noting Irene’s resilience. Yet Irene privately admits to Justin that she worries about how Leah will cope without her. Asking him to look out for Leah, she shows once again that even in her darkest moments, she is thinking of others.

The emotional week culminates with laughter, as Irene, Leah, Marilyn, and Justin share a light-hearted moment. Though the future is uncertain, their bond remains strong — a testament to Irene’s legacy in Summer Bay.

Lacey and Jo’s Feud Erupts at the Surf Club

While Irene takes her graceful bow, another storyline threatens to tear the Bay apart. The bitter feud between sisters Lacey Miller and Jo Langum escalates to shocking new heights on Friday, August 29, culminating in a violent altercation that leaves the community shaken.

The sisters’ animosity has been simmering for weeks, with Lacey repeatedly blaming Jo for the car accident that claimed their mother’s life. Their grief has driven a wedge between them, with neither willing to back down.

This week, tensions explode when Lacey confronts Jo over their late mother’s eternity ring. Believing she has the stronger claim, Lacey demands the treasured keepsake, insisting that wearing it will allow her to honor their mother’s memory.

But Jo refuses. The ring has been her private source of comfort ever since the accident, and she cannot bear to let it go. Her refusal sends Lacey into a fury, and what begins as a heated exchange quickly spirals into a public spectacle.

A Fight That Stuns the Bay

At the surf club, Lacey’s simmering rage finally boils over. Words escalate to shoving, and before long, the sisters are locked in a shocking physical clash. Theo rushes in to separate them, but not before Lacey delivers her cruelest blow yet — accusing Jo outright of killing their mother.

That accusation proves too much for Jo. Overcome with anger and grief, she lashes out, striking her sister in a moment that leaves onlookers horrified. Lacey reels from the blow, stunned by just how far their feud has spiraled.

Jo, however, shows no remorse. Years of carrying guilt and facing Lacey’s accusations have left her broken, and she defiantly declares she has had enough.

Alf Steps In

The public fight does not go unnoticed. Summer Bay stalwart Alf Stewart storms over, furious at such disgraceful behavior in a community hub. Delivering stern words, he makes it clear that he will not tolerate such chaos in the Bay. His anger underscores just how serious the sisters’ feud has become — and how much damage it is causing not just to their family, but to everyone around them.

Despite Alf’s intervention, the tension remains unresolved. As the sisters storm off, Theo is left disheartened, fearing that reconciliation may be impossible. With emotions so raw and accusations so vicious, it seems unlikely the rift will heal anytime soon.

Two Stories of Love and Loss

Next week’s episodes of Home and Away promise a rollercoaster of emotions. On one hand, fans must prepare for the heartbreaking farewell of Irene Roberts from the diner — a storyline rooted in love, legacy, and the fragility of time. On the other, they will witness the devastating implosion of a family feud that threatens to leave permanent scars.

Together, these parallel narratives capture what Home and Away does best: exploring the depths of human emotion in the face of love, loss, and community.

As Irene walks away from her life’s work with dignity, Lacey and Jo tear each other apart in bitterness. It is a stark reminder that in Summer Bay, joy and sorrow, unity and division, are never far apart.

One thing is certain: next week will mark a turning point for both Irene’s circle of friends and the Miller-Langum family. For fans, it will be a week to remember — one that leaves the Bay forever changed.