Neighbours wraps final filming after 40 years in Australia

The iconic Australian soap opera Neighbours has officially wrapped filming at Nunawading studios, concluding over 40 years of storytelling and cultural impact with its final episodes set to air in December 2025. The show, which originally debuted in 1985 and produced over 9,000 episodes, was briefly revived by Amazon in 2023 after being saved in 2022, but the streaming service's decision to end the partnership has led to the show's closure. Cast members, including Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson), Jackie Woodburne (Susan Kennedy), Alan Fletcher (Karl Kennedy), and Candice Leask (Wendy Rodwell), expressed heartfelt gratitude and nostalgia for their time on the series, highlighting the personal and professional significance it held for them. Executive Producer Jason Herbison described Neighbours as a special show and hinted at possible future chapters, emphasizing the pride in adding 460 episodes to the show's legacy. The soap is noted not only for its long-standing presence in Australian and British television but also for launching the careers of stars like Kylie Minogue, Margot Robbie, and Guy Pearce. As the cast and crew said their emotional goodbyes, the show’s impact as a beloved cultural institution was deeply felt.