When Stephanie Bennett, a Melbourne journalist, visits Emu Springs, Tom Dooley fears she's out to get him. As Doug and the media-shy Julia prepare for an interview with Stephanie , Megan manages to gain an attachment to the crew. Sally discovers that the journalist everyone is talking about is in fact an old friend from university and she volunteers to show Stephanie and her cameraman, Jerry, around town. While Joe relishes the opportunity to highlight the struggle of life on the land, Len and Mon take the mickey out of their city cousins. When Stephanie arrives at the radio station, Tom Dooley escapes and avoids exposure by adopting a new persona.