In a jaw-dropping revelation that’s set to shake Summer Bay to its core, Home and Away’s Dana Matheson is about to discover that her parents aren’t who she thought they were. The troubled nurse, played by Ally Harris, learns the life-changing truth that her biological parents are none other than Mr. and Mrs. Stewart — making her the secret daughter of local legend Alf Stewart.

The shocking twist will air in upcoming episodes, and according to insiders, it’s one of the most emotional storylines Home and Away has delivered in years.

“This isn’t just another family secret,” a show source teases. “It’s going to completely change how fans see both Alf and Dana. Everything we thought we knew about their pasts gets rewritten.”

A Past Buried Deep

Long-time viewers know that Alf, played by series icon Ray Meagher, has carried his share of guilt and regret over the years. But nothing could prepare him — or the Bay — for this revelation.

As the truth unravels, it’s revealed that decades ago, Alf had a brief relationship before meeting Ailsa, and when a pregnancy resulted, the child was secretly adopted out under pressure from his parents. That child, of course, turns out to be Dana.

When a hospital records mix-up exposes inconsistencies in Dana’s birth documents, everything begins to fall apart. Unable to ignore the clues, Dana confronts her mother — who finally admits that the Stewarts are her real family.

Alf’s Heartbreak

For Alf, the moment of truth is both devastating and redemptive.

“He’s completely floored,” an insider says. “Alf’s always been the moral compass of the Bay, but suddenly he’s forced to face a lie he didn’t even know he was living. The guilt, the confusion, the emotion — it’s huge.”

In emotional scenes filmed earlier this month, Alf and Dana come face to face at the Surf Club. Dana’s heartbreak turns to anger when Alf initially struggles to believe it could be true. But once a DNA test confirms it, the two are left staring at a lifetime of lost moments.

A New Chapter Begins

Show producers are promising the storyline will have “long-lasting repercussions” across Summer Bay. Not only does it affect Alf and Dana, but it also ripples through Roo and the wider Stewart family — forcing everyone to question what they thought they knew.

“This isn’t a one-week twist,” the insider promises. “It’s a seismic change for the show.”

Could this long-lost family bond bring healing — or will the pain of the past tear them apart?

Only time will tell, but one thing’s certain: Home and Away fans won’t want to miss a single second of the Stewart family’s most shocking storyline yet.