Former Home and Away star Christie Hayes returns to TV on Neighbours

Former Home and Away star Christie Hayes has announced her return to acting. Taking to Instagram, the mother-of-two confirmed she's taking up a new role on Neighbours, but assures dedicated fans that she will continue her breakfast radio stint as normal.

"Everybody needs good Neighbours... Missing my babies, but loving my new baby! SO excited to have joined the cast of NEIGHBOURS for a few months and I’m loving my time on Ramsay Street! Don’t worry, still on air with @i98fm6am weekdays too! @neighbours#werk #tv #radio #coffee," she wrote.

Hayes is best known for her role as Kirsty Sutherland on Channel 7 drama, Home and Away. 

Following her stint in Summer Bay, she went on to work in radio and care for her two children, whom she shares with former husband Daniel White.