does anyone know how i can get any old Home and Away pictures and articles without using e-bay?

Answer 1

Here's the Wikipedia entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_and_Away

You'll find interviews, features, photos and other things on the official Home and Away website:
http://www.seven.com.au/homeandaway

Also try this Home & Away News & Articles forum section:
http://backtothebay.com/forum/index.php?s=8caaa8231bc37cb1d4ac26bc565d98d5&showforum=91

And this fansite has exclusive interviews (via phone) and a section on Media coverage:
http://www.homeandawaycentral.com/