More changes on the way for 'Neighbours'

Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower has promised that further changes to the Aussie soap will be seen in the coming months.

Bower admitted that her main objectives this year are to "bring Neighbours into the 21st century" and improve ratings in Australia.

The soap had a highly-publicised revamp in 2007, but the changes failed to provide a significant boost to viewing figures in Oz.

"At the moment we are aiming for a different type of story telling, by incorporating more contemporary stories and music into the show," Bower told the Perfect Blend fansite.

"We want our viewers to talk about the show to each other, like - 'did you see what happened last night?' The episodes coming through are wonderful. I can't wait to see the results around May 2008."

Bower took over from previous executive producer Ric Pellizzeri at the beginning of the year.