Question: McLeod's Daughters is an Australian television drama program, created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton, Initially, the series starred which Australian actress, best known for her role as the main character of Tess Silverman McLeod, on the television drama series "McLeod's Daughters",as one of two main protagonists?
Context: Bridie Carter (born 18 December 1970) is an Australian actress best known for her role as the main character of Tess Silverman McLeod on the television drama series "McLeod's Daughters". McLeod's Daughters is an Australian television drama program created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton.  It was produced by Millennium Television and later Southern Star for the Nine Network, premiered on the Nine Network on 8 August 2001, becoming one of the most successful series on Australian television as it was met with critical acclaim.  Initially, the series starred Lisa Chappell and Bridie Carter as two main protagonists, with Sonia Todd, Jessica Napier, Rachael Carpani, Aaron Jeffery and Myles Pollard in leading roles.  Following the third season, the series took a different direction as main cast members began to depart, with a high cast turn-over occurring throughout the remaining years.  After eight seasons and 224 episodes, the series was cancelled and the final episode was broadcast on 31 January 2009. "McLeod's Daughters" is an Australian television drama program, originally produced by Millennium Television and later Southern Star for the Nine Network.  A pilot television film aired on the Nine Network on 11 May 1996 with the first season intended to follow soon after.  However, the series was not initially picked up by the network until four years later.  The story for the series ignores the events of the telemovie and picks up from the very beginning with a complete cast overhaul.  The original character, Jack McLeod does not appear in the series. Rebecca Anne "Bec" Lavelle (born 18 March 1980 in Maitland) is an Australian singer-songwriter.  Lavelle provided lead vocals for songs on TV drama, "McLeod's Daughters" (2001–2009).  The tracks are written by Posie Graeme-Evans and Chris Harriot.  Lavelle appears on three for the show, the (26 August 2002) peaked at No. 8 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum by ARIA for shipment of 70,000 units.  The (25 April 2004) reached No. 19 and was certified gold for 35,000 units shipped.  She had an on screen guest role as Bindy Martin in October 2006 in an episode, "Old Wrongs".  As a solo artist, Lavelle has issued 3 studio albums: "Intimate Portrait" (7 September 2007), "Love & Bravery" (12 November 2010) and "Kehr Wieder" (29 February 2016).  From February 2011 Lavelle resides in Hamburg, Germany. Hi-5 is an Australian children's television series, originally produced by Kids Like Us and later Southern Star for the Nine Network and created by Helena Harris and Posie Graeme-Evans.  The program is known for its educational content, and for the cast of the program, who became a recognised musical group for children outside of the series, known collectively as Hi-5.  It has generated discussion about what is considered appropriate television for children.  The series premiered in April 1999 on the Nine Network. The first season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 8 August 2001 and concluded on 22 March 2002 with a total of 22 episodes.  Created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton, the format is produced by Millennium Television and Nine Films and Television for the Nine Network distributed by Southern Star Group. The Miraculous Mellops was an Australian sci-fi/comedy television series, created by Posie Graeme-Evans and produced by Film Australia & Millennium Pictures in association with the Network Ten.  Aimed at children, the first season screened on Australian television in 1991 with the second season of the series screening in 1992. The second season of the long-running Australian outback drama McLeod's Daughters began airing on 27 March 2002 and concluded on 16 October 2002 with a total of 22 episodes.  Created by Posie Graeme-Evans and Caroline Stanton, the format is produced by Millenium Television and Nine Films and Television for the Nine Network distributed by Southern Star Group. Posie Graeme-Evans (b. Rosemary Graeme-Evans in Nottingham, England) is an Australian novelist, television and film producer, editor, screenwriter and director, best known for her children's programs and adult dramas.  She has created many commercially successful and award winning programs throughout her career, but she is best known as creator of McLeod's Daughters, which during its 2001-2008 run won eight Logies, and Hi-5, which has won three Logies and five ARIA awards.  Her other notable credits include Mirror, Mirror, which won an AFI and a GOFTA award.  She was also Director of Drama for the Nine Network from 2002-2005 and has written five historical dramas, published by Simon & Schuster. McLeod's Daughters have had many different songs for their closing credits which are written by Posie Graeme-Evans & Chris Harriot and performed by singer Rebecca Lavelle who also had a guest role in series 6 as Bindi Martin
Answer: Bridie Carter