# Antony Catalano domestic‑violence case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/antony-catalano-domestic-violence-case
> Updated: 2026-08-02T09:30:00.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 6.

In March 2026 Catalano was charged after an alleged assault on his wife Stefanie in St Kilda. He appeared by video link in May, was granted bail and allowed travel to Byron Bay, where the couple were reported to have reconciled. Subsequent court appearances in July kept the bail conditions in place while he completed a $17.35 million purchase of the commercial component of the Bonovo by Raes luxury resort.

By early August 2026 Catalano lodged an application with the Byron Shire Council to demolish the family home at Wategos Beach and construct a third luxury residence on an adjacent 780‑square‑metre site. The plan would create a $67 million three‑home estate covering more than 5,200 square metres of beachfront property. The existing house, bought for $9 million in 2023 and held in Stefanie’s name, is mortgaged to Westpac. Catalano intends to spend about $4.1 million on demolition and construction, adding to the $54 million already allocated for the two‑house phase. All three homes are designed by Fitzroy‑based Rob Kennon Architects. The proposal has drawn objections from local residents despite the area’s concentration of wealthy owners.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Antony Catalano seeks approval for $67 million Byron Bay mega‑compound

Antony Catalano, amid domestic‑violence charges, applied to Byron Bay Council to replace his family home with a third luxury house, expanding his $67 million beachfront estate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antony-catalano-seeks-approval-for-67-million-byron-bay-megacompound

### 2026-07-12: Antony Catalano invests $17.35 million to grow Byron Bay hospitality portfolio

Antony Catalano, charged with assaulting his wife, spent $17.35 million to acquire the commercial portion of Byron Bay’s Bonovo by Raes resort, financed by mortgages on his other assets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antony-catalano-invests-1735-million-to-grow-byron-bay-hospitality-portfolio

### 2026-07-01: Antony Catalano appears in Melbourne court, contests domestic‑violence charges

Antony Catalano, Australian media boss, appeared via video at Melbourne court on July 1, facing eight domestic‑violence charges from a March assault on his wife. He will contest the case; bail was previously e‑

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antony-catalano-faces-melbourne-court-hearing-on-domesticviolence-charges

### 2026-06-26: Antony Catalano reunites with estranged wife as domestic‑violence trial proceeds

Media mogul Antony Catalano, facing assault and false‑imprisonment charges over a March 13 attack on his wife, has reunited with her and secured bail to visit their Byron Bay home ahead of a June court hearing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antony-catalano-reunites-with-estranged-wife-as-domesticviolence-trial-proceeds

### 2026-06-02: Antony Catalano granted bail change to travel to Byron Bay

Antony Catalano’s bail was varied, permitting travel to Byron Bay; he faces eight domestic‑violence charges from a March 13 assault and his case is adjourned to July 1.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-media-executive-antony-catalano-granted-court-permission-to-reunite-with-family

### 2026-05-10: Antony Catalano appears via video link in Melbourne court on assault charges

Media mogul Antony Catalano pleaded not guilty via video link in Melbourne court over assault charges against his wife.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antony-catalano-appears-via-video-link-in-melbourne-court-on-assault-charges

---
Cite as: Antony Catalano domestic‑violence case. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/antony-catalano-domestic-violence-case