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Media mogul Antony Catalano denies strangling wife in assault court case

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Silva, K. (2026, October 16). Media mogul Antony Catalano denies strangling wife in assault court case. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-16/melbourne-antony-catalano-assault-court/107275508

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Media mogul Antony Catalano appeared in court where he denied strangling his wife during an alleged attack this year. Despite defense lawyers stating that both Mr. Catalano wants to resolve the case and his wife no longer wishes for it to proceed, prosecutors plan to continue pursuing charges of domestic violence against him. The case has been adjourned until December 14.

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Antony Catalano, a 59-year-old media tycoon and former CEO of Domain, appeared in person at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Friday for his first court appearance since being charged with threatening to kill his wife, Stefanie Catalano, in their St Kilda penthouse. Stefanie is currently overseas and plans to attend the hearing remotely. The case involves allegations that Catalano was abusing substances when he allegedly threatened to kill her and dragged her through their luxury apartment, even swinging an iron at her head before attempting to strangle her. However, Catalano's new lawyer Dermot Dann claims these events did not occur and is seeking a plea deal. The case has been adjourned until December 14, despite Stefanie no longer wanting the prosecution to proceed.

Written for “Antony Catalano Denies Assault Charges” on 2026-10-16, grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.

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Catalano appears at court for first time since domestic violence charges same event · 95%

The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Both articles describe Antony Catalano's first court appearance related to domestic violence charges on the same day, discussing his arrival at court and his denial of the allegations.”

Media tycoon Antony Catalano comes out fighting as he denies swinging an iron at his wife's head before trying to strangle her: 'It didn't happen' same event · 95%

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“Both articles describe Antony Catalano denying domestic violence charges and his wife no longer wanting to pursue the case, referencing the same court appearance.”

Catalano bound for Bali as his lawyers try to resolve domestic violence charges different event · 80%

The Sydney Morning Herald

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“While both articles discuss Antony Catalano facing domestic violence charges, Article A focuses on his court appearance regarding threats to kill and his travel plans, while Article B specifically mentions his denial of strangling his wife during the first in-court appearance. These are different aspects of related events.”

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Who wrote this

Kristian Silva

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In short: Media mogul Antony Catalano has denied strangling his wife during an alleged attack this year, in his first in-court appearance in relation to assault charges.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16

🔮 Prosecutors will continue to pursue the case, which has been adjourned until December 14.

2026-10-16 · ABC News (AU)

Media mogul Antony Catalano denies strangling wife in assault court case · assertive framing

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Prosecutors to continue pursuit of alleged domestic violence case against Antony Catalano asserted

Prosecutors → continue → Catalano

In short: Media mogul Antony Catalano has denied strangling his wife during an alleged attack this year, in his first in-court appearance in relation to assault charges. asserted

Catalano → deny → charges

Defence lawyers for Mr Catalano said the 59-year-old wanted to resolve the case, and that his wife Stefanie Catalano no longer wanted the case to proceed. asserted

case → say → case

Prosecutors will continue to pursue the case, which has been adjourned until December 14. asserted

which → continue → December