Jul 1, 2026 – 3.51pmDisgraced media proprietor Antony Catalano will fight the criminal charges brought against him by Victoria Police following an alleged assault at his St Kilda penthouse in March.His lawyer, Tony Hargreaves, told Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday that Catalano wanted a contested hearing, in the first indication since the eight charges were laid that he plans to fight some or all of them.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles