Matthew Newton 'will never return to Australia', leaving his mother Patti, 74, ...

Troubled actor Matthew Newton has been keeping a low profile since relocating to the US in 2012 - and it appears he intends to keep it that way.

According to Woman's Day on Tuesday, Matt has given up on his home country, much to the distress of his mother, Patti Newton, 74.

'Because of his scandals over the years, Matthew can't face coming home to Australia,' the source said.

Matthew Newton (pictured) 'will never return to Australia': The troubled actor 'wants nothing to do with his former life' after fleeing to New York - leaving his mother Patti 'heartbroken', according to a new report from Woman's Day on Tuesday

Matthew Newton (pictured) 'will never return to Australia': The troubled actor 'wants nothing to do with his former life' after fleeing to New York - leaving his mother Patti 'heartbroken', according to a new report from Woman's Day on Tuesday

Instead, the Underbelly star, 42, appears to have found a measure domestic peace in New York with his partner, Catherine Schneiderman.

'Matthew lives a private, almost reclusive, life with Catherine in New York now, where he is rarely bothered. He has no desire to reawaken old demons by returning to Australia,' the source said. 

The actor's absence is reportedly the source of great heartbreak for his elderly mother, Patti. 

Ex-pat: Matthew (pictured) has been keeping a low profile since relocating to the US in 2012 - and it appears he intends to keep it that way. 'Because of his scandals over the years, Matthew can't face coming home to Australia,' a Woman's Day source said on Tuesday

Ex-pat: Matthew (pictured) has been keeping a low profile since relocating to the US in 2012 - and it appears he intends to keep it that way. 'Because of his scandals over the years, Matthew can't face coming home to Australia,' a Woman's Day source said on Tuesday

Matthew, who suffers from bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, was forced to withdraw as director of the Hollywood film Eve in October last year after a social media backlash over his alleged history of assault. 

This includes domestic violence allegations from two former girlfriends, Australian actresses Brooke Satchwell, 38, and Rachael Taylor, 34. 

In 2006, Matthew, who is the son of legendary

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