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 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 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 Australian entertainer Bert Newton, 80, was arrested for the alleged physical assault of Brooke. 'Matthew lives a private, almost reclusive, life with partner Catherine [Schneiderman] in New York now, where he is rarely bothered. He has no desire to reawaken old demons by returning to Australia,' the source said. Matthew is pictured with his mother, Patti Home heartbreak: The actor's absence is reportedly the source of great heartbreak for his elderly mother, Patti (pictured left) He pleaded guilty to 'common assault' after prosecutors withdrew three more serious charges, including assault occasioning actual bodily harm and stalking and intimidating Brooke. The conviction was later overturned by a court. In 2010, Rachael filed a protective order against Matthew, alleging physical, verbal and emotional abuse, and he entered Sydney's Northside West Clinic for treatment. Matthew was also arrested twice in Miami, Florida, in 2012 - the first for trespassing and resisting officers, while a second incident saw him charged with battery and resisting arrest after he attacked a hotel receptionist. Troubled past: Matthew 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, Brooke Satchwell, 38, and Rachael Taylor (pictured), 34 Court case: In 2010, Rachael filed a protective order against Matthew, alleging physical, verbal and emotional abuse, and he entered Sydney's Northside West Clinic for treatment. Matthew is pictured with lawyer, Chris Murphy (second from right) Following the charges, Matthew checked into the Betty Ford Center in California for 90 days of alcohol and drug treatment. Both matters were later dismissed under the conditions that Matthew completed community service and wrote a letter of apology to the hotel clerk. Upsets: Matthew was also arrested twice in Miami, Florida, in 2012 - the first for trespassing and resisting officers, while a second incident saw him charged with battery and resisting arrest after he attacked a hotel receptionist. Pictured: Matthew's parents Patti and Bert NewtonAll rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility