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Sam Wood’s Melbourne property plans uncertain after arrest on domestic violence charges
Sam Wood remains in jail in Queensland after a court refused him bail over alleged domestic violence offences involving his wife, Snezana.
The allegations relate to an incident at the couple’s holiday accommodation in Noosa on October 3.
Prosecutors told the bail hearing that Wood assaulted and choked Snezana; his lawyer said Wood denies assaulting or strangling her.
The charges have not been proven, and Wood is presumed innocent.
The couple’s plans for two Melbourne properties are now uncertain.
They had reportedly been preparing to sell a seven-bedroom Brighton home bought for $7.15 million, while they were living in a separate property valued at $6 million when he was arrested.
Wood’s lawyer has said he intends to apply for bail in Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Sam Wood remains in jail after being refused bail on domestic violence charges involving his wife, Snezana.
The couple’s plans to sell a $7.15 million Brighton property are uncertain following his arrest.
They were also living in a new $6 million Melbourne property when he was arrested.
Prosecutors allege Wood assaulted Snezana at the family’s Noosa accommodation on October 3.
Wood denies strangling or assaulting his wife, and his legal team says he intends to defend the charges.
- Who
- Sam Wood and his wife, Snezana, are involved in the case.
- What
- Wood was arrested and charged with domestic violence offences; the future of the couple’s Melbourne property plans is uncertain.
- When
- Wood was arrested after an alleged incident on October 3; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The alleged incident was at the family’s holiday accommodation in Noosa, Queensland; the properties are in Melbourne.
- Why
- The property plans are uncertain following Wood’s arrest. Prosecutors allege he assaulted Snezana; Wood denies the allegations.
Prosecutors
Sam Wood’s legal team
Alleged assault
Prosecutors
Prosecutors alleged Wood pushed Snezana into a wardrobe, grabbed her by the throat, threw her against a wall and struck her head against the floor.
Sam Wood’s legal team
Wood’s solicitor said Wood denied strangling or assaulting his wife.
Response to charges
Prosecutors
Prosecutors presented allegations and photographs of Snezana’s alleged injuries at the bail hearing.
Sam Wood’s legal team
Wood’s legal team said he intended to defend the charges and might rely on self-defence.
his client denied strangling or assaulting his wife
Wood and Snezana bought the seven-bedroom Brighton property for $7.15 million.
Wood was arrested after an alleged incident at the family’s Noosa accommodation.
Wood was refused bail after being charged with domestic violence offences.
Wood’s solicitor said Wood would apply for bail in Queensland’s Supreme Court.
- Brighton property
- $7.15 million
- Brighton property purchase
- September 2025
- New Melbourne property
- $6 million
- Alleged incident location
- Noosa, Queensland
- Fitness business sale
- 28 By Sam Wood sold for $71 million in 2022
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