Rumours of an alleged marriage breakdown set tongues wagging earlier this week.
And 60 Minutes host Tara Brown, 48, did little to dispel split reports on Thursday, as the media personality and her husband of 16 years John McAvoy appeared tense while making their way through Ballina Airport with their two young children.
The family-of-four departed their Sydney base to escape in the final days of the school holidays.
Making strides: Tara Brown and her TV producer husband John McAvoy avoided eye contact and conversation as they walked through Ballina Airport with their two children on Thursday
Dressed in comfortable white pants and a pale blue button-up shirt, a stone-faced Tara looked ready for a vacation.
Her cropped blonde tresses were swept up and secured in a low ponytail as she covered her eyes behind dark shades.
Despite her beach-ready look, the veteran reporter showed signs of strain as she made tracks to leave the arrivals hall.
Flash of gold! John, 46, was still seen wearing his wedding ring as the family waited at the airport
Not happy: The 60 Minutes reporter looked tense, with her lips pursed and arms crossed
Arguing? The couple of 16 years appeared to be disagreeing about something as they waited for a lift
Her husband John looked equally as unhappy as he walked ahead of his wife and their two children, Jack Cooper, 8, and Tom Oliver, 5.
The Kings Cross ER television producer appeared to have a frosty exchange with his wife as the family waited for a lift.
As they moved through the airport, their folded arms and avoidance of eye contact suggested things weren’t too rosy between the couple.
What was that? Tara looked interested as she spoke to her eldest son, Jack
Bling! Tara also wore her wedding and engagement rings on the family holiday
But both John and Tara were seen with their wedding rings securely fastened to their fingers – which could suggest the rumoured split is not so final.
Their interactions with their young boys were gentle and a hint of a smile could be seen from the parents as they chatted away.
An insider, who recenty told Woman’s Day about the couple’s separation, claimed it was likely the pair would remain amicable for the sake of their children.
‘Tara and John are both sensible adults,’ they told the magazine.
‘They plan to remain friends for the sake of their kids.
‘Jack and Tom are already used to spending long periods of time without their mum, so it’s not going to require a major adjustment from them.’
Grouchy: Both Tara and John stared intently straight ahead, appearing to be avoiding unnecessary interaction
Holiday time: The family spent the last few days of the school holidays in Ballina on the north coast of NSW