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Press Release: Moreton Bay Regional Council Announces New Temporary Homes Local Law
9.11.2023 PRESS RELEASE AUSTRALIAN TINY HOUSE ASSOCIATION Moreton Bay Regional Council Announces New Temporary Homes Local Law ATHA made a submission to Moreton...
ABC reports on one of the first people to live legally in a tiny house in Aus
As most of you know, Esperance Shire amended their planning policy to include tiny homes for permanent living last December, the first in the country to do so. ...
Ali Moore, Melbourne Drive – Rochelle answers a caller’s questions
Ali Moore takes listener’s calls on “Dear Ali” as part of her ABC Melbourne radio drive program. On October 27 she received a call from Ringwo...
The Guardian reports that the needle is moving on tiny house laws
This story highlights the change in the local laws of Castlemaine, VIC, Surf Coast, VIC and Esperance, WA that are supporting people to live tiny without having...
ABR reports on why many live in tiny homes under the radar
Whilst many people cant afford to rent and homes ownership is out of reach for many due to the housing affordability crisis, there is a solution that is just wa...
The Guardian reports on Tiny Home complaint in Byron Shire
Byron Shire resident Matt Bruce has been issued a demolition order for his tiny house on wheels after council officers deemed it a permanent building, making it...
The Money Puzzle Podcast – Snapshot into the Australian Tiny House landscape
Let’s Talk Tiny Houses Podcast host – Christine Murphy is interviewed by James Kirby on The Australian’s – Money Puzzle Podcast. They di...
ABC Life Matters interview re: Mount Alexander law change
ABC’s Life Matters program has investigated how tiny houses can alleviate the housing crisis. The program interviews ATHA Vice President John Cameron and ...
Mount Alexander Shire allows living in THOWs
After community consultation with 91% support, Mount Alexander Shire Council has changed its Local Laws to allow living in Tiny Houses on Wheels. Permits will n...