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MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2026

CURATED EXTERNAL REPORTING · ABC News

The homeless Australians turning to derelict boats to avoid sleeping on the streets

Faced with rising rents and homelessness, several Central Coast residents are living on boats as an alternative to the streets. However, NSW regulations restrict living aboard to 90 days annually. Despite pushback and fears of returning to rough sleeping, Maritime NSW is cracking down on these unseaworthy vessels over safety and environmental concerns.

By Myles Houlbrook-Walk · ABC News

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