Kids protest against McDonald's after fast-food giant buys land in small town
Children and parents in Castlemaine are protesting against McDonald's plans to build a restaurant in their town. They argue that the fast-food outlet will negatively impact the community's health and character. The local council has yet to receive a development application for the site.
- ▪McDonald's purchased land in Castlemaine for $4.6 million to build a new restaurant.
- ▪Around 100 children and parents protested against the fast-food chain, expressing concerns about health and community character.
- ▪The Mount Alexander Shire Council has not yet received a development application for the proposed site.
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Kids protest against fast-food giant after McDonald's buys Castlemaine land for $4.6mBy Nate Woodall, Anna McGuinness and Tyrone DaltonABC Central VictoriaTopic:Urban Development and PlanningFri 29 May 2026 at 6:55amFri 29 May 2026 at 6:55amFri 29 May 2026 at 6:55amCastlemaine primary school students gather on the site of the proposed McDonald's. (ABC News: Nate Woodall)In short:A supermarket owner has sold a block of land in a historic and popular Victorian tree-change destination to McDonald's for $4.6 million.Children and parents are protesting against the fast-food giant, saying a restaurant will threaten Castlemaine's health and character.What's next?The Mount Alexander Shire Council says it is yet to receive a development application for the site, which sits between the town's…
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