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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Catie McLeod Consumer affairs reporter

McDonald’s to open on Melbourne street once dubbed ‘world’s coolest’ after winning legal challenge

A McDonald's sign
More than 11,000 people signed a petition that said a McDonald’s would ‘compromise Northcote’s unique character’. Photograph: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

McDonald’s is poised to open a 24/7 takeaway outlet on a Melbourne street once dubbed the “world’s coolest” after the fast food giant won its legal challenge against the local council’s attempt to block the new restaurant.

Victoria’s civil and administrative tribunal (Vcat) has upheld McDonald’s application for a review of Darebin city council’s decision to reject its application to turn 323 High Street in Northcote into one of its stores.

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