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THURSDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2025
ISSUE #514
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Hundreds gathered at Toukley on Sunday, November 23, to join in a community protest opposing a proposal to build a McDonald’s restaurant on the corner of Evans Rd and Main Rd.
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Despite the rainy weather, many turned out carrying signs, some on cardboard and some on surfboards, to make their opposition to the plan known. A development application was lodged with Central Coast Council 18 months ago which attracted more than 400 submissions and a petition with 1,000 signatures objecting to the proposal, primarily surrounding its location on the
Community spirit was strong at Sunday’s community protest
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corner of a busy intersection and close to Toukley Public School. The Central Coast Local Planning Panel is expected to consider the application in December. Organisers of Sunday’s community protest long-time residents and sisters Annette Gibbs and Doreen Morlin said they were happy with Sunday’s turnout. “It was a great morning thanks to all who came down and showed support,” Ms Morlin said. “It was awesome, it was so good to see the community come together and fantastic to see everyone there, especially considering the weather.
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