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07.09.2013 – http://www.watoday.com.au/comment/look-up-from-your-screen-its-a-protest-20130906-2tai8.html
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/look-up-from-your-screen-its-a-protest-20130906-2tai8.html
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/look-up-from-your-screen-its-a-protest-20130906-2tai8.html
05.09.2013 – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/05/mcdonalds-flash-mob_n_3874736.html
03.09.2013 – http://www.salon.com/2013/09/02/idyllic_small_town_to_mcdonalds_get_out_of_here/
02.09.2013 – http://www.opposingviews.com/i/society/crime/town-fights-keep-mcdonalds-out-fast-food-chain-claims-community-support
28.08.2013 – http://www.insideretail.com.au/2013/08/28/maccas-protest-ban-extended/
27.08.2013 – http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/mcdonalds-case-against-tecoma-eight-is-thuggish-bullying-20130827-2sntu.html
http://www.news.net/article/448133/Business
http://www.echo.net.au/2013/08/ban-on-vic-mcdonalds-protesters-extended/
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/18678512/ban-on-vic-mcdonalds-protesters-extended/
http://www.monashweekly.com.au/story/1735168/tecoma-mcdonalds-case-is-thuggish-bullying-court-hears/
23.08.2013 – http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/call-for-little-athletics-to-drop-mcdonalds-as-sponsor-20130824-2si5m.html
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/18594347/mcdonalds-protesters-want-vic-govt-action/
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/18594347/mcdonalds-protesters-want-vic-govt-action/
http://www.thewire.org.au/storyDetail.aspx?ID=10719
20.08.2013 – http://www.crikey.com.au/2013/08/20/big-macs-held-hostage-in-police-battle-over-maccas-site
17.08.2013 – http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/54785
16.08.2013 – http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/breaking-news-blog/tecoma-mcdonalds-protesters-take-the-fight-to-us/20130816-2s0pu.html
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/mcdonalds-melbourne-protest-petition-us
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/18523123/anti-mcdonalds-fight-heads-to-us/
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/australia/269033/anti-mcdonalds-fight-heads-us
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/16/mcdonalds-melbourne-protest-petition-us
http://badrickunadulterated.com/?p=15121
http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/18523123/anti-mcdonalds-fight-heads-to-us/
http://localtoday.com.au/get-local/news/89682-anti-mcdonald-s-fight-heads-to-us.html
http://www.insideretail.com.au/2013/08/16/maccas-protesters-head-to-us/
15.08.2013 – http://4eb.org.au/node/470
12.08.2013 – http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/article/2013/08/12/579224_national-news.html
11.08.2013 – http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/tecoma-mcdonald8217s-protesters-plan-next-move/story-fni0fit3-1226695104901
10.08.2013 – http://www.4zzzfm.org.au/news/audio/2013/aug/10/tecoma-mcdonalds-protests-evoke-maleny-legacy
http://claytonslaw.monashlss.com/2013/08/mcdonalds-you-can-mcoff.html
http://www.crikey.com.au/2013/08/09/tips-and-rumours-940/
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=419_1375874953
http://www.altmedia.net.au/civil-maction-in-action/81217
06.08.2013 – http://www.standard.net.au/story/1685987/tecoma-mcdonalds-protester-removed-from-roof/
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/tecoma-mcdonalds-protester-removed-from-roof-20130806-2raop.html
9 news http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/police-swoop-in-on-tecoma-mcdonalds-site/xgvlf0u
http://www.insideretail.com.au/2013/08/06/mcdonalds-protester-arrested/
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/tecoma-mcdonalds-protester-removed-from-roof-20130806-2raop.html
http://www.standard.net.au/story/1685987/tecoma-mcdonalds-protester-removed-from-roof/
http://www.upstart.net.au/2013/08/06/tecomas-tussle/
http://media.watoday.com.au/news/national-news/tecoma-protester-plucked-from-roof-4633703.html
http://www.upstart.net.au/2013/08/06/tecomas-tussle/
02.08.2013 – http://www.bandt.com.au/news/digital/death-threats-over-tecoma-s-anti-macca-s-protest
01.08.2013 – http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/corporatocracy-killing-grassroots-democracy-20130731-2qze5.html
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/corporatocracy-killing-grassroots-democracy-20130731-2qze5.html
31.07.2013 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK2XALCpwDc
http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/watch/18244568/tecoma-locals-protest-mcdonalds/
http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/1674274/kill-threat-probe-over-mcdonalds-tecoma-protest/
http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1674274/kill-threat-probe-over-mcdonalds-tecoma-protest/
http://www.mydailynews.com.au/news/protesters-block-bulldozers-entering-mcdonalds/1966489/
http://www.monashweekly.com.au/story/1668169/tecoma-mcdonalds-protesters-gather-to-stop-bulldozers/
http://media.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national-news/macoff-bulldozers-noshow-at-tecoma-4617111.html
http://www.mailtimes.com.au/story/1673708/tecoma-protesters-gather-to-stop-mcdonalds-bulldozers/
http://www.bordermail.com.au/story/1674274/kill-threat-probe-over-mcdonalds-tecoma-protest/
http://vanguard-cpaml.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/tecoma-residents-tell-mcdonalds-to.html
http://media.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national-news/macoff-bulldozers-noshow-at-tecoma-4617111.html
30.07.2013 – http://rangestrader.starcommunity.com.au/mail/2013-07-30/maccas-protest-marches-on/
29.07.2013 – http://www.caseyweekly.com.au/story/1668169/tecoma-mcdonalds-protesters-gather-to-stop-bulldozers/
http://www.monashweekly.com.au/story/1668169/tecoma-mcdonalds-protesters-gather-to-stop-bulldozers/
27.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Tecoma Protesters target demolition company‘
http://www.castlemaineindependent.org/2013/07/mcdonalds-bully-tactics-tecoma/
27.07.2013 – The Daily Telegraph – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s protesters target demolition company’
25.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Construction at controversial McDonald’s site remains on hold’
24.07.2013 – ABC 774 – ‘McDonald’s CEO ‘not familiar’ with Tecoma protestor court injunction’
http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2013/07/24/3810113.htm
23.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘McDonald’s continues work on temporary fence to keep protesters out of Tecoma construction site’
23.07.2013 – The Age – ‘McDonald’s use fear tactic, says Tecoma 8’
20.07.2013 – Green Left Weekly – ‘Maccas sues as Hills residents continue their fight’
19.07.2013 – The Guardian UK – ‘McDonald’s restaurant plan divides Melbourne community’
19.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Judge tells protesters not to trespass on McDonald’s Tecoma site’
19.07.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘McDonald’s Tecoma: Court orders protesters off site’
18.07.2013 – The Guardian UK – ‘Why my peaceful little town is saying no to McDonald’s’
18.07.2013 – The Drum UK – ‘Fast food giant McDonald’s wins court order preventing ‘call to arms’ social media use against it’
18.07.2013 – 9 NEWS National – ‘Melb residents forced from McDonald’s site’
18.07.2013 – Herald Sun – Editorial – ‘A big Mac attack’
18.07.2013 – The Border Mail – ‘Court orders protesters off McDonald’s Tecoma site’
17.07.2013 – The Guardian UK – ‘McDonald’s seeks injunction against Victorian protesters’
17.07.2013 – ABC 774 – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s protestors served with Supreme Court documents says BurgerOff spokesperson’
17.07.2013 – Crikey – ‘Revealed: the full Tecoma writs and affidavits’
17.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s protesters say they have been given Supreme Court writs demanding damages’
10.07.2013 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s protesters given food, water and a heater by well-wishers’
08.07.2013 – The Standard – ‘Police to probe McDonald’s protester attack claim’
08.07.2013 – ABC News – ‘Fast food protesters take fight from Tecoma to Melbourne‘
08.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Police to probe McDonald’s protester attack claim’
08.07.2013 – 3AW – ‘Anti-Tecoma McDonald’s protesters come to Melbourne’
08.07.2013 – Garry Muratore speaks to Neil Mitchell on 3AW
08.07.2013 – International Business Times – ‘Where’s The Beef ? Say 400 Tecoma Protesters – McDonald’s Halt Operations!’
07.07.2013 – 3AW – Audio – Neil Mitchell interviews Garry Muratore
06.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Roy’ Cartoon
06.07.2013 – Green Left Weekly – ‘Building workers put ban on McDonalds’
05.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘McDonald’s stop construction at controversial site in Tecoma’
05.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Tecoma delay temporary: McDonald’s’
05.07.2013 – The Daily Telegraph – ‘Locals claim win as McDonald’s suspends construction of Tecoma restaurant’
04.07.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Tecoma protester vows to continue campaigning despite injury’
04.07.2013 – 3AW – ‘One woman to be charged, another admitted to hospital with cut finger at Tecoma McDonald’s site’
04.07.2013 – ABC 774 – ‘Injured McDonald’s protester likely to be charged with trespass’
04.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Scratch or broken bones? Maccas protest claim in dispute’
04.07.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: Protest claim in dispute’
04.07.2013 – The West Australian – ‘Vic protester injured in Maccas protest’
04.07.2013 – The Border Mail – ‘Scratch or Broken Bones? Maccas protest claim in dispute’
04.07.2013 – The Border Mail – ‘Union workers walk off disputed McDonald’s site’
03.07.2013 – Herald Sun – Editorial – ‘McDonald’s Hamburger hell continues in Tecoma’
03.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Union workers walk off disputed McDonald’s site’
03.07.2013 – International Business Times – ‘No McDonald’s in Tecoma, Say Protesters’
03.07.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘McDonald’s Tecoma: Workers walk off site’
03.07.2013 – Monash Weekly – ‘McDonald’s Tecoma: Workers walk off site’
02.07.2013 – ABC 774 – ‘McDonalds blockade divides Tecoma‘
02.07.2013 – 3AW – ‘Tecoma residents make last stand against McDonald’s development’
02.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Tecoma protesters settle in’
02.07.2013 – Star Community Mail – ‘Protesters raise the roof’
01.07.2013 – The Age – ‘Residents move in for fast food fight’
01.07.2013 – The Age – Video – ‘Tecoma protests McDonald’s construction’
12.06.2013 – 3AW – Audio – Tom Elliott interviews Garry Muratore
11.06.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Anti McDonald’s campaigners downsize ferocity of previous rallies’
22.05.2013 – Knox Weekly – ‘McDonald’s Protest hits Boronia’
20.05.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Maccas say no rift with franchisee‘
30.04.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: Protesters, management meet’
11.04.2013 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Fast food fight goes viral‘
29.03.2013 – All News AU – ‘Small town, big arches: Why one Australian town is fighting McDonald’s’
29.03.2013 – Australia Glory – ‘Small town, big arches: Why one Australian town is fighting McDonald’s’
29.03.2013 – Topix Melbourne – ‘Why an Australian town is fighting McDonald’s’
28.03.2013 – Mel News – ‘Small town, big arches: Why one Australian town is fighting McDonald’s’
27.03.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Crime will increase in Tecoma when McDonald’s store opens, opponents say’
13.03.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘New Franchisee of Proposed Tecoma McDonald’s hopes to work with community as protests continue‘
12.03.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s gets new franchisee’
06.03.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘McDonald’s confirms work to start on Tecoma outlet in May, protesters continue action’
05/03/2013 – 3CR Radio – AUDIO: Interview with Garry Muratore
05/03/2013 – 3AW Radio – AUDIO: Tom Elliott speaks with Davey Heller
05.03.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma: Meeting Yes, Greeting No’
04.03.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Thousands of people turn out in Tecoma to march against a planned McDonald’s store in the town’
21.02.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘March planned through Tecoma next month in an attempt to tell McDonald’s to get out of town’
06.02.2013 – 3MDR Radio – AUDIO: Interview with Garry Muratore
06.02.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘McDonald’s could open Tecoma outlet by the end of the year‘
04.02.2013 – Channel Ten News – VIDEO: ‘Gnomes protest McDonald’s entering Tecoma’
04.02.2013 – The Age – ‘Gnome means no for anti-McDonald’s Activists’
29.01.2013 – The Age – ‘Cinema pulls McDonald’s advertising’
23.01.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Belgrave’s Cameo Cinema pulls McDonald’s advertising in support of ‘No Maccas in Tecoma’ campaign’
22.01.2013 – 3RRR Radio – AUDIO: The Urbanists’ hosts David Nichols and Elizabeth Taylor interview Garry Muratore
20.01.2013 – 2GB Interview – AUDIO: Kel Richards interviews Garry Muratore
17.01.2013 – Herald Sun – ‘Gnomes appear in Tecoma as part of ‘No Maccas’ campaign’
17.01.2013 – The Age – ‘First the hills, now beach, residents tell McDonald’s to SCRAM’
15.01.2013 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma Maccas – every door knocked in bun fight’
10.01.2013 – Belgrave/Ferntree Gully Mail – ‘Jewell in Mail’s eye‘
17.12.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Christmas wish for a Maccas Free Tecoma’
16.12.2012 – The Age – ‘No Fries with that’
14.12.2012 – The Age – VIDEO:’Town unites to fight McDonald’s’
05.12.2012 – Medicare Local – ‘Doctors unite in a bid to stop McDonad’s building opposite Tecoma school’
04.12.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: Doctor weighs into stoush‘
27.11.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma restaurant shift to cost jobs’
27.11.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: Protesters to continue battle’
26.11.2012 – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader – ‘Tecoma protesters demand McDonald’s meets Planning Minister’
26.11.2012 – Frankston Standard Leader – ‘Seaford inspired by Tecoma Maccas fight‘
21.11.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s opponents seek ministerial intervention’
20.11.2012 – Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: That’s final, says Guy’
20.11.2012 – Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: Protesters chafe at shire rebuff’
20.11.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Maccas slam drive through protest‘
19.11.2012 – Free Press Leader – VIDEO: Drive through protest at Maccas
14.11.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Anti-Maccas protesters vow to fight on in Tecoma’
13.11.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s stand off ends’
09.11.2012 – ABC 7.30 Report – VIDEO: ‘Losing battle against development in the Dandenongs‘
09.11.2012 – ABC News – ‘Site of anti-McDonald’s protest at Tecoma’
09.11.2012 – ABC – ‘McDonald’s protesters moved on by police’
09.11.2012 – Channel 7 News – VIDEO: Police evict protesters
09.11.2012 – Channel 10 News – VIDEO: ‘Food Fight‘
09.11.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Protesters evicted from Tecoma site’
09.11.2012 – Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: Protesters spitting chips after forced off-site by police’
09.11.2012 – The Age – ‘McDonald’s Protestor removed by the police‘
07.11.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Turn back Tecoma Mac attack’
05.11.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘For Tecoma: A Super-sized Macca’s battle’
30.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Richter QC joins anti-Maccas crusade’
30.10.2012 – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader – ‘Should Yarra Ranges Council fight Maccas win?’
29.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: ‘Angry Kids’ spark protest fury‘
28.10.2012 – The Age – ‘Pro-Maccas spark more fury in Tecoma’
28.10.2012 – 3AW – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s Protest site targeted by arsonists’
25.10.2012 – The Age – ‘Maccas Tecoma battle would have been ‘too expensive’
25.10.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Multi-front fight‘
24.10.2012 – Herald Sun – ‘Protesters threaten to chain themselves to Tecoma McDonald’s site to stop development’
24.10.2012 – ABC News – ‘Council refuses to challenge McDonald’s decision’
24.10.2012 – The Age – ‘McDonald’s avoids court challenge over Tecoma plan’
24.10.2012 – Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s: ‘Shame, shame’ as Supreme Court action ruled out’
24.10.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Anger boils over as council rejects Tecoma Maccas fight‘
24.10.2012 – The Wimmera Mail-Times – ‘McDonald’s avoids court challenge over Tecoma plan’
23.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Maccas at Tecoma: Shire ponders VCAT rebuff‘
22.10.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Maccas fight heads to Yarra Ranges Council meeting’
22.10.2012 – The Age – ‘Council eyes Supreme Court over McDonald’s stoush‘
19.10.2012 – The Age – ‘Golden arches bulldoze Hippie’
18.10.2012 – Channel 7 News – VIDEO: Live Cross
18.10.2012 – ABC News – ‘Residents continue fight against McDonald’s’
18.10.2012 – 3AW – ‘BURGER OFF: Tecoma locals furious at McDonald’s plan‘
18.10.2012 – 3AW – ‘Tecoma locals could take on VCAT’s approval in Supreme Court’
18.10.2012 – The Age – ‘Sit-in at proposed McDonald’s site’
17.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s Protest: Objectors court Supreme Action’
17.10.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Take it away, Maccas’
16.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma stand-off: Police ready to move on ‘trespassing’ protesters’
16.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Tecoma Residents dig in to stop Maccas’
16.10.2012 – Herald Sun – ‘Police attend protest as 100 people rally against a new McDonald’s fast food outlet in Tecoma’
15.10.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘No to Maccas’: Tecoma protesters beef up action‘
15.10.2012 – Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Protest against Tecoma McDonald’s‘
14.10.2012 – Channel Nine News – VIDEO: ‘McDonald’s Fight’
14.10.2012 – Herald Sun – ‘Uproar over mountain McDonald’s in the Dandenong Ranges’
10.10.2012 – Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘Residents ‘gutted’ as Tecoma McDonalds gets VCAT green light‘
10.10.2012 – Yarra Valley Leader – ‘Green light for Tecoma McDonald’s’
16.08.2012 – Ranges Trader Mail – ‘McHearing rolls on’
15.08.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma waits for VCAT to decide on Maccas’
10.08.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘McDonald’s attacks Yarra Ranges Council over Tecoma bid’
07.08.2012 – Herald Sun – ‘Dandenong Ranges’ residents object ‘negative’ McDonald’s’
07/08/2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma McDonald’s fight hits VCAT’
07.08.2012 – Herald Sun – ‘McDonald’s row hard to swallow‘
01.08.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Maccas protest train’
25.07.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Ronald round up’
13.06.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Number crunching’
15.05.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Bid to fry Tecoma McDonald’s’
09.05.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Maccas boycott call’
13.03.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Maccas’ plans set for court’
22.02.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Hundreds speak out on Tecoma plan for Maccas’
10.01.2012 – Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail – ‘Maccas bites’
10.01.2012 – Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Weekly – ‘McDonald’s in bun fight over Tecoma site’
04.01.2012 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma McFight continues’
13.12.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Days left for McDonald’s to lodge Tecoma appeal’
23.11.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Maccas expected to appeal failed bid to set up in Tecoma’
19.10.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Maccas Tecoma plan fried’
12.10.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma Maccas rejected by Yarra Ranges Council’
09.10.2011 – Herald Sun – ‘Maccas too close to school – parents‘
20.09.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Yarra Ranges Council ready to discuss McDonald’s bid‘
17.09.2011 – Green Left Weekly – ‘McOff Maccas’
31.08.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Mac attack surge in Tecoma’
29.08.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Opponents marshal their forces’
06.08.2011 – The Age – ‘Locals express distaste for Maccas’
27.07.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Bun fight over Maccas‘
21.06.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘First look at proposed McDonald’s in Tecoma‘
26.05.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘McProtest gathers momentum in Tecoma’
11.05.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Tecoma McProtest Upsizes’
20.04.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Fight to keep McDonald’s out of the Dandenongs‘
13.04.2011 – Free Press Leader – ‘Do you want a McDonald’s in Tecoma?‘