Landowner pushes back against opposition to Goolwa's first McDonald's

Key points

• A landowner in Goolwa is defending plans for the town's first McDonald's, arguing residents should have the choice. Mick McArdle's property is under contract to the fast-food chain, pending development approval.
• The proposal has faced opposition from a local heritage group and Alexandrina Council, which voted to block chain-based fast-food outlets.
• McArdle says many locals support the plan, while the council's mayor claims most residents oppose it.