Big Don Takes On Bayswater – BBQ Boss Eyes Council Seat
So, here’s a spicy one out of Bayswater – and no, I’m not talking about the ribs. Donovan MacDonald, the man behind the massively popular Big Don’s Smoked Meats, just dropped a bombshell. He’s not only planning to relocate his iconic BBQ joint, but now he’s setting his sights on local government. That’s right – Big Don is officially running for a seat on the City of Bayswater council.
Now, if you’ve followed Don's journey, you know this isn't just about brisket and burnt ends. It’s been a long, drawn-out tussle with red tape and bureaucratic hurdles that seems to have pushed him to the edge. His frustration finally boiled over in a viral social media post where he didn’t hold back, saying local councils – especially Bayswater – make small businesses feel unwelcome.
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The drama started to sizzle recently when Don revealed that the city was threatening legal action over a set of portable toilets he forklifted into his warehouse-style restaurant. No plumbing, no fuss – but apparently, big problems. According to the City, these count as unauthorized building works needing a permit. The twist? The warehouse itself allegedly lacks an occupancy permit altogether – and the City can’t find the original records. Yet somehow, Don’s the one expected to fix it.
For Don, that was the final straw. He says the council has made running his business harder every step of the way. And now, he’s turning that frustration into fuel for a new mission: cleaning up the very system that’s been grinding him down. He’s throwing his hat in the ring for the October 2025 election, aiming to represent West Ward – his home, his business, his turf.
Don says Bayswater needs more small business voices at the table. He’s pro-growth, pro-reducing red tape, and promises to pull back the curtain on everything “dodgy” he sees at City Hall. After all, who better to challenge the system than someone who’s been grilled by it?
It’s a bold move, but in true BBQ pitmaster style, Don isn’t one to back down when the heat’s on. Whether he wins the council seat or not, one thing’s for sure – he’s not going quietly. And with thousands of loyal customers, growing social media clout, and offers rolling in from other councils, the Big Don story is far from over.
So watch this space – we might just see Perth’s BBQ king become Bayswater’s most unexpected councillor.
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