Central Leichhardt officially renamed as Sydney’s Little Italy

By Ferdinando Manzo / Laura Egan
Published 3 years, 9 months ago

It’s official! With the last big step completed, the area covering Norton Street (from Parramatta Road to City West Link) and Marion Street (from Hawthorn Parade on Balmain Road) has been officially renamed as Sydney’s Little Italy.

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Central Leichhardt officially renamed as Sydney’s Little Italy

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