A Sydney neighbourhood bans shop signs that are not written in English

Marrickville Festival 2016 (Inner West council) This is the multicultural hub of Sydneys inner-west. Several shopping options, multiple public and private schools, a number of religious hubs and excellent public transport infrastructure

Marrickville Festival 2016 Source: inner west council

Most of the shops targeted by the local council are restaurants that list the food available in non-English languages, in line with the ethnic and cultural background of the meals being served.



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