Businessman John Singleton has converted The Bon Pavillion in Gosford to a bar and steakhouse naming it Railway Hotel Gosford Bar & Steakhouse. The new venue was opened on Thursday 25th August with some 250 guests including Chairman of the John Singleton Group, Graham Campbell and were entertained by one of Australia’s most talented rock musicians, Jon Stevens supported by well-known local singer Stevie Lee. Mr Singleton told guests that every town once had a railway hotel but Gos...

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has introduced a new fund raising initiative specifically designed for small to medium sized businesses seeking to support the Service. Helicopter Collective members will have the opportunity to connect with other like-minded businesses whilst supporting the Rescue Helicopter, helping to maintain and deliver a world class aeromedical rescue service to the people of the Central Coast. Funds generated through the Helicopter Collective will be used to main...

What’s the difference between a 10 storey building and a swimming pool? Or, what is the difference between a complex project and a simple one? According to Central Coast Council there is no difference at all. The development assessment process does not differentiate between a swimming pool, a renovation or a garage and a major project such as a high-rise residential building, a factory or anything in between. The fact is that Council’s Planning Director, Dr Alice Howe, appointe...

Business Wyong will see President Matthew Lusted continue at the helm for another year following their Annual General Meeting last month. Mr Lusted has been President for the last three years. Board appointments for the 2022-23 year are: President – Matthew Lusted, LA Group Secretary – Jenny Darbin, Jendar Interior Designs Treasurer – Susan Rodak, ANZ Mobile Lending Central Coast North Directors – Adrian Simpson, Coastwide First National Real Estate Melissa Mars...

Over the past 20 years East Gosford Town Centre has seen the highs and lows that many town centres go through as businesses move in and out and change hands. The last few months has seen an unusually high turnover of businesses at East Gosford that many locals are saying is for the good of the town centre. Furthermore, there are no vacancies in the main street, Victoria Street. Commenting on the changes local resident and lawyer Michael Roberts said, “it all started to change when Jo...