The Laundy Hotel Group have acquired the Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy in an off-market transaction for a reported $38 million – the highest price ever paid for a country pub in NSW.  Meanwhile construction has started on Lone Pine Plaza, 357 Ocean Beach Road, Umina Beach for the Laundy Hotels Group. The breaking ground event on Monday 15th October saw local builder Pluim Group start construction on the $10 million project that will comprise a mix of retailers anchored by an IGA Superma...

Following a $13 million refurbishment of the  historic Gosford Hotel the Harris Narvo Hotel Group have reopened under the name New Gosford Hotel. The renovations that have taken place over eighteen months, during the Covid pandemic, are seen as a vote of confidence in the future of the Gosford CBD. Accommodation at the hotel comprises 30 rooms, four with ensuite bathrooms with the remaining rooms sharing bathroom accommodation that has been fully renovated. Jordan Harris who now overs...

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle is to lead the institution for another five years, after agreeing to renew his contract until 2026.  Professor Alex Zelinsky, AO has been in the role since November 2018, leading the development of its ‘Looking Ahead’ Strategic Plan 2020-2025. Under the leadership of Professor Zelinsky, the University has also celebrated its heritage on the Central Coast with a new presence at Gosford with the completion of the University o...

As we come to the end of the year and take a look back over the past twelve months, one has to wonder about the economic future of our region. Opportunities for business and investment abound and there are plenty of businesses who would relocate to the region if it was made easier. One opportunity is for the establishment of a university campus in Gosford.  This is now crucial to Gosford’s future with the Central Coast Council moving its administrative headquarters to Wyong at a ...

The NSW Planning Department has consented to the Development Application for a State Significant Development comprising four residential unit blocks at 89 John Whiteway Drive, Gosford. The $198.3 million `resort style’ development on the former Gosford quarry site will comprise four buildings ranging in size from 6 to 12 storeys with 260 apartments and 400 space basement car park around a garden and pool setting and was designed by Gosford architects ADG Architects. The development wa...