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...

Over the last few weeks of August and into early September the Central Coast has had the good fortune to view the influence of a unique industry group, Central Coast Industry Connect. The manufacturing sector across the region employs almost 9,000 people and comprises some of Australia’s leading manufacturers. There are some who think and say that manufacturing in Australia has no future. Well the Central Coast Industry Festival is proof that they are wrong. CCIC was set up ten years...

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...

Long serving Director and President of the Gosford Erina Business Chamber, Rod Dever has resigned as President due to work commitments and has been replaced by Peter Lawley. In accepting the position, Mr Lawley acknowledged Mr Dever’s passion and commitment as President. “Rod has been a Board member for over 17 years, he has been Vice President, President for two terms, as well as President of the Regional Business Chamber,” he said. Mr Lawley is CEO of Brisbane Water Lega...