Andrew Potts
@andrewpotts.bsky.social
Gold Coast Bulletin Assistant Chief of Staff. Also writes about politics, buildings and history
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A judge has declared a ‘demonstrated need’ for student housing outweighs community concerns in a shock ruling to approve a controversial Gold Coast tower.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 AM
A judge has declared a ‘demonstrated need’ for student housing outweighs community concerns in a shock ruling to approve a controversial Gold Coast tower.
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Tram No. 7 has made history as the first to venture south of Broadbeach in a midnight test run that signals the countdown to Gold Coast's $1.2bn rail extension to Burleigh launching.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Tram No. 7 has made history as the first to venture south of Broadbeach in a midnight test run that signals the countdown to Gold Coast's $1.2bn rail extension to Burleigh launching.
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The Gold Coast must look to win bigger acts, as Oasis proves mega-concerts can deliver golden economic returns for ambitious cities, writes Andrew Potts.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The Gold Coast must look to win bigger acts, as Oasis proves mega-concerts can deliver golden economic returns for ambitious cities, writes Andrew Potts.
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OPINION: ➡️ bit.ly/4qYgA48
Today in music: Better the Devil you Know by Kylie Minogue from the 1990 album Rhythm of Love. Released 35 years ago today, it was the Australian singer’s third album. #Music #Betterthedevilyouknow #KylieMinogue #rhythmoflove #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic #pop #dance #Europop #rocknroll #rock
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today in music: Better the Devil you Know by Kylie Minogue from the 1990 album Rhythm of Love. Released 35 years ago today, it was the Australian singer’s third album. #Music #Betterthedevilyouknow #KylieMinogue #rhythmoflove #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic #pop #dance #Europop #rocknroll #rock
Gold Coast parking inspectors face mounting verbal attacks despite council's decision to scrap controversial restrictions, as the mayor warns angry residents to back off and “pull your head in”.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Gold Coast parking inspectors face mounting verbal attacks despite council's decision to scrap controversial restrictions, as the mayor warns angry residents to back off and “pull your head in”.
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Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: RESORT'S BOOST - Four major eco-tourism developments including a record-breaking zip line and island eco-resort are set to transform the Gold Coast’s natural attractions after securing funding. @gcbulletin #GoldCoast
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: RESORT'S BOOST - Four major eco-tourism developments including a record-breaking zip line and island eco-resort are set to transform the Gold Coast’s natural attractions after securing funding. @gcbulletin #GoldCoast
A multimillion-dollar makeover of the Gold Coast's northern Spit has delivered a stunning new waterfront destination just in time for summer.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
A multimillion-dollar makeover of the Gold Coast's northern Spit has delivered a stunning new waterfront destination just in time for summer.
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Burleigh residents taking matters into their own hands by defacing parking signs have been told they still face penalties despite council's backflip on extended hours.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Burleigh residents taking matters into their own hands by defacing parking signs have been told they still face penalties despite council's backflip on extended hours.
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Eighteen school heads have warned Queensland’s teachers’ union that strike action during Year 12 exams could backfire and damage community support 👉 bit.ly/4oy1G2K
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Eighteen school heads have warned Queensland’s teachers’ union that strike action during Year 12 exams could backfire and damage community support 👉 bit.ly/4oy1G2K
A luxury tower with 31 giant units will join Broadbeach's $3bn development boom in 2026 after securing the green light from council.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A luxury tower with 31 giant units will join Broadbeach's $3bn development boom in 2026 after securing the green light from council.
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LATEST DETAILS: ➡️ bit.ly/47A9D1B
Today in music: Only Time by Enya from the 2000 album A Day Without Rain. Released 25 years ago next week, it was the Irish singer’s fifth studio album #Music #OnlyTime #Enya #ADayWithoutRain #pop #newage #2000s #200smusic
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today in music: Only Time by Enya from the 2000 album A Day Without Rain. Released 25 years ago next week, it was the Irish singer’s fifth studio album #Music #OnlyTime #Enya #ADayWithoutRain #pop #newage #2000s #200smusic
Four major eco-tourism developments including a record-breaking zip line and island eco-resort are set to transform the #GoldCoast's natural attractions after securing funding.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Four major eco-tourism developments including a record-breaking zip line and island eco-resort are set to transform the #GoldCoast's natural attractions after securing funding.
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FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/4hWpCdK
Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: PAUSE AND REFLECT: Gold Coast veterans and community members will pause at 11am on Tuesday to honour the fallen, 107 years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front. @GCBULLETIN
#GoldCoast #remembranceday #lestweforget
#GoldCoast #remembranceday #lestweforget
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: PAUSE AND REFLECT: Gold Coast veterans and community members will pause at 11am on Tuesday to honour the fallen, 107 years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front. @GCBULLETIN
#GoldCoast #remembranceday #lestweforget
#GoldCoast #remembranceday #lestweforget
Gold Coast veterans and community members will pause at 11am on Tuesday to honour the fallen, 107 years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front.
#GoldCoast #Remembranceday
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#GoldCoast #Remembranceday
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November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Gold Coast veterans and community members will pause at 11am on Tuesday to honour the fallen, 107 years after the guns fell silent on the Western Front.
#GoldCoast #Remembranceday
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#GoldCoast #Remembranceday
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Today in music: Kinky Afro by The Happy Mondays from the 1990 album Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches. Released 35 years ago, it was the Manchester band’s third album and commercial peak. #Music #KinkyAfro #HappyMondays #PillsnThrillsandBellyaches #house #dance #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic
November 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Today in music: Kinky Afro by The Happy Mondays from the 1990 album Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches. Released 35 years ago, it was the Manchester band’s third album and commercial peak. #Music #KinkyAfro #HappyMondays #PillsnThrillsandBellyaches #house #dance #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic
Today in music: Easy Lover by Phil Collins from the 1990 live album Serious Hits…Live! Released 35 years ago last week, it was the Genesis frontman’s first solo live album. #Music #EasyLover #PhilCollins #Serioushitslive #pop #rock #rocknroll #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Today in music: Easy Lover by Phil Collins from the 1990 live album Serious Hits…Live! Released 35 years ago last week, it was the Genesis frontman’s first solo live album. #Music #EasyLover #PhilCollins #Serioushitslive #pop #rock #rocknroll #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic
The wooden bridge that transformed Gold Coast travel celebrates its centenary this month, marking a pivotal moment in the city's expansion from ferry crossings to modern infrastructure.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The wooden bridge that transformed Gold Coast travel celebrates its centenary this month, marking a pivotal moment in the city's expansion from ferry crossings to modern infrastructure.
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The Gold Coast's entertainment scene is revving up with plans for a round-the-clock Formula 1-style racing venue among several major attractions headed for the northern corridor.
#goldcoast #formula1 #simracing
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#goldcoast #formula1 #simracing
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November 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Gold Coast's entertainment scene is revving up with plans for a round-the-clock Formula 1-style racing venue among several major attractions headed for the northern corridor.
#goldcoast #formula1 #simracing
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#goldcoast #formula1 #simracing
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Today in music: This is England by The Clash from the 1985 album Cut the Crap. Released 40years ago this week, it was the punk band’s sixth and final album. #Music #thisisengland #TheClash #Clash #Cutthecrap #rock #rocknroll #punk #postpunk #newwave #synth #JoeStrummer #MickJones #PaulSimonon
November 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Today in music: This is England by The Clash from the 1985 album Cut the Crap. Released 40years ago this week, it was the punk band’s sixth and final album. #Music #thisisengland #TheClash #Clash #Cutthecrap #rock #rocknroll #punk #postpunk #newwave #synth #JoeStrummer #MickJones #PaulSimonon
Today in music: Hotel California by The Eagles from the 1980 album Eagles Live. Released 45 years ago today, it was the band’s first live album and last release until their 1994 reunion. #Music #HotelCalifornia #TheEagles #Eagleslive #GlennFrey #DonFelder #DonHenley #rock #rocknroll #1980s #80s
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Today in music: Hotel California by The Eagles from the 1980 album Eagles Live. Released 45 years ago today, it was the band’s first live album and last release until their 1994 reunion. #Music #HotelCalifornia #TheEagles #Eagleslive #GlennFrey #DonFelder #DonHenley #rock #rocknroll #1980s #80s
The developer behind Gold Coast's ‘first true urban village’ insists its three-tower transformation of Benowa Gardens shopping centre won't create traffic chaos.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The developer behind Gold Coast's ‘first true urban village’ insists its three-tower transformation of Benowa Gardens shopping centre won't create traffic chaos.
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Bronze plaques honouring Australian war dead have been stolen from multiple Gold Coast memorials, with one recovered from a scrap metal dealer, shocking veterans and the community.
#GoldCoast
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#GoldCoast
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Bronze plaques honouring Australian war dead have been stolen from multiple Gold Coast memorials, with one recovered from a scrap metal dealer, shocking veterans and the community.
#GoldCoast
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#GoldCoast
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Today in music: Rapture by Blondie from the 1980 album Autoamerican. Released 45 years ago this week, it was the iconic new wave band’s fifth album and its penultimate effort before its 1982 break-up. #Music #Rapture #Blondie #Autoamerican #pop #newwave #synth #synthpop #rap #hiphop #1980s #80s
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A hilarious 2017 #Flashback of me performing The Monorail Song from #thesimpsons while reporting on the closure of the #goldcoast monorail. Ah the things we do while reporting on the news! #monorail
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A hilarious 2017 #Flashback of me performing The Monorail Song from #thesimpsons while reporting on the closure of the #goldcoast monorail. Ah the things we do while reporting on the news! #monorail