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Andrew PottsAssistant Chief of Staff

Andrew Potts is Assistant Chief of Staff with The Gold Coast Bulletin, covering politics, development, history and the tourism industry. His reports with fellow Bulletin journalist Paul Weston on corruption allegations surrounding the 2016 local government elections foreshadowed and Crime and Corruption Commission’s Operation Belcarra Inquiry and were recognised at the Gold Coast Media Awards. His reports on transport, the development industry, council and community issues have also been recognised by the same awards. His weekly column delves into the Gold Coast’s history and its untold stories.

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‘We’ll do the rest’: Mayor’s bold convention centre bid

‘We’ll do the rest’: Mayor’s bold convention centre bid

While the state government won’t upgrade the Gold Coast Convention Centre until the 2030s, the council has thrown down an unprecedented challenge to take control.

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Artist impression of the proposed Mantaray Marina on the Gold Coast Broadwater. Picture: Supplied

Floating club and private lounge: Inside new superyacht marina

The Gold Coast’s Broadwater faces an unprecedented luxury marina arms race as three major developments compete to capture the world’s wealthiest boat owners.

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‘For the city’s benefit’: Tycoons reclaim major shopping centre site

‘For the city’s benefit’: Tycoons reclaim major shopping centre site

A pair of Gold Coast developers have pulled off an extraordinary property boomerang, repurchasing the massive retail site they once owned after a billion-dollar vision crumbled.

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139-141 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach

Rich pickings: The Gold Coast’s most exclusive streets

While most Australians struggle with housing affordability, one Gold Coast street boasts a median price tag of $11.1 million – more than 30 times the national average.

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‘Alone and terrified’: What it really feels like to be cyberbullied

‘Alone and terrified’: What it really feels like to be cyberbullied

I was a 14 year old high school student when the relentless cyber bullying began, driving me to the brink without anyone to turn to, writes Andrew Potts.

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James Frizelle wins the Champion of Women Award at the Gold Coast Bulletin Women of the Year Awards. Picture: Glenn Campbell

‘Carries on forever’: Philanthropist’s $10m legacy

From Depression-era mechanic to multimillion-dollar philanthropist — James Frizelle’s remarkable journey has earned him the Gold Coast’s highest civic honour.

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Laine Firth is the lead designer of the new King Claw ride at Dreamworld. Picture Glenn Hampson

‘Bigger’: Inside Dreamworld’s new King Claw ride

A Gold Coast theme park designer has turned to king crabs and Jules Verne for inspiration in creating what will be the Southern Hemisphere’s largest gyro swing.

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Plans have been unveiled for a national karting development centre in Pimpama on the Gold Coast. Picture: Supplied

‘The next Oscar Piastri’: Plans for new Gold Coast race hub

Karting Australia has unveiled plans to transform a former Gold Coast track into a ‘world-class’ national development centre that could discover the next Oscar Piastri.

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Artist impression of an international-standard community and school sports hub proposed for the Gold Coast City Council's expanded Firth Park at Mudgeeraba. Picture: Supplied

First look: $140m international sports hub plans unveiled

A Gold Coast school has pitched an ambitious $140m sporting complex that could transform young athletes’ access to elite international training programs.

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‘Exponential’: The boom rocking beachside Gold Coast hotspot

‘Exponential’: The boom rocking beachside Gold Coast hotspot

Gold Coast developers report strong sales in a suburb where property values doubled in less than five years, with units bought off-the-plan now selling for almost twice their original price.

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