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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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‘Big shortage coming’: Why it’s now even harder to buy a unit

‘Big shortage coming’: Why it’s now even harder to buy a unit

The Gold Coast is falling further behind in delivering its housing targets and driving prices up, with the average new unit now costing an eye-watering sum. FIND OUT MORE

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‘We’re ready’: How Gold Coasters welcomed Julia Gillard’s elevation

‘We’re ready’: How Gold Coasters welcomed Julia Gillard’s elevation

Julia Gillard’s rise to the prime ministership 15 years ago divided Gold Coasters, with many declaring Australia was ready for a woman in the role. WHAT THEY SAID

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25-27 Stewart Road Currumbin Waters, the home of Mount Woodgee Surfboards, is on the market for the first time in 35 years. Picture: Supplied by Ray White Commercial.

‘Beloved’ surfboard company’s biggest change in 35 years

There’s a big change coming for one of the Gold Coast’s most famous surfboard brands and its famous headquarters which fostered several champions. FIND OUT MORE

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Artist impression of One Park Lane development in Southport

Australia’s tallest: 101-level skyscraper planned for Gold Coast

A Melbourne-based consortium is planning to build Australia’s tallest tower – at a whopping 101-storeys – in the heart of the Gold Coast CBD. ALL THE DETAILS

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Death Notices and Funerals

Prominent Gold Coast real estate agent Christopher Bradford has died.

‘Really good bloke’: Well-known Gold Coast real estate agent dies

A long-time Gold Coast real estate agent is being remembered as a “really good bloke” who was “a lot of fun to be around”. READ THE TRIBUTES

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Gold Coast Airport welcomes the return of international link between Hamilton, New Zealand and the Gold Coast

Hobbiton, glow-worm caves: New direct flight from the Gold Coast

Australian airline passengers, from a popular international destination, have touched down on the Gold Coast for the first time in years amid confidence in a foreign flights bounce back.

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‘Not comfortable’: Why rowing should be held on the Gold Coast

‘Not comfortable’: Why rowing should be held on the Gold Coast

Mayor Tom Tate has rubbished Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s suggestion of relocating 2032 Olympics events to southern states, saying the Gold Coast is ready to host.

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More than a theme park: Dreamworld’s dramatic expansion plan

More than a theme park: Dreamworld’s dramatic expansion plan

Tourism giant Dreamworld wants to fast track a massive expansion of the theme park, with an incredible array of features including hotels and residential towers. FIND OUT MORE

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Burleigh light rail extension’s big milestone

Burleigh light rail extension’s big milestone

Construction of the Gold Coast light rail’s Stage 3 extension from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads has reached a critical milestone. FIND OUT MORE

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First look: Tower to rise over prominent park and bowls club

First look: Tower to rise over prominent park and bowls club

A prominent developer has unveiled plans for a $120m tower to overlook one of the Gold Coast’s best-known parks and bowls clubs. FIND OUT MORE:

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