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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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FULL LIST: What every Gold Coast suburb has been promised in QLD state election

What every Gold Coast suburb could get in QLD state election

The state election countdown is on and candidates are out and about sharing what they’ll do to win your vote. See the full list of what they’ve promised for your suburb.

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Police & Courts

LNP police spokesman Dan Purdie (left) and Burleigh state candidate Hermann Vorster announce $4.1 million community safety package for Burleigh.

Multimillion-dollar LNP plan to tackle crime, violence in Burleigh

The LNP has announced a “comprehensive” plan to address community safety concerns in Burleigh Heads as fears mount about anti-social behaviour. Read the full details.

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Revealed: Real reason behind Coast’s record property prices

Revealed: Real reason behind Coast’s record property prices

The supply of new Gold Coast units on the market has plummeted, with a report warning the crunch on the property sector has worsened in the past 18-months.

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Special feature

Full list: Every Gold Coast candidate for state election

Full list: Every Gold Coast candidate for state election

There are 50 candidates standing in the Gold Coast’s state seats at the October 26 election. Find out who they are and what they stand for. FULL PROFILE LIST

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First look: $700m twin towers for landmark Surfers Paradise site

First look: $700m twin towers for landmark Surfers Paradise site

Plans for a $700m twin tower mega development have been unveiled for a site in the heart of Surfers Paradise. FIND OUT MORE

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Controversial golf club development to be ‘totally revisited’

Controversial golf club development to be ‘totally revisited’

The LNP will “totally revisit” the controversial decision to approve a large-scale development at the Arundel Hills Country Club if elected this month.

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‘Unique opportunity’: Unfinished Descon tower up for sale

‘Unique opportunity’: Unfinished Descon tower up for sale

A Gold Coast tower left incomplete by the collapse of builder Descon Group, is being sold by receivers after buyers contracts were torn up. FIND OUT MORE

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Burleigh ‘needs a strategy to save its reputation’

Burleigh ‘needs a strategy to save its reputation’

There are calls for a strategy to manage Burleigh Heads’ transition from beachside village to busy nightspot as suburb again comes under the microscope. FIND OUT MORE

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Police & Courts

Queensland Police generic. Picture: Supplied

Coast cop charged over alleged assault of younger man

A Gold Coast police officer has been charged over allegedly assaulting a man he did not know. FIND OUT THE DETAILS

Photo of the newly completed widening of the M1 between Burleigh and Palm Beach. Picture: Supplied

Big change coming for southern Gold Coast M1 drivers

Southern Gold Coast residents have titled the $1.5bn M1 upgrade “a joke” after a major milestone has been reached. Find out what it means for you

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