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Andrew Potts
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Gold Coast Bulletin Assistant Chief of Staff. Also writes about politics, buildings and history
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Today in music: Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio from the 1995 album Gansta’s Paradise. Released 30 years ago tomorrow, it was the rapper’s second album and his commercial peak. #Music #Gangstasparadise #Coolio #Dangerousminds #rap #hiphop #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic #ittakesathief #mysoul
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The published comics were uneven to say the least, but I’ve always had an incredible fondness for these #newuniverse ads Marvel published in 1986 for its 25th anniversary. The promise of the concept was so exciting. #comics #marvel
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Today in music: You Could Make a Killing by Aimee Mann from the 1995 album I’m With Stupid. Released 30 years ago this month, it was the former Til Tuesday singer’s second studio. #Music #youcouldmakeakilling #AimeeMann #imwithstupid #rock #rocknroll #indie #pop #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As the wrecking ball looms over Marina Mirage, the Gold Coast faces fresh questions about how it values the buildings that shaped its identity and its history, writes Andrew Potts.
#GoldCoast
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/4oNcuua
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Southport Sharks has unveiled plans for a near-21,000-seat stadium and three residential towers in a massive redevelopment that could reshape the Gold Coast's sporting landscape.
#GoldCoast
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/3JGhAZX
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: $500M PROJECT HAS BITE - Southport Sharks has unveiled plans for a near-21,000-seat stadium and three residential towers in a massive redevelopment that could reshape the Gold Coast's sporting landscape. #goldcoast
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Today in music: I Can’t Wait by Stevie Nicks from the 1985 album Rock a Little. Released 40 years ago today, it was the singer’s third solo album. #Music #Icantwait #stevienicks #rockalittle #rock #rocknroll #pop #synth #1980s #1980smusic #80s #80smusic
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
An exciting moment today as I scored my first-ever hole-in-one in golf after playing for 30 years! Hole 3 of Tallai Country Club this morning. Hugely unexpected but utterly delighted, particularly while playing with one of my oldest friends (who captured the moment in pictures!) #golf⛳️
November 18, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Another fantastic gig seeing the @pixiesofficial in concert for the second time. A great show with plenty of favourite tracks. #pixies
November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today in music: Watching the Wheels by John Lennon from the 1980 album Double Fantasy. Released 45 years ago today, it was Lennon’s seventh and penultimate solo album and the last to be released in his lifetime. #Music #WatchingtheWheels #JohnLennon #Doublefantasy #YokoOno #rock #rocknroll #pop
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today in music: Heaven for Everyone by Queen from the 1995 album Made in Heaven. Released 30 years ago this month, it was the band’s 15th and final album and came four years after the death of lead singer Freddie Mercury. #Music #Heavenforeveryone #Queen #Madeinheaven #rock #FreddieMercury
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#BREAKING Police have swarmed a Gold Coast park with nine vehicles to arrest a man who allegedly attempted to rob one of the city's busiest taverns.
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/4hZtuus
November 16, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Today in music: Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground from the 1970 album Loaded. Released 55 years ago today it was the band’s fourth studio album and the last to feature lead singer and chief songwriter Lou Reed. #Music #SweetJane #VelvetUnderground #Loaded #rock #rocknroll #hardrock #pop
November 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Marina Mirage's famous rooftop sails will live on as the $500m transformation of the Gold Coast shopping centre ramps up after farewelling its final retailers before demolition.

FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/4qXXb3h
November 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: COUNTRY'S RIVIERA - Marina Mirage's famous rooftop sails will live on as the $500m transformation of the Gold Coast shopping centre ramps up after farewelling its final retailers before demolition.
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today in music: Miss Sarajevo by U2, Brian Eno and Luciano Pavarotti (Credited as Passengers) from the 1995 album Original Soundtracks 1. Released 30 years ago, it was the band’s unofficial ninth studio album #Music #missSarajevo #U2 #OriginalSoundtracks1 #rock #rocknroll #Bono
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
After three youth deaths from e-bike accidents, Gold Coast's mayor has warned the Premier that waiting until March for new safety laws is ‘not good enough’.

FIND OUT MORE: ➡️ bit.ly/4oGFbZJ
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today in music: A Little Time by The Beautiful South from the 1990 album Choke. Released 35 years ago today, it was the British band’s second studio album #Music #ALittleTime #TheBeautifulsouth #Choke #PaulHeaton #Davehemingway #BrianaCorrigan #pop #rock #rocknroll #1990s #90s #1990smusic #90smusic
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 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.
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/4o1FwoM
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 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.
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/47UYB5R
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 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.

OPINION: ➡️ bit.ly/4qYgA48
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 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
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 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”.
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/4oSavVz
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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
A multimillion-dollar makeover of the Gold Coast's northern Spit has delivered a stunning new waterfront destination just in time for summer.
FULL STORY: ➡️ bit.ly/43XER03
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM