Andrew Potts - Journalist

06/12/2023

I got the absolute pleasure of being interviewed this morning by the delightful Nicole Dyer on ABC Gold Coast about the history of Surfers Paradise as the Bulletin marks 90 years of the suburb having its famous name! Give it a listen if you’re keen!

Gold Coast Bulletin journalist Andrew Potts interviewed on ABC Breakfast on December 6, 2023 by Nicole Dyer on Surfers Paradise’s 90th birthday celebrations.

07/03/2023

This young Gold Coast mum was killed in one of Australia’s most infamous crimes. But there remains one shocking unanswered question in the slaying. FULL STORY

NOVY Chardon is dead and the location of her body went to the grave with her husband John.

07/03/2023

A surprise solution to a central Gold Coast suburb’s parking shortage has been unveiled as pressure grows on the state government to solve the issue.

EMPTY space next to Robina’s Cbus Super Stadium is the key to relieving parking pain on the central Gold Coast, a councillor says.

07/03/2023

Construction has begun on the southern Gold Coast’s next tower as a $1bn wave of development sweeping the border suburbs continues.

CONSTRUCTION has begun on the southern Gold Coast’s next tower as the wave of development sweeping the border suburbs continues.

07/03/2023

Long before they started appearing in the skies over the US and Canada in recent weeks, the Gold Coast had a reputation as a hotspot for unidentified flying objects. HERE’S WHY:

THE appearance of mysterious objects above the US and Canada in the past week has sparked renewed interest in UFOs across the world.

07/03/2023

A shock new report has revealed how the light rail led to towers to be built “four or five times” higher than they should have been. FULL DETAILS

THE first stage of light rail provided more than 20,000 extra homes and led to developments being four or more times higher than allowed, a new report says.

07/03/2023

‘Nobody wants a population cap’ but Gold Coast and Queensland property experts say something has to be done to solve the city’s housing crisis.

PROPERTY sector leaders warn the Gold Coast needs to build fewer luxury towers and aim more developments at the non-wealthy.

07/03/2023

Plans for a giant $333m mega development on the northern Gold Coast have taken a major step forward as city leaders prepare to approve the project. FULL DETAILS

PLANS for a giant $300m hotel at one of the Gold Coast’s biggest theme parks will open for public comment on Tuesday.

07/03/2023

The Gold Coast’s credentials as a superyacht destination have been bolstered with a new $3.5m investment which will allow more ultra-wealthy floating palaces to visit. SEE THE PLANS

THE Gold Coast’s credentials as a superyacht destination have been bolstered with the opening of a new $3.5m marina in the city’s far north.

06/03/2023

A controversial solution to Surfers Paradise’s public urination epidemic became a national embarrassment after it was described as an ‘abomination’ which had damaged the city’s reputation.

SURFERS Paradise’s long-running public urination issue came to a head in the mid-2010s.

06/03/2023

Prominent Gold Coast developers have revealed the impact on the city’s property market of dramatic changes to body corporate laws which will prevent holdouts from blocking the sale of units.

PROMINENT Gold Coast developers and real estate figures are backing controversial plans to reform body corporate laws, saying it will unlock thousands of new units for the city.

06/03/2023

The boss of Star Entertainment Group has revealed the future of the company’s $2bn mega development on the Gold Coast after it announced a $1bn loss. FIND OUT WHY

STAR Entertainment Group will push the expansion of its $2bn Gold Coast masterplan back by at least a year after reporting a $1.2bn half-year loss.

06/03/2023

Huge changes to the Gold Coast property market will spell disaster for renters, with a new report revealing they will face “one of the tightest markets in the country”. FIND OUT WHY.

VACANCY levels in the Gold Coast apartment market is at its highest level in more than three years but the slowing construction sector will leave the city short of units for years to come.

06/03/2023

One of the Gold Coast’s key sectors is facing a serious housing crisis, forcing bosses to make a desperate plea to house thousands of people in coming weeks.

GOLD Coast universities are facing a housing crisis, with tens of thousands of international students pouring into the city and nowhere to house them.

06/03/2023

More than $1.5bn in developments are in the pipeline for the southern Spit and two more, including a high-end resort on the beachfront, are set to get the green light.

AT least two more resort-style projects are on the agenda for the southern Spit as the state government moves to ramp up its revival of the precinct.

06/03/2023

A much-loved pair of former Wallabies stars will play a key role in make the $1.2bn Broadbeach to Burleigh light rail extension a reality.

FORMER Wallabies stars Saia and Anthony Fainga’a have been awarded a historic contract to help build the $1.2bn third stage of the light rail.

06/03/2023

Former airport boss Chris Mills is taking on one of the city’s most coveted business posts, less than a year after his retirement in a move that will mean billions for the Gold Coast. FULL DETAILS

FORMER Gold Coast Airport boss Chris Mills has been tapped to become the city’s new tourism and promotions supremo as planning to supercharge the city’s key economic pillars ramps up.

06/03/2023

The Gold Coast’s first new tram in nearly six years has arrived after a nearly 26,000km journey around the world. SEE THE VIDEO

The Gold Coast’s first new tram in nearly six years has arrived after a nearly 26,000km journey around the world.

06/03/2023

A leading property economist has warned the window for buying a Gold Coast property is rapidly closing, with renters set to face significant pain.

A LEADING property economist has warned the window for buying a Gold Coast property at lower prices is rapidly closing as the market rebounds from “the great correction”.

06/03/2023

The future of a beachfront Main Beach site which was to be home to a controversial $100m tower can now be revealed. FULL STORY

A controversial $100 million beachfront tower has been canned by its developer just weeks after it was given the green light.

06/03/2023

A frail Gold Coast ­grandmother was found dead, with her body stuffed inside a toolbox by her grandson in one of the city’s most brutal crimes. INSIDE STORY

A FRAIL Gold Coast ­grandmother was found dead, with her body stuffed inside a toolbox.

05/03/2023

The Gold Coast will be front and centre of tourism campaigns promoting the state in a bid to inject an extra $44bn into the economy.

THE Gold Coast will be front and centre of tourism campaigns promoting the state in the decade leading up to the 2032 Olympic Games.

05/03/2023

The founder of bungy jumping and godfather of adventure tourism wants to build a “Skypark” in a surprise location on The Spit. SEE THE PLANS

THE founder of bungy jumping and godfather of adventure tourism A.J Hackett wants to build a “Skypark” on The Spit.

05/03/2023

Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: BRING ON THE BUN-GC: The founder of bungy jumping and godfather of adventure tourism wants to build a “Skypark” in a surprise location on The Spit. SEE THE PLANS

10/02/2023

Waterfront Gold Coast residents say they are “very disappointed” a controversial waterfront high-rise has been given the green light less than a year after the Council rejected it.

BIGGERA Waters residents say they are “very disappointed” a controversial waterfront high-rise has been given the green light less than a year after the Gold Coast City Council rejected it.