Profile avatar
andrewpotts.bsky.social
Gold Coast Bulletin Assistant Chief of Staff. Also writes about politics, buildings and history https://linktr.ee/Andrewpottsjourno http://goldcoastbulletin.com.au
1,060 posts 453 followers 203 following
Prolific Poster
Conversation Starter

On a night like this… with the one and only impossible princess herself, Kylie! @kylieminogue #kylie #kylieminogue

Today in music: People, I’ve Been Sad by Christine and the Queens from the 2020 EP La vita nuova (The New Life). Released five years ado today, it was the third release by the French singer Héloïse Letissier. #Music #PeopleIvebeensad #ChristineandtheQueens #LaVitaNuova #TheNewLife #HeloiseLetissier

Today in music: Eighties by Killing Joke from the 1985 album Night Time. Released 40 years ago this week, it was the band’s fifth album. #Music #eighties #Killingjoke #Nighttime #rock #rocknroll #punk #postpunk #newwave #gothic #1980s #80s #1980smusic #80smusic

Oh yes. At long last, we’re back for another year of racing. Pre-season testing in Bahrain! #formula1 #F1

Today in music: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears from the 1985 album Songs from the Big Chair. Released 40 years ago today, it was the band’s second studio album and its commercial peak. #Music #everybodywantstoruletheworld #TearsforFears #songsfromthebigchair #rock #rocknroll

Forgot to post this the other day. A fun rare piece of #TheSimpsons memorabilia released in Australia back in 1998! From my own personal collection.

Today in music: Kashmir by Led Zeppelin from the 1975 album Physical Graffiti. Released 50 years ago today, it was the band’s sixth studio album. #Music #Kashmir #LedZeppelin #Physicalgraffiti #RobertPlant #JimmyPage #JohnPaulJones #JohnBoham #rock #rocknroll #1970s #70s #1970smusic #70smusic

Tonight’s viewing pleasure - Cameron Crowe’s infamous disaster - 2005’s Elizabethtown

Today in music: Where Did it All Go Wrong? By Oasis from the 2000 album Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. Released 25 years ago this week, it was the Britpop group’s fourth album. #Music #wherediditallgowrong #Oasis #Standingontheshouldersofgiants #rock #rocknroll #britpop #pop #2000s #2000smusic

Liquidators of a key property just a short distance from the council chambers are set to decide its future. #GoldCoast FIND OUT WHY: ▶️ bit.ly/3D3AtCG

This long-forgotten Gold Coast tourist attraction drew in huge crowds for many years until it underwent a dramatic change, offering audiences “sex comedy”. @GCbulletin #GoldCoast READ ITS WILD STORY: ▶️ bit.ly/41nHJCC

There are changes afoot at an absolute beachfront site which is set to signal a dramatic change for the Surfers Paradise location which was one going to be home to our tallest tower. #GoldCoast DETAILS: ▶️ bit.ly/3XaRIZM

Rocking my very comfortable Inter Miami jersey on a very warm Gold Coast Sunday. #intermiami #vicecity1896 #lionelmessi #football #MLS

Tonight’s viewing pleasure - revisiting Ben Affleck’s 2016 movie The Accountant. It’s a blast and one I love revisiting.

Today in music: What a Shame about Me by Steely Dan from the 2000 album Two Against Nature. Released 25 years ago, it was the band’s eighth and penultimate studio album and the first since 1980’s Gaucho. #Music #Whatashameaboutme #SteelyDan #Twoagainstnature #rock #rocknroll

Mild-mannered reporter - Man of Steel #superman

Tonight’s viewing pleasure - David Fincher’s 2023 film The Killer. I saw it at the cinema and really liked it. It holds up well on rewatch! Worth seeing if you haven’t!

Today in music: Young Americans by David Bowie from the 1975 album Young Americans. Released 50 years ago today, it was the singer’s ninth studio album. #Music #YoungAmericans #DavidBowie #rock #rocknroll #soul #1970s #70smusic #1970smusic #plasticsoul

Friday follies for me! Coffee, juice, a quick trim, reading a new book and wearing my super cool #mclaren lights out shirt (marking last year’s Singapore Grand Prix)!

Today in music: Satellite Blues by AC/DC from the 2000 album Stiff Upper Lip. Released 25 years ago, it was the band’s 14th studio album and the first of three to be released in the 21st century. #Music #satelliteBlues #ACDC #stiffupperlip #rock #rocknroll #BonScott #AngusYoung

The Gold Coast’s boating kingpins have vowed to never build in the city again unless a major change occurs, casting doubt over the future of the lucrative marine sector. #GoldCoast FIND OUT MORE: ▶️ bit.ly/3ETSRyd

Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: SHIP BIZ SOS CALL - The Gold Coast’s boating kingpins have vowed to never build in the city again unless a major change occurs, casting doubt over the future of the lucrative marine sector. @gcbulletin

Today in music: Baby Please Don’t Go by AC/DC from the 1975 album High Voltage. Released 50 years ago this week, it was the iconic Australia band’s debut album. #Music #Babypleasedontgo #ACDC #highvoltage #rock #rocknroll #BonScott #AngusYoung #TNT

One of the Gold Coast’s best-known shopping centres is a ghost town with many key retailers having exited ahead of its $500m redevelopment - but those remaining pleading not to be forgotten. FIND OUT MORE: ▶️ tinyurl.com/45xfac89

Taking over as the head of one of the Gold Coast’s most elite schools is a daunting task but this new principal says he’s ready for the challenge – he’s got “skin in the game”. @GCS_Pottsy FIND OUT WHY: ▶️ tinyurl.com/3md7t4j2

The future of a fully leased shopping centre in the heart of one of the Gold Coast's business districts is on the line. #goldcoast FIND OUT WHY: ▶️ tinyurl.com/4mpm2js9

Colourful plans have been put forward to revamp the Home of the Arts (HOTA) precinct over the years. These are the bold and unusual ideas which got rejected. #GoldCoast SEE THE CONCEPTS: ▶️ tinyurl.com/ybcd646s

A key developer has blasted the progress of The Spit Master Plan rollout, saying there is ‘no visibility’ around the future of the precinct and the fate of ‘catalyst sites’. #GoldCoast FIND OUT WHY: ▶️ tinyurl.com/4bwz5ksn

A veteran educator, hailed as “passionate and goal-driven”, has been named as the new principal of one of the Gold Coast’s best primary schools. #GoldCoast FIND OUT MORE: ▶️ tinyurl.com/3yfs3naw

The future of the historic Burleigh Heads Bowls Club has been revealed as debate continues over the fate of the light rail extension to the border. @GCS_Pottsy SEE THE VIDEO: ▶️ tinyurl.com/ycye7sw7

Finally getting around to sharing some of my stories from the past week, starting with the most recent - Delisted development giant Sunland has been sold after a months-long tug-of-war over its future. The company’s new owner has revealed his plans for it. FIND OUT MORE: ▶️ bit.ly/3X6fCFJ

Today in music: Sussudio by Phil Collins from the 1985 album No Jacket Required. Released 40 years ago today, it was the Genesis frontman’s third solo album. #Music #Sussudio #PhilCollins #nojacketrequired #rock #rocknroll #pop #newwave #1980s #80s #1980smusic #80smusic #Genesis

If you’re hoppy and you know it…

#BREAKING - Relief is on the way for struggling mortgage holders, with the Reserve Bank slashing interest rates for the first time in nearly five years. #GoldCoast #business #realestate #finance FIND OUT MORE: ▶️ tinyurl.com/4kppzrnd

Today in music: Stand By Me by John Lennon from the 1975 album Rock ‘n’ Roll. Released 50 years ago today, it was the former Beatles member’s sixth studio album and the penultimate release within his lifetime. #Music #Standbyme #JohnLennon #rocknroll #rock #1970s #70s #1970smusic #70smusic

Today's Gold Coast Bulletin front page: FROZEN IN TIME - A key developer has blasted the progress of The Spit Master Plan rollout, saying there is ‘no visibility’ around the future of the precinct and the fate of ‘catalyst sites’. @GCBULLETIN

Today in music: High Fidelity by Elvis Costello and the Attractions from the 1980 album Get Happy! Released 45 years ago today, it was the singer’s fourth studio album and third with the Attractions. #Music #Highfidelity #ElvisCostello #TheAttractions #gethappy #rock #rocknroll #pop #1980s #80s

Today in music: Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston from the 1985 album Whitney Houston. Released 40 years ago today, it was the singer’s debut LP. #Music #GreatestLoveofAll #Whitneyhouston #pop #soul #1980s #80s #1980smusic #80smusic #Whitney #Imyourbabytonight #TheBodyguard #ThePreacherswife