Watling Fine Art Gallery & Art Services

06/07/2026

What a great idea!💡 Who else would like to give this a go?

Sleep out: 8 August

23/06/2026

Who's coming for some Ska madness?

If you dig The Specials, Madness, and some fantastic original music, this is the gig for you!

23/06/2026

Full Rick Astley coming from Harley speakers! Is this even legal?

23/06/2026

My kind of breakfast...

23/06/2026

Full Rick Astley soundtrack coming from Harley speakers! Is this even legal?

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Great Space!

It’s that time of the week - QCAD Thursdays is on tomorrow between 5-7pm! ✨🙌 Come see the amazing artworks in these two new exhibitions:

IN HOLDING: Ana Manzur-Allanstudio

GABALA GARMENTS: Lakota Moon Thompson


Bring a warm jacket 🧥 and we’ll see you there!

21/05/2026

This quarry needs to be stopped! It's ludicrously close to the residents... well within the minimum recommended distances. I understand that we need building materials but not right next to major residential areas - the dust can be choking & surely detrimental to young lungs

🚨 BLASTING ALERT – THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026 🚨

Nucrush has advised that blasting is scheduled for tomorrow between 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM.

If you hear or feel the blast, please take note of:

• The exact time
• How strong the vibration was
• The noise level
• Any dust observed
• How it affected you, your family, pets, or property

If the blast causes concern, consider lodging complaints with:

• Gold Coast City Council – [email protected]
• Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (formerly DES) – [email protected]
• Nucrush Quarry – [email protected]

Your observations matter.

ALSO There is another important review in the Court appeal over the proposed expansion of the Oxenford quarry on Monday. Here are the details:

⚖️ PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COURT REVIEW
📅 Monday 25 May 2026
🕘 9:15 AM
📍 Planning and Environment Court, 415 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
🚉 Approximately 500 metres (easy walk) from Roma Street Station

The Submitter Co-respondents continue to oppose approval of the expansion due to unresolved concerns including:

• Blasting
• Noise
• Dust and air quality
• Traffic
• Groundwater and environmental impacts

Community attendance shows the Court that local residents remain deeply concerned about the impacts of this proposal.

If you are able to attend, your presence is appreciated.