Griffith City Council confirmed that the ducks, chickens, and cockatoo have successfully been rehomed – although the peacock has never been confined to the display area and will continue to have free roam around the lake.

“All rehoming efforts have been conducted in consultation with the necessary authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations and the welfare of the animals involved,” he said.

Closer to the CBD, work has begun on the Memorial Park Gardens refurbishment, beginning in stages to ensure visitors can still enjoy daily use.

The Memorial Park Gardens Embellishment Committee urged visitors to be respectful of the park once the works were complete – including using the pathways instead of jumping through the planter boxes.

Argyle Housing:

Meanwhile, progress on the Griffin Green housing development is coming along and is set for a grand opening on July 31.

The Griffin Green development is a partnership between Argyle Housing and Griffith City Council, and hosts twenty new townhouses with two or three bedrooms.

CEO of Argyle Housing Carolyn Doherty said that Argyle Housing was taking steps to ensure the housing was accessible for all who need it.

“We’re not merely constructing houses; we’re fostering a supportive, community-centred living environment where key workers can find not just housing, but a home,” she said.

“Our partnership with Griffith City Council is a declaration of our commitment to creating dwellings that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sensitive to the needs of our community and its people.”

Mayor Doug Curran said that they were proud to be involved with the project and was glad to see it so close to opening.