"Turkeys and Christmas" - proposed Council amalgamations

On the weekend update from the Roundup;<br/><br/>Greater Geelong finally appoints a new CEO after an interrupted 10 month process; and flags a late reprieve for library funding in the Geelong budget;A Victorian council attracts national attention for its approach to a housing issue;Moorabool successfully prosecutes illegal waste dumpers;Council vacancies filled in Victoria and New South Wales;A councillor censured for misconduct;Queensland councils found to be in breach of internal audit requirements;And major sector reforms flagged in New Zealand.<br/> Support the showSupport the Roundup and get access to special episodes, regular breaking news updates, and the full back catalogue of episodes by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.<br/><br/>The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government.<br/><br/>Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.