Melbourne Express: August 28, 2014

Updated August 28 2014 - 8:08am, first published 5:57am
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Kathy Jackson leaving the royal commission on unions earlier this year. Photo: Ben Rushton
Kathy Jackson leaving the royal commission on unions earlier this year. Photo: Ben Rushton
Jason Maling with his dog Fergus and Malcolm Whittaker, in Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North. Photo: Eddie Jim
Jason Maling with his dog Fergus and Malcolm Whittaker, in Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North. Photo: Eddie Jim
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Joe Hockey's attempt to hire author David Hunt as a speechwriter is in limbo. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Joe Hockey's attempt to hire author David Hunt as a speechwriter is in limbo. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Frustrated locals have criticised the council for not doing enough. Photo: Luis Enrique Ascui
Frustrated locals have criticised the council for not doing enough. Photo: Luis Enrique Ascui
Orange Lavender Bay sold for $1.15 million to Sydney car dealer Steve Natevski.
Orange Lavender Bay sold for $1.15 million to Sydney car dealer Steve Natevski.
Scotland divided over independence vote. Photo: Getty Images
Scotland divided over independence vote. Photo: Getty Images
Sustainable designer and gardener Joost Bakker. Photo: Luis Ascui, Getty Images
Sustainable designer and gardener Joost Bakker. Photo: Luis Ascui, Getty Images
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Zara says the shirt was inspired by sheriff's stars from classic Western films. Photo: Twitter
Zara says the shirt was inspired by sheriff's stars from classic Western films. Photo: Twitter

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