Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

BBC News Monday 26 October 2026, 04:05 UTC 1 min read

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Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

Australian (ORG) Andre McKechnie (PERSON)

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