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Convicted Australian Murderer Loses Bid to Eat Vegemite in Prison

Convicted Australian Murderer Loses Bid to Eat Vegemite in Prison
NYT World Monday 26 October 2026, 16:45 UTC By Karla Adam 1 min read
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Andre McKechnie filed suit last year, arguing that the Vegemite ban in prisons in Victoria denied him his “culture as an Australian.”

Andre McKechnie filed suit last year, arguing that the Vegemite ban in prisons in Victoria denied him his “culture as an Australian.” [Image text:] e200 g VEGEMITE SQUEEZY ONE ITE e200g VEGEMITE BViTAMiNS FOR VITALIT SQUEEZY 826 PROOLYASTALADAND OWNED BONOX SANCE139 SINCE 1919 BONOS SON ITE SCOOP IT EGEMIT
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