Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison
Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.
BBC News reports: Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.
This world story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Australian, Vegemite and Andre McKechnie.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- Australian, Vegemite, Andre McKechnie
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- World
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