Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison
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A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol.
Andre McKechnie argued that the ban, in place since 2006, denied him the right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian".
Authorities in the state of Victoria say inmates may use the strong-smelling paste to disguise contraband substances or to brew alcohol behind bars.
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A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Australia has lost his bid to overturn a ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite - the salty yeast-based spread that has become a national symbol.
Andre McKechnie argued that the ban, in place since 2006, denied him the right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian".
Authorities in the state of Victoria say inmates may use the strong-smelling paste to disguise contraband substances or to brew alcohol behind bars.