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Health
By Alicia Nally, Jessica Riga and Nicholas McElroy

Harsher lockdowns save lives, lead to faster return to economic growth, Vic inquiry told

The head of an independent think tank supports Victoria's stringent lockdown measures, arguing evidence from the Spanish flu last century shows it's the best approach, the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry heard today.

Meanwhile, University of Queensland scientists working on a coronavirus vaccine are calling for more volunteers to take part in phase 1 human trials.

Look back at Thursday's events as they unfolded.

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