Despite social distancing restrictions forcing the cancellation of traditional services and parades, residents still found ways to thank our servicemen and women past and present.

Driving around Wagga on Saturday it was touching to see just how many households had adorned their letterboxes, fences and homes with poppies, flags and messages of support.

And such was the poignancy of the 'candles in the driveway' commemoration that a new tradition for those who cannot attend future dawn services might well have been started.

We all fervently hope that this time next year everything will be back to normal and we can gather side-by-side as a community on Australia's most important day.

Of course, there is no guarantee of that; we simply do not know what the new normal is going to look like.

But one thing is obvious, the Australian public will continue to find new and inventive ways to show its appreciation for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

All the best for the week ahead,

Ross Tyson, editor