Good morning Canberra, happy Monday. It was another chilly April morning but we're looking at a beautiful, sunny autumn day. Here's what's making news.

David Pope has found a simple but potent metaphor for life in a pandemic

We asked cartoonist David Pope to depict how the coronavirus crisis has forced us to change the way we live, and what we need to do to get through the health and economic emergency. The result is "Holding Together, Keeping Apart", a potent metaphor for life in a pandemic.

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There's steps we can take to preserve trial by jury

Opinion: We have technology that should make us question why we need to give up this crucial facet of justice, writes Meredith Rossner.

New trans-Tasman season emerges as rugby saviour

Subscriber only: A trans-Tasman competition could provide a glimpse into the future as officials explore ways to resurrect the rugby season.

Loss of self-government still hurts Norfolk Island

Subscriber only: Norfolk Island lost the right to self-government five years ago and many say there's been little improvement.

Wedding Charters a new course for Kookaburra

Canberra-based Kookaburra Andrew Charter was meant to be getting married after the Tokyo Olympic Games this year.

Times Past

The circus was a very different beast back in 1976 as shown in this historical front page article. The Swiss Circus Royale was to return to Southwell Park on the Barton Highway at Lyneham. The circus, led by Frank Gasser, featured the usual performers such as trapeze artists, clowns, ponies and jugglers, however there were also a few special guests including camels, lions, elephants and bears. READ MORE