A heritage-listed restaurant in Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, has been destroyed by fire overnight, causing an estimated $2 million in damage. The Mustard Seed, an Indo-Mediterranean restaurant and local institution operating for decades, required hours of firefighting effort from volunteer crews to bring the blaze under control. An arson investigation is now underway into the cause of the fire.

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King Charles III delivered a historic address to the United States Congress, becoming the first king to speak in the chamber and receiving 12 standing ovations during the 30-minute speech. The address emphasised collaboration between nations, environmental protection, and trade opportunities, while specifically acknowledging the AUKUS submarine partnership between the US, UK, and Australia. The speech drew parallels to Queen Elizabeth II's 1991 Congressional address and contrasted with recent American isolationist rhetoric, focusing instead on the importance of international cooperation, NATO, and shared history between allied nations.

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Rebel Wilson is testifying for a second day in a Sydney defamation trial brought by actor Sharla McInnes. McInnes is suing Wilson over social media posts alleging she made false sexual harassment claims to advance her career during the filming of Wilson's directorial debut, The Deb. Barrister Sue Chrysanthou aggressively cross-examined Wilson, challenging her credibility and claims of supporting women throughout her career.

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A waitress at a Melbourne café was randomly attacked on Anzac Day by a woman who smashed a tray of food into her face, resulting in a chipped tooth and other dental injuries. The café posted CCTV footage of the incident on Instagram, which has received nearly 3 million views in less than 24 hours. Local businesses have responded with support, offering free dental work, meals and self-defence classes to the injured worker.

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King Charles III has become the first British king to address the US Congress, following in the footsteps of his mother Queen Elizabeth II who last did so in 1991. During his historic speech, he praised the US-UK relationship, referenced the AUKUS submarine deal involving Australia, and emphasised the importance of NATO and supporting Ukraine. The address occurred during a state visit to the United States, which included a bilateral meeting with President Trump at the White House.

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Four women and nine children detained in Syria's Al Roj camp are preparing to return to Australia, with two of the women expected to face arrest upon arrival. The women are linked to ISIS and authorities are investigating potential charges for travelling to designated terrorist zones and supporting foreign fighters. The group has obtained temporary passports and airfares, with their return anticipated within days.

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Queensland's proposed e-bike and e-scooter safety legislation would require all riders to hold a driver's licence and adhere to 10km/h speed limits in certain zones. Major hire operators Lime and Neuron warn these changes could make their businesses unviable, arguing the regulations unfairly target responsible riders while the real concern is illegal motorbikes travelling at speeds up to 80km/h. The industry supports crackdowns on illegal vehicles but opposes driver's licence requirements for shared e-bike schemes.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are conducting a four-day state visit to the United States, meeting with President Donald Trump and the First Lady at the White House. The royal tour has been significantly altered with heightened security measures following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner just 48 hours prior. The King, who is living with cancer and undergoing treatment, is scheduled to address Congress during the visit, with expected focus on the 250-year relationship between the UK and US, including cultural, industrial and economic ties between the two nations.

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Thirteen Australian citizens, comprising four women and nine children, are preparing to return to Australia after seven years of detention in a Syrian camp following the collapse of the Islamic State Caliphate. The women face potential criminal charges under the Commonwealth Criminal Code for their activities in Syria, though Australian citizens have a right of return under international law. Previous returnees have faced varying legal outcomes, with male fighters receiving jail sentences whilst at least one woman received a conviction without imprisonment.

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A former flight attendant has proposed that families with small children and babies should board planes last rather than first, arguing this would reduce delays and keep children calmer by minimising wait time on the aircraft. The suggestion has sparked debate about whether this approach would actually benefit parents or create additional stress. Alternative ideas include offering child-friendly flights and child-free flight options to accommodate different passenger preferences.

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