Dream cafe goes up in tobacco smoke; Russell Brand trial begins; and SA’s Michelin stars

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We look at the collateral damage to businesses in Melbourne’s tobacco wars, 10 restaurants in South Australia have been awarded Michelin stars, Donald Trump’s inflationary headwind worsens, and is US-style tipping culture creeping in to Australia? Star performers | Ten South Australian restaurants have scooped up one Michelin star each.

One of them, the Magill Estate Restaurant at the Penfolds winery, has won two of the globally celebrated awards.

Tobacco price | While the gangland war of the tobacco trade continues to rage in Melbourne, Adeshola Ore talks to a couple whose dream went up in smoke when the tobacconist next to their cafe in North Carlton was allegedly firebombed.

Flight path | Western Sydney International airport will be opening for commercial traffic next month.

Find out how to get there, how much it will cost, and whether it will be cheaper to fly to and from.

Matter of trusts | The Albanese government’s plan to levy a minimum 30% tax on income from discretionary trusts has caused much upset , even though it will affect a relatively small number of people with the tax-limiting instruments.

Our economics editor picks through how trusts work and what the proposed changes mean. ‘Out of this world’ | The great Australian actor Gary Waddell – known for his role in the 70s cult classic Pure Shit – has died aged 74 .

Luke Buckmaster pays tribute.

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