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We analyse the recent US strikes on Venezuela and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, unpacking what it means for regional stability and global politics.

In New South Wales, a Bhutanese-inspired community garden is transforming local farmland, bringing together refugees and farmers through food, culture and shared purpose.

Experts warn social media tanning trends are fuelling a rise in melanoma diagnoses, with doctors urging young Australians to rethink what’s being normalised on their feeds.

Image: Photo by Renan Braz

Produced By: Moemina Shukur

First aired on The Wire, Saturday 10 January 2026