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North Korea fires missile over Japan

North Korea has fired a missile in an act described as a “grave threat” by the Japanese government. The rogue nation launched what’s believed to be a ballistic missile from Pyongyang early yesterday. The move comes days after North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles into the sea and a month on from its second flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which analysts fear could reach the US mainland when perfected.

Possible bikie links to Mermaid stabbing

Police are investigating possible bikie links to a stabbing incident at a Gold Coast canal estate. Detectives began questioning three men after a man was stabbed following an argument about 1am on Monday at Tequila Court in Mermaid Waters. A police spokesman said a man, 28, was later transported to hospital with arm and torso injuries.

Man found dead after go-kart crash

A man whose body has been found in his go-kart is believed to have crashed it on Sunday night. It is understood the man, 34, drove his petrol go-kart down a steep road, where it hit a concrete median strip in Bilambil Heights. The kart veered across the road before crashing up a driveway where it stopped out of sight to motorists and passers by.

Dean’s tragic family release statement

The family of ironman legend Dean Mercer have issued a statement after he tragically died Monday morning following a car crash on the Gold Coast. “It is with great sadness and grief that we advise our beloved Dean — loving husband of Reen and devoted father to their four boys Brayden, 13, Rory, 11, Lachlan 9, and Joshua 6, passed away earlier today as a result of a cardiac arrest while driving on the Gold Coast,” the family statement said.