4 A bowel screening test could save your life. FREE & EASY. No fuss. Tick bowel screening off your list Australian residents aged 45 to 74 with a Medicare card are invited to screen for bowel cancer, one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. The free test can help find early bowel changes, sometimes years before cancer develops. Once bowel cancer starts growing, there are often no obvious symptoms until the later stages of disease progression, when treatment is more involved. Taking a few minutes to do the test now could make all the difference. Lost your test or never received one? New or replacement test kits can be requested online at ncsr.gov.au/boweltest or by phoning 1800 627 701. Mayor's Christmas Carols celebrate 15 years of festive fun The festive season is set to sparkle as City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns to HOTA, Home of the Arts, for its 15th year! There will be two magical nights of live entertainment, family fun and Christmas cheer on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. Leading this year’s stellar line-up is ARIA Awardwinning singer Samantha Jade, joined by powerhouse DJ Havana Brown! There’s plenty to delight the whole family, with performances from The Royal Navy Band Queensland, Warner Bros. Movie World’s Looney Tunes Christmas Show and, of course, a special visit from Santa himself. The ticket allocation is now exhausted for the Outdoor Stage area however you can still be part of the magic! Pack your picnic blanket for the HOTA Parklands and enjoy a family-friendly screening of the event on the big screens, delicious food truck treats and free Ferris wheel rides for the whole family, all from 4pm. Hosted by 7NEWS’ Amanda Abate and Chris Parsons, the main show runs from 6pm to 8:30pm, culminating in a spectacular fireworks finale. Gates open at 4pm, so arrive early to enjoy the festive atmosphere. Auslan interpreters will be on hand to help make the event an inclusive and welcoming experience for everyone. City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols are supported by 7NEWS, HOTA, Home of the Arts, and Village Roadshow Theme Parks. For more information visit whatsongoldcoast.au/ mayorscarols
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