And that challenge is made even greater if you do not have an accessible premises.

So the access grants now available through Bathurst Regional Council are a great way to support both the local business community and local people with access difficulties.

Offered in conjunction with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee, the council grants help local small businesses and non-profit organisations improve access and inclusion to their premises.

Businesses and non-profit organisations within the Bathurst region may apply for funding of 50 per cent of project costs, up to a maximum of $5000, on a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Projects must be completed within the 2019-2020 financial year to be eligible to apply for a grant.

For more information or an application package, contact council's community services department on 6333 6523 or visit council's website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday, August 30.

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WE'VE all heard of are you smarter than a fifth grader, but what about are you faster than a fifth grader?

One rugby league official over the weekend had a very inquisitive ballboy ask the hard questions, some of which turned to the linesman's former playing days.

"Why don't you play any more?" the curious ballboy asked. The obvious answer for the well-over-the-hill linesman was his age.

But the ballboy's response ensured the semi-retired flagsman raced up and down the sideline with a very speedy spring in his step in the second-half.

"Well, you are definitely fast enough to be playing."

Fast enough to be playing? Definitely not. Faster than a fifth grader, though? You bet.

MITCHELL Conservatorium's PUBlic Choir has been one of its great success stories over the past 18 months.

It returns to the George Hotel at 7pm on Tuesday.