Should children receive academic awards at school? That question has been asked countless times in recent years and it appears as though there is quite a divide in opinions. On one side there are those who believe that everyone should receive an award or no one should, while on the other, there are those who […]
Australians love their sports – that’s never been in question. But who among us really knows which sports are our most popular? If you reside in Brisbane, Cairns, Newcastle or Sydney, then chances are you’ll be of the opinion that footy (rugby league) is our nation’s most popular sport. But alas, you’d be wrong there. […]
Australia is a nation of sports lovers with high participation levels at all ages, from children through to adults. In terms of popularity, different parts of Australia prioritise different sports, with rugby league the most popular sport in Queensland and New South Wales, Australian rules football the traditional sport of Victoria, though football (soccer) has […]
With three gold, four silver and three bronze for a total of 10 out of our 29 medals at Rio 2016, swimming is Australia’s most successful Olympic sport, as has been the case for many years. While Australian swimmers didn’t pick up as many medals as was expected this Olympics, they competed admirably and did […]
For a country with a population of just 24 million to finish the Rio 2016 Olympics in the top ten, even at number 10, should be considered quite an achievement. That would not seem to be the case, however, for a sports-loving and fiercely competitive country like Australia that was tipped, and widely expected, to […]
There are nearly as many rumours circulating about why Olympians bite their medals as there were medals won in the Rio 2016 Olympics. Some of these rumours are in good fun, such as they aren’t really made of precious metals at all, but rather chocolate wrapped in foil, whereas others beg and try their hardest […]
Are you having trouble deciding what type of trophy to order for an upcoming competition or tournament? Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of trophies available, along with a few suggestions on which sports and events they’re best-suited to: Figurine Trophies These are some of the most common trophies available for team sports. […]
There are mixed feelings on the value of retirement parties and gifts as far as corporate accountants are concerned but there is no doubt that individual employees appreciate such gestures. While you may not see the value of spending money on somebody who is leaving your company, you should consider the wider picture: what would […]
While annual salary increases are an excellent way to show employees how much you value their contributions and are sure to motivate them to try even harder in the future, the fact they only occur once a year means that it is very easy for complacency to set in and for standards to slip in […]
There has long been quite a debate about whether all children who participate in sports and other activities should receive a trophy, a debate which shows no sign of abating any time soon. On the one hand, there are those who believe that participation in an activity or event should be rewarded, with many perhaps […]