Tom Barber, Daily Liberal

Tom Barber

Daily Liberal

Dubbo, NSW, Australia

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Past articles by Tom:

Dubbo Hockey Association are preparing for the 2023 Masters in the Bush

Dubbo's Pioneer Park will once against host the Masters in the Bush this weekend. Picture by Amy McIntyre The hugely successful Masters in the Bush Hockey tournament is set to light up Pioneer Park once again this weekend. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Dubbo Basketball had several wins at round two of the Western Junior League at Bathurst

Dubbo Basketball under 14s boys may have lost one match on the weekend but coach Sean Bowen couldn't have been happier with what his side produced. → Read More

Cooper Farr won the NSW Jackson Pascoe Memorial Trophy

Dubbo Cycle Club's Cooper Farr impressed last weekend as the club hosted the 2023 Junior U9-U13 Track State Championships. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Club Dubbo had three junior bowlers named in the NSW squad

Club Dubbo's Zac Miller (left) and Cooper Dart have both been named in the NSW Boys Bowls squad. Picture supplied. A talented Club Dubbo trio have been named in the NSW Junior Representative and Development Bowls Squad for 2023. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Kelly Cup TOTS: Veterans headline this season's best XI

Raskia Thanippulige was in form with the ball this season and on Saturday. Picture by Amy McIntyre Prolific run-makers and expert wicket-takers headline our RSL Kelly Cup best XI for the 2022/23 season. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Pinnington Cup TOTS: Our best XI of the season is revealed

Newtown Demons' Malachi Dutschke was brilliant with the ball this season. Picture by Amy McIntyre After several days of consideration, we have finally been able to nail down our best XI from the 2022/23 RSL Pinnington Cup. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Brett Robb will return to the Country Championships final with Sizzle Minizzle

Brett Robb (right) has qualified for another Country Championships final. Picture by Tom Barber He might not have won the WRA Country Championships qualifier but heading back to Randwick will mean a lot for Brett Robb. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Listen To The Band won the WRA Country Championships qualifier

There were plenty of smiles all round at Coonamble on Sunday after Listen To The Band won for Clint Lundholm (second from right). Picture by Racing Photography Dubbo racing might not be the biggest market in NSW but Clint Lundholm believes the trainers will continue to punch above their weight. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Mudgee's Gareth Fuller won the Dubbo Central West Interclub Triathlon round

Gareth Fuller's Dubbo dominance continued on Sunday at the Mudgee triathlete took out the fourth and final Central West Interclub Series round. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Dawson Park hosted the semi-finals of the Country Classic on Saturday

Trainer Mark Delbridge with Valor Bale after they secured a spot in the 2023 Country Classic at Dawson Park. Picture by Dubbo Greyhound Racing After four entertaining semi-finals at Dawson Park on Saturday night, the final field for the 2023 Greyhound Racing NSW Country Classic has been decided. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

RSL Colts wrapped up the RSL Whitney Cup minor premiership on Saturday

RSL Colts captain Marty Jeffrey has carried his side into the RSL Whitney Cup grand final after making an unbeaten century on Saturday. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

A group of talented female footballers have started to make their presence felt

A group of talented female footballers are beginning to dominate in Dubbo. Picture supplied One group of players are continuing to promote female football in Dubbo after years of dominance on the pitch. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Dubbo District Junior Cricket Association grand finals will take place this weekend

Cooper Townsend (left) and Blake Dillon will be crucial for their respective junior sides this weekend. Pictures by Amy McIntyre Some of Dubbo's best junior cricketers will have the chance to play on the premier oval in town this weekend in the local grand finals. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Darren Hyde's Driving Force will run at Coonamble's Country Championships qualifier on Sunday

Dubbo trainer Darren Hyde will be hoping Driving Force produces a career-best run on Sunday. Picture by Amy McIntyre Only a few years ago, Darren Hyde took out the WRA Country Championships qualifier and now the Dubbo trainer is looking to do it again. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

The Nightwatchmen: Mouth-watering finals matches finally arrive

The Nightwatchmen: Mouth-watering finals matches finally arrive After many, many months of play, finals have arrived for the RSL Pinnington and Kelly Cup competitions. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Dubbo Kangaroos are looking to build off the back of a successful 2022

Dubbo Kangaroos are hunting for more success in 2023 after winning three grand finals last year. Picture by Phil Blatch They made four Central West Rugby Union grand finals in 2022, now the Dubbo Kangaroos are back on the paddock and hunting for more success. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Fays Delight brought a smile to the face of her 98-year-old owner on Friday night

Fays Delight scored a nail-biting win on Friday night at Dubbo Showground. Picture by Coffee Photography For Jack Shanks and those closest to him, watching Fays Delight run around is continuing a family legacy. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Four Country Classic semi-finals will be held at Dawson Park this weekend

Defending Country Classic champion Zipping Kyrgios will be back at Dawson Park on Saturday. Picture by Greyhound Racing NSW Defending Country Classic champion Zipping Kyrgios will make his return to Dawson Park on Saturday night as he looks to go back-to-back. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Wellington Cowboys will look a bit different in 2023

Brock Naden will return to the Wellington Cowboys in 2023 after missing part of last season due to injury. Picture by Belinda Soole Wellington Cowboys experienced a tough 2022 season in first grade but a host of new signings has the club optimistic for the upcoming campaign. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More

Coonamble Jockey Club are busy preparing for the Western Country Championships qualifier

Coonamble Jockey Club has a knack of attracting big crowds to their races. Picture by Samantha Thompson Coonamble Jockey Club are preparing for their biggest day of the year when they host the Western Qualifier for the Country Championships on Sunday. I cover a mixture of news and sport for the Liberal after graduating from university in 2020. → Read More