Belinda started her career in media as a journalist in 1991. At first she worked in newspaper, radio and television in Mackay. Then Belinda chose to focus on television journalism and worked in Cairns, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Brisbane in Queensland and Burnie, Launceston and Hobart in Tasmania. Her interest in radio began at the ABC in Tasmania where she was required to file reports for radio as well as television. In 2000 Belinda moved to Toowoomba to take up the position of news editor for ABC Southern Queensland, where she made the jump to presenting the morning programme at the start of 2005. Belinda has worked for television news services both as an on-air journalist and behind the scenes as chief of staff and news director. She has covered many stories of national significance for both commercial television and the national broadcaster.