Belinda remembered in television show

Umina Beach resident Belinda Emmett will be remembered on the ABC television's Australian Story to be aired on Monday, July 23, at 8pm.

Belinda's parents Michael and Laraine Emmett will speak publicly for the first time since their daughter's death in November last year.

The program will feature interviews from Belinda's family and friends, filmed at Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort.

The program will also include video diary entries that Belinda kept over the last years of her life.

Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort owner Mr Larry Altavilla said the program would be of interest to Peninsula residents because Belinda was a local girl with great talent.

"Belinda will always be remembered as a local girl who grew up on the Peninsula," Mr Altavilla said.

"She had a great talent to share with the rest of Australia.

"I think it is important for people to watch the program to support Belinda's family and understand their loss."

Belinda grew up in Umina Beach and went to St John the Baptist Primary School Woy Woy.

Her parents still live at Umina Beach.

Claire Graham, 20 Jul 2007