Belinda Smith

Obituary

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Belinda Robyn Smith in Darwin on 6th April 2026. Much loved Mum to Joshua, Daughter to Brenda and Stepmum to Karina, cherished by extended family, friends & colleagues.

Belinda graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Geology from the University of Western Australia in 1991, starting her own company, Rocksearch Australia, in 1995. As a Contract Geologist and Exploration Manager, Belinda travelled to many countries and made significant contributions to the Northern Territory exploration and mining industry over many decades. Since 2010, Belinda was a pioneer in the Spectral Geology field embracing the newly developed HyLogger. She was well known for being a passionate geoscientist, a valued member of the NT Government’s Northern Territory Geological Survey (NTGS), and most recently an expert in sophisticated research and mineral and image analysis technologies.

Colleagues remember Belinda for her bright smile, boundless energy, endless patience when explaining hyperspectral data, and have described her as a true champion of territory geology.

Belinda was a committed member of the Darwin Surf Life Saving community, starting as a nipper parent joining with Josh in 2006. Through dedicated and determined swim training and practice, she became a full patrolling member, gaining several additional qualifications to become a dynamic lifesaver. Fully embracing Surf Life Saving, she began rowing and competing, representing the club at carnivals across Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Broome and the World Lifesaving Champions in Adelaide.

Throughout her life Belinda applied a force that inspired those around her, and since her diagnosis, refused to let her illness define her. After a determined and inspiring 5 years living with breast cancer, she will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She will be remembered for her generosity, strength, enthusiasm, determination, inquisitive mind and bubbly personality.

To remember and celebrate Belinda's life, a memorial service will be held at Darwin Surf Life Saving Club on Monday 20th April 2026 at 5pm. A private cremation will follow. To honour Belinda’s love of life, please wear bright smart casual attire. The service will also be live streamed. In her own words "flowers just die, if you would like instead, please make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, but honestly, I'm not fussed".