About Us

About Us

Bumma Bippera Media 98.7FM is the first and only indigenous radio service in Gimuy (Cairns). Our studios are located right here in Gimuy (Cairns) at 1/143 Buchan Street.

BBM 98.7 FM is heard in Gimuy (Cairns) and surrounding areas. BBM 98.7FM has the potential to reach more than 150,000 listeners daily.

BBM can be heard in Gordonvale, West to Kuranda, Atherton and Mareeba, north to Port Douglas and Mossman, east to Yarrabah via streaming, social media and program sharing.

Our radio service also extends nationally, Monday to Friday via our Talk Back program “TALK BLACK” and also a number of other programs through the National indigenous radio service and Globally via our online audio stream.

Our aim is to be the best Community Radio Station in Gimuy (Cairns) and to involve a broad cross section of our community in delivering the service. We are proud of the fact we have volunteers, staff and members who are both indigenous and non indigenous people.

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Bumma Bippera 98.7FM is the first and only indigenous radio service in Cairns.

On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:

Tansy Curtin, Art Gallery of South Australia Assistant Director of Artistic & Collection Programs, talking about A decade of Tarnanthi celebrated with national touring exhibition Tarnanthi on Tour: Too Deadly. The Art Gallery of South Australia’s renowned Tarnanthi program will embark on a nationwide tour from 2026-28, stretching from Perth to Rockhampton, through a showcase of ground-breaking works by contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. The touring exhibition, Tarnanthi on Tour: Too Deadly, features more than thirty works from previous Tarnanthi Festivals, many never seen outside of Adelaide, including monumental paintings, installations and moving image works. You can find out more via the link below!www.agsa.sa.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/tarnanthi-on-tour-too-deadly/Kane Munt, Awards Australia QLD Young Achiever Awards Finalist, talking about QLD Young Achiever Awards. The Young Achiever Awards acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout Australia up to and including 30 years of age as of 31st December each year. Kane Munt of Springfield Lakes is a proud Mabaigal and Torres Strait Islander young leader from Ipswich whose work spans cultural mentorship, youth advocacy, and national Indigenous representation. Kane is a Finalist in both of the First Nations categories. Congratulations and Good Luck, Kane! You can find out more and read Kane’s full bio via the link below! (Photo Credit: Kane Munt)awardsaustralia.com/young…/qld/current-finalists/Dr. Simone Gristwood, Jesuit Social Services Executive Director, talking about Urgent Independent Inquiry into the systems that are failing Northern Territory’s children needed. The Northern Territory Government must heed the calls from the Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner, Shahleena Musk, and National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Sue-Anne Hunter, to halt proposed legislative reforms and instead call an independent inquiry led by the Commissioners.Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give us a text on 0457 140 550!We would also like to thank the Community Broadcasting Foundation and National Indigenous Australians Agency for their support here at BBM 98.7FM.Make sure to tune in Monday-Friday 11am-12pm QLD Time to stay up to date with the latest national events. See MoreSee Less

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