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.
Bumma Bippera 987fm
Bumma Bippera 98.7FM is the first and only indigenous radio service in Cairns.
Happy Monday!💙🌴🌺Make sure to tune in to the Drive Time Show with Tahanee!🤩She’s on from 4pm-7pm this afternoon on BBM 98.7FM.
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Hey you mob Ruby is on NOW for Easy Listening!Today she is joined by Harbrow Mentoring Australia Marc Harbrow, talking about the 2026 Cairns NAIDOC Edor Carnival 🔥A popular Traditional Indigenous Game that originates from Aurukun. Played barefoot on grass with oztags, involving running, tagging and chasing to get through goals!When: Wednesday 8th July, 9AM-3PMWhere: North Cairns Tigers Football Club, 32 Behan Street, ManundaJunior Comp: 8-11 yearsYouth Comp: 12-17 yearsPlayers Receive: ✅ Free Team Shirt ✅ Free Lunch✅ Transport AvailableRegister online or on the day!For more information:📞 Esther Gaffney – 0413 428 496📧 esthergaffney@ofmic.org.auMake sure to stay tuned too BBM 98.7FM ❤
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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Dr. Jamie Manning, GrowHer Project Lead and CQUniversity Australia Senior Agriculture Lecturer, talking about Regional Queensland girls earn place at AgTech26. Regional Queensland schoolgirls are developing innovative solutions to real agricultural challenges, with winning teams from CQUniversity’s GrowHer AgTech workshops earning a place at AgTech26, a major Agricultural innovation and technology event, in Emerald later this year. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: CQUniversity / Cairns Group Shot)www.growher-agtech.com/Professor Kym Rae, Study Lead and Head of Mater Research’s Indigenous Health Research Group, talking about First Nations families sought for Mater Research health study. Mater Research is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across the Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton regions to take part in a ground-breaking long-term health study. Based directly on the priorities identified during community yarns, the Strong Families Study will focus on providing participating families with immediate access to two key healthcare interventions, designed to overcome access barriers in rural and remote regions. You can find out more via the link below!www.materresearch.org.au/our-research/research-programs/mother-and-baby/strong-families-studyProfessor Nareen Young, UTS: University of Technology Sydney Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) Director, talking about Federal inquiry told how Reconciliation Action Plans tackle racism. Reconciliation Action Plans are shown to be effective in tackling workplace racism, according to new evidence to be heard at the federal Inquiry into Racism, Hatred and Violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The findings are contained in Centre for Indigenous People and Work’s (CIPW) 10 Truths about Reconciliation Action Plans report, drawing on the national Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth) study of more than 1,100 Indigenous workers. To view the full 10 Truths about Reconciliation Action Plans report visit:www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/business/research/centre-for-indigenous-people-and-work-cipw/gari-…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.
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