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.
Hey you mob, check out the positive findings from the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project.😀📻🎶🧡New Australian Research Council (ARC) funded research reveals community stations are the lifeblood of Australian music discovery, artist development and cultural connection. Did You Know?Please find in the image below some important research conducted in partnership with the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, the Community Broadcasting Foundation, Creative Australia and APRA AMCOS. ⭐Other key research findings includes:· The top 39 high-intensity stations contribute more than $105 million annually· Up to $5.55 returned for every $1 invested (median return of $2.47 for the top 39 high-intensity stations)· 390,960 hours of Australian music broadcast annually across the sector· 30% of weekly listeners discovered a local or emerging artist through community radio· Approximately 1.3 million Australians buy tickets, merchandise or music after hearing artists on community radio· The report also highlights the critical role of Indigenous community radio stations, identifying them as among the most music-intensive broadcasters in the sector and deeply embedded within their communities.To find more information you can contact:This Much TalentSarah Guppy: sarah@thismuchtalent.netPhone: 0406 366 752
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Join Bala Matty NOW for The Show until 2PM 🎶Coming to you via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service only here on BBM 98.7FM!
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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Dr Christian Eva, Lead Researcher, talking about 40 years of Indigenous employment trends – new research. New research from ANU and UQ that looked at 40 years of Indigenous employment trends in Australia. The paper provides the longest analysis of Indigenous employment trends to date, from 1981-2021. You can find out more via the link below!journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00221856261442280Paul Singer, Soldier On Australia CEO, talking about Soldier On has launched its Tax Time Appeal to raise funds that support veterans and their families. Until 21 May, donations to the appeal will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to a generous philanthropic supporter, with $75,000 in matched funding available to help raise up to $150,000. Funds raised through the appeal will help provide employment support, mentoring, education opportunities and wellbeing services for veterans and families across Australia. For more information or to donate, visit the link below!fundraise.soldieron.org.au/tax2026.Edmonton Police, Whichway Yarning, talking about Stealing by find. Finders keepers, losers weepers – Well not really. There are offences of stealing that may be applied to cases where property has been found and not handed into police. If you find property that someone has obviously lost, take it to your local police station.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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