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.

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. See MoreSee Less

14 hours ago

Ready for Easy Listening? Tune in NOW until 4PM to catch Ruby!

All happening only on BBM 98.7FM 🎶 See MoreSee Less

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

Alan Blackshaw, Gambling Help Queensland UnitingCare Community Educator, talking about Cairns Safer Gambling Network (SGNeT) Meeting Balaclava Hotel Earlville Gimuy/Cairns Tuesday 21 July 2026. SGNets are events that provide an opportunity for Gambling Help Service providers, licensees, venue staff, government, and community stakeholders to focus on harm reduction outcomes which prevent and reduce gambling harm in their community. SGNets also provide attendees with a platform to learn about and engage in discussions about gambling harm minimisation policy and program development. If you are interested in attending please RSVP so that we can cater adequately for those wishing to attend. Please RSVP by sending a brief email to: gamblinghelp@uccommunity.org.auHave 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

19 hours ago
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