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 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.

Please find below information for Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council – YASC Yarrabah Disability Service Provider Day:

A great opportunity to meet some of the deadly service providers in our community!Local Services 🗣 Free Food 🍏 Games & Prizes 🎁 Family Fun 🤸🏿‍♂️ Music 🎶When: Tuesday 29th September, 11AM-3PMWhere: Yarrabah Community Hall, Lot 16 Beach Road, YarrabahCost: FREE EVENT

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

Dr. Michael Wright, The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) President, talking about RACGP President visits Darwin practices to spotlight GP training. The visits highlighted increasing GP trainee numbers, particularly in MM2–7 areas and showcased the impact of the RACGP's new Pilot GPT1 Supervisor Capacity Incentive. The program is designed to support practices and supervisors to take on first-term GP registrars and support their transition into community general practice to strengthen training capacity and support across MM 2–7 areas and Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs). You can find out more via the link below!www.racgp.org.au/gp-news/media-releases/2026-media-releases/september-2026/racgp-president-visits…Kate O'Hara, Pop-Up North Queensland – PUNQ 2026 Artistic Director and Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Director, talking about PUNQ (Pop up North Queensland) begins today with bold program of local and national contemporary art. PUNQ 2026 invites audiences to see North Queensland through a different lens, using contemporary art to spark cultural exchange, challenge expectations and create new connections between people and place. From 23 September to 11 October 2026, the biennial festival unfolds in immersive journeys across natural and built environments in Gurambilbarra / Townsville, Yunbenun / Magnetic Island, Warrgamay, Nywaigi & Bandjin Country / Hinchinbrook and Gudjal Country / Charters Towers. You can find out more via the link below!www.umbrella.org.au/punq/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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