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.
Please find below information on Babinda Community NAIDOC:Celebrating culture, cultural activities, live music and entertainment, community stalls and traditional dancers.When: Friday, 31 July 2026Where: Bill Wakeham Park, King Street, BabindaTime: 10am – 3pmFor more information you can contact Madjandji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBCPhone: 0408 062 686Email: madjandji@outlook.com.au
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Good Afternoon Families and Friends!Ruby is on NOW until 2PM for the Torres Strait Hour 🌴Coming to you via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service tune in to BBM 98.7FM to join her this afternoon
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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Allison Rocca, Debut Author, talking about Debut Brisbane author Allison Rocca on her new novel Joey and the Junjardy + the positive impact of young people seeing themselves in literature. A funny, raucous middle-grade romp grounded in First Nations storytelling, featuring a mischievous character brought to life by debut author Allison Rocca. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: UQP)www.uqp.com.au/books/joey-and-the-junjardyMindy Woods, Acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author, talking about Celebrity Chef Mindy Woods and the ASC launch free recipe booklet celebrating Sea Country, Indigenous food culture and responsible seafood. Acclaimed Bundjalung chef, restaurateur and author Mindy Woods and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have partnered to launch Celebrating Sea Country, a free recipe booklet showcasing Indigenous ingredients and responsibly farmed Australian seafood during NAIDOC Week. Available to download throughout July via the ASC website, the recipe collection features dishes created by Woods using native ingredients alongside ASC labelled barramundi, salmon and prawns available in Australian supermarkets. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: ASC)au.asc-aqua.org/mindy-woods-cookbook/Timothy Trudgen, Gawalnga Corporation Executive Officer, talking about Hope For Health, Arnhem Land. Hope for Health is a Yolngu-led preventative health service model developed on Elcho Island. It achieves results by building on traditional knowledge and practices, whilst connecting them with modern education about illness and lifestyle. The program facilitates the outcomes of health literacy, weight loss, lifestyle change, and self/community empowerment for disease prevention through a multi-pathway model. You can find out more via the link below!hopeforhealth.com.au/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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