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.
Landmark research confirms First Nations media among Queensland’s most trusted voices26 August 2026 | BrisbaneQueensland’s First Nations media sector has launched landmark independent research demonstrating the trust, reach and community impact of Indigenous community-controlled media across the state.The Queensland First Nations Media Coalition (QFNMC) yesterday officially launched The Most Trusted Voice in the Room: The Impact of Indigenous Broadcasting in Queensland’s Urban and Regional Hubs, research led by Griffith University with support from the Lowitja Institute.QFNMC’s network includes: Radio ‘4 Meriba Wakai’ (4MW) – 1260am (Torres Strait Isalnds), Bumma Bippera Media 98.7FM (Cairns), Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council (Hope Vale Radio), Radio 4K1G (Townsville), MY105FM (Mackay), RADIO 4US (Rockhampton), 100.9 MOB FM (Mount Isa), Cherbourg Us Mob Radio 94.1FM (Cherbourg), 4RRFM 105.7 Charleville 99.7 Cunnamulla (Charleville), Triple A (Brisbane), NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service, with representatives from Yarrabah Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council – YASC also participating in the Coalition’s statewide work.For more: nit.com.au/27-08-2026/26158/new-report-shows-strength-of-community-controlled-indigenous-media
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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Special Guests from The Queensland First Nations Media Coalition (QFNMC) Conference. QFNMC was officially launched in 2021, to address Close the Gap targets and provide a statewide integrated approach to Indigenous media. The body, consisting of 10 Indigenous media outlets statewide, was formed under the National Coalition of Peaks in direct response to several Closing the Gap target reforms. Such reforms are aimed to allow culturally relevant messages to be developed and shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. moving forward the QFNMC will strategically partner with Federal and State Governments and the relevant peak bodies on the next phase of Closing the Gap.Renita Anderson, Triple A CEO, Triple A is a not-for-profit community-controlled multimedia organisation based in the heart of West End, Brisbane. They pride themselves as one of the largest Indigenous Community-Controlled media organisations in the country. Established in the late 1980’s Triple A started as a radio station, creating a platform to share our stories, perspectives and experiences.triplea.org.au/Leeanne Enoch MP, Leeanne Enoch is Queensland’s Shadow Minister for Closing the Gap and Reconciliation, Shadow Minister for Seniors and Disability Services, Shadow Minister for Integrity, Shadow Minister for the Arts and Member for Algester. A proud Quandamooka woman from North Stradbroke Island, Leeanne was elected the Member for Algester in 2015 and in doing so became the first Aboriginal woman elected to the Queensland Parliament.leeanneenoch.com/Fred Leone, Multidisciplinary Artist, Butchulla Daba- mi Djaan- Butchulla Songman, Garrwa -Mambaliya Clan, Butchulla Lavengatonga, Gela & Tanna Islands, Stylish cousin duo of Birdz & Fred Leone took out the prestigious Artist of the Year – their first ever NIMAs win – following the release of their breakout EP GIRA late last year!nima.musicnt.com.au/news/national-indigenous-music-awards-nimasreveal-2026-winners/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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