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.

Connor McKiernan, Newman Training and Pathways Coordinator and Matt Radburnd, Head Science and Reef Guardian Teacher join Bala Matty Live on the BBM airwaves for Newman Catholic College, Smithfield NAIDOC Celebrations 🖤💛❤️💙🤍💚

Connor and Matt share a little about what they do here at Newman and what NAIDOC means to them 🔥Stay tuned to 98.7FM! See MoreSee Less

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Great day here at Newman Catholic College, Smithfield for the NAIDOC celebrations!🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

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

Special Guests Live from Newman Catholic College, Smithfield NAIDOC Celebrations. Newman Catholic College, located on the Northern Beaches of Cairns, is more than an educational institution. They integrate the physical, spiritual, and intellectual realms to create a unique learning environment. Celebrating “50 Years Deadly”! Shennae Neal, Newman NAIDOC GuestTobias Corrie, Newman First Nations TeamJason Koenig, Newman Assistant Principal – Students Stephen Godfrey, Newman Deputy Principal – Curriculum 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. See MoreSee Less

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