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.

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Ruby and Tahanee got to attend a Preview of the Freshwater Saltwater exhibition at UMI Arts today. 🤩This deadly event is happening next Friday, 3 July 2026!The Opening starts at 6pm at UMI Arts Gallery, Jensen Plaza, 1 Jensen Street, Manoora. "UMI Arts‘ flagship annual members exhibition, Freshwater Saltwater, will return on Friday 3 July, bringing together 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Far North Queensland in a celebration of culture, Country and contemporary artistic practice.Opening in the lead-up to Far North Queensland’s annual arts and cultural season, including the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) from 9 to 12 July, Freshwater Saltwater returns for its 13th year, showcasing 35 works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists working across painting, textiles, weaving and mixed media. Together, the collection reflects the cultural diversity, creative excellence and place-based stories that define Far North Queensland’s First Nations communities."For more information, you can visit www.umiarts.com.au See MoreSee Less

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