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.
Friday AFL football is back!🔥Tune in to BBM 98.7FM at 7:00pm (QLD) to catch the Collingwood vs Brisbane Lions match!Coming to you via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio ServicePhoto credit: Chris Hyde
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Please find below information Wuchopperen Health Service Ltd Men’s Health Summit in collaboration with Kunjur First Nations Men’s Collective – Cairns:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and young men are invited to come together for a day focused on health, culture, connection and community voice.The Men’s Health Summit will include yarns and practical information about heart health, chronic disease, mental health and suicide prevention, cancer awareness, adult men’s health and the importance of strong cultural identity and connection.It will also be an opportunity for men and young men to share what they need from Wuchopperen and partner services, helping to shape Wuchopperen’s Men’s and Youth Health Strategy.When: Saturday 22 August 2026, 8.30AM-4.30PMWhere: Cairns Colonial Club, 16 McCormack Street, ManundaFor more information and to register: www.wuchopperen.org.au/mens-health/
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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Lucas Proudfoot, The Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador and Children’s Entertainer, talking about Stories, music, stars and Country: Celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day 2026. Children, Elders, musicians, authors, artists and astrophysicists will come together at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 2 September for the 19th Indigenous Literacy Day, with a free Film and Livestream inviting audiences across Australia to celebrate First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages. Inspired by this year’s theme, Country Is Our Teacher, Indigenous Literacy Day 2026 is presented by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House and hosted by award-winning children’s performer and ILF Ambassador Lucas Proudfoot. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: The Indigenous Literacy Foundation)www.ilf.org.au/ildNational Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, talking about Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026. Earlier this month, the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People made a submission on the Youth Justice (Circuit Breaker) Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill) to the Queensland Parliament’s Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: Commission for First Peoples’ Children )www.ncatsicyp.gov.au/news/national-commission-submission-youth-justice-circuit-breaker-amendment-…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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