Napranum/Weipa (94.5FM)
Mornington Island (107.7FM)
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media
Broadcasting License Details:
Frequency: 94.5 FM
Site Location: Napranum
Napranum began broadcasting on 5 October 1992 and connected to the Black Star Network on 13 September 2012.
Napranum is a remote Aboriginal community located on the western side of Cape York Peninsula, approximately 819 kilometres northwest of Cairns and just 6 kilometres south of Weipa.
Amy McKeown (announcer) and Mark Graham
The name “Napranum” combines words from two local languages: “Nap” meaning “meeting place” in Trotj, and “Pranum” meaning “meeting of people” in Thaynakwith, reflecting its role as a gathering place for diverse Indigenous groups.
The community is home to around 883 residents, representing up to 40 different Indigenous groups from across Cape York Peninsula. Napranum was established in 1898 by Moravian missionaries and later became self-governing under the Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) Communities program in the early 1990s.
Governance is provided by the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, which oversees services including health, education, housing, infrastructure, and community development. The council's Corporate Plan 2022–2027 outlines a vision for a safe, sustainable, and culturally vibrant community.
Napranum offers essential amenities such as a preschool and kindergarten, a small post office, and access to services in nearby Weipa. The community is known for its strong cultural heritage, active community participation, and a commitment to preserving traditional languages and customs.
Explore the QRAM Legacy Site, featuring stories, projects and milestones dating back to 2012.
