The Highlands Panorama News is a privately owned,  local community newspaper and services the Highlands area of Lydenburg, Burgersfort and Steelpoort. Growth into other neighbouring areas when affordable is a stated objective.

The Highlands Panorama News’ main business is that of a community oriented newspaper, with family values.

The paper strives towards editorial excellence and focuses mainly on local events. Sensationalism and negative publicity does not form part of the founding objectives, although news remain news, even if sometimes negative. No religious or political leanings are favoured.