Established in 1982, South-West News is distributed weekly in one of the fastest-growing areas of South-East Queensland. The newspaper covers the rapidly-expanding Lakes District and the suburbs of the so-called Centenary belt south of the Brisbane River in Brisbane's south-west. A specially-badged Springfield News edition of the South-West News has also been introduced to service the fast-growing and pivotal community in the exploding western corridor. Springfield News is delivered every Wednesday in the greater Springfield area. It's focus is on the people, issues and events of the Springfield area as well as items of interest from nearby suburbs. Residents and businesses covered in the South-West News distribution area are united in their common interest in issues such as traffic flow, development and real estate, residential migration, work opportunities and local events. South-West News understands these issues and can provide an effective platform to ensure the voice of the community is heard.