Dozens of Sunshine Coast property owners have been told their land will no longer be required for The Wave transport corridor, after updated planning narrowed some of the likely acquisition impacts around Mountain Creek and Birtinya.

Weather delays and a boardwalk material supply issue have pushed the Alexandra Headland Coastal Path Upgrade beyond its original July completion target.

Noosa Council CEO Larry Sengstock says the revised single-lane two-way arrangement on Doonella Bridge has started better than the earlier detour, but the real test comes as schools return.

The Sunshine Coast has retained its place as Australia's leading regional migration destination, sharpening the local property debate around lifestyle, infrastructure and housing supply. Sunshine Coast News reported on August 2 that the latest Regional Movers Index figures showed the Coast attracted 8.8 per cent of Australia's total net internal migration over the 12 months to March 2026. The result gave the region its fourth consecutive quarter in the lead, according to the report.

Stockland has launched Ampere at Aura, a 190-terraced-home neighbourhood in Banya designed around solar, batteries, all-electric systems and household energy management.

Two adjoining Cypress Court homes have been listed together with a combined $13 million price guide, creating a rare dual-title waterfront opportunity at Minyama.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli has urged residents to prepare now as bushfire season begins, warning that a wet winter does not remove the region's fire risk. Sunshine Coast Council's official August 4 release said the season had officially arrived and called on households to create a bushfire survival plan, clear gutters, manage vegetation around homes and stay alert to changing conditions. The message is practical: preparation has to happen before smoke is visible.

Sunshine Coast Council has allocated more than $67,000 for investigations and design work at Stumers Creek, setting up a review of vehicle, pedestrian and emergency access at one of Coolum Beach's busiest recreation spots.

Seqwater says the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project has moved into the foundations stage for the new dam wall as the state begins work to identify another South-East Queensland dam site.

The Curated Plate has finished its biggest Sunshine Coast program yet, with council-backed reporting saying almost 10,000 people attended events across the 10-day food festival. The 2026 program ran from July 24 to August 2 and stretched across more than 90 experiences, from chef-led beachside dining and hinterland farm events to family-friendly tastings, producer showcases and First Nations food programming. For the region, the result turns the festival from a nice winter activation into a serious food-tourism asset.

Marina Mooloolaba is preparing to reopen the former Pier 33 waterfront venue, with co-owner Craig Dangar confirming a soft restaurant opening on Saturday and a larger formal opening planned for October 1.

Hospitality operators Thomas Ring, Jack Quinn and Angelo Puelma have turned a former Indian restaurant site on Alexandra Parade into a Mediterranean-inspired beach bar.