Perched above Pittwater and bordering the wild expanse of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Church Point Residence is framed by a dramatic natural backdrop.

Hali Rugs explores the lives of Australian creatives at home with We Live in Your World, a new series that begins with the terrace house of Melbourne interior designer Brahman Perera.

Helmed by hospitality legends Andy Emerson and Jesse McTavish, the breezy wine bar in former sandwich shop Sandy’s is serving show-stopping Moreton Bay bug buns, obscure wines and beachy cocktails.

Bite, tear or twist off the cap for a stimulating blend of essential oils – including ginger and peppermint. It’s vegan, preservative-free and completely dissolves in hot water.

We want to get out there, it’s true. And there are people leading the charge with creative events centred on food – and you’re encouraged to go solo. We chatted with some of the teams, and put together a list of our favourites.

They met at the doors of a comedy club four years ago and have been making each other laugh – and keeping each other in check – ever since.

Doughnuts are available in so many forms and sizes and, in our opinion, are one of the best desserts out there.