Great Southern Truffles Make Headlines!
- Great Southern Truffles
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Truffle Extravaganza in the News: What Everyone’s Talking About
As we head into the highly anticipated Truffle Extravaganza this weekend, we’re thrilled to share the incredible buzz our event has generated across major news outlets in Western Australia. From print to digital, the celebration of local truffles, artisan food, and community joy has captured media attention at every level.
Here’s a look at how the Truffle Extravaganza has been featured across the state:
📰 Print Highlights
The West Australian:
“Bar & Bites” Column
In the Bar & Bites column, The West Australian spotlighted the upcoming event, featuring our very own Truffle Specialist Federico Paci, who will be onsite to share his deep knowledge of truffle farming, foraging, and flavour. His presence adds a unique educational touch to the festivities.
The West Australian:
Truffle Egg Brioche Feature
In an earlier piece published on June 18, 2025, The West Australian revealed the secrets behind the now-famous Truffle Egg Brioche Burger created by Chef Evan Cham, founder of Eggspot. This delicious creation has become a signature dish of the Truffle Extravaganza..
Fremantle Herald
On July 5, 2025, the Fremantle Herald described the event as transforming the historic Fremantle Markets into a truffle paradise, with creative truffle dishes, interactive games, and high-end products from Great Southern Truffles. The article emphasized the immersive nature of the experience and its appeal to both truffle lovers and curious first-timers.
🌐 Digital Coverage
Urban List
The Urban List featured the Truffle Extravaganza on July 2, 2025, as a must-visit event of the season. The article highlighted exclusive truffle creations from market vendors, as well as the hands-on experience at the Truffle House marquee, where visitors can enjoy tastings, join competitions, and meet truffle experts.
SoPerth
SoPerth described the festival as a flavour-packed winter celebration, expecting over 50,000 visitors across the weekend. With one-off vendor dishes, live entertainment, and plenty of free attractions, the article captured the fun, family-friendly energy that defines the Truffle Extravaganza.
🌍 Statewide Regional Reach
On June 20, 2025, The West Australian and its full network of regional newspapers — including:
The Albany Advertiser
Augusta-Margaret River Times
Broome Advertiser
Busselton-Dunsborough Times
Countryman
Geraldton Guardian
The Great Southern Herald
Harvey Waroona Reporter
Kalgoorlie Miner
The Kimberley Echo
Manjimup Bridgetown Times
Midwest Times
Narrogin Observer
North West Telegraph
Pilbara News
South Western Times
Sound Telegraph
— announced that the Fremantle Markets are preparing for a full truffle takeover, reinforcing the event’s significance as a statewide celebration of WA’s prized fungi, curated by Great Southern Truffles.
And just two days prior, on June 18, the same network published an online feature diving into Chef Evan’s Eggspot Truffle Egg Brioche Burger, proving that cooking with truffles doesn’t have to be intimidating — it can be fun, indulgent, and unforgettable.
📸 What’s Next?
We’ll be sharing photos from each publication and their logos alongside these highlights throughout the weekend in our blog and social channels. Don’t forget to visit the Truffle House marquee, try the exclusive dishes from your favourite stalls, and tag us with your best #TruffleExtravaganza moments!
See you this weekend, July 11–13, at Fremantle Markets.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
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