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Full steam ahead for new river giant

CONSTRUCTION of the largest paddlesteamer in the southern hemisphere has begun, and its owners are promising an “authentic experience” paired with modern luxury. Murray River Paddlesteamers are building PS Australian Star at Mildura’s Baldwin Boats, in a project expected to take about two-and-a-half years. It will create 13 local jobs during construction, plus a further […]

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