A paddleboat’s being built in Mildura, creating 13 local jobs.
The PS Australian Star will be a new addition to the Murray River Paddlesteamers, and will be used along the Murray in the Echuca areas.
The company’s spent over six million dollars designing and building the five-star river cruiser as more people turn to luxury cruising closer to home.
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It’s expected to be on the Murray in early 2025, and will host up to 38 guests.
The project is supported by $2.25 million from the Victorian Government’s Regional Tourism Investment Fund.