Source : PortMac.News | Citizen :
Source : PortMac.News | Citizen | News Story:
The winner held the only division one winning entry in the March 27 Powerball draw 1245, becoming the third biggest individual lottery winner in Australian history.
This is huge for my family. We've been through a rough trot. We've been battling the drought for years and were affected by the bushfires earlier this year.
"This is the best news I've ever received," he exclaimed.
"With so much going on in the world right now. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed."
The winner revealed that the win had come at a perfect time and he couldn't wait to share his windfall with his family.
"This is just going to make my family's life so much easier."
While he said he would probably only really believe he was now a multi-millionaire when he saw his bank balance balloon, he was already planning one indulgence with his prize.
"I'll be able to upgrade my TV. I've always wanted a satellite TV to get better stations," he laughed.
The down-to-earth man shared he had been self-isolating like many across Australia.
"Actually, I've been socially isolating since I retired so I'm pretty good at it," he laughed.