Mullumbimby person wins new $1.4 million house in SLS lottery
It took Surf Life Saving five days to find the lucky winner of their $1.4 million lottery draw - here’s why the prize couldn’t have gone to a more deserving person.
A town that has “been through hell” after devastating floods tore through the region and left hundreds homeless has enjoyed its first good news in days.
Surf Life Saving Lotteries revealed the lucky winner of its latest draw for a $1.4million mansion was from NSW’s flood-ravaged Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in the Northern Rivers is slowly recovering after heavy rain caused mass flooding and landslides in the region - leaving hundreds homeless, without power and struggling to get access to supplies.
The not-for-profit organisation said it had taken days to get in contact with the new home owner to tell them the “good news”.
“We are still trying to reach our winner for this $1.4M prize package,” it said in a Facebook post last Tuesday.
“One lucky supporter is about to receive the news that this entertainer‘s delight on stunning Bribie Island is now theirs.
“We will continue to attempt contact with our lucky winner to pass on the good news. In light of recent events, we hope this win provides some much-needed support to our NSW supporter.”
The original Facebook post was updated today, with a message saying the lucky winner had been found and given the good news.
Well-wishers were quick to congratulate the winner who is hoping to remain anonymous.
The winner‘s new property features four bedrooms, an in-ground pool and spa. As well as, $159,700 worth of electrical appliances and interiors.
All money raised from the lotteries goes directly to training and equipping surf lifesavers.
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