Woman from Ballina wins $100m Australian Powerball prize

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

A woman from Ballina in New South Wales has won the entire $100 million Powerball prize, becoming Australia's third-largest lottery winner.

A woman from Ballina in NSW's Northern Rivers has claimed the entire $100 million Powerball prize, making her Australia's third-largest lottery winner. She was surrounded by her entire family when she received the life-changing call.

The woman said she bought a ticket only because of FOMO after much of her family had purchased entries in the draw. When informed of her win, she expressed shock and disbelief, initially questioning whether a cousin was pranking her.

The winner said the prize felt particularly significant given a recent death in the family. She described the win as a sign from the deceased relative looking after her. She has plans to pay off her mortgage, help multiple family members, and celebrate with breakfast in bed.

The winning numbers from draw #1587 were 14, 24, 15, 3, 27, 32, 30, with the Powerball being 16. This was the first time the Powerball reached the nine-digit mark since June 2025, and marks just the 13th time in the game's 30-year history.

How it is being reported

• $100 million Powerball prize claimed in full by woman from Ballina, says it’s ‘a sign’ from late family memberShe has become the country’s third-largest lottery winner.The West Australian · 15 Oct, 23:07
• $100 million Powerball prize claimed in full by woman from Ballina, says it’s ‘a sign’ from late family memberShe has become the country’s third-largest lottery winner.Perth Now · 15 Oct, 23:07

In this story: Ballina · New South Wales · Australian Powerball

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