Winner of $50 million Powerball found after five-day search
The lucky winner of the $50 million Powerball draw has been found after a five-day search.
The elusive winner is from the New South Wales Mid North Coast town of Forster.
The resident held the only division one winning entry from Thursday's draw.
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A person in Forster, NSW, is $50 million richer. Visit NSW
The resident scored the entire $50 million jackpot.
The winner said they were still struggling to come to terms with their newfound fortune and have chosen to keep how they'll use the $50 million a secret.
The winning entry was purchased at Tull's Newsagency on Wharf Street in Forster.
Tull's Newsagency manager Vanessa Deland said the shop was happy to hear the winner had been found.
"This is fantastic. It's the biggest win we've ever had and it's great because it's been a while between wins," she said.
"There's been a real buzz around the store and throughout the town since it was announced and it's fantastic to see.
"We're over the moon and I hope this win makes all their dreams come true."
The winning numbers in Powerball draw 1384 on November 24 were 14, 6, 9, 25, 27, 31 and 33.
The all-important Powerball number was 15.
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