A young dad who lost his job due to the coronavirus pandemic has seen his fortunes turn around after winning £2.4million ($4.8m) on the lottery.
The dad-of-one from Adelaide was among hundreds of thousands of Australians who lost their jobs after the Covid-19 crisis forced businesses to close and crippled the country's economy.
However the lucky winner, who is in his 20s, hit the jackpot over Easter by winning the first prize in the 'Set for Life' lottery and will now receive with £10,190 ($20,000) a month for the next 20 years or take the £2.4m lump sum, Mail Online reports.
He said his surprise windfall means he can now by his first house with his wife as they have just had their first child. Recalling when he found out he had won, he