A retired nurse says she was 'shell-shocked' when told she had won more than $650,000 in saturday's lotto draw.
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The Tamworth woman was one of six division one winning entries, each of whom took home $659,502.54.
The grandmother bought her winning entry at the West Tamworth Newsagency and said she will share her prize with family.
"I think I might fall off this seat," she told officials when they called to give her the good news.
"I'm a little bit stunned. I'm beyond stunned. I'm shell-shocked!"
"This is just magical.
"My husband is also going to be stunned when I tell him this news.
"We will be able to help our children and grandchildren.
"I'm blown away!"
West Tamworth Newsagency manager Sharon Maloney said it was fantastic news for the local community.
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"I really hope this incredible prize has gone to someone who really needs it in this drought," she said.
"We've been waiting for a Saturday Lotto division one win for years so we are so happy.
"Congratulations to our winner. We hope they really enjoy their prize."
