Win $3.4M yourtown — Winner Stories Draw 483 — Australian prize home

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yourtown Winner Stories Draw 483 offers Australian residents aged 18 and over the opportunity to win a residential property valued at $3.4 million. The draw also includes a separate cash alternative prize of $850,000 for winners who prefer not to take ownership of the property. Ticket sales close on Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 4:38 AM AEST, with the draw conducted immediately thereafter. All net proceeds from ticket sales are directed to youth mental health support and homelessness prevention initiatives delivered by yourtown. yourtown is a registered Australian charity that has operated youth-focused programs across the nation for more than two decades. The organisation holds a current Charitable Gaming licence issued by the relevant state authority, permitting it to conduct prize home lotteries in accordance with legislative requirements. The charity provides crisis support, counselling, and prevention services to young people experiencing mental health challenges, homelessness, or family breakdown. Lottery draws such as this one generate revenue that enables yourtown to expand its reach and deepen engagement with vulnerable young Australians. The principal prize is the residential property valued at $3.4 million, available to the winner as the primary prize option. Winners who prefer not to take ownership of the property may elect to receive the cash alternative of $850,000 instead. This dual-prize structure recognises that lottery winners have different circumstances and preferences. The property prize and the cash prize are separate offerings, each with its own stated value, and winners are responsible for seeking their own independent legal, financial, and tax advice before accepting any prize. Eligibility for this draw is restricted to Australian residents aged 18 years and over who are Australian citizens or permanent residents at the time of entry and at the time of the draw. Winners will be required to provide proof of identity and residency as part of the prize claim process. The draw will be conducted fairly and in accordance with the terms and conditions published by yourtown and the relevant state Charitable Gaming authority. An independent third-party audit will be conducted to verify the integrity of the draw process. Participants must ensure they purchase tickets well before the closing deadline of Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 4:38 AM AEST, as no entries will be accepted after that time. The draw result will be published following the close of the draw period, and the winner will be contacted directly by yourtown. Ticket holders should retain their entry confirmation and await official notification of the draw outcome. Early entry is advisable to avoid delays near the deadline. Proceeds from this draw support two core program areas within yourtown's service delivery model. Youth mental health services include crisis support and counselling for young people facing psychological distress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Homelessness prevention initiatives work with at-risk young people and their families to secure stable housing and address underlying causes of housing instability. The funds generated enable yourtown to maintain and expand these services across multiple Australian states and territories. Winners are responsible for their own independent tax and financial advice regarding any prize received. The draw is conducted in accordance with state Charitable Gaming legislation and regulatory oversight. Ticket holders acknowledge they have read and accepted the draw terms and conditions prior to purchase. yourtown's commitment to transparent, fair lottery administration ensures that all participants can enter with confidence in the integrity of the process.