Win yourtown — Winner Stories Draw 490 — Australian prize home

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yourtown Winner Stories Draw 490 offers a substantial prize package supporting youth mental health initiatives across Australia. The principal prize is a residence on the Gold Coast valued at $3.85 million. Alternatively, the winner may elect to receive a cash prize valued at $1.55 million. The draw closes at 22:44 on Saturday, 4 July 2026 (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The Gold Coast property represents one of Australia's most sought-after coastal real estate markets. The region spans from Surfers Paradise in the north to the New South Wales border in the south, encompassing beachfront, hinterland, and urban residential precincts. The Gold Coast attracts both permanent residents and investors, with median house prices in established beachside suburbs typically ranging from $1.2 million to $2.8 million depending on proximity to the ocean and local amenities. The property included in this draw sits within this competitive market segment. yourtown is a national youth mental health charity established to provide counselling, support services, and crisis intervention for young Australians aged 15 to 25 years. The organisation holds registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and operates under state Charitable Gaming licensing. Proceeds from lottery draws directly fund counselling programs, suicide prevention initiatives, and mental health education delivered across all Australian states and territories. The charity has supported thousands of young people facing depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation through confidential telephone and online services. Draw 490 is part of yourtown's ongoing Winner Stories lottery series, which has funded youth mental health services for over a decade. Each draw cycle generates revenue dedicated to expanding counselling capacity, training peer support workers, and developing digital mental health resources accessible to remote and regional communities. The lottery operates under strict compliance with state gambling regulations and charitable gaming legislation across all participating jurisdictions. Eligibility is restricted to Australian residents aged 18 years or over at the time of ticket purchase. Winners are responsible for obtaining their own independent tax and financial advice regarding prize acceptance, as significant prizes may attract taxation implications under Australian tax law. The draw is conducted on the scheduled close date, with the winner notified according to the terms and conditions published by the lottery provider. The choice between the property prize and the cash alternative provides flexibility for the winner to align the prize with their personal circumstances. The $3.85 million property valuation reflects current Gold Coast market conditions, while the $1.55 million cash alternative offers liquidity for those preferring to invest, relocate, or deploy funds according to their own financial strategy. Both prize options are stated separately and represent distinct choices available to the draw winner. Ticket holders contribute to a nationally recognised mental health charity while entering a draw with substantial prize value. yourtown's youth counselling services operate 24 hours daily, responding to thousands of contact attempts each month from young Australians in crisis. Lottery revenue ensures these services remain free and confidential, removing financial barriers for vulnerable young people seeking professional support. The draw closes at 22:44 on 4 July 2026.