Kiwi woman who moved to WA last year celebrating huge $1.54 million Lotto win by buying forever home in Perth

Key points

• A 50-year-old New Zealand woman who moved to Perth last year has won a $1.54 million Lotto prize. She plans to use the money to settle permanently in Western Australia and travel more often.
• The woman credited her friend's lateness for prompting her to buy the winning ticket at Highgate Lotto News and Gifts.
• Lotterywest is encouraging players to join a syndicate for the current Powerball draw, which has reached $60 million.