At closing bell, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 advanced 62.18 points, or 0.91%, to 6,868.92. The broader All Ordinaries added 68.34 points, or 0.97%, to 7,149.65.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank surged 11.3% as it reported a 67% rise in half-year profit. Retailer JB Hi-Fi jumped over 3% after posting an 86% rise in first-half profit.
Seven West Media soared 6.4% after it struck a licensing deal with Google to provide content for the tech company's News Showcase product.
Coca-Cola Amatil climbed 2.1% after the European arm of drinks giant Coca Cola raised its offer price in a takeover bid for the local operator.
CURRENCY NEWS: The Australian dollar was at $0.778 following its rise last week from levels below $0.772.
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