However, market gains capped amid concerns about the impact caused by Omicron-driven economic disruptions as surge in COVID-19 infections in the country's most populous state New South Wales nearly doubled to 11,201.
At closing bell, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 was up 89.51 points, or 1.21%, to 7,509.81. The broader All Ordinaries index added 95.64 points, or 1.23%, to 7,840.34.
The top performing stocks in this index were CHALICE MINING and LIONTOWN RESOURCES, up 7.79% and 7.47% respectively. The bottom performing stocks in this index were WHITEHAVEN COAL and AFTERPAY, down 2.2% and 1.8% respectively.
Shares of energy sector rose on stronger crude oil prices, with Beach Energy and Viva Energy firming 4.1% and 2.2%, respectively.
Shares of materials and resources were up after copper prices hit a one-month peak. Chalice Mining shares soared 7.8% after the platinum explorer said it was closer to beginning drilling at its Julimar project in Western Australia.
CURRENCY NEWS: The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.722 following recent declines from above $0.725.
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