Every sector rose except health care, with AGL, coalminers and lithium miners outperforming. -AAP Image
The local share market's winning streak has continued for a fifth straight day - and this time, its gains were the most in over two months.
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The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed near the high of the day on Friday, up 75.9 points, or 1.06 per cent, to a three-and-a-half week high of 7,251.2.
The broader All Ordinaries gained 81.2 points, or 1.1 per cent, to 7,451.2.
The market rose 1.8 per cent over the holiday-shortened week, snapping its three week losing streak.
In currency, the Australian dollar was at its highest level against the greenback since late February.
The Aussie was buying 68.96 US cents, from 68.15 US cents on Thursday.
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