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Adrian Black

Australian shares surge towards record close

The Australian share market has closed just short of an all-time high. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian share market has notched its best day in more than a month to finish within striking distance of a record close.

The S&P/ASX200 rallied 75.1 points, or 0.89 per cent, to 8,541.8, as the broader Ordinaries gained 79.3 points, or 0.91 per cent, to 8,770.2.

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