Aussie shares bounce as gold, Droneshield reset records

Gains for Australian shares led by health care and banks follow a strong finish for Wall Street. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's share market has started the week on the right foot, posting its best day in more than three weeks.

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 rose 75.1 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 8,862.8 on Monday, as the broader All Ordinaries gained 69.3 points, or 0.76 per cent, to 9,148.5.