The Aussie market strengthened today, however it came off the session's highs amid lingering concern over Greece's debt problems.
The big banks were mixed, with ANZ down 0.3% and Westpac adding 2%.
Among the mining stocks, BHP put on 0.5% and Rio Tinto climbed 1%. Fortescue slumped another 7.9%.
Wesfarmers finished up 1.1% after selling its Premier Coal mine. Rival Woolworths edged up 0.7% for the day.
The ASX 200 advanced 35 points (+0.9%), closing at 4040.