• Australian gold stocks rise as much as 1.5% to hit their highest level since June 3

• Sub-index rises for a third straight session

• Bullion prices rose overnight after Iran and the U.S. agreed terms to end their war, easing expectations of higher interest rates [GOL/]

• Northern Star Resources climbs 2.3%, while Dateline Resources jumps 19.2%

• Sub-index down ~11% YTD

(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)