Perth morning briefing

RBA decision on the way as Perth braces for a cold, clear Tuesday

Morning, Perth. A chilly 7 degrees and clear skies, so grab a coffee and let's get into Tuesday.

Weather

7C, Mostly clear

ASX set to dip on RBA day, Wall Street drifts; Oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty
The ASX is set to dip on RBA day, with the US market drifting near its all-time high. The Reserve Bank announces its rates decision this afternoon, while oil prices rise on uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
watoday.com.au
FIFO boss leads Victoria’s flagship youth mental health service amid reports of patient deaths and violence
Staff at Victoria's Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service have warned of deteriorating patient care, frustrated that their FIFO boss is running the troubled service from Queensland amid reports of patient deaths and violence.
watoday.com.au
How WA’s top private schools are tackling bad behaviour – from parents
WA's peak independent schools body says bad behaviour from parents is a growing topic of conversation that the state's top private schools want to address.
watoday.com.au
Coral returns to Great Barrier Reef but risks remain
The Great Barrier Reef is showing positive signs of coral recovery, but experts warn severe climate challenges still lie ahead.
perthnow.com.au
Thomas Keneally told Matt Nable to keep writing, so he quit his job
Author and actor Matt Nable quit his job after literary icon Thomas Keneally told him to keep writing, prompting him to confront grief, fatherhood, and letting go of Catholic guilt.
watoday.com.au