Labor's Battery Train Trial, Liberals' Ambulance Critique, One Nation's Preference Move

0:00For Madelade, this is your March 6 update. Labor has pledged $3.5 million for an Australian first trial of battery-powered passenger trains if re-elected in South Australia's upcoming state election. The trial would run on the Bel Air Rail line, replacing current diesel hybrid trains since the line lacks overhead electric wires. The party plans to partner with industry to customize the tech, drawing from successful battery-trained systems in places like Japan and Ireland. A win could cut costs by avoiding expensive infrastructure upgrades, much like their shift from diesel to electric buses. Meanwhile, the Liberals hit back hard on labor's ambulance ramping issues, claiming it's 100,000 hours worse under the current. Government, they promised cheaper fares at $0.50 for Adelaide Metro, but faced their own heat over policy-costings. The nation shook things up by ruling out preferences on how to vote cards for any candidates, saying major parties have led downvoters. Both labor and Liberals deny deals, with Liberals calling it a move that hand-seats to labor.

1:05Other parties chimed in too, with Greens pushing a $700 million rail extension to Mount Barker and $180 million for new. Child Care Centers, while SA Best, wants a world commission on soaring electricity prices. The Daily News Now is presented by a sponsor linked in the description. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPilo.com.