Two men have survived 24 hours floating at sea after strong currents pulled them kilometres from their dive boat off Queensland.

Dan Fitzgerald and Stu Fillman's scuba suits are being credited for helping to keep them alive.

The rescue they no doubt believed might never come was caught on camera.

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They spent all day and all night in the deep blue four kilometres from land.

They didn't have a life raft, only each other, until they were spotted from the sky this morning.

"They were glad to see me, you could see the weight come off their shoulders and go, 'Thank God you're here,'" rescue crew officer Alex Carroll said.

The men, aged 43 and 45, had been diving at Flat Rock, north of Point Lookout on North Stradbroke Island, when strong currents pulled them away from their boat.

Those on board raised the alarm yesterday morning when they didn't return, sparking a multi-agency search for the experienced divers.

They were winched to safety by the Westpac Surf Live Saving helicopter almost 24 hours later in remarkably good spirits and good condition.

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Their dry suits are credited with keeping them warm.

Fitzgerald said he was spending time with family after giving them a scare while Fillman sent a message to those who saved them.

"Thank you to our emergency services teams in aircraft, on the water, or on land for turning this into a happy ending," he said.

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A 25-year-old man is accused of stabbing his 47-year-old mother to death.

The motive of the alleged attack is now under investigation as police confirmed Blaise Mcintyre had no history of violence.

It's alleged Blaise repeatedly stabbed his 47-year-old mother Rebecca at their home at Windale in Lake Macquarie at 8pm yesterday.

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Paramedics tried to revive her but she couldn't be saved.

Supt Tracy Chapman from NSW Police said police have seized a knife from the home.

The 25-year-old was taken to hospital under police guard before he was charged with domestic violence murder.

Immediately after the attack police allege it was actually Blaise Mcintyre who made the triple zero call for help.

They say he wasn't known to them prior to this incident and had never been called to police for alleged domestic violence.

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Rebecca McIntyre's friends described her to 9News as a beautiful woman who was always so warm and loving.

"She always had a smile" one neighbour said.

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Victorian commuters will continue to get a free ride on trams, trains and buses until the end of May after Premier Jacinta Allan bowed to public pressure.

She confirmed today fares would return on June 1 but would be slashed by half until the end of the year.

The state government made the move to save people money and reduce fuel demand for private cars.

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Tasmania made a similar move.

"I'm determined to do everything in my control to help Victorians who are under pressure," Allen said.

Under half-price fares, a full daily fare will cost $5.70 to travel anywhere across the state, not $11.40.

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Half-price fares will save the average daily commuter more than $850 from June 1 until the end of 2026 the government said.

Under half-price fares, reimbursements will be available for people with myki passes.

Public transport is free for under-18s and other special pass holders.

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Exclusive pictures show of the moment Taskforce Falcon raid a home just hours after gangland violence erupted across Western Sydney yesterday.

9News can reveal two accused gang members had been staying at an AirBnB, with the owner saying he's shocked to learn of their identities.

There were four gangland hits, but police were quick to hit back.

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Taskforce Falcon made their move in Fairfield Heights just hours after shots rang out at Guildford.

The suburban street was flooded with officers.

Highway patrol arrived first at 9am, specialist officers raided the property at 2pm.

These two accused members of the so-called Lone Wolf Gang had been staying on the street.

The duo are accused of firing a number of shots into a Guilford home before leading police on a pursuit yesterday morning

A 21-year-old and a 17-year-old were charged with eight offences each today.

Police say they seized a number of items from the Fairfield Heights address to be used as evidence in court.

The owner of the home told 9News the property was listed online as an Airbnb.

The pair arrested yesterday were booked to stay for two weeks, with the owner saying he's shocked to learn who was staying.

With two homes linked to senior Alameddine members shot up police are holding their breath as the gangland feud threatens to boil over.

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Part of SH35 near Whangara is closed while the Serious Crash Unit looks at the scene.

A line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.