Dairy co-operative Norco has announced it will raise its farmgate milk price by five cents per litre in response to war-related rises in fuel, fertiliser and freight costs.

Norco says the price rise from next month will add about 30 cents per week to the average family grocery shop and is crucial to offset sharp increases in costs for their farmers across northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland.

The farmgate milk price, which is the amount dairy producers pay farmers for milk, would lift to 97 cents per litre on average.

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Norco full cream milk currently retails at supermarkets for between $2.20 to $2.90 per litre.

"These cost increases are unprecedented," Norco Chief Executive Michael Hampson said.

"Our farmers are paying double for diesel, triple for fertiliser and 40 per cent more for freight.

"These pressures are simply unsustainable without meaningful support across the supply chain – and this price increase is a small but important step in helping to offset those pressures."

Hampson said the rise was not about increasing profits for farmers.

"Right now, farmers critically need these increases to remain viable and protect their livelihoods – that's the sheer reality of the situation," he said.

"This is not about increasing margins – it's about ensuring the sustainability of our farmers and the future of the Australian dairy industry."

The price rise comes as the wider dairy sector asks Coles and Woolworths to raise the price of their generic own-brand milk to help farmers cover costs.

eastAUSmilk president Tim Bale told nine.com.au earlier this month the cost of urea, a common nitrogen fertiliser, had more than doubled.

"Farmers will cut back production or exit the industry over the coming months if something isn't done immediately," Bale said.

Hampson said further price rises may be necessary as cost pressures continue to build.

Winter planting of feed crops is exposed to the same global pressures and any shortage could lead to increased prices for dairy farmers toward the end of the year, he said.

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After years of rumours, it seems more likely than ever that Apple will introduce a foldable smartphone this year as part of a shake-up of its entire iPhone line-up this September.

9News.com.au has received "dummy" mock-ups of the next iPhones, produced by factories in China using leaked specifications from within Apple's supply chain.

These "dummy" models are built to allow third-party case manufacturers to build accessories for the iPhone in readiness for its release.

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Apple's biggest competitor in the smartphone business is Samsung, a company which released a "foldable" smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy Fold almost seven years ago, and as is always the case in this market, since then rumours of an Apple foldable phone have been consistent.

However, what those rumours lacked was any substantiation, something we now have with the existence of a dummy mock-up of a foldable iPhone device.

These mock-up models have reliably showcased the iPhone ahead of its release for many years now, meaning there's a strong reliability to this evidence.

Perhaps just as interesting, though not as headline-grabbing, is the lack of a standard iPhone 18 model. Last September, Apple released the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with the iPhone Air.

This year, it appears Apple will switch its September launch event to the premium range of iPhones, with just an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone to be released.

Both the Pro model devices look to continue the exact specifications of the previous generation; any improvement in the processing power, performance, battery life, and camera specifications is unable to be gleaned from these mock-up models.

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An iPhone Ultra – a possible name for Apple's foldable phone – features the ultra-thin design and construction launched last year with the iPhone Air, but in two halves. Critically, it has a design more akin to a passport (with a similar aspect to the Microsoft Duo device) rather than a traditional smartphone that opens like a book.

This design allows the "opened" format to be an aspect ratio more useful for watching video content as well as operating apps side by side.

A dual-camera system appears on the back, a step up from what was launched on the iPhone Air last year, and there also appear to be speakers top and bottom, something the iPhone Air was criticised for not having.

By the time Apple is able to announce this phone and bring it to market, Samsung will be on its eighth generation of Galaxy Fold. Meanwhile, Motorola continues its flip-folding Razr smartphone models, and Oppo just released its foldable Find N6 into Australia.

This year is shaping up as a battle of foldable products, and while Apple isn't first to market, far from it, like with many other products before it, the tech giant may well define a market segment and create a new demand which all its competitors may in fact benefit from.

Whatever the case, I'm now confident in calling it – Apple will release a foldable iPhone in 2026, what it's called we most certainly don't know.

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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.

A seven-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car while riding a scooter outside his home in Melbourne.

The man behind the wheel was a neighbour who stopped at the scene in Melton and was left traumatised by Saad Masud's death.

Another neighbour, Mohammed Chowdhury, said he came out and saw the child lying on the street.

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"Another neighbour was helping him to do CPR," he said.

The driver stopped and spoke to police.

Saad's uncle Kazi Islam said his parents were "heartbroken" by the death of their son, who he said was "always happy".

"We just want everyone's prayers. That's the most important thing, I guess," he said.

"We forgive him, you know. And of course we pray to God that everybody, we should be very careful."

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The driver's wife said he was devastated and spent a sleepless night replaying what happened in his mind.

Their own children are of a similar age to Saad and would often play with him outside.

"This is traumatising for everyone. He carry this story for the rest of his life," Islam said.

Police have spoken to the driver, but no charges have been laid.

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The Crown says the property was used for criminal purposes and is trying to seize it.