Despite John Howard deciding to stay on as Prime Minister beyond his 64th birthday (rumour has it up to the year 2084 at least) and denying Liberal deputy Peter Costello the quick succession he was hoping for, they still maintain a good working relationship.

No quick succession Pete? Really! Could have fooled me.

Seen at CRIKEY
(And probably posted on every Australian blog and attached to every email sent in Oz this week.)

Editor's note: This must come as a great blow to everyone in Australia.