Louise Herron, who is departing her role as head of the Sydney Opera House, says she is “grateful” to broadcaster Alan Jones despite a public dispute in 2018. According to multiple reports, the disagreement began when Herron refused to project promotional material for the horse race The Everest onto the Opera House sails. The dispute prompted a series of outspoken comments between the pair, described as a “war of words” in 2018.
The outlets report that, despite that earlier fallout, Herron later characterises her relationship with Jones more constructively, expressing gratitude. The coverage frames the remarks as reflective, focusing on the contrast between a visible public clash and a later acknowledgment of the broader relationship.
Across the reports, the key shared detail is the 2018 incident involving sail projections for The Everest, and Herron’s subsequent decision to publicly express appreciation to Jones as she prepares to leave the Opera House role.
