AdvertisementNationalFive Minutes with Fitz Opinion As Sydney Opera House chief departs, she would like to thank … Alan Jones Peter FitzSimons Columnist and author August 9, 2026 — 5:00amAugust 9, 2026 — 5:00am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AAfter 14 years in the role, Louise Herron AM stepped down on Thursday as CEO of the Sydney Opera House. So now, the end is near, and so you face the final curtain in the Opera House Concert Hall. Alan Jones and Louise Herron butted heads on air over the promotion of the Everest horse race on the sails of the Sydney Opera House. LH: I actually thought the Alan Jones thing was great because it showed all the public support for the Opera House.