A speaking event featuring former AFL player Ben Cousins was axed at a Ballarat hotel. The decision came after public outcry. It is the second time a scheduled appearance for Cousins has been scrapped in the past few days. Public anger led to the decision to cancel. The venue revoked the booking. This recent cancellation follows a previous cancellation earlier in the week. Cousins was planned to talk at the venue. Organisers said they acknowledged the anger from the community.