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 recent days. Widespread disapproval led to the decision to cancel. The hotel reversed the booking. This recent cancellation follows a previous cancellation earlier in the week. Cousins was planned to talk at the venue. Event organizers said they noted the anger from the community.