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