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A regional youth ball celebrating the local LGBTQIA+ community is postponed following "hateful narrative" from groups with radical views.
The Wangaratta council decided to delay the Rainbow Ball after receiving information from Victoria Police. Organisers said there had bene 'confronting commentary' around the event.
'These radical hate groups should be ashamed of their actions.'
It's telling that Victoria Police, which has the capacity to protect queer-friendly public events, is repeatedly recommending that they be cancelled instead.
Indigo Shire Mayor, Cr Sophie Price and CEO Trevor Ierino have expressed their disappointment and genuine sadness at the postponement of the upcoming