Darren Wick, who describes himself as an alcoholic, blamed a mixture of stress from his high-pressure job and a double hip replacement for his excessive drinking
Channel Nine's director of news and current affairs has escaped jail after being caught driving more than four times over the legal limit.
Darren Wick, who describes himself as an alcoholic, blamed a mixture of stress from his high-pressure job and a double hip replacement for his excessive drinking.
The 58-year-old had a previous mid-range drink driving offence from 2010 after which he had tried to control his stress through exercise, including surfing.
Wick's solicitor told Hornsby Local Court on Wednesday his client effectively worked 24 hours a day, seven days a week.