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.