The Michael Lucas-created drama set in a 1980s newsroom is up for awards for best drama series, best lead actress in a drama (Anna Torv), best lead actor (Sam Reid), best direction (Emma Freeman) and best screenplay (Lucas).
The ABC television drama The Newsreader is a firm favourite in the 2021 Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts (Aacta) awards, receiving nominations in 10 categories.
Judy Davis has been nominated for best lead actress in a film for her portrayal of Bryant’s mother.
The Stephen Johnson-directed film High Ground, set in the 1930s on a mission in Arnhem Land, has also received seven nominations.