Valkyrie, Queensland


Valkyrie is a locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia.

Geography

The Isaac River passes through the locality forming part of the locality's south-western boundary. The Fitzroy Developmental Road passes through the locality from north to south.
The Duania open-cut coal mine is in the western part of the locality and is serviced by the Goonyella railway line. However, the land use of Valkyrie is predominantly cattle grazing.

History

Valkyrie State School opened on 9 January 1974.
In 2011, there was a proposal to develop the Codrilla coal mine on a site approximately 800 metres from the school. The proposal included the relocation of the school and its teacher's residence to a new location to avoid any environmental impacts from the mine. As of 2017, the mine proposal and school relocation have not yet occurred.

Education

Valkyrie State School is primary school for boys and girls operated by the Queensland Government on the Fitzroy Developmental Road. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 19 students with 2 teachers and 6 non-teaching staff.