Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Income from continuing operations	$ (27,549)	$ 15,586
Plus Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	(682)
Net income	(27,549)	14,904
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization	9,566	10,956
Impairment of natural gas and oil properties	8,410	1,031
Exploration expenses	44,832	0
Deferred income taxes	(7,232)	(94)
Loss from investment in affiliates	(252)	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable and other	1,355	2,285
Decrease (increase) in prepaids and other receivables	200	894
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and advances from joint owners	(1,913)	(14,625)
Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities	(1,477)	(4,777)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable, net	(7,817)	1,649
Other	(207)	366
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,916	12,589
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Natural gas and oil exploration and development expenditures	(17,205)	(11,476)
Investments in affiliates	(733)	(140)
Distributions from affiliates	7,823	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,115)	(11,616)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of common stock	0	(13,532)
Net cash used in financing activities	0	(13,532)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	7,801	(12,559)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	129,983	150,007
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD	137,784	137,448
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for taxes, net of cash received	600	7,500
Cash paid for interest	$ 13	$ 37