EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations [Line Items]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	49,367	54,428	55,914
Incremental shares from stock based compensation	0	2,135	1,415
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	49,367	56,563	57,329
Employee Stock Option [Member]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted EPS computation	582	714	930
Restricted Stock [Member]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from diluted EPS computation	1,642	0	0