INCOME TAXES: (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Deferred income tax asset (liability):
Net operating loss carry forwards and tax credits	$ 16,944	$ 16,459
Prepaid workers' compensation	108	111
Deferred rent	9	3
Accrued liabilities	431	474
Stock based compensation	500	424
Fixed and intangible assets	(1,989)	(1,460)
Other items, net	34	12
Valuation allowance	(16,037)	(16,023)
Net Deferred Tax Asset	0	0
Significant components of expense (benefit) for income taxes from continuing operations
Current expense (benefit)	0	0
Deferred expense (benefit)	0	0
Total expense (benefit)	$ 0	$ 0