EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 1,888	$ 1,825
Expected return on plan assets	(2,543)	(2,553)
Amortization:
Recognized actuarial loss	689	944
Net periodic expense	$ 34	$ 216