EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Interest cost	$ 1,889	$ 1,826	$ 3,777	$ 3,651
Expected return on plan assets	(2,543)	(2,554)	(5,086)	(5,107)
Amortization:
Recognized actuarial loss	689	945	1,378	1,889
Net periodic expense	$ 35	$ 217	$ 69	$ 433