DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Detail) - Summary of discontinued operations (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Assets of discontinued operations:
Prepaid and other current assets	$ 1,303	$ 1,381
Other long-term assets	2,974	3,675
Total assets of discontinued operations	4,277	5,056
Liabilities of discontinued operations:
Accrued liabilities, current	3,077	3,794
Other long-term liabilities	4,033	5,786
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	$ 7,110	$ 9,580

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For the disposal group, including a component of the entity (discontinued operation), carrying value of obligations incurred and payable pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include interest, rent, salaries, and utilities.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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