EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations [Line Items]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	54,428	55,914	58,919
Incremental shares from stock based compensation	2,135	1,415
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	56,563	57,329	58,919
Employee Stock Option [Member]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive restricted stock excluded from diluted EPS computation	714	930	1,170
Restricted Stock [Member]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (Details) - Basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive restricted stock excluded from diluted EPS computation			1,235