8. LEASES - Lease costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost (1)	[1]	$ 113	$ 11
Finance lease cost:
Depreciation expense financed assets		80	95
Interest on lease obligations		$ 6	$ 11

[1] (1) Included in general and administrative expenses