Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INVESTMENTS (Details)

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INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Short-term investments [Abstract]    
Corporate obligations, minimum purchased maturities threshold 3 months  
Corporate obligations, maximum purchased maturities threshold 1 year  
Trading securities [Abstract]    
Mutual funds $ 17,929 $ 16,265
Equity and other investments 4,359 2,577
Total non-current investments 22,288 18,842
Trading securities cost (in excess of) or below market value $ 157 $ 48
Maximum ownership interests in various entities recorded under the cost method (in hundredths) 20.00%