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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other related charges | $ 4,247 |  |  |
Loss from debt extinguishment |  | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 38,890
Loss on pension settlement |  |  |  | $ 0

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