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HG Nelson has driven everything from a gun-packed Kombi to a lime-green ute.

'Time bomb' warning over botched insulation

MELBOURNE families with recently installed home insulation could be living under a time bomb of fire danger, the Metropolitan Fire Brigade says.

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MEET Sebastian. He doesn't talk much. In fact, he hasn't spoken since we met. The strong, silent type, Sebastian has a round head and lean flanks. He hails from Sweden, along with Gilbert, who lives in my dining room.